IBPS PO 2026 – CRP PO/MT XVI Notification, 4455 Vacancies in 11 Banks
Banking sector mein career banana chahte hain? Toh IBPS PO 2026 notification aapke liye hi hai! Institute of Banking Personnel Selection ne Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT XVI) ke tahat 4455 Probationary Officer vacancies announce ki hain – 11 public sector banks mein. Yeh exam India ke most competitive banking exams mein se ek hai, isliye puri taiyari ke saath apply karein.
IBPS PO 2026 – Overview
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) |
| CRP Cycle | CRP PO/MT XVI (16th cycle) |
| Total Vacancies | 4,455 |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Apply Mode | Online – ibps.in |
| Job Nature | Permanent Government Bank Job |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 23,700 – 42,020 (JMG Scale I) |
Participating Banks & Vacancies
| Bank Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 600 |
| Bank of India | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 350 |
| Canara Bank | 550 |
| Central Bank of India | 400 |
| Indian Bank | 450 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 300 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 155 |
| Punjab National Bank | 400 |
| UCO Bank | 250 |
| Union Bank of India | 500 |
| Total | 4,455 |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start | 05 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | September 2026 |
| Prelims Result | October 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | November 2026 |
| Interview Date | January–February 2027 |
| Final Allotment | April 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| OBC Relaxation | +3 years (upto 33 years) |
| SC/ST Relaxation | +5 years (upto 35 years) |
| PwBD Relaxation | +10 years General, +13 OBC, +15 SC/ST |
| Ex-Servicemen | Actual service + 3 years |
Educational Qualification
| Minimum Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
|---|---|
| Final Year Students | Eligible but joining ke waqt degree certificate mandatory |
| Computer Knowledge | Certificate course ya graduation mein computer subject required |
| Language | State official language ka working knowledge helpful |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 850 (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 175 (non-refundable) |
| Payment Mode | Online – Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: Online objective test – English Language (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 marks). Total 100 marks, 60 minutes. Sirf qualifying hai; marks Mains mein count nahi hote.
- Main Examination: 4 sections – Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 marks, 60 min), General Economy & Banking Awareness (40 marks, 35 min), English Language (35 marks, 40 min), Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 marks, 45 min). Plus English Descriptive Paper (25 marks, 30 min – Letter + Essay).
- Interview: Mains mein qualify karne wale candidates ko interview ke liye bulaya jaata hai. 100 marks ka interview hota hai. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% General, 35% SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
- Final Merit: Mains (80%) + Interview (20%) – dono milake final merit banti hai aur bank allotment hota hai.
IBPS PO Salary & Career Growth
| Basic Pay (Starting) | Rs. 23,700 |
|---|---|
| DA + HRA + CCA | Approximately Rs. 28,000–34,000 extra |
| Gross Salary (Metro) | Rs. 52,000–58,000 per month (approx.) |
| Probation Period | 2 years |
| Promotion to Manager | After 3–5 years as PO |
| Other Benefits | Medical, LFC, Pension, Staff Loans at subsidized rate |
How to Apply – Step by Step
- IBPS official website ibps.in pe jaayein.
- "CRP PO/MT" section mein "Click here to Apply Online" pe click karein.
- New Registration karein – valid email aur mobile number se.
- Registration number aur password save kar lein.
- Online form fill karein – personal, educational details dein.
- Category, state preference aur bank preference carefully select karein.
- Photo (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 20–50 KB) aur signature (3.5 cm × 1.5 cm, 10–20 KB) upload karein.
- Application fee pay karein.
- Final submit ke baad confirmation page print/download karein.
📌 Important Links
| 📄 Official Notification | Download PDF |
| 🖊️ Apply Online (ibps.in) | Apply Now |
| 📚 IBPS PO Syllabus 2026 | View |
| 📊 Previous Year Papers | Download |
| 🎫 Admit Card (When Available) | Check Here |
| 🏠 Homepage | Back to Home |
FAQs – IBPS PO 2026
IBPS PO ke through 11 public sector banks mein ek saath apply ho sakta hai, jabke SBI PO sirf State Bank of India ke liye hota hai. IBPS PO mein bank allotment merit + preference ke basis pe hoti hai.
Haan! Koi bhi stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) ke graduate apply kar sakte hain. Sirf graduation complete honi chahiye recognized university se.
Haan, har section mein alag-alag minimum qualifying marks hote hain. Sirf overall qualify karna kaafi nahi – teeno sections mein qualify karna zaroori hai.
Final merit list ke baad IBPS ek centralized allotment process karta hai jisme candidate ki bank preference, vacancy availability aur merit rank – sab consider hota hai.