IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 notification for 6715 Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee (MT) vacancies in participating public sector banks. The online application process has already started, and eligible graduates can submit their applications through the official IBPS website before the last date.

This article provides complete information about the IBPS PO Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility, important dates, selection process, exam pattern, salary, application fee, required documents, and the application process.

IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Recruitment	CRP PO/MT-XVI
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee (MT)
Total Vacancies	6715 (Indicative)
Application Mode	Online
Registration Start Date	01 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	21 July 2026
Qualification	Graduation in any discipline
Age Limit	20 to 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
Official Website	www.ibps.in

IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	01 July 2026
Online Registration Begins	01 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	21 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	21 July 2026
Correction/Edit Window	2 days after registration closes (exact dates to be notified)
Pre-Examination Training	August 2026
Preliminary Admit Card	August 2026
Preliminary Examination	August 2026
Preliminary Result	September 2026
Main Admit Card	September 2026
Main Examination	October 2026
Main Result	November 2026
Personality Test	November 2026
Interview	November/December 2026
Provisional Allotment	January 2027

Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change.

IBPS PO Vacancy 2026

The recruitment includes 6715 indicative vacancies across participating public sector banks.

Participating Bank	Vacancies
Bank of Baroda	1900
Bank of India	500
Bank of Maharashtra	1100
Canara Bank	1500
Central Bank of India	500
Indian Bank	Not Reported
Indian Overseas Bank	550
Punjab National Bank	504
Punjab & Sind Bank	161
UCO Bank	Not Reported
Union Bank of India	Not Reported
Total	6715

Category-wise vacancies are available in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Candidates must be one of the following:

• Citizen of India
• Subject of Nepal
• Subject of Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
• Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to Government of India eligibility certificate where applicable)

Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification
Probationary Officer/Management Trainee	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government

Candidates must possess the graduation mark sheet or degree certificate on or before 21 July 2026 and provide the percentage obtained while filling the online application.

IBPS PO Age Limit 2026

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years

Candidates should have been born not earlier than 02 July 1996 and not later than 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
PwBD	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs (Eligible)	5 Years

IBPS PO Salary 2026

Component	Details
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee (MT)
Basic Pay Scale	₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920
Allowances & Perquisites	As per the rules of the allotted participating bank from time to time.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC/ST/PwBD	₹175
All Other Candidates	₹850

Payment can be made through online modes including Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, and UPI.

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Selection Process

The IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Online Preliminary Examination
2. Online Main Examination
3. Personality Test
4. Common Interview
5. Provisional Allotment

IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	30	20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	40	20 Minutes
Total	100	100	60 Minutes

IBPS PO Main Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	40	60	45 Minutes
General/Economy/Banking Awareness/Digital/Financial Awareness including RBI circulars	50	60	35 Minutes
English Language	40	20	35 Minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	40	60	45 Minutes
Objective Total	170	200	160 Minutes
Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension)	2	25	30 Minutes

Negative Marking

• 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer in objective tests.
• No penalty for unanswered questions.

Interview and Final Merit

Particular	Details
Interview Marks	100
Minimum Qualifying Marks	40%
SC/ST/OBC/PwBD Qualifying Marks	35%
Final Merit Weightage	Main Exam 80% + Interview 20%

Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Interview Call Letter
• Online Application Form Printout
• Date of Birth Proof
• Valid Photo Identity Proof
• Graduation Mark Sheets and Degree Certificate
• SC/ST/OBC Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Scribe-related documents (if applicable)
• Ex-servicemen documents (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (for Government/PSU employees)
• Experience Certificates (if applicable)

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How to Apply for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to complete the online application:

1. Visit the official IBPS website.
2. Open the CRP PO/MT recruitment link.
3. Click on the online application link.
4. Register using basic details.
5. Generate the registration number and password.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Complete the online application form.
8. Pay the application fee online.
9. Verify all details carefully.
10. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Submit only one application.
• No correction is allowed after the edit window closes.
• Examination centre, date, and venue cannot be changed.
• Candidates should possess or acquire a valid Aadhaar card for the recruitment process.
• Multiple appearances in the examination or interview will result in cancellation of candidature.
• Keep the same photograph for every stage of the recruitment process.

IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Description	Status
Apply Online	IBPS PO Apply Online
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification PDF
Short Notification PDF	Short Notification
Official Website	IBPS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 21 July 2026.

2. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 6715 indicative vacancies have been announced.

3. What is the required educational qualification?

Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

4. What is the age limit?

Applicants must be between 20 and 30 years as on 01 July 2026.

5. What is the application fee?

• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
• All Other Categories: ₹850

6. What is the selection process?

The recruitment process includes:

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Personality Test
• Interview
• Provisional Allotment

7. What is the basic salary?

The basic pay scale is:

₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920

8. Is there negative marking?

Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer in the objective examination.