IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 6715 Probationary Officers/Management Trainees Posts

This section gives a quick snapshot of the IBPS PO/MT-XVI Bharti 2026 for candidates who want the key facts at a glance. The Common Recruitment Process (CRP) is conducted once a year by IBPS on behalf of 11 public sector banks for vacancies arising in the financial year 2027-28.

Candidates planning their preparation schedule can refer to the tentative timeline released by IBPS for the online examination and subsequent stages. The online registration and main examination are separated by roughly three months, giving candidates adequate preparation time between the preliminary and main stages.

The IBPS PO/MT-XVI Vacancy 2026 is spread across 11 participating public sector banks, with a total of 6715 indicative vacancies . These vacancies are anticipated figures reported by the participating banks, and the final provisional allotment will depend on actual vacancies confirmed closer to the recruitment cycle. Note: Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India vacancies are marked "Not Reported (NR)" in the official notification and will be updated separately. Out of the total vacancies, 73 are reserved for Hearing Impaired (HI), 70 for Orthopedically Challenged (OC), 67 for Visually Impaired (VI), and 77 for Intellectual Disability (ID) category candidates under PwBD.

Candidates wondering about the IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 can note that both age and educational qualification requirements must be fulfilled by the specified cut-off dates. The eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification are the basic requirements for applying, and final eligibility is subject to verification by IBPS and the participating banks at every stage of the recruitment process. The minimum age required is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years , meaning candidates must be born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006. Age relaxation is available for reserved category candidates as detailed below. Candidates should hold a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government, as on 21.07.2026 . The candidate must possess a valid mark-sheet

The application fee for IBPS PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 depends on the candidate's category and must be paid online between 01 July 2026 and 21 July 2026. Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate separately. Payment can be made through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets, or UPI. Candidates should note that the fee applicable for modifying the application during the Edit Window is an additional ₹200/- , which is non-refundable and uniformly applicable to all categories.

Candidates asking about the IBPS PO Salary 2026 can refer to the official pay scale specified for the Probationary Officer/Management Trainee post. The basic pay structure is ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920 , and selected officials will also be eligible for allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the participating bank in force from time to time. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now

The IBPS PO/MT-XVI Selection Process 2026 consists of four stages: Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination, Personality Test, and Common Interview. Only candidates who qualify at each stage move forward to the next, and provisional allotment is done based on the final combined score and vacancies reported by the banks. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the objective tests, while unattempted questions carry no penalty. Candidates who qualify the Main Examination are called for a self-report Personality Test, which is non-qualifying in nature but mandatory to attend for interview eligibility. The Personality Test may be conducted in proctored mode or at designated examination centres, as decided by IBPS. The interview carries 100 marks , with minimum qualifying marks of 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates). The final combined score is calculated u

Step 1: Online Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)

Step 2: Online Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)

Candidates must prepare digital scanned copies of specific documents before starting the online application, since the system will not allow progress unless these meet the exact specifications. This includes the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in prescribed dimensions and file sizes. The signature and handwritten declaration must not be in capital letters, and both must be in the candidate's own handwriting, since any mismatch with the signature on the attendance sheet or call letter will lead to disqualification.