IBPS CRP PO Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) in 11 Participating Public Sector Banks. A total of 6,715 indicative vacancies have been announced under the recruitment process for the 2027–28 vacancies. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
Details for IBPS CRP PO Recruitment 2026:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
| Recruitment | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Total Vacancies | 6,715 (Indicative) |
| Job Type | Banking Job |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Bank-wise Vacancy Details:
| Participating Bank | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1,900 |
| Canara Bank | 1,500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1,100 |
| Bank of India | 500 |
| Central Bank of India | 500 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 161 |
| Indian Bank | NR |
| UCO Bank | NR |
| Union Bank of India | NR |
Category-wise Vacancy:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 2,719 |
| OBC | 1,816 |
| SC | 1,009 |
| ST | 502 |
| EWS | 669 |
| Total | 6,715 |
PwBD Reservation (included within the above total):
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hearing Impaired (HI) | 73 |
| Orthopedically Challenged (OC) | 70 |
| Visually Impaired (VI) | 67 |
| Intellectual Disability (ID) | 77 |
| Total PwBD | 287 |
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Degree must be completed on or before 21 July 2026.
Age Limit:
As of 01 July 2026
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Candidates should have been born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
- PwBD – 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen – As per Government Rules
Salary:
Basic Pay
₹48,480
Pay Scale:
₹48,480–85,920 plus DA, HRA, Special Allowance, Medical Benefits, Pension and other allowances as applicable.
Application Fee:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| Others | ₹850 |
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test
- Interview
- Final Merit List
- Provisional Allotment
IBPS PO Prelims 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
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 |
| Banking/Economy Awareness | 50 | 60 |
| English | 40 | 20 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 |
| Descriptive Paper | 2 | 25 |
Objective
- 170 Questions
- 200 Marks
Descriptive
- Essay & Comprehension
- 25 Marks
How to Apply:
Follow these steps to complete your IBPS PO/MT-XVI online application:
- Visit the official IBPS website: IBPS Official Website
- On the homepage, click “CRP PO/MT-XVI” and then select “Apply Online for CRP-PO/MT-XVI”.
- Click “Click Here for New Registration”.
- Enter your basic details (name, mobile number, email ID, etc.) to generate a Registration Number and Password.
- Log in using the generated credentials and complete the application form with your:
- Personal details
- Educational qualifications
- Category details
- Bank preferences
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format:
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- SSC/10th Certificate
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Live Photograph (captured during registration)
- Review all the information carefully. Use the “Save & Next” option before final submission.
- Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment methods.
- Click “Complete Registration” to submit your application.
- Download and print:
- Submitted Application Form
- Fee Payment Receipt (e-Receipt)
- Registration details for future reference.
Important Dates:
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment | 01–21 July 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | September 2026 |
| Main Exam | October 2026 |
| Main Result | November 2026 |
| Personality Test | November 2026 |
| Interview | November / December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – IBPS CRP PO Recruitment 2026:
What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 21 July 2026.
How many vacancies are available?
IBPS has announced 6,715 indicative vacancies for PO/MT posts.
What is the educational qualification?
Candidates must possess a Graduation degree from a recognized university.
What is the age limit?
20 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026.
What is the application fee?
₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD and ₹850 for all other candidates.
What is the selection process?
Prelims, Mains, Personality Test, Interview and Provisional Allotment.