IBPS PO Notification 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) is officially out. Check bank-wise vacancies, eligibility, application dates, revised exam pattern, salary, and how to apply online at ibps.in.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS PO Notification 2026 for CRP PO/MT-XVI, inviting applications for Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) posts in 11 Public Sector Banks. A total of 6,715 vacancies have been announced. Here is the complete, verified breakdown straight from the official notification — vacancies, eligibility, dates, exam pattern, salary, and the application process.
IBPS PO 2026 Highlights
- Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Post Names: Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)
- Recruitment Cycle: CRP PO/MT-XVI (vacancies for the year 2027-28)
- Total Vacancies: 6,715 (indicative)
- Application Mode: Online only
- Official Website: www.ibps.in
- Age Limit: 20–30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- Selection Stages: Prelims → Mains → Personality Test → Interview → Provisional Allotment
IBPS PO 2026 Important Dates
- Online Registration (including Edit/Modification): 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
- Payment of Application Fee/Intimation Charges: 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
- Edit Window for Application Correction: For 2 days after registration closes (dates to be notified)
- Pre-Examination Training (PET): August 2026
- Call Letter Download – Preliminary: August 2026
- Online Preliminary Examination: August 2026
- Preliminary Exam Result: September 2026
- Call Letter Download – Main Exam: September 2026
- Online Main Examination: October 2026
- Main Exam Result Declaration: November 2026
- Personality Test: November 2026
- Interview: November/December 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January 2027
IBPS PO 2026 Vacancy Details (Bank-Wise, Official)
Total vacancies announced: 6,715. Note that Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India have marked their vacancies as “NR” (Not Reported) — the total may increase once these banks report their numbers.
- Bank of Baroda: 1,900 vacancies
- Canara Bank: 1,500 vacancies
- Bank of Maharashtra: 1,100 vacancies
- Indian Overseas Bank: 550 vacancies
- Punjab National Bank: 504 vacancies
- Bank of India: 500 vacancies
- Central Bank of India: 500 vacancies
- Punjab & Sind Bank: 161 vacancies
- Indian Bank: NR (Not Reported)
- UCO Bank: NR (Not Reported)
- Union Bank of India: NR (Not Reported)
- Total: 6,715 vacancies
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution (All Banks Combined)
- SC (Scheduled Caste): 1,009
- ST (Scheduled Tribe): 502
- OBC (Other Backward Classes): 1,816
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 669
- UR (Unreserved/General): 2,719
- Total: 6,715
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Vacancies — Out of Total
- Hearing Impaired (HI): 73
- Orthopedically Challenged (OC): 70
- Visually Impaired (VI): 67
- Intellectual Disability (ID): 77
Note: Vacancies mentioned in the notification are indicative and may change based on actual requirements reported by the Participating Banks. Some figures may include backlog vacancies for certain banks.
11 Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
Check Official Notice Pdf Here
IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Candidates must be born between 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years relaxation
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers (min. 5 years military service): 5 years relaxation
Educational Qualification (as on 21.07.2026)
- A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Candidates must have a valid mark sheet/degree certificate proving graduate status on the day of registration and must indicate their graduation percentage while applying online.
- The final result must have been declared on or before 21.07.2026.
Nationality
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African/other countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (eligibility certificate from the Govt. of India required).
IBPS PO Application Fee 2026
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: ₹175 (inclusive of GST)
- All other candidates (General/OBC/EWS): ₹850 (inclusive of GST)
- Payment mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI, Mobile Wallets)
- Bank transaction charges, if any, must be borne by the candidate.
IBPS PO Compensation / Salary 2026
- Post: Probationary Officer/Management Trainee
- Basic Pay Scale: ₹48,480–2000/7–62,480–2340/2–67,160–2680/7–85,920
- Additional allowances and perquisites are payable as per the rules of the Participating Bank in force from time to time.
IBPS PO Selection Process 2026
- Stage 1 – Online Preliminary Examination: Objective test, qualifying in nature.
- Stage 2 – Online Main Examination: Objective + Descriptive test; marks count toward final merit.
- Stage 3 – Personality Test: A self-report test, mandatory to attend but non-qualifying in nature; results are shared with the interview panel.
- Stage 4 – Interview: Conducted by Participating Banks, coordinated by the Nodal Bank in each State/UT.
- Stage 5 – Provisional Allotment: Based on merit-cum-preference and actual vacancies reported by banks.
Final merit is based on Main Exam + Interview marks in an 80:20 weightage ratio. Minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates).
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2026 (Revised)
Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) — 1 Hour Total
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes (English medium)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes (English & Hindi)
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 40 marks, 20 minutes (English & Hindi)
- Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes
Candidates must qualify in each section by securing the minimum cut-off marks decided by IBPS.
Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) — 2 Hours 40 Minutes Total
- Reasoning: 40 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes (English & Hindi)
- General/Economy/Banking/Digital/Financial Awareness (incl. RBI circulars): 50 questions, 60 marks, 35 minutes (English & Hindi)
- English Language: 40 questions, 20 marks, 35 minutes (English only)
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 40 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes (English & Hindi)
- Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension): 2 questions, 25 marks, 30 minutes (English only)
- Total: 170 objective questions + descriptive paper, 200 marks, 160 minutes
Note the revised weightage: Reasoning now carries 40 marks in Prelims (up from the earlier pattern), while Quantitative Aptitude carries 30 marks — a notable shift from previous cycles.
Negative Marking
- 0.25 marks (1/4th) deducted for each wrong answer in objective sections.
- No penalty for unattempted questions.
Personality Test & Interview
- Personality Test: Self-report format, mandatory for interview eligibility, non-qualifying, may be conducted in proctored online mode or at designated centres.
- Interview: 100 marks total; conducted by Participating Banks.
Documents Required at Interview/Document Verification
- Printout of valid Interview Call Letter
- Printout of the online application form
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X certificate)
- Valid Photo ID proof (PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Aadhaar, etc. — Ration Card and Learner’s Licence are NOT accepted)
- Graduation mark sheets/certificates
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates, in prescribed format)
- Income & Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates)
- Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates, issued by District Medical Board)
- Ex-servicemen: Service/Discharge book, pension payment order, rank proof
- No Objection Certificate (for candidates already employed in Govt./PSU/Bank jobs)
- Experience certificates, if applicable
How to Apply for IBPS PO 2026 Online
- Visit the official website: www.ibps.in
- Click on the “CRP PO/MT” link on the homepage.
- Select “Click Here to Apply Online for CRP-Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (CRP-PO/MT-XVI).”
- Click “Click Here for New Registration” and enter basic details (name, email, mobile number).
- Note the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated (also sent via SMS/Email).
- Log in and fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
- Upload the required documents:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Hand-written declaration
- SSC/SSLC/10th standard or equivalent certificate
- Live photograph captured via webcam or mobile phone
- Indicate your order of preference for Participating Banks (this cannot be changed later).
- Pay the application fee/intimation charges online.
- Click “Complete Registration” (no changes possible after this step).
- Take a printout of the system-generated application form and fee receipt for personal record — do not send it to IBPS.
Document Upload Specifications
- Photograph: 4.5cm × 3.5cm, 200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB, colour, light/white background
- Signature: 140×60 pixels, 10–20 KB, signed in black ink (not in capital letters)
- Left Thumb Impression: 240×240 pixels, 20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG format
- Hand-Written Declaration: 800×400 pixels, 50–100 KB, written by the candidate in English, not in capital letters
- 10th Standard/Equivalent Certificate: PDF format, A4 size, up to 500 KB
Key Selection Process Notes
- The relative weightage of Main Exam and Interview is 80:20.
- Scores from the Preliminary Exam are not counted in final merit — only qualifying.
- A reserve list of approximately 20% of vacancies in each category may be maintained.
- This is an All-India cadre; provisionally allotted candidates may be posted anywhere in India (or outside India) at the bank’s discretion.
- Provisional allotment does not constitute a guaranteed offer of employment; it is subject to document verification and medical fitness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in IBPS PO 2026?
A total of 6,715 indicative vacancies have been announced, though this may increase since Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India have not yet reported their numbers.
Q2. Which bank has the highest vacancies in IBPS PO 2026?
Bank of Baroda has the highest vacancies at 1,900, followed by Canara Bank at 1,500.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO 2026?
The online application window closes on 21 July 2026.
Q4. What is the application fee for IBPS PO 2026?
₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for all other candidates.
Q5. What is the age limit for IBPS PO 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 1 July 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Q6. When is the IBPS PO Prelims exam?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for August 2026 (exact dates to be notified via call letter).
Q7. What is the weightage of Main Exam and Interview in final selection?
Main Exam and Interview marks are weighted in an 80:20 ratio for the final merit list.
Q8. What is the IBPS PO starting salary?
The basic pay starts at ₹48,480, in the scale ₹48,480–2000/7–62,480–2340/2–67,160–2680/7–85,920, plus allowances as per bank rules.
