The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI) for the recruitment of Probationary Officers and Management Trainees in participating public sector banks. Eligible graduates can submit their online applications from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. This recruitment offers ** 7,365 vacancies**, making it one of the biggest banking opportunities of the year.

Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)
Advertisement No.	CRP PO/MT-XVI
Total Vacancies	7,365
Application Mode	Online
Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	www.ibps.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	30 June 2026
Application Start	01 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	26 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	26 July 2026
Preliminary Exam	August 2026
Preliminary Admit Card	Before Exam
Preliminary Result	September 2026
Main Exam	October 2026
Main Result	November 2026

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General	₹850
OBC	₹850
EWS	₹850
SC	₹175
ST	₹175
PwBD	₹175

Payment Mode

Online payment
Offline payment (where applicable)

Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years

Age Calculation Date: 01 July 2026

Age relaxation will be provided as per the applicable recruitment rules.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)	7,365

Category Wise Vacancy

Category	Vacancies
UR	2947
EWS	733
OBC (NCL)	2005
SC	1129
ST	551
Total	7365

Bank-wise Revised Vacancies

Previous Vacancies: 6,715
Revised Vacancies: 7,365
Increase: 650 Posts

Participating Bank	Vacancies
Bank of Baroda	1,000
Bank of India	1,000
Bank of Maharashtra	1,000
Canara Bank	1,000
Central Bank of India	500
Indian Bank	900
Indian Overseas Bank	450
Punjab National Bank	1,000
Punjab & Sind Bank	358
UCO Bank	550
Union Bank of India	607
Total	7,365

Eligibility

Requirement	Details
Educational Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India.

Salary / Pay Scale

Component	Details
Pay Level	Not Mentioned
Salary Range	Not Mentioned
Allowances	As per participating bank rules

Selection Process

The recruitment process will be conducted in multiple stages to assess the candidates' knowledge, aptitude, and suitability for the post.

Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Interview
Final Merit List and Document Verification

Required Documents

Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Valid ID proof
Educational certificates
Address proof
Category certificate (if applicable)
PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Left thumb impression
Handwritten declaration
Any other document mentioned in the official notification

How to Apply

Visit the official IBPS website.
Open the IBPS PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 application link.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Complete the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and other documents.
Pay the application fee through the available payment mode.
Verify all entered information before submitting the application.
Submit the application form successfully.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Instructions

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria.
Keep all required documents ready before filling out the application.
Upload clear and valid scanned copies of the required documents.
Verify every detail before final submission.
Submit the application fee before the deadline.
Keep a printed copy of the submitted application form.

Why Candidates Should Consider This Opportunity

Recruitment for 6,715 vacancies across multiple public sector banks.
Excellent career opportunities in the banking sector.
Nationwide job postings with reputed government-owned banks.
Competitive salary and employee benefits as per bank norms.
Clear selection process through IBPS Common Recruitment Process.
Suitable opportunity for graduates seeking a stable government banking career.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can submit the online application until 21 July 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies have been announced?

A total of 6,715 vacancies have been released.

Q3. What is the required educational qualification?

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The minimum age is 20 years, while the maximum age is 30 years as on 1 July 2026.

Q5. When will the Preliminary Examination be conducted?

The IBPS PO Preliminary Examination is scheduled for August 2026.

Q6. What is the application fee for General category candidates?

General, OBC, and EWS candidates are required to pay ₹850.

Q7. Which banks are participating in this recruitment?

The participating banks include Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Punjab & Sind Bank.

Q8. What are the stages of the selection process?

The selection process includes the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, and Final Merit List/Document Verification.

IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 7,365 Vacancies

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