IBPS PO Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI) . The recruitment aims to fill Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) posts in participating public sector banks across India.
The official notification was published on 30 June 2026 . The online application process will begin on 1 July 2026 and will remain open until 21 July 2026 . Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website within the prescribed dates.
The selection process includes a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test, Interview, and Provisional Allotment . Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification to check the eligibility criteria, important dates, application fee, and other recruitment details before submitting their application form.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particular
Details
Organization Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI
Post Name Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)
Vacancy Session 2027–28
Job Location Across India
Application Mode Online
Selection Process Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Personality Test & Interview
Official Website ibps.in
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Notification Released: Â 30 June 2026Online Application Starts: Â 01 July 2026Last Date to Apply: Â 21 July 2026Fee Payment Last Date:Â 21 July 2026Preliminary Examination:Â August 2026Main Examination: October 2026
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS:  ₹850/-SC / ST / PH (Divyang):  ₹175/-Payment Mode:  Online
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit Details
Minimum Age: 20 YearsMaximum Age: 30 YearsAge Limit as on: 01 July 2026Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved category candidates as per Government of India and IBPS rules.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Post Name
Qualification
Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)
6715
Bank / Category Wise Vacancies
Participating Bank SC ST OBC EWS UR Total
Bank of Baroda
285
142
513
190
770
1900
Bank of India
75
37
135
50
203
500
Bank of Maharashtra
165
82
297
110
446
1100
Canara Bank
225
112
405
150
608
1500
Central Bank of India
75
37
135
50
203
500
Indian Bank
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Indian Overseas Bank
84
41
148
54
223
550
Punjab National Bank
76
38
136
50
204
504
Punjab & Sind Bank
24
13
47
15
62
161
UCO Bank
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Union Bank of India
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
Grand Total Post
1009
502
1816
669
2719
6715
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Personality Test
Interview
Provisional Allotment
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 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 Recruitment 2026 Main Examination Pattern
Subject
Questions
Marks
Reasoning
40
60
General / Economy / Banking Awareness
35
50
English Language
35
40
Data Analysis & Interpretation
35
50
Objective Test Total 145 200
Descriptive Test (Essay & Comprehension)
2
25
Note: The Descriptive Test is conducted in English and carries 25 marks .
How to Apply for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
Visit the official IBPS website.
Click on the CRP PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 link.
Complete the online registration process.
Fill in the application form with the required details.
Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link  Â
