"The
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the
detailed notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI) to
recruit Probationary Officers and Management Trainees for the 2027–28
recruitment cycle. This recruitment drive offers a total of 6,715 vacancies
across 11 participating public sector banks.
The online application process started on July
1, 2026, and candidates can apply online through the official website at
www.ibps.in until July 21, 2026."
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
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Important Dates
- Detailed Notification
Release:
June 30 / July 1, 2026
- Online Registration &
Fee Payment:
July 1, 2026, to July 21, 2026
- Online Preliminary Exam
Date:
August 22 and 23, 2026
- Online Main Examination
Date:
October 4, 2026
- Interview Conduct: November / December 2026
(or January 2027)
- Provisional Allotment: January 2027
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (As of July 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years.
Note: Candidates must have been born between July 2, 1996, and July 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive). Standard upper-age relaxation applies for reserved categories (5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC-NCL
2. Educational Qualification (As of July 21, 2026)
- Applicants must hold a
graduation degree (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech, or equivalent) from a
university recognized by the Government of India.
- The final results must be
officially declared on or before July 21, 2026.
Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwBD candidates: ₹175
- General / OBC / EWS candidates: ₹850
Note: Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The
recruitment process consists of three distinct stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Online Objective)
This
phase is qualifying in nature and consists of three sections with a total
duration of 60 minutes (20 minutes individual sectional timing):
- English Language: 30 questions (30 marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions (35 marks)
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions (35 marks)
Total: 100 Questions / 100 Marks
Stage 2: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
The Mains
exam score contributes significantly to the final merit list. This year
features structural refinements in evaluation focus:
- Objective Test: 145 questions worth 200
marks (Duration: 160 minutes) covering Reasoning, Data Analysis &
Interpretation, English Language, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness.
- Descriptive Test: 2 questions (Letter writing
and Essay writing) worth 25 marks (Duration: 30 minutes).
Stage 3: Interview Round
Candidates
who clear both the sectional and overall cut-offs in the Main exam move to the
face-to-face interview, which carries 100 marks. The final merit weightage
distribution is 80% from the Main examination and 20% from the interview.
Salary Structure
Selected
candidates receive a basic starting pay ranging between ₹48,480 and ₹85,920. With
added benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA),
Special Allowance, and medical perks, the initial gross in-hand salary ranges
approximately from ₹65,000 to ₹70,000 per month, depending on the bank
and location of the posting.
How to Apply Online
- Go to the official website
at www.ibps.in.
- Click on the link
"Apply Online for CRP-Probationary Officers/Management Trainees
(CRP-PO/MT-XVI)".
- Select "Click Here for
New Registration" and complete your basic setup using a valid mobile
number and email ID.
- Log in using your generated
Registration Number and Password to fill out the application details.
- Upload required scanned
documents: passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression,
handwritten declaration, and 10th-standard certificate.
6.Complete the application fee payment via online mode and print your final confirmation receipt.
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