IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for Probationary Officer Posts | Check Eligibility, Vacancies, Exam Pattern
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the CRP PO/MT-XVI Recruitment Notification 2026 for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) / Management Trainees (MT) in participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of 2027-28. Eligible graduates can apply online from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 through the official IBPS website.
Candidates preparing for Banking jobs should not miss this opportunity. Read the complete details below including eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, salary, important dates, and direct application links.
Latest Job Update: IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2026 Notification Released.
IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Notification PDF Download
Candidates looking for the IBPS PO/MT-XVI Notification PDF Download link can access the official detailed notification directly from the IBPS website before applying. The detailed notification titled "Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XVI_Final_V1_30_06_2026" was released on 01 July 2026 and signed by the Director, IBPS, Mumbai. It contains complete information on eligibility, exam pattern, vacancy distribution, and application procedure, and candidates are strongly advised to read it thoroughly before registering online since the eligibility criteria specified are basic requirements only, and final eligibility is subject to verification by the participating banks.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Overview
Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
Recruitment | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
Job Location | Across India |
Application Mode | Online |
Registration Starts | 01 July 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
Main Exam | October 2026 |
Official Website |
Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Release | 30 June 2026 |
Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
Fee Payment Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
Preliminary Result | September 2026 |
Main Exam | October 2026 |
Main Result | November 2026 |
Personality Test | November 2026 |
Interview | November/December 2026 |
Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Participating Banks
Recruitment will be conducted for the following Public Sector 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
IBPS PO 2026 Vacancy
IBPS has announced category-wise and bank-wise indicative vacancies in the official notification (Annexure-I). Final allotment will be based on actual vacancies reported by participating banks.
Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for complete vacancy details.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
Final result should be declared on or before 21 July 2026.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Candidate should have been born between:
02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both inclusive).
Age Relaxation
SC/ST – 5 Years
OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
PwBD – 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen – As per Government Rules
Application Fee
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 |
Payment Mode: Online
Salary
Basic Pay
₹48,480
Pay Scale:
₹48,480 – 85,920 along with DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances as per bank rules.
Selection Process
Selection will consist of:
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Personality Test
Interview
Document Verification
Final Provisional Allotment
IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Pattern
Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|
Reasoning | 40 | 60 |
General/Economy/Banking/Digital/Financial Awareness | 50 | 60 |
English Language | 40 | 20 |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 |
Descriptive Paper | 2 | 25 |
Total Objective Marks: 200
Descriptive Marks: 25
Required Documents
Candidates should keep ready:
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Left Thumb Impression
Handwritten Declaration
10th Certificate
Graduation Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Valid ID Proof
How to Apply for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
Visit the official IBPS website.
Click on CRP PO/MT-XVI Apply Online.
Register with basic details.
Fill the online application form.
Upload required documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the application.
Download and print the final application form.
Important Links
Apply Online
Official Notification PDF
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Why You Should Apply?
Central Government Banking Recruitment
Attractive Salary up to ₹85,920 Basic Pay
Career Growth in Public Sector Banks
Job Posting Across India
Excellent Promotion Opportunities
One of the Biggest Banking Recruitments of 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 21 July 2026.
Q2. What is the qualification required?
Answer: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Answer: 20 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026.
Q4. What is the application fee?
SC/ST/PwBD – ₹175
General/OBC/EWS – ₹850
Q5. What is the selection process?
Prelims → Mains → Personality Test → Interview → Document Verification → Final Allotment.