IBPS PO 2026
IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainee
One exam, 11 public sector banks — 6,715 indicative PO/MT vacancies. Free mocks, PYQs and complete prep in Hindi & English.
6,715
Total vacancies
₹48K – ₹86K
Monthly pay
21 Jul 2026
Last date to apply
20 – 30 yrs
Age limit
Overview
About IBPS PO
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released notification CRP PO/MT-XVI for the Common Recruitment Process to select Probationary Officers / Management Trainees across 11 participating public sector banks. The online registration window is open from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026, and the post is open to graduates from any discipline. IBPS PO is one of the largest and most sought-after banking recruitments in India, with a single common exam feeding officer posts at multiple nationalised banks.
Selection is a two-tier online examination — a Preliminary Exam (objective, 100 marks) and a Main Exam (objective 200 marks + a descriptive paper of 25 marks) — followed by a Personality Test and a Common Interview conducted by the participating banks. Candidates who clear all stages are provisionally allotted to one of the participating banks on a merit-cum-preference basis.
The notification lists 6,715 indicative vacancies for 2027-28 (UR 2719, OBC 1816, SC 1009, EWS 669, ST 502); the actual number will depend on the banks' requirements. With a starting scale of ₹48,480–85,920 plus allowances and an all-India banking career, IBPS PO 2026 is a landmark opportunity. MockSutra provides free full-length mocks, previous-year papers and section-wise practice in Hindi and English for every stage.
- 6,715 indicative PO/MT vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks
- Single Common Recruitment Process — one exam, allotment to multiple banks
- Open to graduates of any discipline — no specialisation required
- Starting pay scale ₹48,480–85,920 plus bank allowances, all-India officer career
- Merit built on Main Exam + Interview (80:20) — Prelims is only a screening stage
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Important dates
Online registration & fee payment begins
2026-07-01
Last date to apply and pay fee
2026-07-21
Pre-Examination Training & Prelims call letters
Expected: August 2026
Online Preliminary Examination
Expected: August 2026
Prelims result & Mains call letter
Expected: September 2026
Online Main Examination
Expected: October 2026
Mains result & Personality Test
Expected: November 2026
Common Interview
Expected: Nov/Dec 2026
Provisional Allotment
Expected: January 2027
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How many IBPS PO vacancies are there in 2026?
IBPS PO 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) lists 6,715 indicative vacancies for 2027-28 — UR 2,719, OBC 1,816, SC 1,009, EWS 669 and ST 502 — across 11 participating public sector banks. The actual number depends on the banks' requirements.
What is the IBPS PO 2026 application last date?
Online registration and fee payment are open from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 on www.ibps.in. Application is online only.
What is the age limit for IBPS PO 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years as on 01.07.2026 (born between 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2006, both inclusive). Age relaxation applies — SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years and Ex-Servicemen 5 years.
Which banks participate in IBPS PO 2026?
Eleven public sector banks participate: 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 and Union Bank of India. Candidates are allotted to one bank on a merit-cum-preference basis.
What is the IBPS PO exam pattern?
Two online tiers plus interview: Prelims (100 marks, 1 hour — English 30, Quant 35Q/30, Reasoning 35Q/40), Mains (170 objective questions / 200 marks / 160 minutes across 4 sections + a 25-mark descriptive paper), then a Personality Test and Common Interview. The final merit uses the Main Exam and Interview in an 80:20 ratio.
Is there negative marking in IBPS PO?
Yes. In both the Preliminary and Main objective tests, 1/4 (0.25) of the marks for a question is deducted for a wrong answer. There is no penalty for unattempted questions.
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