- By Swati Kumar
- Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:31 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Online applications for IBPS CSA recruitment 2026 start on August 1.
- As per the schedule, the preliminary exam may be held in October and Mains exam in December 2026.
- The application fee is Rs 850 for General/Other Categories and Rs 175 for reserved categories.
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released a short notice on July 27 for the recruitment of the Customer Service Associates (CSA) across the participating PSU banks. As per the notification, the online application will begin on August 1. Eligible candidates must read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying through the official portal at ibps.in. The last date to register is August 21, 2026. Following the conclusion of the registration process, the authorities will open the correction window. Candidates will be able to edit the submitted application details during that time period.
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: Key Dates
Based on the short notice, the Preliminary Examination will tentatively be held in October 2026, followed by Mains in December 2026. The examination will be held in CBT mode across several exam centres. The provisional allotment of the selected candidates is scheduled to be out in March 2027.
Events | Important Dates |
Online registration | August 1 to August 21, 2026 |
Application fee payment window | August 1 to August 21, 2026 |
Application correction window | To Be Announced Soon |
Pre-Examination Training (PET) | September 2026 |
Preliminary Examination | October 2026 |
Preliminary Result | November 2026 |
Main Examination | December 2026 |
Provisional Allotment | March 2027 |
How To Register?
Once the official link becomes active, eligible candidates can complete their registration process using the following steps.
Step 1: Visit the official portal at ibps.in.
Step 2: Click on the new registration link for the CSA posts.
Step 3: Enter your basic details and generate your login credentials.
Step 4: Log in using the above credentials. Fill in your personal, communication, and academic details.
Step 5: Upload mandatory documents in the prescribed format.
Step 6: Pay the registration fee and submit the form.
IBPS Clerk Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid through internet banking, Debit/Credit Card, BHIM UPI, Mastercard, etc. Candidates belonging to the general and other categories have to pay Rs 850 (including GST), while SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates need to pay Rs 175 (including GST). The application fee must be paid before the deadline to successfully process your application.
Applicants must visit the official portal for the detailed notification, including the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, and other important instructions. Before registering, candidates are advised to keep all necessary documents handy and abide by the prescribed eligibility parameters.
