IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 6715 Posts

IBPS is recruiting for 6,715 Probationary Officer posts across 11 public sector banks. Online applications are open from 1 to 21 July 2026. Check the eligibility criteria and application fee details below.

IBPS PO Recruitment 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the 16th edition of the IBPS PO/MT notification on 30 June 2026. This recruitment is for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees in 11 public sector banks. A total of 6,715 vacancies have been announced this year, which is about 1,500 more than last year. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 through the official IBPS website.

The IBPS PO exam has been conducted every year since 2011. Selection takes place in three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. Candidates who clear all three stages are provisionally allotted to one of the 11 participating banks based on their merit and bank preference. Please read the eligibility criteria and other details below before applying.

IBPS PO Recruitment Details

• Name of Post: Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)
• Name of Organization: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
• Recruitment Cycle: CRP PO/MT-XVI, 2026-27
• Number of Vacancies: 6,715 (indicative)
• Required Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India
• Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920, with a gross monthly salary of roughly ₹76,000 once Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other benefits are added
• Process of Selection: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview

Eligibility Criteria of IBPS PO Recruitment 2026

Only candidates born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006, including both dates, are within the 20 to 30 year age limit for this recruitment. You can check your exact eligibility using the Age Calculator before applying. Age relaxation is available for different categories as shown below.

Participating Banks for IBPS PO 2026

Eleven public sector banks are participating in this recruitment. Candidates must rank all of them in order of preference while applying. The final bank allotment is based on the candidate’s merit rank and their preference order.

• 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

Selection Process of IBPS PO Recruitment 2026

The selection process comprises three successive stages as described below:

Preliminary Exam

The Preliminary Exam is a qualifying round with three sections and 100 questions for 100 marks. Each section has a time limit of 20 minutes. For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. Candidates must clear both the sectional cut-off and the overall cut-off to move to the next stage. The marks scored in the Preliminary Exam are not counted in the final merit list.

Main Exam

The Main Exam carries more weight this year. IBPS has changed the pattern to 170 questions for 200 marks in the objective paper. Compared to previous years, more marks have been shifted from Quantitative Aptitude to Reasoning Ability. A separate Descriptive Paper of 25 marks tests English writing through an essay and a letter. Only candidates who clear the objective cut-off will have their descriptive paper checked.

Interview & Final Allotment

Candidates who qualify the Main Exam will appear for a Personality Test followed by a face-to-face Interview worth 100 marks. The minimum qualifying mark is 40% for General category candidates and 35% for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates. The final merit list is prepared by combining Main Exam and Interview scores in an 80:20 ratio.

Application Fee of IBPS PO Recruitment 2026

The fee, once paid, is not refunded under any circumstances and cannot be reserved for a future exam cycle. Payment is accepted online only, through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

How to Apply for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?

Follow the steps below to submit your application online:

1. Open the IBPS PO Apply Online link from the Important Links section below.
2. Click on “New Registration” if you are applying for the first time, and enter your name, mobile number, and email ID.
3. Note down the registration number and password sent to your mobile and email, then log back in to continue.
4. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the specified size and format.
5. Fill in your personal, educational, and category details carefully, and select your bank preference order.
6. Pay the application fee online and submit the form. Download the confirmation page and save a printout for future reference.

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