The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will conduct the Mains examination for Customer Service Associate (CSA, formerly Clerk) under CRP CSA-XVI on 27 December 2026 (Sunday). The recruitment covers 11,663 posts in 11 public sector banks — the vacancy count was revised from 11,403 to 11,663 by a corrigendum dated 29 September 2026. The Prelims examination was held on 10-11 October 2026 and the Prelims result has not been declared yet. There is no interview in this recruitment — candidates who clear the Mains will appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test.
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| Post | Number of Posts |
| Customer Service Associate (CSA) — formerly Clerk | 11,663 |
| Total | 11,663 |
The vacancy count was revised from 11,403 to 11,663 by the corrigendum dated 29 September 2026.
Selection Process:
- Prelims examination — held on 10-11 October 2026 (result awaited).
- Mains examination — 27 December 2026.
- Local Language Proficiency Test — for candidates who clear the Mains.
- There is no interview in this recruitment.
How to Download the Mains Call Letter:
- Open ibps.in when the call letter link is activated (expected November / December 2026).
- Click the CRP CSA-XVI Mains call letter link.
- Enter your registration number and password or date of birth.
- Download the call letter and take a printout for the exam day.
| Official Website | ibps.in — IBPS |
A private information portal (not a government website) — check the official website for exact details.
When is the IBPS Clerk Mains exam 2026?
27 December 2026 (Sunday).
How many posts are there in IBPS Clerk (CSA-XVI)?
11,663 posts in 11 public sector banks — revised from 11,403 by the corrigendum dated 29 September 2026.
Has the IBPS Clerk Prelims result been declared?
No — the Prelims result has not been declared yet. It is expected in November 2026; check the official notification for the exact date.
Is there an interview in IBPS Clerk recruitment?
No. After the Mains, candidates appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test.
When will the Mains call letter be released?
Expected in November / December 2026 — check the official notification for the exact date.
