IBPS PO Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancy, Eligibility, Exam Date & Apply Online

The IBPS PO 2026 notification has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) in participating public sector banks across India. Graduates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online within the specified dates. The recruitment process includes Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Personality Test, and Interview. Candidates can find complete details about vacancies, eligibility, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, salary, selection process, and the direct online application link in this article.

IBPS PO 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Candidates must be:

• A citizen of India, or

• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or

• A Tibetan Refugee (who came to India before 1 January 1962), or

• A person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years

• Maximum Age: 30 Years

Candidates should be born between: 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• A Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

• The final result/degree must be declared on or before the prescribed eligibility date.

• Candidates with CGPA/OGPA must convert it into percentage as per their university norms while filling the application form.

Age Relaxation

Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce valid supporting documents during the recruitment process.

Follow these simple steps to complete your IBPS PO 2026 online application:

1. 🌐 Visit the official IBPS website.

2. 🆕 Click on "CRP PO/MT-XVI Apply Online".

3. 👤 Register using your name, mobile number, and email ID.

4. 📝 Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details carefully.

5. 📸 Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.

6. 📄 Preview the application form and verify all the details.

7. 💳 Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.

8. ✅ Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

The IBPS PO 2026 selection process consists of the following stages:

📖 1. Preliminary Examination

Online Objective Test Qualifying in nature, candidates who clear the cutoff will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.

 🧠 2. Main Examination

Objective + Descriptive Test Marks obtained in the Main Exam are considered for the final merit list.

🗣️ 3. Interview

Candidates shortlisted after the Main Exam will be called for the Interview. Interview carries 20% weightage in the final selection.

🏆 4. Final Selection

Final merit is prepared based on Main Examination (80%) + Interview (20%). Selected candidates are allotted participating banks according to their merit, preferences, and available

Exam Pattern

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective)

Sr. No.	Name of Test	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Medium	Time Allotted
1	English Language	30	30	English	20 Minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude	35	30	English & Hindi	20 Minutes
3	Reasoning Ability	35	40	English & Hindi	20 Minutes
Total		100	100		60 Minutes

2. Main Examination (Objective & Descriptive)

Sr. No.	Name of Test	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Medium	Time Allotted
1	Reasoning	40	60	English & Hindi	45 Minutes
2	General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness	50	60	English & Hindi	35 Minutes
3	English Language	40	20	English	35 Minutes
4	Data Analysis & Interpretation	40	60	English & Hindi	45 Minutes
5	Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension)	02	25	English	30 Minutes
Total		172	225		3 Hours 10 Minutes

Penalty for Wrong Answers: A penalty of 0.25 (one-fourth) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for wrong answers in objective tests of both Prelims and Mains.

Q: What is the last date to apply online for IBPS PO 2026?

A: The last date to register and pay application fees online is 21 July 2026.

Q: How many vacancies are announced in IBPS PO XVI Recruitment?

A: A total of 6,715 indicative vacancies are announced across 11 participating public sector banks.

Q: What is the age limit for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?

A: Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years old as on 1 July 2026.

Q: What is the application fee for IBPS PO 2026?

A: The fee is ₹ 175 for SC/ST/PwBD and ₹ 850 for all other candidates.

Q: What is the educational qualification required for IBPS PO MT XVI?

A: A Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University is required by 21 July 2026.