The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) issues the short notification for recruitment of Customer Service Associates (Clerk) under the Common Recruitment Process (CRP CSA-XVI). Multiple reports state that online registrations begin on August 1, 2026 and close on August 21, 2026. Candidates apply through the official IBPS website (ibps.in) and complete the application process, including payment of the application fee, within the same period. During the registration window, applicants are able to make corrections or changes to their submitted forms.

The recruitment examination schedule also is consistent across reports. The preliminary examination is scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2026. The main examination is scheduled for December 27, 2026. Selection is based on performance in the main examination, followed by document verification and confirmation that eligibility requirements are met. All reports indicate that there is no interview for the Customer Service Associate (Clerk) post in this recruitment process.