IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for CRP-CSA-XV, the common recruitment process for Clerk-level posts, officially referred to as Customer Service Associates in participating public sector banks. This recruitment drive is for vacancies expected in 2026-27.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website – www.ibps.in .
📅 Important Dates
Activity Timeline Online registration including Edit/Modification of the Application 01.08.2025 to 21.08.2025 Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges 01.08.2025 to 21.08.2025 Conduct of Pre-Exam Training September 2025 Online Examination – Preliminary October 2025 Result of Online Exam – Preliminary October / November 2025 Online Examination – Main November 2025 Provisional Allotment Online registration including Edit/Modification of the Application Commencement of online registration of application 01/08/2025 Commencement of online registration of the application 21/08/2025 Closure for editing application details 21/08/2025 Last date for printing your application 05/09/2025
🏛️ Participating Banks
Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Punjab National Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank
UCO Bank
Union Bank of India
🧾 Vacancies
Post Name Vacancies Qualification Customer Service Associate (Clerk) 10277 Graduate
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian citizens and certain eligible categories from neighbouring countries are eligible (refer official notification).
Age (As on 01.08.2025)
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PWD: 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: Service + 3 years (max 50 years)
Widows/Divorced: Up to 40 years (category-wise)
Educational Qualification (As on 21.08.2025)
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
Proficiency in the local language of the state applying for.
Basic computer literacy is mandatory.
💰 Application Fee
Category Fee SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM ₹175/- Others ₹850/-
📝 Selection Process
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Local Language Proficiency Test (if required)
Document Verification & Final Allotment
📚 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
Test Questions Marks Time English Language 30 30 20 mins Numerical Ability 35 35 20 mins Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 mins Total 100 100 60 mins
Main Exam
Test Questions Marks Time General/Financial Awareness 40 50 20 mins General English 40 40 35 mins Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 40 60 35 mins Quantitative Aptitude 35 50 30 mins Total 155 200 120 mins
Note: 0.25 mark penalty for each wrong answer.
🗣️ Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Required if the candidate hasn’t studied the local language in school.
It is qualifying in nature and conducted before joining.
Failure will lead to disqualification.
📝 How to Apply
Visit https://www.ibps.in
Click on “CRP-CSA-XV”
Click “Apply Online”
Register with your details
Upload a photo, a signature, and documents
Pay the fee online
Submit and print your application
📋 Required Documents
Online application form printout
Proof of Date of Birth
Graduation certificates
Category/EWS/PWD certificates (if applicable)
Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
Local language proof or readiness for LLPT
Computer literacy proof
✅ Important Links
📞 Help & Support
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