IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XV 2026-27 is a major recruitment exercise for Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts in 11 public sector banks in India. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the official notification for 10,277 vacancies on 31 July 2025. In this blog post, we will present the exact vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, application process, exam structure, and preparation tips in a concise and clear manner.
IBPS CRP CSA-XV Overview
IBPS CRP CSA-XV (Customer Service Associate – 15th Edition) is a national level recruitment process for the posts of Clerks in public sector banks. The process involves selection through online preliminary examination, main examination, and local language proficiency test. The final allotment is based on the marks in the main examination. Check www.ibps.in for all the information and updates.
Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- UCO Bank
- Bank of India
- Central Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Indian Bank
- Punjab and Sind Bank
Bank-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Notes:
- NR = Not Reported (Bank has not provided vacancy details).
- PwBD: 4% of vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (including Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Locomotor Disability, and Multiple Disabilities).
- For the latest and confirmed vacancy details, visit www.ibps.in.
State/UT-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Select States/UTs)
The vacancies are also distributed across states and union territories. Below is a summary for key states/UTs:
State/Union Territory Total Vacancies
Andaman and Nicobar 13
Andhra Pradesh 367
Assam 204
Bihar 308
Chandigarh 63
Delhi 416
Gujarat 753
Haryana 144
Karnataka 1170
Maharashtra 1117
Punjab 276
Uttar Pradesh 1315
Note: For the complete state-wise vacancy list, refer to the official IBPS notification on www.ibps.in.
Important Dates
| Online Registration/Fees Payment | 1 August 2025 – 21 August 2025 |
| Pre-Examination Training (PET) | September 2025 (Probable) |
| Preliminary Examination | 4, 5, 11 October 2025 |
| Main Examination | 29 November 2025 |
| Provisional Allotment | March/April 2026 (Probable) |
Eligibility Criteria IBPS Clerk 2025 Vacancy
- Nationality
- Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin from Pakistan/Burma/Sri Lanka.
- Age
- Minimum: 20 years, Maximum: 28 years (born between 2 August 1997 and 1 August 2005).
- Age Relaxation:
o SC/ST: 5 years
o OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
o PwBD: 10 years
o Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- Educational Qualification
- Degree in any subject from a recognized university (results declared by 21 August 2025).
- Knowledge of computer operation (certificate/diploma or computer education in school/college).
- Ability to read, write, and speak the local language (e.g. Punjabi for Punjab).
- PwBD
- 40% or more disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- Facilities: 20 minutes/hour extra time, scribe.
Application Process IBPS Clerk
- Online Application
- Application through www.ibps.in from 1st August 2025 to 21st August 2025.
- Required Documents
o Photograph (20-50 KB, JPEG)
o Signature (10-20 KB, JPEG)
o Left Thumb Impression (20-50 KB, JPEG)
o Handwritten Declaration Form
o SSC/10th Certificate
Application Fee
Category Fee (Including GST)
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM Rs. 175/-
All Others Rs. 850/-
Exam Structure IBPS Clerk
- Preliminary Examination
- Subjects: English (30 marks), Numerical Ability (35 marks), Reasoning (35 marks).
- Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes (20 minutes for each section).
- Negative marking: 1/4 marks.
- Main Examination
- Subjects: General/Financial Awareness (50 marks), English (40 marks), Reasoning and Computer (60 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (50 marks).
- Total: 190 questions, 200 marks, 160 minutes.
- Negative marking: 1/4 marks.
- Language Proficiency Test
- Qualifying for local language proficiency
Preparation Tips IBPS Clerk 2025 Vacancy
- Early Application: Start applying from 1st August 2025.
- Documents: Upload in the correct format.
- Exam: Focus on English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and General Awareness.
- Updates: Check www.ibps.in and https://cgrs.ibps.in.
- Mock Tests: Mock tests for practice.
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