IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI) 2026-27 exam timeline released

IBPS has released the official timeline for CRP CSA-XVI, its Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (Clerks) in participating public sector banks, covering 2027-28 vacancies. Online registration and fee payment ran from 1 to 21 August 2026; Pre-Examination Training (PET) is scheduled for September 2026, the Preliminary examination for October 2026, with results in November 2026, followed by the Main examination in December 2026 and provisional allotment in March 2027. This is the sixteenth edition of IBPS's Clerk-cadre recruitment process (CSA-XVI), following the same three-stage structure - Preliminary exam, Main exam, and provisional allotment based on merit and preference among participating banks - as previous cycles. Candidates should check the official IBPS website regularly for exact exam dates, admit cards and further updates as each stage approaches.