Big Banking Opportunity! IBPS has released the CRP PO/MT XVI (Probationary Officer / Management Trainee) Recruitment 2026 notification for 6,715 posts across 7 public sector banks. Apply online from 01 July – 21 July 2026 at ibps.in.
Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
| CRP Cycle | CRP PO/MT XVI (16th) |
| Total Vacancies | 6,715 |
| Pay Scale | JMG Scale I – ₹36,000 – ₹63,840/month (approx, before allowances) |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Mains Examination | October 2026 |
| Results | November 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Each Exam |
Vacancy Details – Category Wise
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 2,719 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 1,816 |
| EWS | 669 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 1,009 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 502 |
| Total | 6,715 |
Bank-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Bank | Vacancies |
|---|
| Bank of Baroda (BOB) | 1,900 |
| Canara Bank | 1,500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra (BOM) | 1,100 |
| Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank (PNB) | 504 |
| Bank of India (BOI) | 500 |
| Punjab & Sindh Bank (PSB) | 161 |
| Total | 6,715 |
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|
| General / UR / EWS | 20 – 30 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 20 – 33 Years (+3 yrs) |
| SC / ST | 20 – 35 Years (+5 yrs) |
| PH (PwD) | 20 – 40 Years (+10 yrs) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | As per rules |
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor Degree in any stream from any recognized university or institution in India
- Degree must be from a UGC / AICTE / government recognized institution
- Final year students may apply if they can produce degree certificate at the time of interview
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PH (PwD) | ₹175 |
IBPS PO Exam Pattern
| Stage | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Preliminary | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Mains | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 min |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 min |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
Mains also includes a Descriptive Paper (English – Letter & Essay Writing) of 25 marks in 30 minutes.
Selection Process
- Online Preliminary Examination – August 2026 (100 marks, 1 hr)
- Online Main Examination – October 2026 (200 + 25 descriptive marks)
- Interview – For candidates shortlisted from Mains
- Final Merit – Mains (80%) + Interview (20%)
- Provisional Allotment – To participating banks based on preference & merit
How to Apply
- Visit: ibps.in → Click "CRP PO/MT XVI" notification link
- Register with your basic details (Name, DOB, Email, Mobile)
- Fill the application form and select bank preferences
- Upload scanned photo and signature in required format
- Pay application fee (₹850 / ₹175) online
- Submit and note down your Registration Number for future reference
Pro Tip: IBPS PO is the most popular banking exam in India — 6,715 posts across 7 public sector banks makes this a rare high-volume opportunity. Bank of Baroda (1,900) and Canara Bank (1,500) have the largest share. The Preliminary exam is only a qualifying round — Mains performance (80%) and Interview (20%) together decide your final bank allotment. Start with strong Quant and Reasoning foundations for Prelims, then shift focus to Data Interpretation and Banking GK for Mains. If you have multiple bank preferences, always rank Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank higher to maximize your chances of allotment.
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