IBPS PO Recruitment 2026: Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection has released an notification for the post of Probationary Officer & Management Trainee in its various branches. Applications are invited from eligible and interested candidates for a total of 6715 vacancies.
IBPS PO Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Assistant Probationary Officer & Management Trainee |
| Total Posts | 6715 Vacancy |
| Organization | Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection – IBPS |
| Qualification | Graduated |
| Salary | Rs. 85,920/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 1st – 21st July 2026 |
IBPS PO Recruitment
As per the official notice, the IBPS PO Notification 2026 has been announced for the Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (CRP PO/MT-XVI) for vacancies of 2027-28 in Participating Banks.
Name of post: Probationary Officer & Management Trainee – PO & MT
Name of organisation: Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection – IBPS
Total Posts: 6715 Vacancy
Pay Scale: The IBPS Probationary Officer pay scale is Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920. Thus, the starting basic pay is Rs.48,480/- (plus 4 advance increments)
IBPS PO Recruitment Qualification
- Education: Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government as of 21st July 2026.
- Final Year Candidates: Candidates in the final year or semester of their graduation are eligible to apply provisionally. However, they must provide proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 21st July 2026 if called for the interview.
IBPS PO Recruitment Age Limit
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as of 1st July 2026. They should have been born no earlier than 2nd July 1996 and no later than 1st July 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be given to the reserved categories as given below.
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 10-15 years (depending on category)
IBPS PO Recruitment Selection
The recruitment process includes three main stages:
- Preliminary Examination: This is a one-hour online test with questions on English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Each section has a specific time limit. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their total marks.
- Main Examination: A more detailed test that includes topics like General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, & Computer Aptitude. The marks from this exam will decide the final merit list.
- Group Discussion or Personal Interview
IBPS PO Recruitment Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs.850/- |
| SC/ST/PH | Rs. 175/- |
| PwBD | Exempted |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Important Dates of IBPS PO Recruitment
| Notification Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 22 and 23 August 2026 |
| Main Exam | 4 October 2026 |
| Personality Test | November 2026 |
| Interview | November-December 2026 |
| Final Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
How To Apply for IBPS PO Recruitment
The stages of the online application are given below, and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the official website of IBPS – Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection.
- Click on the IBPS PO – Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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