The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) in participating public sector banks across India.
This is one of the biggest banking recruitment drives of 2026, offering 6,715 vacancies for graduates who aspire to build a stable and rewarding career in the banking sector. Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary package, allowances, career growth opportunities, and job security.
If you are preparing for Bank PO Jobs 2026, this article covers everything you need to know, including eligibility, salary, vacancies, exam pattern, important dates, application fee, and selection process.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
| Recruitment | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Total Vacancies | 6,715 (Indicative) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Qualification | Any Graduate |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 Years |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Personality Test & Interview |
| Salary | Basic Pay ₹48,480 + Allowances |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Application Edit Window | After Registration Closes (2 Days) |
| Pre-Examination Training | August 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 |
| Final Allotment | January 2027 |
IBPS PO 2026 Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes an indicative total of 6,715 vacancies across participating banks.
| Category | Vacancies |
| SC | 1,009 |
| ST | 502 |
| OBC | 1,816 |
| EWS | 669 |
| UR | 2,719 |
| Total | 6,715 |
Note: Some participating banks have not yet reported vacancies (NR). Final vacancies may change based on bank requirements.
Participating Banks in IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 includes 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
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline.
- Degree should be obtained from a recognized university approved by the Government of India.
- Candidates must possess the degree on or before 21 July 2026.
Fresh graduates who have completed their degree before the last date are also eligible.
Age Limit
As on 01 July 2026
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Candidates should have been born between:
- 02 July 1996
- 01 July 2006 (Both dates inclusive)
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.
IBPS PO Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive the following pay scale:
Basic Pay
₹48,480
Pay Scale:
₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920
Along with the basic salary, employees receive:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Benefits
- Travel Allowance
- Special Allowance
- Pension Benefits
- Performance Incentives
- Leave Benefits
The overall monthly salary can be significantly higher after including all allowances.
Application Fee for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
Payment must be made online.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test
- Interview
- Final Merit List
- Provisional Allotment
Candidates must qualify at every stage.
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 |
Each section has separate timing.
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IBPS PO Main Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Banking, Economy, Financial & Digital Awareness | 50 | 60 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 35 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Descriptive (Essay & Comprehension) | 2 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
Objective Questions
- 170 Questions
- 200 Marks
Descriptive Test
- Essay
- Comprehension Writing
Examination Centres
The online examination will be conducted across multiple examination centres throughout India.
Important points:
- Candidates cannot request a change of examination centre after submission.
- IBPS may add or remove centres depending on administrative requirements.
- Candidates must appear at the allotted examination centre at their own expense.
Pre-Examination Training (PET)
IBPS may conduct Online Pre-Examination Training for eligible candidates belonging to:
- SC
- ST
- OBC
- Minority Communities
Candidates should opt for PET while filling out the online application.
Interview Process
Candidates qualifying in the Main Examination and Personality Test will be invited for the Interview.
The interview will be coordinated by participating banks with assistance from IBPS through designated nodal banks.
How to Apply for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Click on CRP PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026.
- Complete the registration.
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Verify all details.
- Submit the application.
- Download and print the confirmation page.
Article researched by
NewSkillIndia Career Research Team
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