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IBPS PO 2026 Bank Officer Recruitment (CRP PO/MT-XVI) — 7,365 Vacancies across 11 PSU Banks

Advt No: CRP PO/MT-XVI•Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Official Process Flow

Recruitment Stages & Upcoming Exam Milestones

Official selection stages and schedule updates as notified by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

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Application window closed on 26 Jul 2026

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Stage 1: Preliminary Online Examination (100 MCQs: English 30, Quantitative Aptitude 35, Reasoning Ability 35

60 Minutes)

Exam: 22 Aug 2026

Stage 2: Main Online Examination (155 MCQs for 200 Marks + English Descriptive Essay/Letter Writing 25 Marks

Total 3 Hours 30 Mins)

Exam: 22 Aug 2026

Stage 3: Common Personal Interview

(100 Marks) conducted by Participating Banks & Nodal Bank (80:20 Written to Interview Weightage)

Exam: 22 Aug 2026

Stage 4: Final Merit List Provisional Allotment, Original D...

Final Merit List Provisional Allotment, Original Document Verification & Pre-Joining Medical Examination

Exam: 22 Aug 2026

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Total Vacancies

IBPS

7,365

Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT Scale-I)

Min Qualification

ANY GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

20 – 30 Yrs

as on 1 Jul 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹48,480–₹95,000

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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) (Advt No: CRP PO/MT-XVI)

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About this Recruitment

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the detailed notification for CRP PO/MT-XVI to recruit 7,365 Probationary Officers and Management Trainees across 11 participating public sector banks including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, PNB, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank, and others. Any graduate from a recognized university aged between 20 and 30 years can apply online on ibps.in from July 1 to July 26, 2026. The Preliminary examination will be held on August 22, 23, and 29, 2026.

✨ Copilot Highlights

IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 for 7,365 Probationary Officer positions.
Participating banks: 11 Public Sector Banks across India.
Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (Gross salary ₹74,000 to ₹95,000/month under 12th BPS).
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Preliminary Exam in August 2026; Main Exam scheduled for October 2026.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

20 Years

Maximum Age

30 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 July 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

OBC (NCL): +3 Years

SC / ST: +5 Years

PwBD: +10 Years

Ex-Servicemen: +5 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

30 June 2026

Application Start Date

1 July 2026

Last Date to Apply

26 July 2026

Exam Date

22 August 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT Scale-I)	7365	ANY GRADUATE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Revised Scale-I Basic Pay starts at ₹48,480 in pay scale ₹48,480 – ₹85,920. Gross starting monthly salary ranges from ₹74,000 to ₹95,000 including DA, Special Allowance, HRA, City Compensatory Allowance, and Bank Perks under 12th Bipartite Settlement.

Official Pay Scale

₹48,480 - ₹95,000

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹48,480

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹24,240

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹8,726

Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,700

Gross Monthly Salary₹84,146

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹7,272

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹650

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹7,982

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹76,164

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹10.10 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination (CBT Prelims)

Exam Mode: Online Computer Based Objective Test

60 Minutes

Total Marks: 100

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 min
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 min
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 min

Interactive Syllabus & Topic Study Tracker

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the official recruitment portal: https://www.ibps.in

Carefully read the official notification PDF (Advt No: CRP PO/MT-XVI) to confirm eligibility criteria.

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or new user registration on the official portal.

Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category reservation details accurately.

Upload scanned passport-sized photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB) in the prescribed format.

Pay the applicable application fee online and download/print the final confirmation page for future reference.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Color Photograph

20 KB to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format, white/light background, taken within 3 months

Scanned Candidate Signature

10 KB to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format, black/blue ink on white paper

Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets

100 KB to 300 KB, clearly readable PDF/JPG format

Category / EWS / Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

100 KB to 300 KB, valid PDF format issued by competent authority

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Application Fee Details

General / OBC / EWS Candidates₹850

SC / ST / PwBD Candidates₹175

Payment Modes: Online payment using Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI

Selection Process

Stage 1: Preliminary Online Examination (100 MCQs: English 30, Quantitative Aptitude 35, Reasoning Ability 35 - 60 Minutes)

Stage 2: Main Online Examination (155 MCQs for 200 Marks + English Descriptive Essay/Letter Writing 25 Marks - Total 3 Hours 30 Mins)

Stage 3: Common Personal Interview (100 Marks) conducted by Participating Banks & Nodal Bank (80:20 Written to Interview Weightage)

Stage 4: Final Merit List Provisional Allotment, Original Document Verification & Pre-Joining Medical Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in IBPS PO 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI)?

A total of 7,365 Probationary Officer / Management Trainee vacancies are available across 11 participating public sector banks.

What is the educational qualification required to apply for IBPS PO?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university by July 26, 2026, with working knowledge of computer systems.

What is the salary and pay scale of an IBPS Probationary Officer?

Basic pay starts at ₹48,480. Gross starting monthly salary is between ₹74,000 and ₹95,000 per month depending on posting location and allowances under 12th Bipartite Settlement.

What is the age limit and cut-off date for IBPS PO 2026?

Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as of July 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 1996 and July 1, 2006). Relaxations of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST apply.

What is the application fee for IBPS PO 2026?

The application fee is ₹850 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹175 (intimation charges) for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

What is the examination pattern for IBPS PO?

Selection has 3 stages: 1) Prelims Exam (100 marks, 60 mins), 2) Mains Exam (225 marks, 3.5 hours including Descriptive test), and 3) Common Interview (100 marks) with 80:20 weightage.