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The IBPS PO Notification 2026 is the official document that marks the formal launch of the Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees, 16th edition, designated CRP PO/MT-XVI. Released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on its official website ibps.in, the notification PDF contains everything a candidate needs before applying: total vacancies, bank-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, complete eligibility criteria, exam dates, exam pattern, application fee, document requirements, and the full selection process.
The IBPS PO 2026 notification is expected to be released in June 2026, based on the official IBPS Annual Exam Calendar 2026-27 published on January 16, 2026. The exam calendar has already confirmed the Prelims exam on August 22 and 23, 2026, and the Mains exam on October 4, 2026. Notifications for IBPS exams are typically released approximately two months before the Prelims date, which points to a June 2026 release for the CRP PO/MT-XVI notification.
| Parameter | Details |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | CRP PO/MT-XVI (Probationary Officers / Management Trainees) |
| Notification Expected | June 2026 |
| Application Opens | With notification release |
| Last Date to Apply | Approximately July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | August 22 and 23, 2026 (Official) |
| Mains Exam Date | October 4, 2026 (Official) |
| Personality Test and Interview | January to March 2027 (expected) |
| Expected Vacancies | 4,000 to 5,500 |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Minimum Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years (standard) |
| Application Mode | Online only at ibps.in |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
The IBPS Annual Exam Calendar 2026-27 was officially released on January 16, 2026. The Prelims and Mains exam dates are confirmed in the calendar. All other dates are expected based on the two-month pre-exam pattern followed in previous cycles.
| Event | Date | Status |
| IBPS Annual Exam Calendar Released | January 16, 2026 | Official |
| Notification Release | June 2026 | Expected |
| Online Registration Opens | June 2026 | Expected |
| Last Date to Register | July 2026 | Expected |
| Application Fee Payment Deadline | Same as registration closing date | Expected |
| Application Correction Window | 2 to 3 days after closing date | Expected |
| Prelims Admit Card | August 10 to 12, 2026 (approx.) | Expected |
| IBPS PO Prelims Exam | August 22 and 23, 2026 | Official |
| Prelims Result and Cutoff | September 2026 | Expected |
| Mains Admit Card | September 2026 | Expected |
| IBPS PO Mains Exam | October 4, 2026 | Official |
| Mains Result | November to December 2026 | Expected |
| Personality Test and Interview | January to March 2027 | Expected |
| Final Allotment | March to April 2027 | Expected |
Candidates should monitor ibps.in regularly from June 2026. The notification does not come with advance social media announcements; it is posted directly on the official website.
The total vacancies for CRP PO/MT-XVI will be announced only when the official notification is released. Bank-wise and category-wise breakdowns are part of the notification PDF. Based on five-year trends, between 4,000 and 5,500 vacancies are expected for the 2026 cycle.
| Cycle | Year | Total Vacancies |
| CRP PO/MT-XV | 2025 | 5,208 |
| CRP PO/MT-XIV | 2024 | 4,455 |
| CRP PO/MT-XIII | 2023-24 | 3,517 |
| CRP PO/MT-XII | 2022 | 6,432 |
| CRP PO/MT-XI | 2021 | 4,135 |
The 2025 cycle recorded 5,208 vacancies, the highest in three years. The 2026 cycle is expected to maintain a comparable level based on departmental requirements communicated by participating banks to IBPS.
| Category | Approximate Share |
| Unreserved (UR) | 40% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 8% |
Actual distribution for 2026 will be confirmed in the official notification. IBPS also maintains separate sub-categories for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) across VI, HI, OC, and LD types.
IBPS PO recruits Probationary Officers for 11 public sector banks. State Bank of India (SBI) is not part of this process and conducts its own PO recruitment separately. The 11 banks that consistently participate in IBPS PO are:
| Bank | Headquarters |
| Bank of Baroda | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Bank of India | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Bank of Maharashtra | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Canara Bank | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Central Bank of India | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Indian Bank | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Indian Overseas Bank | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Punjab National Bank | New Delhi |
| Punjab and Sind Bank | New Delhi |
| UCO Bank | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Union Bank of India | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Candidates indicate their bank preference order during the online application. Final posting is determined by IBPS based on merit rank and available vacancies in the preferred banks. Candidates ranked higher in the merit list have a better chance of being allotted their preferred bank.
Understanding the notification structure helps candidates extract relevant information quickly and avoid common application errors.
| Section in Notification | What It Covers |
| Vacancy Table | Total vacancies, bank-wise and category-wise breakdown |
| Eligibility Criteria | Nationality, age limit, educational qualification, computer proficiency |
| Age Relaxation Table | Category-wise relaxation in upper age limit |
| Selection Process | Stages: Prelims, Mains, Personality Test, Interview, Final Allotment |
| Exam Pattern | Section-wise questions, marks, timing for Prelims and Mains |
| Application Fee | Fee amount by category, payment modes |
| How to Apply | Step-by-step online application instructions |
| Documents to Upload | Photo and signature specifications, thumb impression, handwritten declaration |
| Exam Centre List | State-wise and city-wise exam centre options |
| Call Letter Instructions | How and when to download admit cards |
| General Instructions | Rules on candidature, canvassing, medical fitness, bond conditions |
One important point: the notification contains the exam pattern but does not include a detailed syllabus. The syllabus for IBPS PO Prelims must be referenced separately. For the complete topic-wise syllabus, visit the IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus page.
Based on the fee structure from previous cycles, the expected application fee for CRP PO/MT-XVI is:
| Category | Expected Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs 850 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs 175 |
Note: In the CRP PO/MT-XV (2025) cycle, the fee for General/EWS/OBC was Rs 850 and for SC/ST/PwBD was Rs 175. This fee structure has been consistent across recent cycles. The 2026 notification will confirm the exact amounts.
Payment can be made through:
Once the notification is live on ibps.in, follow these steps:
The notification is usually released between 8 AM and 12 PM on the release date. The IBPS website can experience high traffic on notification day; if the page does not load, wait a few minutes and try again.
The application process is entirely online through the IBPS website. There is no offline application mode.
| Step | Action |
| Step 1 | Visit ibps.in and click on CRP PO/MT Recruitment 2026 |
| Step 2 | Click on "Click here for New Registration" if applying for the first time |
| Step 3 | Enter name, mobile number, and email address to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password |
| Step 4 | Log in and fill the application form with personal, academic, and category details |
| Step 5 | Upload photograph (20-50 KB, JPEG), signature (10-20 KB, JPEG), left thumb impression (20-50 KB, JPEG), and handwritten declaration (50-100 KB, JPEG) |
| Step 6 | Select state and exam centre preferences |
| Step 7 | Select bank preference order |
| Step 8 | Pay the application fee online |
| Step 9 | Submit the form and download the final application printout |
| Document | Format | Size | Notes |
| Passport-size Photograph | JPEG | 20 to 50 KB | Recent, light background, clear face |
| Signature | JPEG | 10 to 20 KB | Black ink, white paper, cursive style |
| Left Thumb Impression | JPEG | 20 to 50 KB | Blue or black ink, white paper |
| Handwritten Declaration | JPEG | 50 to 100 KB | In English, black ink, white paper |
The handwritten declaration is a unique requirement in IBPS PO. The exact text of the declaration is provided in the notification. Candidates must write it by hand on plain white paper and upload a scanned image.
The IBPS PO 2026 selection process has four stages.
| Stage | Type | Marks | Contribution to Final Merit |
| Prelims | Computer-Based Test (Qualifying) | 100 | Zero |
| Mains (Objective) | Computer-Based Test (Merit) | 200 | 80% of combined score |
| Mains (Descriptive) | Online Essay and Letter Writing | 25 | Included in 80% |
| Personality Test | Qualifying (Mandatory from 2025) | -- | Non-scoring but mandatory |
| Interview | Merit-based | 100 | 20% of combined score |
The Personality Test, introduced from the 2025 cycle, is a mandatory stage between Mains result and Interview. Candidates who do not appear for the Personality Test are not eligible for the Interview. The Personality Test is non-scoring and does not affect the final merit ratio.
The final merit list is prepared on the basis of: Mains score (out of 225) multiplied by 80 percent, plus Interview score (out of 100) multiplied by 20 percent. This combined score determines both selection and bank allotment.
Every year, IBPS may update certain conditions in the notification. Candidates who appeared in previous cycles must read the 2026 notification carefully to spot any changes.
| Change Area | What Changed in 2025 | Expected in 2026 |
| Exam Pattern (Prelims) | QA marks reduced to 30; Reasoning marks increased to 40 | Likely to continue revised pattern |
| Personality Test | Introduced as mandatory qualifying stage | Expected to continue |
| Application Fee | Revised to Rs 850 (General/OBC/EWS); Rs 175 (SC/ST/PwBD) | Expected to remain |
| Handwritten Declaration | Continued requirement | Expected to continue |
| Bank Preference | Candidates choose bank order at application stage | Expected to continue |
The IBPS PO 2026 Prelims exam is on August 22 and 23, 2026. With the notification expected in June 2026, there is roughly 12 weeks between notification and exam. Candidates who wait for the notification to begin preparation lose valuable time.
The complete Prelims syllabus is stable and published. Preparation can and should begin today. The Aspirant Mitraa IBPS PO Prelims Test Series includes 400 tests across topic-wise, subject-wise, and full mock formats. Topic-wise tests can be started immediately after covering each concept; full mocks can be reserved for the final 4 to 5 weeks before the exam.
Track your syllabus coverage using the IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus Tracker so no topic is missed before the notification window closes.
When will the IBPS PO 2026 notification be released? The notification is expected in June 2026 based on the IBPS Annual Exam Calendar 2026-27 and the established two-month pre-Prelims release pattern. IBPS PO 2026 Notification is expected on or around June 1, 2026, with the application window expected to remain open for approximately 30 days.
How many vacancies are expected in IBPS PO 2026? Based on the five-year trend, 4,000 to 5,500 vacancies are expected. The exact figure will be published in the notification.
Is the IBPS PO notification different from the SSC or UPSC notification format? Yes. IBPS notifications are concise and focus on eligibility, exam dates, pattern, and application instructions. Unlike UPSC, they do not include the syllabus within the notification PDF itself.
Can I apply for IBPS PO from multiple states? Candidates choose exam centres at application time. However, posting after selection is determined by IBPS and the allocated bank, not the candidate's exam centre state.
What is the difference between Probationary Officer and Management Trainee? Both posts are recruited under the same CRP process. Some banks designate the post as Probationary Officer while others call it Management Trainee. The roles, pay scale, and career trajectory are identical.
All dates on this page are sourced from the official IBPS Annual Exam Calendar 2026-27 released January 16, 2026. Vacancy data is drawn from official IBPS CRP PO/MT-XV and prior notifications at ibps.in. This page will be updated with the CRP PO/MT-XVI notification PDF link as soon as it is officially released.
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