Applications for this recruitment have closed. The registration window for IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI ran from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. This page is kept as a record of the notification, and is useful if you are preparing for the next cycle — IBPS runs this recruitment every year on much the same pattern.
IBPS PO 2026 Admit Card — CRP PO/MT-XVI, 6,715 Posts
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Conducted By | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Vacancies | 6,715 posts |
| Qualification | Degree (graduation) in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years |
| Application Fee | Rs 850 general; Rs 175 SC, ST and PwBD |
| Registration Window | 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 (closed) |
| Selection | Preliminary exam, Main exam, then Interview |
IBPS PO 2026 Notification
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducted the Common Recruitment Process for the selection of Probationary Officers and Management Trainees, CRP PO/MT-XVI, to fill 6,715 vacancies in participating public sector banks. The vacancies are for the 2027 financial year.
Online registration, including editing and modification of the application, ran from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026, with fee payment open across the same dates.
IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government.
The candidate must be a graduate on the day of registration, and must state the percentage of marks obtained in graduation while registering online, calculated to the nearest two decimals.
Age Limit
Minimum 20 years, maximum 30 years — that is, born not earlier than 2 July 1996 and not later than 1 July 2006, both dates inclusive.
Upper age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government rules. Use our age calculator to check your age against the cut-off when the next cycle opens.
IBPS PO Application Fee
| Category | Fee (inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs 175 |
| All others | Rs 850 |
Bank transaction charges for online payment are borne by the candidate. Payment was accepted online only.
IBPS PO Selection Process
Selection runs in three stages, which is the standard IBPS pattern and is unlikely to change materially in the next cycle:
- Preliminary Examination — online, one hour duration.
- Main Examination — online, for candidates who clear the preliminary.
- Interview — for candidates who clear the main examination.
The interview carries 100 marks. Cut-offs depend on the number of vacancies available. Candidates are not permitted to appear for the online preliminary examination without the required documents.
Note that the preliminary examination is qualifying only — the final merit is built from the main examination and the interview.
IBPS PO — Preparing for the Next Cycle
IBPS runs the PO/MT common recruitment process annually, and the shape of it is stable: registration around mid-year, a preliminary exam, a main exam, then interviews. If you missed CRP PO/MT-XVI, the practical steps are the same ones that would have helped this time.
Complete your graduation and know your exact percentage — it is asked at registration. Watch the age window, since the cut-off shifts by a year each cycle. And keep scanned documents ready to the specifications IBPS publishes, because the upload guidelines are strict and are a common reason an application fails at the last moment.
Our image compressor and image resizer handle photograph and signature size limits, and image to PDF with the PDF compressor covers document scans.
For current openings see our Job section. Admit Card and Result track releases for exams already under way.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | |
|---|---|
| Prelims Result Date |
Important Links
| Online Application | Click Here to open Online Application |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here to open Official Notification |
| Check IBPS PO Result | Click Here to open Check IBPS PO Result |
| IBPS Website | Click Here to open IBPS Website |
FAQs
Is IBPS PO 2026 registration still open?
No. Registration for CRP PO/MT-XVI closed on 21 July 2026. It opened on 1 July 2026.
How many vacancies were there in IBPS PO 2026?
6,715 posts of Probationary Officer and Management Trainee across participating public sector banks.
What is the qualification for IBPS PO?
A degree in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India. The candidate must be a graduate on the day of registration.
What is the age limit for IBPS PO?
20 to 30 years. For CRP PO/MT-XVI a candidate had to be born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What was the application fee for IBPS PO 2026?
Rs 850 including GST for general candidates and Rs 175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, plus bank transaction charges.
What is the selection process for IBPS PO?
An online preliminary examination, then an online main examination, then an interview carrying 100 marks.
When will the next IBPS PO notification come out?
IBPS runs this recruitment annually, with registration usually opening around the middle of the year. Watch the IBPS website for the next cycle.