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IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for Probationary Officer Posts | Check Eligibility, Vacancies, Exam Pattern

IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for Probationary Officer Posts | Check Eligibility, Vacancies, Exam Pattern

Published on 01 Jul 2026

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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

https://www.ibps.in


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:

  1. Preliminary Examination

  2. Main Examination

  3. Personality Test

  4. Interview

  5. Document Verification

  6. 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

  1. Visit the official IBPS website.

  2. Click on CRP PO/MT-XVI Apply Online.

  3. Register with basic details.

  4. Fill the online application form.

  5. Upload required documents.

  6. Pay the application fee.

  7. Submit the application.

  8. Download and print the final application form.


Important Links

Apply Online

https://www.ibps.in

Official Notification PDF

https://www.ibps.in


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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.