IBPS PO Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official IBPS PO Notification 2026 for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI) to recruit Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) in participating public sector banks. The notification was issued on 30 June 2026, and the online application process started on 1 July 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website. On 20 July 2026, IBPS increased the total number of vacancies to 7,365 and extended the last date to submit the online application form until 26 July 2026.
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 Total Vacancies 7365 (Increased) Job Location Across India Application Mode Online Selection Process Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Personality Test & Interview Official Website ibps.in
Notification Released: 30 June 2026Online Application Starts: 01 July 2026Last Date to Apply: 26 July 2026Fee Payment Last Date: 26 July 2026Edit / Correction Form: 29-30 July 2026Preliminary Examination: August 2026Main Examination: October 2026Interview Date: November 2026
General / OBC / EWS: ₹850/-SC / ST / PH (Divyang): ₹175/-Payment Mode: Online
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.
Post Name Qualification Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Post Name Vacancy Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) 7365
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 122 60 199 52 217 650 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 1131 562 2015 721 2936 7365
The selection process includes the following stages:
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Personality Test
Interview
Provisional Allotment
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
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 .
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.
