IBPS PO 2026 Notification Out for 6,715 CRP PO/MT-XV Posts, Apply Online

IBPS PO 2026: 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 (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) for the vacancies of 2027–28. According to the official advertisement noted as CRP PO/MT-XVI, a total of 6,715 vacancies have been announced across various participating public sector banks.

Eligible graduate candidates can submit their online applications on the official website from July 1, 2026, through July 21, 2026. Below is the complete information regarding the selection process, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step application instructions in the signature Schools360 format.

IBPS PO Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Bank-Wise Vacancy Breakup 2026

A total of 6,715 vacancies are distributed dynamically across participating banks:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (As on 21.07.2026)

• Candidates must possess a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

• The candidate must have a valid mark sheet or degree certificate proving graduation status on the day of online registration.

Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years

• Maximum Age: 30 Years

• Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive).

• Upper Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

Structure of Examination

The common recruitment procedure is divided into a consecutive three-tier selection layout:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective)

Candidates must qualify in each of the three objective sections with minimum cut-off marks decided by IBPS to sit for the Main phase.

2. Main Examination (Objective & Descriptive)

The Main examination marks are exclusively utilized for shortlisting for the Interview and for preparing the final merit list.

Penalty for Wrong Answers: There is a negative marking penalty of one-fourth or 0.25 marks for every incorrect response marked in the objective sections of both the Preliminary and Main phases.

3. Personality Test & Common Interview

Candidates qualifying in the Main exam must undergo a mandatory non-qualifying Personality Test profile assessment before attending the Common Interview. The final selection uses an 80:20 weightage ratio between Main Exam scores and Interview performance.

Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST)

• All Other Categories: Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST)

How to Apply Online for IBPS PO 2026

1. Navigate to the official IBPS home portal at www.ibps.in.

2. Click on the link reading “CRP PO/MT” and choose “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-PROBATIONARY OFFICERS/MANAGEMENT TRAINEES (CRP-PO/MT-XVI)”.

3. Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and provide basic identification details to generate your provisional Registration Number and Password.

4. Log back into the active application form using your credentials to enter academic marks, contact information, and your dynamic bank priority choices.

5. Upload scanned copies of your passport photograph, signature (not in capital letters), left thumb impression, and a self-written handwritten declaration script.

6. Proceed to the integrated gateway to execute online payment via Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI.

7. Submit the confirmed digital form completely and print out your system-generated form along with the e-receipt for records.

Important Dates