descriptionOverview & Important Gazette Circular Highlights
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially published the recruitment notification for 3,955 vacancies under advertisement reference CRP PO/MT-XVI 2026-27. Candidates can submit their application form from 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-28. Read below for eligibility conditions, category-wise fee details, step-by-step application instructions, and 100% verified direct official links.
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Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Notice Released
Online Apply Start
Last Date to Apply
Closed
Last Date for Fee
Exam Date
October 2026 (Mains Examination)
Admit Card Available
Available (Download Mains Call Letter)
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Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST)
SC / ST Candidates
Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST)
Female (All Categories)
Rs. 850/- (Gen/OBC) / Rs. 175/- (SC/ST/PwD)
Payment Mode
Online via Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets
⚠️ Note: Application fee is non-refundable once submitted. Please verify eligibility before payment.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits / पात्रता एवं आयु सीमा
🎓 Educational Qualification
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
20 to 30 Years as on crucial date specified in official notice.
Category Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years, Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years.
💰 Pay Scale & Salary
Scale-I Basic Pay Rs. 36,000/- (plus DA, CCA, HRA and banking allowances as per settlement)
📝 Selection Process
Online Preliminary Examination (100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Min with Sectional Timing)
Online Main Examination (Objective 200 Marks + English Descriptive Essay/Letter 25 Marks)
Common Interview by Participating Public Sector Banks (100 Marks, 40% qualifying marks)
Provisional Allotment based on combined Main and Interview Merit (80:20 ratio)
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Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown / पद विवरण
Total: 3,955 Posts
Post Name / पद का नाम
Total Posts
Eligibility Qualification
Age Limit
Punjab National Bank (PNB) PO/MT
850
Graduation in any discipline
20-30 Years
Bank of Baroda PO/MT
800
Graduation in any discipline
20-30 Years
Canara Bank PO/MT
750
Graduation in any discipline
20-30 Years
Union Bank of India PO/MT
600
Graduation in any discipline
20-30 Years
Central Bank of India PO/MT
500
Graduation in any discipline
20-30 Years
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) PO/MT
455
Graduation in any discipline
20-30 Years
📝 How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide / आवेदन कैसे करें
Navigate to the official IBPS portal at ibps.in.
Click on 'CRP PO/MT' and select the current Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees.
Click 'Click here for New Registration' and enter candidate Name, Contact Details, and Email ID.
Upload scanned Left Thumb Impression (LTI) and handwritten declaration as specified in the circular.
Fill in educational graduation marks and bank preference order.
Pay the application fee through the integrated payment gateway.
Download the e-Receipt and save the final application printout for document verification.
⚠️ Candidate Advisory: Do NOT share your login credentials, OTP, or registration password with any third-party cyber cafes or unverified agents. Always submit the form directly from the official portal.
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Verified Direct Official Links / महत्वपूर्ण आधिकारिक लिंक्स
Authentic government servers for IBPS PO 2026 • No third-party ad redirect traps
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Apply Online (Official Server 1 - Main Portal)Direct Candidate Login & One Time Registration (OTR)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — IBPS PO 2026 (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल)
Is there sectional timing and sectional cutoff in IBPS PO?
Yes. The Preliminary Examination has three sections (English: 20 min, Quantitative Aptitude: 20 min, Reasoning Ability: 20 min). Candidates must qualify in each test by securing minimum cutoff marks.
What is the penalty for wrong answers in IBPS PO examination?
There is a penalty of 0.25 (one-fourth) of the marks assigned to that question deducted for each incorrect answer in both Preliminary and Main objective examinations.
Can final year degree candidates appear for IBPS PO?
Candidates must have their graduation passing certificate or marksheet declared on or before the online registration closing date.