IBPS PO 2026 Notification Out – Apply Now for 6715 Posts CRP PO/MT XVI Pre Exam 22-23 August 2026 Last Date 21 July 2026
If you are a graduate looking for a government bank job in 2026, you just got the best news of the year. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially dropped the IBPS PO Notification 2026 for Common Recruitment Process CRP PO/MT XVI, announcing a massive 6715 vacancies for Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) posts across 11 leading public sector banks in India.
This is the 16th edition of the IBPS PO exam since it started back in 2011, and this year’s vacancy count is one of the highest in recent years — even higher than 2025’s 6189 vacancies. The detailed notification PDF was officially released on 01 July 2026 and registration is now open. The last date to apply is 21 July 2026, so don’t wait!
📋 IBPS PO 2026 – At a Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | CRP PO/MT CRP-XVI |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) Download Notification |
| Total Vacancies | 6715 Posts |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Application Begin | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Pre-Exam Training | August 2026 |
| Pre Exam Date | 22-23 August 2026 |
| Pre Result | September 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 04 October 2026 |
| Mains Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November / December 2026 |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026) | 20 – 30 Years |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) |
| SC / ST / PH (PwBD) | ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) |
Fee is payable through Online Mode only (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI). Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
📊 IBPS PO 2026 – Bank-Wise Vacancy Details
| Participating Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 285 | 142 | 513 | 190 | 770 | 1900 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 165 | 82 | 297 | 110 | 446 | 1100 |
| Canara Bank | 225 | 112 | 405 | 150 | 608 | 1500 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 84 | 41 | 148 | 54 | 223 | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 76 | 38 | 136 | 50 | 204 | 504 |
| Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Central Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 24 | 13 | 47 | 15 | 62 | 161 |
| Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| UCO Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Total (announced) | 1009 | 502 | 1816 | 669 | 2719 | 6715 |
Note: Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India vacancies are yet to be announced. The total number of vacancies may increase further once all banks report their vacancy figures.
✅ IBPS PO 2026 – Who Can Apply?
Educational Qualification (as on 21 July 2026):
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India
- Candidates must have a valid degree certificate or marksheet at the time of registration
- Final year graduation students — check the official notification for provisional eligibility
- Basic computer literacy is required
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026):
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Candidates must be born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD / PH | 10 Years |
| Ex-Serviceman | 5 Years |
Nationality:
- Indian National, or
- Subject of Nepal / Bhutan, or
- Tibetan Refugee (came before 01 January 1962), or
- Person of Indian Origin (PIO) from certain countries with permanent settlement intent
Number of Attempts:
- No restriction on the number of attempts — you can apply as many times as you want until you reach the maximum age limit
🆕 What’s New in IBPS PO 2026?
IBPS has made some notable changes in the 2026 edition compared to previous years:
- Mains Exam Pattern Revised: The number of objective questions in Mains has been increased to 170 questionsthis year:
- Reasoning: 40 Questions
- General Awareness / Banking / Digital Awareness: 50 Questions
- English Language: 40 Questions
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 40 Questions
- Total: 170 Questions for 200 Marks
- New PwBD Clause Added — changes related to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- Bank of Baroda leads with the highest vacancy of 1900 posts this year
📝 IBPS PO 2026 – Complete Selection Process
The IBPS PO selection is done in 3 stages:
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (22-23 August 2026)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Candidates must clear sectional cut-offs in all 3 sections to qualify for Mains
- Pre exam result only for qualification to Mains — marks NOT counted in final selection
Stage 2 – Mains Examination (04 October 2026)
Objective Section (New Pattern 2026):
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 50 Minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking / Digital Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Total (Objective) | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours |
Descriptive Section:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter & Essay Writing | 02 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer in objective section
Stage 3 – Interview / Personality Test (November-December 2026)
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
- Interview duration: 15-20 Minutes conducted by bank officials panel
- Questions on personal background, banking sector, current affairs, and general awareness
Final Merit List:
- Mains Exam: 80% weightage
- Interview: 20% weightage
- Combined score out of 100 is used for final selection and bank allotment
💰 IBPS PO 2026 – Salary & Benefits
After joining as a Probationary Officer, here is what you can expect:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| In-Hand Salary (approx.) | ₹74,000 to ₹76,000 per month |
| Basic Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920/- |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Special Allowance, CCA |
| Career Growth | PO → Assistant Manager → Deputy Manager → Manager → Senior Manager |
| Other Benefits | Medical, LTC, Pension, Housing Loan, Car Loan, Staff Insurance |
Being a PO in a public sector bank is not just about the salary — it comes with job security, work-life balance, housing benefits, and a clear career progression path that makes it one of the most respected careers in India.
📚 IBPS PO 2026 – Exam Syllabus Overview
Preliminary Exam Syllabus:
| Reasoning Ability | Quantitative Aptitude | English Language |
|---|---|---|
| Puzzles & Seating Arrangement | Data Interpretation | Reading Comprehension |
| Syllogism | Number Series | Cloze Test |
| Coding-Decoding | Simplification | Error Spotting |
| Blood Relations | Ratio & Proportion | Para Jumbles |
| Input-Output | Time & Work | Fill in the Blanks |
| Direction Sense | Percentage & Profit-Loss | Sentence Improvement |
| Alphanumeric Series | Time & Distance | Paragraph Completion |
Mains Additional Topics:
- General / Economy / Banking Awareness: Current Affairs (last 6 months), RBI, SEBI, Budget, Economic Survey, Digital Banking, Financial Awareness
- Reasoning: Advanced Puzzles, Machine Input-Output, Critical Reasoning
- Data Analysis: Advanced DI, Caselet, Mixed DI
- Descriptive: Formal Letter Writing, Essay on Banking / Economy / Social topics
🎯 How to Apply Online for IBPS PO 2026
Applying for IBPS PO 2026 is simple if you follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the official IBPS website ibps.in
- Click on “CRP PO/MT CRP-XVI – Click Here to Apply Online” link
- Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” if you are a first-time IBPS user
- Register with your Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number
- Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password carefully
- Login using the credentials and fill the online application form with:
- Personal details (Name, DOB, Category, Gender, Nationality)
- Contact details (Address, Mobile, Email)
- Educational qualification details
- Work experience (if any)
- Bank preference for posting
- Exam centre preference (up to 3 choices)
- Upload Passport-size Photograph and Signature in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee of ₹850/- (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹175/- (SC/ST/PH) through online mode
- Review the complete application in the Preview section before submission
- Submit the application and download / take a printout of the final submitted form
🏦 11 Banks Participating in IBPS PO 2026
This year, 11 major public sector banks are participating in the IBPS PO CRP XVI:
- Bank of Baroda (Highest Vacancy – 1900 Posts)
- Bank of Maharashtra (1100 Posts)
- Canara Bank (1500 Posts)
- Punjab National Bank (504 Posts)
- Bank of India (500 Posts)
- Central Bank of India (500 Posts)
- Indian Overseas Bank (550 Posts)
- Punjab & Sind Bank (161 Posts)
- Indian Bank (Vacancy NR – to be announced)
- UCO Bank (Vacancy NR – to be announced)
- Union Bank of India (Vacancy NR – to be announced)
📅 IBPS PO 2026 – Complete Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Window Notification | 30 June 2026 |
| Official Notification Released | 01 July 2026 |
| Registration Begins | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Pre-Exam Training | August 2026 |
| Pre Exam Date | 22-23 August 2026 |
| Pre Exam Result | September 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 04 October 2026 |
| Mains Result | November 2026 |
| Personality Test / Interview | November – December 2026 |
| Final Result & Allotment | January 2027 |
📊 IBPS PO Previous Years – Vacancy Trend
| Year | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Current) | 6715 |
| 2025 | 6189 |
| 2024 | 5973 |
| 2023 | 3284 |
| 2022 | 8432 |
As you can see, 2026 has the second-highest vacancy count in the last 5 years — making it a great year to attempt IBPS PO!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the IBPS PO 2026 Notification release date?
The official detailed IBPS PO 2026 notification was released on 01 July 2026 at ibps.in.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in IBPS PO 2026?
A total of 6715 vacancies have been announced across 11 public sector banks. 3 banks (Indian Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank) are yet to report — total may increase.
Q3. What is the IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Exam Date?
The Preliminary Exam is scheduled on 22-23 August 2026.
Q4. What is the IBPS PO 2026 Mains Exam Date?
The Mains Exam is scheduled on 04 October 2026.
Q5. What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO 2026?
The last date to apply online is 21 July 2026.
Q6. What is the application fee for IBPS PO 2026?
General/OBC/EWS: ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) | SC/ST/PH: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST)
Q7. What is the age limit for IBPS PO 2026?
Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 30 Years as on 01 July 2026 (Born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2006).
Q8. What is the educational qualification for IBPS PO 2026?
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a Government of India recognized university.
Q9. What is the salary of an IBPS PO in 2026?
In-hand salary is approximately ₹74,000 to ₹76,000 per month including all allowances.
Q10. How many banks are participating in IBPS PO 2026?
11 public sector banks are participating in IBPS PO CRP XVI 2026.
Q11. Is there negative marking in IBPS PO 2026?
Yes — 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains objective sections.
Q12. Can engineering graduates apply for IBPS PO 2026?
Yes — any graduate degree including B.Tech/B.E. is acceptable. IBPS PO requires just a graduation degree in any discipline.
Q13. Is the IBPS PO exam bilingual?
Yes — the IBPS PO exam question paper is bilingual (Hindi and English) except for the English Language section.
Q14. What is the IBPS PO 2026 selection process?
The selection consists of 3 stages: Preliminary Exam (qualifying) → Mains Exam (80% weightage) → Interview / Personality Test (20% weightage).
Q15. What are the participating banks in IBPS PO 2026?
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