The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the admit card for the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CRP CSA-XVI) Preliminary Examination 2026 on 2 October 2026. The Prelims exam is scheduled for 11 October 2026 in online (Computer Based Test) mode. All candidates who successfully submitted their online applications for the 11,403 Customer Service Associate (CSA/Clerk) vacancies can log in to the IBPS official portal at ibpsreg.ibps.in and download their call letter using their Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must do immediately. First, the Prelims exam is on 11 October 2026 – just 8 days away. Download and print your call letter now. Do not wait. Second, the Prelims exam is a QUALIFYING stage only. Marks scored in the Prelims are NOT counted in the final merit list – only the Main Exam (December 2026) marks are used. However, you must clear sectional cut-offs in all three sections to qualify. Third, check your exam date, shift timing and venue on the admit card carefully. Report at the exam centre before the gate closure time printed on the call letter.
IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CRP CSA-XVI) |
| Post | Customer Service Associate (CSA) – Clerical Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 11,403 |
| Prelims Admit Card Released | 2 October 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Login Credentials | Registration Number or Roll Number + Password or Date of Birth |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 1 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card Released | 2 October 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | 11 October 2026 |
| Prelims Result | November 2026 |
| Main Exam Admit Card | November 2026 |
| Main Exam | December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2027 |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination is 100 marks, 100 questions, 60 minutes with separate sectional time limits. It is qualifying only – Prelims marks are NOT added to the final merit list.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Negative marking: -0.25 per wrong answer. Unattempted questions: no penalty. Sectional time limits are strict. Candidates must clear IBPS-specified cut-offs in EACH section to qualify for the Main Exam.
IBPS Clerk Main Exam Pattern 2026
The Main Examination carries 200 marks for 160 questions in 125 minutes. Final merit is based ONLY on Main Exam marks, converted to out of 100 for provisional allotment.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 160 | 200 | 125 minutes |
How to Download the IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026
- Visit the IBPS official portal at ibps.in or directly at ibpsreg.ibps.in.
- Find the CRP CSA-XVI (IBPS Clerk) Prelims Admit Card download link.
- Select your preferred language (Hindi or English).
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth as prompted.
- Click Login/Submit.
- Your call letter will appear. Verify all details.
- Download the PDF and print at least 2 clear copies.
- Carry one copy to the exam centre and keep one as backup.
What to Check on Your Admit Card
| Detail | What to Verify |
|---|---|
| Name and Registration Number | Must match your application |
| Exam Date and Shift | Note your specific date and shift |
| Reporting Time and Gate Closure | Must reach before gate closure time |
| Exam Centre Name and Address | Locate in advance and plan travel |
| Photo and Signature | Must be clearly visible |
| Instructions | Read all exam day instructions |
What to Carry to the Exam Centre
- Printed copy of the admit card (printed copy is mandatory)
- One original valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence) and a photocopy
- Passport-size photographs if required
IBPS Clerk Exam Centres in Assam
| City |
|---|
| Dibrugarh |
| Guwahati |
| Jorhat |
| Silchar |
| Tezpur |
IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI Vacancies in Assam (349 Posts)
| Bank | Posts |
|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 102 |
| Canara Bank | 55 |
| Central Bank of India | 54 |
| Indian Bank | 40 |
| Bank of Baroda | 36 |
| Punjab and Sind Bank | 30 |
| UCO Bank | 22 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 8 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 2 |
| Bank of India | 0 |
| Union Bank of India | Not Reported |
| Total | 349 |
Category-wise (Assam): SC-26, ST-41, OBC (NCL)-97, EWS-30, UR-155. Horizontal reservations: Ex-servicemen-32, Disabled Ex-servicemen-11, PwBD-13.
IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims Exam | 100Q/100M/60 min; qualifying only; sectional cut-offs apply | 11 October 2026 |
| Main Exam | 160Q/200M/125 min; merit based | December 2026 |
| Local Language Proficiency Test | Qualifying; after Main and before joining; exempted if you studied the language at Class 10+ | After Main Exam |
| Provisional Allotment | Based on Main Exam marks, state preference, category, bank preference order | March 2027 |
No interview at any stage.
IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI Prelims Admit Card | Click Here |
| IBPS Official Notification PDF (CRP CSA-XVI) | Click Here |
| IBPS Official Website | Click Here |
IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026: FAQs
Q1. Has the IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026 been released?
Yes. IBPS released the CRP CSA-XVI Preliminary Examination admit card on 2 October 2026 at ibps.in.
Q2. What is the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam date?
11 October 2026.
Q3. What credentials are needed to download the admit card?
Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth.
Q4. Is a printed copy of the admit card mandatory at the exam?
Yes. Candidates must carry a printed hard copy of the admit card along with an original valid photo ID and its photocopy.
Q5. What is the Prelims exam pattern?
100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes: English Language (30Q/30M/20 min), Numerical Ability (35Q/35M/20 min) and Reasoning Ability (35Q/35M/20 min). Negative marking: -0.25 per wrong answer.
Q6. Are Prelims marks counted in the final merit list?
No. Prelims is qualifying only. Final merit is based entirely on Main Examination marks (200 marks, converted to 100 for allotment).
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on available reports about IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Prelims Admit Card 2026 from jobassam.in (a third-party Assam job portal). The Assam-specific vacancy and exam centre data is as reported by that source. Candidates must verify all details including admit card download link and exam date from the official IBPS website at ibps.in before downloading. JobShouter is not associated with IBPS. This article is for informational purposes only.
