IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 official notification is out for 6,715 Probationary Officer vacancies. Check the exam schedule, eligibility, fees, and apply online before July 21, 2026.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the detailed notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI) to recruit Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) for the vacancies of 2027-28.
Aspiring candidates looking to secure a prestigious bank job can apply online through the official IBPS website. Below is everything you need to know about the IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 drive, including important dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, and application fees.
Overview: IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Title | IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 |
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
| Total Vacancies | 6,715 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Vacancy details: IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
A total of 6,715 indicative vacancies have been announced across various public sector banks. The bank-wise breakdown is detailed below:
| Participating Banks | Vacancy |
| Bank of Baroda | 1900 |
| Bank of India | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1100 |
| Canara Bank | 1500 |
| Central Bank of India | 500 |
| Indian Bank | – |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 161 |
| UCO Bank | – |
| Union Bank of India | – |
| Total Vacancy | 6715 |
Eligibility Criteria for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification (As of July 21, 2026)
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Candidates must hold a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
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Candidates must have a valid mark-sheet or degree certificate indicating their graduation percentage at the time of online registration.
Age Limit (As of July 1, 2026)
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
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Maximum Age: 30 Years
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Note: Candidates must have been born between July 2, 1996, and July 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Upper Age Relaxation
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SC / ST: 5 Years
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
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PwBD (Persons Benchmark Disabilities): 10 Years
Salary / Pay of Scale : IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
Basic: ₹ 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. The official will be eligible for allowances & perquisites as per rules of the Participating Bank in force from time to time.
Application Fees & Intimation Charges
The application fee must be paid online between July 1, 2026, and July 21, 2026:
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SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST)
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All Other Categories: Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST)
Examination Structure
The selection process is executed in three successive tiers: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and a Common Interview.
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective)
Candidates must pass each individual section by securing the minimum cut-off marks decided by IBPS.
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English Language: 30 Questions / 30 Marks (20 Minutes)
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Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Questions / 30 Marks (20 Minutes)
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Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions / 40 Marks (20 Minutes)
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Total: 100 Questions / 100 Marks (60 Minutes)
2. Main Examination (Objective & Descriptive)
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Objective Tests: 170 Questions covering Reasoning, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English, and Data Analysis & Interpretation for a total of 200 Marks (160 Minutes).
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Descriptive Test: 2 Questions (Essay and Comprehension) for 25 Marks (30 Minutes).
Negative Marking: There is a penalty for incorrect objective answers. Every wrong response will result in a deduction of 0.25 marks (one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question).
Selection Process for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
The IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Personality Test
- Interview
- Final Merit List
- Provisional Allotment
Important dates
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
| Online Registration (including Edit/Modification of Application) |
01-07-2026 to 21-07-2026 |
| Payment of Application Fees / Intimation Charges (Online) |
01-07-2026 to 21-07-2026 |
| Edit Window for Modification of Application |
For 2 days after closing of Registration |
| Conduct of Pre-Examination Training (PET) |
August, 2026 |
| Download of Call Letters for Online Preliminary Exam |
August, 2026 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary |
August, 2026 |
| Result of Online Preliminary Examination |
September, 2026 |
| Download of Call Letter for Online Main Exam |
September, 2026 |
| Online Examination – Main |
October, 2026 |
| Declaration of Main Examination Result |
November, 2026 |
| Personality Test |
November, 2026 |
| Conduct of Interview |
November/December, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment |
January, 2027 |
Important links:
| Official Notification | View |
| Apply Online | Now |
| Home page Home Page | Visit |
FAQ :
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What are the application dates? July 1, 2026, to July 21, 2026.
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Is there a correction window? Yes, for 2 days after registration closes.
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What is the correction fee? ₹200 per modification.
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When is the Preliminary Exam? August 2026.
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When is the Main Exam? October 2026
Desclaimer:
The vacancies and schedules specified in the official notification are purely tentative and subject to change or modification by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) or participating banks based on administrative choices and evolving business needs. While this post provides a summary of key parameters such as eligibility criteria, important dates, exam patterns, and reservation frameworks, candidates are strictly advised to thoroughly read the official document on the IBPS website (www.ibps.in) before applying. Providing false information or violating rules at any stage will result in the immediate and retrospective disqualification of the candidate from the current and all future recruitment drives.
