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
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Particular |
Details |
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Conducting Body |
IBPS |
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Post |
Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
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Recruitment Cycle |
CRP-PO/MT-XVI |
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Application Dates |
01 to 21 July 2026 |
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Eligibility |
Graduation, Age 20–30 years |
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Selection |
Prelims → Mains → Interview → DV → Merit List |
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Salary |
₹76,000/month (approx.) |
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Official Website |
When can I Apply for IBPS PO 2026?
To know the important dates check the below table:
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Released |
30 June 2026 |
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Online Registration Starts |
01 July 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
21 July 2026 |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
21 July 2026 |
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Pre-Examination Training (PET) |
August 2026 |
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Prelims Exam Date |
22 & 23 August 2026 |
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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:
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Category |
Relaxation |
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SC/ST |
5 years |
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
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PwBD (General/EWS) |
10 years |
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PwBD (OBC) |
13 years |
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PwBD (SC/ST) |
15 years |
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Ex-Servicemen |
As per govt rules |
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Widows/Divorced Women (not remarried) |
Up to 35/38/40 yrs (Gen/OBC/SC-ST) |
What is the Application fee for IBPS PO 2026?
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Category |
Fees |
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SC/ST/PwBD |
Rs. 175/- (including GST) |
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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:
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Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
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English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 min |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
30 |
20 min |
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Reasoning Ability |
35 |
40 |
20 min |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
60 min |
Mains:
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Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
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Reasoning |
40 |
60 |
60 min |
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General/Economy/Banking Awareness |
35 |
50 |
25 min |
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English Language |
35 |
40 |
40 min |
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Data Analysis & Interpretation |
35 |
50 |
45 min |
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Total |
145 |
200 |
160 min |
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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
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Apply online |
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Official Notification |
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Official Website |
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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.