The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 Notification for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee posts in participating public sector banks. Interested candidates can apply online from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, important dates, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, salary, vacancy details and notification PDF before applying.
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) CRP PO/MT-XVI IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online WWW.SARKARIHUBRESULT.COM | |
| IMPORTANT DATES | |
• Notification Date : 01 July 2026 • Application Begin : 01 July 2026 • Last Date for Apply Online : 21 July 2026 • Last Date for Fee Payment : 21 July 2026 • Correction Date : • Pre-Examination Training (PET) : August 2026 • Prelims Admit Card : August 2026 • Prelims Result : September 2026 • Mains Admit Card : September 2026 • Mains Result : November 2026 • Personality Test : November 2026 • Interview : November / December 2026 • Provisional Allotment : January 2027 | • General / OBC / EWS / All Other Candidates : ₹850/- (Inclusive of GST) • SC / ST / PwBD : ₹175/- (Inclusive of GST) • Payment Mode : Online Payment Only • Fee Payment Dates : 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 • General / OBC / EWS / All Other Candidates : ₹850/- (Inclusive of GST) |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Candidates applying for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 must be 20 to 30 years of age as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India and IBPS rules. Check the official notification for complete age eligibility and category-wise relaxation details before applying online.
Candidates applying for IBPS PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the following age criteria as on 01 July 2026:
| IBPS PO Notification 2026 Age Limit | ||
• Minimum Age: 20 Years • Maximum Age: 30 Years • Date of Birth: Candidates must have been born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive). | ||
| Category | Age Relaxation | |
| SC / ST | 5 Years | |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years | |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs | 5 Years | |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Total Vacancies
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for a total of 6,715 Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) vacancies under CRP PO/MT-XVI. These vacancies are available across 11 participating Public Sector Banks in India
| Post Name | Details | |||
| IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) | 6,715 Posts | |||
| IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Bank Wise Vacancy Details | ||||
| Participating Bank | UR | OBC | Vacancy Details | Total |
| Bank of Baroda | 770 | 513 | As Per Official Notification | 1900 |
| Bank of India | 203 | 135 | As Per Official Notification | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 446 | 297 | As Per Official Notification | 1100 |
| Canara Bank | 608 | 405 | As Per Official Notification | 1500 |
| Central Bank of India | 203 | 135 | As Per Official Notification | 500 |
| Indian Bank | NR | NR | As Per Official Notification | NR |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 223 | 148 | As Per Official Notification | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 204 | 136 | As Per Official Notification | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 62 | 47 | As Per Official Notification | 161 |
| UCO Bank | NR | NR | As Per Official Notification | NR |
| Union Bank of India | NR | NR | As Per Official Notification | NR |
| All Participating Banks | 2719 | 1816 | As Per Official Notification | 6715 |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University. The final result should be declared on or before 21 July 2026, and candidates must provide valid educational documents during the recruitment process.
| Particulars | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government |
| Result Status | Candidates must have: • Matriculation (10th Pass) • ITI Certificate in the relevant trade approved by NCVT/SCVT OR • Equivalent qualification as prescribed by RRB. |
| Required Documents | Candidates must possess a valid Mark Sheet / Degree Certificate at the time of online registration. |
| Marks Entry | Candidates must enter the Graduation percentage/CGPA in the online application form as per the University’s conversion rules. |
| CGPA to Percentage | Candidates awarded CGPA/OGPA must convert it into percentage according to the University’s prescribed formula |
| Document Verification | Candidates shortlisted for Interview/Document Verification must produce original educational certificates and mark sheets. |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Process
Candidates can apply online for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 through the official IBPS website. The application process includes online registration, filling the application form, uploading required documents, paying the application fee, and submitting the form before the last date
| IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Process | |
• Visit the official IBPS website and click on CRP PO/MT-XVI Apply Online • Click on “Click Here For New Registration” and complete the registration using your basic details • Log in using the Registration Number and Password to complete the online application form. • Upload the required documents: Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration, SSC/10th Certificate, and other applicable certificates. • Verify all the entered details carefully using the Save & Next option before final submission. • Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway • Submit the application form and download/print the final submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test, and Interview. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next round. The final merit list is prepared based on the Main Examination and Interview
| IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Selection Processs | |
| Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) | |
| Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive Test) | |
| Personality Test | |
| Interview | |
| Based on Main Examination & Interview performance |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026: Short Details
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 notification under CRP PO/MT-XVI to recruit 6,715 Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) vacancies in participating Public Sector Banks. Interested candidates can apply online from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
| Short Details | |
| Post Name | IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 |
| No of Posts | 21 July 2026 |
| Location | All Over India |
| Opening Date of Application | 01 July 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in/ |
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Short Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | IBPS Official Website |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Preliminary Examination is conducted in online mode and consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. The exam includes English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability with a total duration of 60 minutes
| IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern | ||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Candidates must qualify each section by securing the minimum cut-off marks decided by IBPS. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Main Examination.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Mains Exam Pattern
| IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Mains Exam Pattern | ||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness / Digital & Financial Awareness (Including RBI Circulars) | 25 | 60 |
| English Language | 40 | 20 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 10 | 60 |
| Objective Test Total | 170 | 200 |
| Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension) | 2 | 25 |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Negative Marking & Mains Cut Off
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 selection process includes 0.25 (one-fourth) negative marking for every incorrect answer in the Objective Tests, while unanswered questions carry no penalty. Candidates must secure the minimum sectional and overall cut-off marks in the Mains Examination to qualify for the Personality Test and Interview. The Mains Examination marks are considered for the final merit list
| IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Negative Marking & Mains Cut Off | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Applicable Exam | Preliminary & Main Examination (Objective Tests) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 (One-Fourth) marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. |
| Unanswered Questions | No negative marking for unanswered or skipped questions |
| Penalty Rule | Only incorrect answers attract negative marking. |
| IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Mains Cut Off | |
| Sectional Cut Off | Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in each test of the Online Main Examination |
| Overall Cut Off | Candidates must also obtain the minimum overall cut-off marks decided by IBPS |
| Shortlisting | Candidates meeting the cut-off criteria will be shortlisted for the Personality Test and Interview |
| Final Merit List | Marks obtained in the Online Main Examination will be considered for the final merit list and provisional allotment |
| Final Decision | IBPS’s decision regarding cut-off, shortlisting, interview, and provisional allotment will be final. |