The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released a fresh recruitment notification for 6715 Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) / Management Trainee (IBPS MT) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their application online through the official bank portal starting from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
| Total Vacancies | 6715 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Who can apply | Both Male and Female |
| Last Updated Date | 20, July, 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD Candidates | Rs. 175 + GST |
| All Other Candidates | Rs. 850 + GST |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Application fees | 21 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | Notified Soon |
| Admit Card Date | Before Exam |
Age Limit Criteria
Minimum Age :- 20 Years
Maximum Age :- 30 years
Note :- Only candidates born between July 2, 1996, and July 1, 2006 (inclusive) are eligible to apply.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers (ECOs/SSCOs) with at least 5 years military service | 5 years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
Vacancy Details and Qualification
| Participating Bank | Total Vacancies | Qualification |
| Bank of Baroda | 1,900 | Any Graduate Degree |
| Canara Bank | 1,500 | Any Graduate Degree |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1,100 | Any Graduate Degree |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 550 | Any Graduate Degree |
| Punjab National Bank | 504 | Any Graduate Degree |
| Central Bank of India | 500 | Any Graduate Degree |
| Bank of India | 500 | Any Graduate Degree |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 161 | Any Graduate Degree |
| Indian Bank | Not Reported | Any Graduate Degree |
| UCO Bank | Not Reported | Any Graduate Degree |
| Union Bank of India | Not Reported | Any Graduate Degree |
IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Medium of Exam |
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes | English & Hindi |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes | English |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 minutes | English & Hindi |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness/Digital/ Financial Awareness, | 50 | 60 | 25 minutes | English & Hindi |
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 02 | 25 | 30 minutes | English |
| Total (without English Language Test) | 170 | 200 | 160 minutes |
How to Apply For IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
visit the official website https://www.ibps.in
Click on the “CRP PO/MT” link on the homepage.
Click on the registration tab.
One registration complete Login with your user id and password.
After filling you’re all details and Upload photograph, signature, review your application because once application submitted you will be not able change any details
Pay the application fee/intimation charges online.
Take a printout of the final submitted application form and e-receipt for future reference.rm near post office .
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Important Links
| Apply Online: | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF: | Click here |
| Official Website: | Click here |
Q1. How many vacancies are there in IBPS PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026?
There are 6715 indicative vacancies for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee posts across 11 participating banks.
Q2. What is the age limit for IBPS PO/MT-XVI 2026?
Anyone born such that they are between 20 and 30 years old on July 1, 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee for IBPS PO/MT-XVI 2026?
The application fee is ₹175 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, and ₹850 for all other categories. The fee can only be paid online.
Q4 What is the Educational Qualification required for IBPS PO/MT-XVI?
Any graduate can apply for this post. Final-year students are also eligible, provided their final graduation results are out on or before 21 July 2026.
Q5. Can final-year graduation students apply for IBPS PO 2026?
Yes, final-year students can apply, but there is a strict condition: your final graduation results must be officially declared on or before July 21, 2026. You will need to enter your exact graduation marks/percentage during the online application process.
Q6. What is the selection process for the IBPS PO/MT-XVI recruitment?
The selection process consists of three successive stages:
Preliminary Examination (Objective type, online)
Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive type, online)
Common Interview (Conducted by the participating banks and coordinated by IBPS)
Q7. Is there a negative marking in the IBPS PO exams?
Yes. For both the Preliminary and Main online examinations, there is a penalty for wrong answers. 0.25 (one-fourth) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
Q8. Which bank has announced the highest number of vacancies in this notification?
Bank of Baroda has announced the highest number of vacancies with 1,900 posts, followed by Canara Bank with 1,500 posts, and Bank of Maharashtra with 1,100 posts.
Q9. What does “Not Reported (NR)” mean for banks like Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India?
“Not Reported” means these participating banks have not yet submitted their vacancy requirements to IBPS. These vacancies are indicative, and these banks may update and add their vacancies before the final allotment process, which could potentially increase the total pool of 6,715 jobs.
Q10. Can I modify my application details after making the final online payment?
No. Once you click the final submit button and pay the application fee
Q11. What documents do I need to scan and upload during the online application?
You need to keep the following documents ready in the prescribed sizes:
1. A recent passport-size color photograph
2. Your signature (signed with black ink on white paper)
3. Your left-thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
4. A handwritten declaration written in English on white paper with black ink.
