IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 notification released for CRP PO/MT-XVI. Apply online for Probationary Officer / Management Trainee posts from 01 July to 21 July 2026.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Overview
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 is being conducted through CRP PO/MT-XVI for Probationary Officer / Management Trainee posts in participating public sector banks across India. The online registration and fee payment window is open from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
| Category | Bank Jobs / Central Government Jobs |
| Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration | 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
Participating 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
Important Timeline
| Event | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment | 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Edit Window | 2 days after registration closes |
| PET | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Admit Card | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | September 2026 |
| Main Admit Card | September 2026 |
| Main Exam | October 2026 |
| Main Result | November 2026 |
| Personality Test | November 2026 |
| Interview | November / December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Vacancy Information
The post is Probationary Officer / Management Trainee under CRP PO/MT-XVI. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for bank-wise and category-wise details released by IBPS.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The final result must be declared on or before 21 July 2026.
Age Criteria
Age is calculated as on 01 July 2026. Candidates must be at least 20 years old and not more than 30 years old. The eligible date of birth range is 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2006, both dates inclusive.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
Salary and Benefits
The starting basic pay is Rs. 48,480. The pay scale is Rs. 48,480-62,480-67,160-85,920. Allowances and perquisites will be applicable as per participating bank rules.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Section | 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 |
Main Examination Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness / Digital & Financial Awareness | 50 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 35 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Objective Total | 170 | 200 | 160 minutes |
The descriptive paper includes Essay and Comprehension with 2 questions for 25 marks and a duration of 30 minutes.
Selection Process
The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test, Interview, Document Verification and Provisional Allotment. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in Objective Tests.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 175 |
| Others | Rs. 850 |
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