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Published on:ย August, 2025
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Looking to start your banking career in a public sector bank? The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the CRP CSA-XV Notification 2025 for the recruitment of Customer Service Associates (Clerks) in participating banks across India for vacancies in 2026โ27.
This is your chance to join leading government banks and secure a stable future in the Indian banking sector. Letโs break down everything you need to know โ eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, how to apply, and much more.
๐ฆ About CRP CSA-XV 2025
IBPS conducts the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) annually to recruit Customer Service Associates (CSA), commonly known as Clerks, for 11 participating public sector banks. The selection process involves two stages:
- Online Preliminary Exam
- Online Main Exam
Candidates qualifying both will be provisionally allotted to one of the participating banks based on merit and preference.
๐ CRP CSA-XV 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 1 August to 21 August 2025 |
| Application Edit Window | Will be notified on IBPS website |
| Payment of Fees | 1 August to 21 August 2025 |
| PET for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities | September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter | September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | October 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | November 2025 |
| Main Exam & Call Letter | November 2025 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2026 |
๐งพ Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
โ Eligibility Criteria
๐บ Nationality
You must be:
- An Indian citizen, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1 January 1962, or
- A PIO migrated from select countries with a certificate of eligibility.
๐ Educational Qualification (as on 21.08.2025)
- A Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state/UT you are applying for is mandatory.
- Basic computer skills are essential.
๐ Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years
(born between 02.08.1997 and 01.08.2005)
Age Relaxation (upper limit):
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- ESM: service + 3 years (up to max 50 years)
๐ต Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM | โน175 (including GST) |
| Others | โน850 (including GST) |
Mode of Payment: Online only.
๐ Exam Pattern
1. Preliminary Exam (Objective โ Online)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
2. Main Exam (Objective โ Online)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 Hours |
Note: Negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer in both exams.
๐ State-wise Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state they apply for. Those without a 10th/12th certificate showing studied local language must clear a language test post selection but before joining.
๐งโ๐ป How to Apply for CRP CSA-XV 2025
- Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
- Click on CRP-CSA-XV โ Apply Online
- Register using your email and mobile number
- Fill the form carefully and upload:
- Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten declaration
- 10th certificate for language proof
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and take a printout for future reference
๐ Tips for Candidates
- Apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
- Prepare using mock tests and current affairs.
- Focus on accuracy as there is negative marking.
- Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria and have required documents.
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๐ฅ Final Thoughts
The IBPS CRP CSA-XV 2025 offers an excellent opportunity to join Indiaโs leading public sector banks. With a transparent selection process and well-structured exams, it is the gateway to a promising banking career.
Start your preparation today โ success favors the well-prepared.
๐ข Stay updated: Bookmark https://www.ibps.in and regularly check for new announcements.
๐ฉ For full notification, visit: Download PDF
โ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
โ What is CRP CSA-XV?
๐ What is the eligibility for IBPS CRP CSA-XV 2025?
1.Be aged between 20 and 28 years as of 01.08.2025
2.Hold a graduation degree from a recognized university
3.Be proficient in the local language of the applied state/UT
4.Have basic computer knowledge
๐ฐ What is the application fee for IBPS Clerk 2025?
General/OBC/EWS: โน850
(All fees are inclusive of GST)
๐ What is the exam date for IBPS CRP CSA-XV 2025?
Main Exam: November 2025
Provisional Allotment: March 2026
๐ What is the exam pattern of IBPS CRP CSA-XV?
Preliminary Exam: 3 sections (English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning) โ 100 marks
Main Exam: 4 sections (English, Reasoning, Quant, GA) โ 200 marks
Both are online and objective. There is negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
๐ Can I apply for multiple states in IBPS CRP CSA?
๐ Where can I apply for IBPS CRP CSA-XV?
๐ https://www.ibps.in
๐ Can I edit my IBPS application after submission?
๐ Do I need to know the local language?
Have studied the local language in 10th or 12th, or
Pass a language proficiency test (LLPT) before joining the allotted bank
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