IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2026 — 7365 Vacancies

IBPS is hiring 6715 Probationary Officers / Management Trainees (PO/MT) for 11 public sector banks through the Common Recruitment Process CRP PO/MT-XVI. If you are a graduate in any stream aged 20 to 30 years, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 21 July 2026. The starting basic pay is Rs. 48,480 per month plus allowances.

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) PO/MT Recruitment 2026 - 6715 Posts

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for CRP PO/MT-XVI to fill 6715 Probationary Officer / Management Trainee posts across 11 participating public sector banks including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and others. These are permanent officer-level bank jobs filled through a single common exam. Any graduate can apply — freshers are welcome.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total posts: 6715 (Probationary Officer / Management Trainee across 11 banks)

Participating Banks:

• Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra
• Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank
• UCO Bank, Union Bank of India

The vacancies are indicative and the final allotment is based on the actual vacancies reported by the banks.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification. You must hold a valid mark sheet / degree certificate on the day you register (result declared on or before 21 July 2026).
• Nationality: You must be a citizen of India (or fall under the other eligible categories mentioned in the notification with a certificate of eligibility).
• Computer knowledge: Working knowledge of computer systems is required.

Age Limit

• You should be between 20 and 30 years old as on 1 July 2026 (born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006, both dates inclusive).
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST get 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) get 3 years, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities get 10 years, and Ex-Servicemen get 5 years.

Salary

• Basic pay scale: Rs. 48,480 - 85,920 (Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920).
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the participating bank.

Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 175 (inclusive of GST)
• All other candidates: Rs. 850 (inclusive of GST)
• Payment mode: Online only. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate.

Selection Process

The selection is done in three stages:

1. Preliminary Exam (Online, Objective): 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability). You must clear each section's cut-off.
2. Main Exam (Online, Objective + Descriptive): 170 questions for 200 marks in 160 minutes (Reasoning, General/Economy/Banking/Digital Awareness, English, Data Analysis & Interpretation), plus an English Language descriptive test.
3. Personality Test / Common Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the Main Exam are called for a Common Interview conducted by the participating banks.

Provisional allotment to one of the participating banks is done based on your final merit and the actual vacancies reported by the banks.

Pre-Examination Training (PET): IBPS conducts free pre-examination training for eligible SC/ST/Minority community and other candidates before the Preliminary Exam in August 2026. If you belong to these categories, you can opt for it while filling the application form.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official IBPS website at ibps.in and open the CRP PO/MT-XVI apply link.
2. Register with your basic details and note your registration number and password.
3. Fill in the online application form and upload your photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
4. Pay the fee online.
5. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start: 1 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 21 July 2026
• Preliminary Exam: August 2026
• Preliminary Result: September 2026
• Main Exam: October 2026
• Main Result: November 2026
• Interview: November / December 2026
• Provisional Allotment: January 2027

• Handle daily banking operations at the branch, such as deposits, withdrawals, and account services
• Manage customer relationships and resolve queries and grievances
• Process loan applications and assess credit proposals as per bank policy
• Promote and cross-sell banking products like deposits, insurance, and cards
• Maintain accurate records and follow KYC and compliance rules
• Supervise clerical staff and coordinate branch administration
• Prepare reports and support the branch manager in achieving business targets