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IBPS PO Notification 2026: 7,565 Vacancies, Prelims Result Out, Mains Result Awaited
This IBPS PO notification covers 7,565 Probationary Officer and Management Trainee vacancies in 11 participating public sector banks under CRP PO/MT-XVI. Registration closed on 21 July 2026. The Prelims were held on 22 and 23 August and the Mains on 4 October. The Mains result is awaited.
Name of the Post
Probationary Officer / Management Trainee
Post Date
Updated 13 November 2026
Total Vacancy
7,565
Last Date to Apply
21 July 2026 (Closed)
Latest Update (13 November 2026): The IBPS PO Mains exam was held on 4 October 2026. The Mains result is not declared yet. IBPS has not announced a date, and its tentative calendar lists November 2026 for the result.
About IBPS PO Notification
The IBPS PO notification for CRP PO/MT-XVI invites graduates to apply for Probationary Officer and Management Trainee posts in 11 participating public sector banks. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) opened online registration on 1 July 2026 and closed it on 21 July 2026. As per the updated Annexure I, the total vacancy is 7,565.
This post covers the vacancy table, dates, fee, qualification, age limit, selection process and the Mains result status. One point trips many candidates: the result of your degree must be declared on or before 21 July 2026, while your age is counted as on 1 July 2026. These are two different dates, so check each one against your own documents.
Registration is over, so only candidates who applied before the last date remain in the process. Their next steps are the Mains result, the Personality Test and the Interview. Candidates who missed this cycle can read about IBPS SO recruitment, the IBPS Clerk notification and the IBPS RRB PO notification, or browse all public sector commercial bank jobs.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) |
| Total Vacancy | 7,565 posts |
| Salary | Basic pay Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920 in the pay scale, plus allowances as per bank rules |
| Job Location | Branches and offices of the participating public sector banks |
| Mode of Apply | Online only (registration closed on 21 July 2026) |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Personality Test and Interview |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS PO Exam Date and Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | 22 and 23 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | 23 September 2026 |
| Mains Exam | 4 October 2026 |
| Mains Result | Notified Soon |
| Personality Test and Interview | Notified Soon |
IBPS PO Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 850 |
| OBC / EWS | Rs. 850 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 175 |
The fee is Rs. 850 for all categories other than SC, ST and PwBD, and it includes GST. It is paid online from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. Bank transaction charges are paid by the candidate.
IBPS PO Vacancy Details: Bank-wise and Category-wise
The table below shows bank PO vacancies as per Annexure I of the notification, updated through the corrigendum dated 27 August 2026. The figures are indicative and can change as banks revise their needs.
| Participating Bank | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 770 | 513 | 190 | 285 | 142 | 1,900 |
| Bank of India | 203 | 135 | 50 | 75 | 37 | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 446 | 297 | 110 | 165 | 82 | 1,100 |
| Canara Bank | 608 | 405 | 150 | 225 | 112 | 1,500 |
| Central Bank of India | 203 | 135 | 50 | 75 | 37 | 500 |
| Indian Bank | 217 | 199 | 52 | 122 | 60 | 650 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 223 | 148 | 54 | 84 | 41 | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 204 | 136 | 50 | 76 | 38 | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 62 | 47 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 161 |
| UCO Bank | 81 | 54 | 20 | 30 | 15 | 200 |
| Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Total | 3,017 | 2,069 | 741 | 1,161 | 577 | 7,565 |
NR means not reported. Union Bank of India has no figure in the updated Annexure, and the total of 7,565 comes from the other ten banks. The Annexure also lists PwBD vacancies: 86 for hearing impairment, 80 for orthopedic or cerebral palsy and locomotor disability, 77 for visual impairment and 91 for intellectual disability and multiple disabilities.
IBPS PO Qualification: Who Can Apply?
- A degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institute.
- The result of the degree must be declared on or before 21 July 2026.
- Keep the mark sheet or certificate that shows your result date, because IBPS asks for documents in PDF format through an online link.
IBPS PO Age Limit: What Is the Cut-off Date?
Minimum
20 Years
Maximum
30 Years
The IBPS age limit is counted as on 1 July 2026. You must be born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006, both dates included. A candidate born on 1 July 1996 is one day over the limit, while a candidate born on 2 July 1996 is just inside it.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years, subject to the ceiling in Government guidelines |
Relaxation for SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the other relaxed categories.
IBPS PO Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO selection procedure has four stages. The exam pattern for the first two stages is below.
- Preliminary Exam: 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes. English Language has 30 questions (30 marks, 20 minutes), Quantitative Aptitude has 35 questions (30 marks, 20 minutes) and Reasoning Ability has 35 questions (40 marks, 20 minutes).
- Main Exam: The objective test has 170 questions for 200 marks in 160 minutes. It covers Reasoning, General, Economy, Banking, Digital and Financial Awareness including RBI circulars, English Language and Data Interpretation. A descriptive test of two questions (Essay and Comprehension) carries 25 marks and 30 minutes.
- Personality Test: This stage is mandatory for all candidates who clear the Mains, and it is not a qualifying stage.
- Interview: The Interview is for 100 marks. The minimum is 40%, or 35% for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates.
The final merit list uses the Mains and Interview scores in the ratio 80:20. In the Prelims and the objective Mains test, each wrong answer costs one-fourth of the marks for that question. A blank answer carries no penalty.
What Is the IBPS PO Job?
A Probationary Officer is an entry-level officer in a public sector bank. The IBPS PO recruitment fills these posts for 11 banks through one common process, so a single application covers every participating bank.
The job suits graduates who are comfortable with numbers, customer contact and rule-based work. Selection is done through written tests, a Personality Test and an Interview, and the bank is allotted after the final merit list.
What Does a Probationary Officer Do?
The exact duties depend on the bank and the branch. In general, a new officer learns the main areas of branch banking.
- Serve customers at the branch and help them with accounts, deposits and remittances.
- Learn how loans are processed and how branch records are kept.
- Support the branch manager in daily operations and customer queries.
- Follow the bank’s rules, forms and audit routines while learning the work.
IBPS PO Salary, Benefits and Career Growth
The notification gives the basic pay scale as Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920. Allowances are paid as per the rules of the allotted bank. The in-hand amount differs by bank and city, so we do not quote a fixed take-home figure.
- Basic pay starts at Rs. 48,480 in the notified pay scale.
- Allowances are paid as per the allotted bank’s rules.
- A permanent officer-grade post in a public sector bank.
- Training and posting arranged by the bank after allotment.
Career Growth
A Probationary Officer starts in an officer-grade role and moves up through the promotion rules of the bank that allots them. Those rules, and the posts they lead to, are set by each bank, so read them on the bank’s own website after joining.
How to Apply Online for IBPS PO: Step by Step
Registration for this cycle closed on 21 July 2026. The steps below show the process followed by the notification, so you can understand how the form worked and what was needed.
- Open the IBPS website. Go to www.ibps.in, open the Home Page and click the link CRP PO/MT, then choose the option to apply online for CRP-PO/MT-XVI.
- Register. Fill in the basic details. IBPS sends a provisional registration number and password, and you can reopen the saved form with them to make changes.
- Upload your files. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, along with the required certificates. A live photograph is also captured through a webcam or mobile phone.
- Check every detail. The system does not let you move ahead until the photo and signature match the size rules. After the final submit, data cannot be changed except in the short edit window that followed the closing date.
- Pay the fee and save the receipt. Pay Rs. 850 or Rs. 175 online as per your category, then save the e-receipt and the application printout.
Documents to keep ready
- Photograph (20-50 KB)
- Signature (10-20 KB)
- Left thumb impression (20-50 KB, JPEG)
- Scanned handwritten declaration
- Class 10 (SSC / SSLC) certificate
- Degree mark sheet or certificate
Registration is closed
The last date to apply was 21 July 2026. Use the official IBPS page to check the Mains result and the next steps.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online IBPS PO notification: registration window ended on 21 July 2026 | Closed |
| Download Notification Official PDF with full details | Download PDF |
| Vacancy Annexure Updated bank-wise and category-wise vacancy list | Download PDF |
| Official Website Recruitment board home page | Visit Website |
| Syllabus and Exam Pattern Read on jungleenavigator.com | View Syllabus |
| Mains Result Link will be added here when released | Coming Soon |
| Home Page jungleenavigator.com: latest jobs, results and admit cards | Visit Home Page |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in the IBPS PO notification?
The IBPS PO notification lists 7,565 vacancies as per the updated Annexure I. Bank of Baroda has the most posts with 1,900, followed by Canara Bank with 1,500 and Bank of Maharashtra with 1,100. Union Bank of India is marked NR, which means not reported. Check the official Annexure for the final bank-wise figures.
What is the IBPS PO last date?
The IBPS PO last date to apply online and pay the fee was 21 July 2026. Registration started on 1 July 2026. We found no official extension notice, and the later corrigenda say all other terms remain unchanged. Some portals report a later date, but the IBPS website does not support that.
What are the eligibility and age limit for the IBPS PO exam?
You need a degree in any discipline, with the result declared on or before 21 July 2026. The age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026, so you must be born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006, both dates included. Relaxation is 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC non-creamy layer and 10 years for PwBD.
When is the IBPS PO Mains result?
The IBPS PO Mains exam was held on 4 October 2026. The Mains result is not declared yet, and IBPS has not announced a date. The tentative IBPS calendar lists November 2026. We will update this page when the result link goes live on the official website.
What is the IBPS PO selection process?
The IBPS PO selection process has four stages: Prelims, Mains, Personality Test and Interview. The Personality Test is mandatory but not qualifying. The final merit list uses Mains and Interview marks in the ratio 80:20. The Interview is for 100 marks, with a minimum of 40%, or 35% for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD.
What is the IBPS PO salary?
The notification gives basic pay in the scale Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920. Allowances are paid as per the rules of the allotted bank. The in-hand amount differs by bank and city, and the notification gives no fixed take-home figure, so we do not quote one. Read the bank’s own pay rules after allotment.
Verified against the IBPS detailed notification for CRP PO/MT-XVI, Annexure I as updated by the corrigendum dated 27 August 2026, and the IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27. Last updated on 13 November 2026.
Disclaimer: This post is for information only. Dates, fee and vacancy can change. Always read the official notification before you apply. Source: official notification of the recruitment board.