IBPS Clerk Prelims Call Letter 2026 (CSA-XVI): Download, Exam Dates & Pattern

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP-CSA-XVI (Customer Service Associate / Clerk) on 01 Oct 2026. Preliminary exams are on 10 and 11 Oct 2026; the Main exam follows on 27 Dec 2026.

Key Dates (CRP-CSA-XVI)

How to Download

1. Open ibps.in and go to the Clerical Cadre-XVI page.
2. Open the preliminary call-letter download link.
3. Enter registration number/roll number and date of birth/password.
4. Download and print; check date, shift, venue and instructions.
5. Carry the printout with an original photo ID to the lab.

Prelims Pattern (What to Expect)

Prelims is an online objective test of 100 marks in 60 minutes across English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning sections, with negative marking. Confirm the exact scheme on the call letter; mains pattern differs and is covered in our syllabus page.

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FAQs

What are the prelims dates?
10 and 11 October 2026.

When is the mains?
27 December 2026 (only prelims qualifiers).

What login do I need?
Registration/roll number plus date of birth or password.

Eligibility Snapshot (CRP-CSA-XVI)

• Graduation in any discipline with computer literacy; age 20–28 (relaxations per rules); Indian citizenship.
• Apply for vacancies in one state/UT only – proficiency in the local language is tested.
• Prelims is qualifying; mains scores (plus local-language test where applicable) decide allotment.

Score-Boosting Tips (Prelims)

• Attempt order: your strongest section first; keep 20 min each with strict switching.
• Quant: simplification/approximation + DI sets; Reasoning: puzzles + syllogism accuracy; English: reading comprehension + error spotting.
• Maintain 0.25-negative discipline – skip doubtful questions in the last 5 minutes.