IBPS PO 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for 6715 Vacancies, Check Exam Date

The IBPS PO Notification 2026 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees (MT) in participating public sector banks. Along with the detailed notification, IBPS has activated the IBPS PO Apply Online 2026 link on its official website. This year, the recruitment drive offers 6,715 vacancies, making it one of the biggest banking recruitment opportunities of the year.

IBPS PO Notification 2026 Overview

The IBPS PO Notification 2026 has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit 6,715 Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees (MT) in participating public sector banks. Candidates can check the notification for complete details regarding IBPS PO Exam 2026.

The recruitment is being conducted for participating public sector banks under CRP PO/MT-XVI.

IBPS PO Notification PDF 2026

The IBPS PO Notification PDF 2026 has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of 6,715 Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee (MT) vacancies in participating public sector banks. Aspirants are advised to carefully read the official notification before submitting the online application form 

IBPS PO Notification PDF 2026

IBPS PO Important Dates 2026

Candidates should keep track of all the important events related to the IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 to ensure they do not miss any deadlines. The table below highlights the complete schedule, including the notification release, application dates, and examination dates.

IBPS PO Vacancy 2026

The IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 has been announced for 6,715 posts across participating public sector banks.

Some of the banks participating in the recruitment include:

• 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

The bank-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.

IBPS PO Eligibility 2026

Candidates must satisfy the following IBPS PO Eligibility 2026 conditions.

Educational Qualification

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

• Final-year students who do not possess the degree by the prescribed date are not eligible.

Age Limit

Minimum Age:

• 20 years

Maximum Age:

• 30 years

Reserved category candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per government norms.

IBPS PO Apply Online 2026 Link

The IBPS PO Apply Online 2026 process has started through the official IBPS portal. Candidates must complete the online registration before the closing date.

IBPS PO Apply Online 2026 Link (Active)

Steps to Fill IBPS PO Application Form 2026

1. Visit the official IBPS website.

2. Click on the CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment link.

3. Complete the IBPS PO Registration 2026.

4. Verify the registration through OTP/email.

5. Fill the IBPS PO Application Form 2026.

6. Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.

7. Pay the application fee.

8. Submit the form.

9. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

IBPS PO Application Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the prescribed IBPS PO Application Fee 2026 through online mode while submitting the application form. The fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for all other categories, and it is non-refundable. 

Documents Required for IBPS PO Registration 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Signature

• Left thumb impression

• Handwritten declaration

• Graduation certificate/mark sheet

• Valid ID proof

• Category certificate (if applicable)

IBPS PO Exam Date 2026

The official IBPS PO Exam Date 2026 has been announced.

Preliminary Examination

• 22 August 2026

• 23 August 2026

Main Examination

• 4 October 2026

The examination will be conducted in online mode across multiple examination centres in India.

IBPS PO Salary 2026

The IBPS PO Salary 2026 is one of the biggest attractions for banking aspirants. As per the official notification, the starting basic pay is ₹48,480 with a structured pay scale of ₹48,480–₹85,920. The gross monthly salary of an IBPS PO generally ranges between ₹76,000 and ₹82,000, depending on the place of posting and applicable allowances.

Note: Apart from the basic pay, IBPS PO candidates receive various allowances and perquisites as per the service rules of the participating public sector bank, making the overall salary package highly competitive.