IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) Application 2026: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official common recruitment notification (CRP PO/MT-XVI) for the selection of Probationary Officers and Management Trainees (PO/MT) in participating public sector banks across India. This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill vacancies for the financial year 2027-28. Eligible graduates can register online through the official IBPS portal.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Organization Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Notification Number | CRP PO/MT-XVI (Vacancies of 2027-28) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) |
| Total Vacancies | 6715 Posts (Indicative) |
| Short Education | Graduation Degree (Any Discipline) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in |
Important Dates for IBPS PO Recruitment
- Online Registration & Application Modification: 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
- Online Fee Payment Window: 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
- Application Edit Window Close: Available for 2 days after registration closes
- Pre-Examination Training (PET): August 2026
- Online Preliminary Examination: August 2026
- Result of Preliminary Exam: September 2026
- Online Main Examination: October 2026
- Declaration of Main Exam Result: November 2026
- Conduct of Common Interview: November/December 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January 2027
IBPS PO Application Fee Details
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST)
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST)
- Payment Mode: Online Only via Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, or UPI.
- Note: Bank transaction charges for online payments must be borne additionally by the candidate. The application fee is strictly non-refundable.
IBPS PO Age Limit and Relaxations
The Age will be calculated as of 1 July 2026
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
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- Upper Age Relaxations:
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 Years.
- Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years.
- Ex-Servicemen & Commissioned Officers (ECOs/SSCOs) with a minimum of 5 years of military service: 5 Years.
IBPS PO Vacancy Details
The vacancies published below are indicative and based on requirements reported by individual participating banks. Final provisional allotment will rely entirely on actual vacancies reported at the time of allocation.
| S.No. | Participating Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total Posts |
| 1 | Bank of Baroda | 285 | 142 | 513 | 190 | 770 | 1900 |
| 2 | Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| 3 | Bank of Maharashtra | 165 | 82 | 297 | 110 | 446 | 1100 |
| 4 | Canara Bank | 225 | 112 | 405 | 150 | 608 | 1500 |
| 5 | Central Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| 6 | Indian Overseas Bank | 84 | 41 | 148 | 54 | 223 | 550 |
| 7 | Punjab National Bank | 76 | 38 | 136 | 50 | 204 | 504 |
| 8 | Punjab & Sind Bank | 24 | 13 | 47 | 15 | 62 | 161 |
| 9 | Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 10 | UCO Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 11 | Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 1009 | 502 | 1816 | 669 | 2719 | 6715 |
Note: “NR” indicates that vacancies were Not Reported by participating banks at the time of publication. For Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservations, the income and asset certificate must be valid for the year 2026-2027 based on financial parameters of 2025-26.
IBPS PO Educational Qualification Criteria
- Essential Qualification: Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree (Degree in any discipline) from a university recognized by the Government of India or hold an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Crucial Qualification Date: The final graduation result must have been officially declared on or before 21.07.2026. Valid mark sheets or degree certificates indicating passing status within this timeline must be presented during the interview.
IBPS PO Pay Scale and Salary Structure
- Pay Scale Matrix: Specialist Officers / Probationary Officers baseline tracks across basic pay of Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920.
- Allowances: Appointed officers will be eligible for standard allowances, dearness compensation, and perquisites matching the active service guidelines of their allotted bank.
IBPS PO Selection Process Details
The systematic selection process is a two-tier system combined with interview parameters:
- Online Preliminary Examination: A common objective screening test.
- Online Main Examination: Consists of core objective sections and a descriptive writing segment. Marks obtained here are used for shortlisting candidates for interviews and calculating the final merit.
- Personality Test: A mandatory non-qualifying self-report profile round held right before the interview phase.
- Common Interview Stage: Allocation involves 100 marks total, requiring a minimum passing threshold of 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates).
- Final provisional Allotment: Relative final score calculations apply an 80:20 weightage ratio combining Main Examination and Interview performances.
IBPS PO Exam Pattern and Structure
Online Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
- Total Structure: 100 Questions carrying 100 maximum marks.
- Negative Penalty: 0.25 marks or 1/4th mark deduction applies per incorrect entry in objective testing sections. No deduction applies if a question is left blank.
- Section Timing: Each test is separately timed for 20 minutes.
| S.No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium | Section Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | English and Hindi | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | English and Hindi | 20 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes |
Online Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)
- Total Structure: 170 Objective Questions (200 Marks) plus 2 Descriptive Questions (25 Marks).
- Negative Penalty: Standard 0.25 marks penalty applies per wrong choice marked in the objective test.
| S.No. | Name of Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium | Section Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 Minutes |
| 2 | General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 50 | 60 | English & Hindi | 35 Minutes |
| 3 | English Language | 40 | 20 | English | 35 Minutes |
| 4 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 Minutes |
| TOTAL | Objective Summary | 170 Questions | 200 Marks | 160 Minutes | |
| 5 | Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension) | 02 | 25 | English | 30 Minutes |
| TOTAL | Combined Exam | 225 Marks | 155 Minutes |
How to Apply Online for IBPS PO 2026
- Visit the official website of IBPS at www.ibps.in.
- Click on the homepage link for “CRP PO/MT” and choose “Click Here to Apply Online for CRP-Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (CRP-PO/MT-XVI)”.
- Click on the designated link “Click Here for New Registration” to enter basic tracking records and fetch your provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Record required personal metrics and reservation profiles, and specify bank preference ranks carefully.
- Access camera or web functions during registration to capture and upload your live photo verification statement.
- Upload scanned copies of the mandatory application documents:
- Passport-style color photograph (White background, 20 to 50 KB)
- Formal signature (Black ink pen on white paper, NOT in capital letters, 10 to 20 KB)
- Left thumb impression (Black/blue ink on white paper, 20 to 50 KB)
- Handwritten declaration (Black ink on white paper, written in English, NOT in capital letters, 50 to 100 KB)
- Declaration Text Layout:
"I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."
- Pay the mandatory non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 850/- or Rs. 175/- online using modern banking transaction panels.
- Check that your transaction status updates to “Completed”, take a hardcopy printout of the online application form and payment e-receipt, and keep them for document validation rounds.
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Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
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