The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP PO/MT-XVI Notification 2026 for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees (MT) in participating Public Sector Banks for the 2027-28 vacancies. Eligible graduates can apply online from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ बैंकिंग पर्सोनल सेलेक्शन (IBPS) ने CRP PO/MT-XVI भर्ती अधिसूचना 2026 जारी कर दी है। इसके तहत सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र के भागीदार बैंकों में प्रोबेशनरी ऑफिसर (PO) एवं मैनेजमेंट ट्रेनी (MT) के 2027-28 भर्ती चक्र के लिए आवेदन आमंत्रित किए गए हैं। योग्य स्नातक अभ्यर्थी 1 जुलाई 2026 से 21 जुलाई 2026 तक ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं।
IBPS PO 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
| Total Vacancies | 6,715 |
| Registration Dates | 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Personality Test & Interview |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment | 01 July – 21 July 2026 |
| Application Edit Window | 2 days after registration closes |
| Pre-Examination Training | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | September 2026 |
| Main Exam | October 2026 |
| Main Result | November 2026 |
| Personality Test | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 6,715
Participating Banks:
| S. No. | Participating Bank | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bank of Baroda | 1,900 |
| 2 | Bank of India | 500 |
| 3 | Bank of Maharashtra | 1,100 |
| 4 | Canara Bank | 1,500 |
| 5 | Central Bank of India | 500 |
| 6 | Indian Bank | NR (Not Reported) |
| 7 | Indian Overseas Bank | 550 |
| 8 | Punjab National Bank | 504 |
| 9 | Punjab & Sind Bank | 161 |
| 10 | UCO Bank | NR (Not Reported) |
| 11 | Union Bank of India | NR (Not Reported) |
| Grand Total | 6,715 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Graduation result should be declared on or before 21 July 2026.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Candidates should be born between:
02 July 1996 to 01 July 2006 (both inclusive).
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
- PwBD – 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen – 5 Years (as per rules)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| General/OBC/EWS & Others | ₹850 |
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test
- Interview
- Final Provisional Allotment
Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes
Main Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 |
| General/Economy/Banking/Digital & Financial Awareness | 50 | 60 |
| English Language | 40 | 20 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 |
| Descriptive (Essay & Comprehension) | 2 | 25 |
Total: 170 Objective Questions + Descriptive Test
Salary
Basic Pay: ₹48,480
Pay Scale: – ₹48,480–62,480–67,160–85,920
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will receive DA, HRA, Special Allowance and other benefits as per bank rules.
How to Apply
- Visit the IBPS official website.
- Register online.
- Fill in the application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
This information has been extracted from the uploaded IBPS PO Notification 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI).
