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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) invites applications for Clerk / Customer Service Associate posts under CRP XVI 2026. The program covers 20+ public sector banks and requires graduates aged 20-28 with proficiency in the local language.
There is no interview; selection is through Prelims and Mains with an initial basic pay of ₹17,900 and potential promotion to officer grade. Eligibility includes a Bachelor’s degree, language proficiency in the state’s official language, and
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) opened Clerk CRP XVI 2026 applications from 01 August 2026 for Customer Service Associate posts across 20+ public sector banks — PNB, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank, and others. Graduates aged 20-28 years with local language proficiency are eligible. No interview — purely Prelims + Mains. Starting basic pay ₹17,900 with promotion to officer grade possible. Local language proficiency test happens at joining — candidates must be able to read and write the state language where they apply.
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Apply Start 01 Aug 2026
Last Date To be notified
Exam Date Prelims September-October 2026 (expected)
Exam Date Mains November-December 2026 (expected)
Local language proficiency test hoga joining pe — apne state ki language ki basic reading aur writing zaroor seekh lein.
Post Name Clerk / Customer Service Associate
Banks Covered 20+ PSBs including PNB, BOB, Canara, Union Bank
Basic Pay ₹17,900/- (scale: ₹17,900 – ₹47,920)
Age Limit 20 to 28 years
Selection Prelims + Mains (No Interview)
Apply Start 01 August 2026
Section
Questions
Marks
Duration
English Language 30 30 20 min
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 min
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 min
Total 100 100 1 Hour
Prelims qualifying only — Mains marks decide final merit and bank allotment.
Section
Questions
Marks
Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 min
English Language 40 40 35 min
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 min
General/Financial Awareness 50 50 35 min
Total 190 200 160 min
No interview — Mains score directly determines final merit and bank allotment.