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IBPS PO Notification 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Salary, & Exam Pattern

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released a notification for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 under CRP-PO/MT-XVI for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee posts in 11 public sector banks. To know more about vacancy details read the below article carefully.

IBPS PO 2026: Overview

Particular

Details

Conducting Body

IBPS

Post

Probationary Officer / Management Trainee

Recruitment Cycle

CRP-PO/MT-XVI

Application Dates

01 to 21 July 2026

Eligibility

Graduation, Age 20–30 years

Selection

Prelims → Mains → Interview → DV → Merit List

Salary

₹76,000/month (approx.)

Official Website

ibps.in

 

When can I Apply for IBPS PO 2026?

To know the important dates check the below table:

Event

Date

Notification Released

30 June 2026

Online Registration Starts

01 July 2026

Last Date to Apply

21 July 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

21 July 2026

Pre-Examination Training (PET)

August 2026

Prelims Exam Date

22 & 23 August 2026

Mains Exam Date

4 October 2026

 

What is the Eligibility for IBPS PO 2026?

Educational Qualification

  •  
  • Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university
  • Final-year students can apply, but must submit proof of graduation before the final selection stage.

Age Limit:

  •  
  • Minimum age: 20 years
  • Maximum age: 30 years

Age Relaxation:

Category

Relaxation

SC/ST

5 years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

3 years

PwBD (General/EWS)

10 years

PwBD (OBC)

13 years

PwBD (SC/ST)

15 years

Ex-Servicemen

As per govt rules

Widows/Divorced Women (not remarried)

Up to 35/38/40 yrs (Gen/OBC/SC-ST)

 

What is the Application fee for IBPS PO 2026?

Category

Fees

SC/ST/PwBD

Rs. 175/- (including GST)

General/OBC/EWS

Rs. 850/- (inclusive GST)

 

What Documents are required for IBPS PO Application?

  • Passport – size photograph (20-50 KB)
  • Signature in black ink (10-20 KB)
  • Left thumb impression (20-50 KB)
  • Handwritten declaration in English (50-100 KB, JPG format)
  • Class 10th Certificate (PDF, under 500 KB)

Which Banks Participate in IBPS PO Recruitment?

  • 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

What is the IBPS PO Selection Process 2026?

  • Prelims:  Qualifying in nature, subject include – English, Quant, and Reasoning
  • Mains: Objective + Descriptive, marks count for final merit
  • Interview: 100 marks, conducted by participating banks
  • Document verification: Mismatch in documents can lead to disqualification
  • Final merit list: Based on 80:20 weightage of Mains and Interview

What is the IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2026?

Prelims:

Section

Questions

Marks

Time

English Language

30

30

20 min

Quantitative Aptitude

35

30

20 min

Reasoning Ability

35

40

20 min

Total

100

100

60 min

 

Mains:

Section

Questions

Marks

Time

Reasoning

40

60

60 min

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

35

50

25 min

English Language

35

40

40 min

Data Analysis & Interpretation

35

50

45 min

Total

145

200

160 min

Descriptive Test (Essay & Letter)

2

25

30 min

 

What is the Salary of IBPS PO 2026?

  • Basic Pay: Rs. 48,480 (Pay Scale: Rs. 48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920)
  • Approx. Gross Salary: Rs. 76,000/month (including DA, HRA, Special & Transport Allowance)

IBPS PO 2026: Important Links

Apply online

Click here

Official Notification

Click here

Official Website

Click here

 

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FAQs

Ques: When will IBPO PO Notification 2026 be released?

Ans: The IBPS PO Notification 2026 is now released on 30th June 2026.

Ques: When will the IBPS PO 2026 online notification start?

Ans: Online application starts from 1st July 2026.

Ques: What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO 2026?

Ans: The last date to apply for IBPS PO 2026 is 21st July 2026.

Ques: Can final year student apply for IBPS PO 2026?

Ans: Yes, final year students can apply, but they must provide proof of graduation before the final selection stage.

Ques: How many vacancies are released under IBPS PO Notification 2026?

Ans: A total of 6715 vacancies are released under IBPS PO Notification 2026.

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