IBPS PO Notification 2026: Apply Online Extended Till 26 July for 7,365 Vacancies

IBPS has released the official notification for CRP PO/MT-XVI on 1 July 2026, inviting applications for Probationary Officer / Management Trainee posts in 11 Participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of 2027–28. A total of 7,365 vacancies have been announced. Online registration opens 1 July 2026 and closes 26 July 2026.

IBPS PO Notification 2026 Latest Update

Latest Update (22 July 2026): IBPS has released a corrigendum for the CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment, increasing the total number of vacancies from 6,715 to 7,365. The online registration window remains open from 1 July to 26 July 2026. Candidates can apply through the official IBPS website before the deadline. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026, while the Main Examination will be held on 4 October 2026. 

IBPS PO Notification 2026 Highlights

IBPS PO Notification 2026 PDF

The detailed notification (CRP PO/MT-XVI) was released by IBPS on 1 July 2026. It covers eligibility criteria, exam pattern, vacancy distribution, application fee, exam centres, and the complete selection process for recruitment to be made during the financial year 2027–28.

IBPS PO Notification 2026 PDF Download

Note: Vacancies and dates mentioned in the notification are tentative/indicative and subject to change based on actual business requirements communicated by the Participating Banks.

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IBPS PO 2026 Important Dates

All dates are tentative and subject to revision by IBPS. Candidates are advised to keep checking www.ibps.in for confirmed dates.

IBPS PO 2026 Vacancy: 7,365 Posts

IBPS has indicated 6,715 vacancies across 11 Participating Banks for CRP PO/MT-XVI (vacancies of 2027–28). Three banks — Indian Bank, UCO Bank and Union Bank of India — have not yet reported (NR) their vacancy figures and may be updated later.

Category-wise split (reported banks): SC 1,009 · ST 502 · OBC 1,816 · EWS 669 · UR 2,719. A separate PwBD allocation of 287 posts is included within the above (HI 73, OC 70, VI 67, ID 77).

For the full bank-wise and category-wise breakup, see our detailed IBPS PO Vacancy page.

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)

• Minimum: 20 years | Maximum: 30 years

• Candidate must be born between 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive)

Upper Age Relaxation:

Educational Qualification (as on 21.07.2026)

A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognised University, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. The final result must have been declared on or before 21.07.2026.

Nationality

Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with the intent to permanently settle in India (with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India).

IBPS PO Application Fee 2026

Payment is accepted online only (debit/credit card, internet banking, IMPS, UPI, wallets), payable between 1 July and 21 July 2026. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate.

IBPS PO Salary 2026

The Basic Pay for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee under CRP PO/MT-XVI is:

₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920

In addition to Basic Pay, selected candidates are eligible for allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the allotted Participating Bank, in force from time to time.

For a full in-hand salary breakdown including DA, HRA and other allowances, see our IBPS PO Salary page.

IBPS PO 2026 Selection Process

Selection under CRP PO/MT-XVI happens in four stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective)

Qualifying in nature. Candidates must clear individual sectional cut-offs decided by IBPS.

2. Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)

Scores from the Main exam alone are used for shortlisting to the Personality Test/Interview and for final merit.

There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer in the objective papers; unattempted questions carry no penalty.

3. Personality Test

A self-report personality assessment, non-qualifying but mandatory for candidates who clear the Main exam — appearing in it is a prerequisite for the Interview.

4. Interview

Conducted by Participating Banks and coordinated by the Nodal Bank.

• Total marks: 100

• Minimum qualifying: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)

• Weightage — Main Exam: Interview = 80: 20

The final merit list is based on the combined score from the Main Exam (80%) and Interview (20%).

Provisional Allotment

Shortlisted candidates are allotted to one of the Participating Banks on a merit-cum-preference basis. This is an All-India cadre posting — allotted candidates may be posted anywhere in India at the bank's discretion. A reserve list of approximately 20% of category-wise vacancies may also be maintained, valid for one year from the date of provisional allotment.

For sectional weightage, topic-wise syllabus, and previous cut-off trends, see our IBPS PO Syllabus & Exam Pattern page.

IBPS PO 2026 Exam Centres

IBPS conducts the Preliminary and Main exams across centres in every state/UT. Some illustrative centres (tentative list — IBPS reserves the right to add, remove, or reallocate centres):

The Main exam centre list is a shorter subset of the Preliminary list for most states. No request for change of centre is entertained, and IBPS may allot a candidate to a centre other than the one opted for. See the full state-wise list of all 36 states/UTs in Annexure II of the official notification, or our dedicated exam centre breakdown on the Syllabus & Exam Pattern page.

How to Apply for IBPS PO 2026

1. Visit www.ibps.in → click on the CRP PO/MT link → "Click Here to Apply Online for CRP-PO/MT-XVI"

2. Complete new registration (basic details) to generate a provisional registration number and password

3. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, hand-written declaration, and 10th standard certificate as per specified formats

4. Fill in the application form carefully — Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, State/UT, Post, and Nationality cannot be edited after submission

5. Pay the application fee online

6. Submit and download/print the system-generated application form and e-receipt

For step-by-step screenshots and document specifications, see our detailed IBPS PO Apply Online guide.

Edit Window for Application Correction

A 2-day edit window opens after registration closes, allowing one correction per candidate. A correction fee of ₹200 (inclusive of GST) applies uniformly to all categories and is non-refundable. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, State/UT, Post and Nationality cannot be edited even during this window. Category can only be changed from General/EWS/OBC to SC/ST/PwBD (not the reverse), and fees already paid will not be refunded on such a change.

Documents Required at Interview Stage

• Interview call letter and system-generated application printout

• Proof of date of birth

• Photo identity proof

• Graduation mark-sheets/certificates (result declared on or before 21.07.2026)

• Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), where applicable

• OBC certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026, up to the date of interview, with the non-creamy-layer clause

• EWS certificate must be valid for the year 2026–27 (financial year 2025–26)

• Disability certificate (for PwBD category), in prescribed format

• NOC from employer, if currently in government/PSU service

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