The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced a total of 6,715 vacancies for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees (CRP PO/MT-XVI) across 11 participating public sector banks. This is an increase of nearly 29% from the previous year.
Vacancy & Category Breakup
While the overall count stands at 6,715, this figure is provisional. Three participating banks (Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India) are yet to report their vacancy counts.
The category-wise breakdown of the reported vacancies is as follows:
- General (UR): 2,719
- OBC: 1,816
- SC: 1,009
- EWS: 669
- ST: 502
- Total: 6,715 (includes 287 PwBD posts)
Important Dates & Application Process
- Registration Period: The application window is open until July 21, 2026.
- Prelims Exam: Scheduled for August 2026.
- Mains Exam: Scheduled for October 2026.
- Application: You can submit your application and view the detailed notification on the Official IBPS Website.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can apply, but their final result must be declared on or before July 21, 2026.
- Age Limit: 20 to 30 years as of July 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 1996, and July 1, 2006). Standard upper-age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD.
Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO Mains exam pattern features a revised structure with 170 objective questions worth 200 marks:
- Reasoning: 40 Questions
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 40 Questions
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 50 Questions
- English Language: 40 Questions
- Descriptive Test: English (Essay & Comprehension) for 25 marks
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is accepting online applications for 6,715 Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT-XVI) vacancies. Eligible graduates can apply until July 21, 2026, at the official IBPS Website. The application fee is ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
How to Apply Online
- New Registration: Visit the IBPS Website, navigate to the “CRP PO/MT” section, and click on “Click here for New Registration”.
- Generate Credentials: Enter your basic details (Name, Contact, Email) to generate a provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill Application Form: Log in with your new credentials and fill in your academic, personal, and professional details.
- Upload Documents: Upload the following scanned documents:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left-hand thumb impression
- A handwritten declaration
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online using Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallets.
- Final Submission: Submit the form and download/print your final application receipt for future reference.