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IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
IBPS has announced the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2026. This is a nationwide opportunity for graduates to join the banking sector. The selection will be through a three-stage process: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Posts | 4000 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Advt No. | CRP PO/MT-XIV |
Important Dates
| Application Start | 2026-07-01 |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 2026-07-21 |
| Admit Card Date | 2026-08-10 |
| Correction Window Date | 2026-07-25 |
| Prelims Date | 2026-08-22 |
| Prelims Result Date | 2026-09-15 |
| Mains Date | N/A |
| Mains Result Date | N/A |
| Interview Date | N/A |
Application Fees
| General | 850 |
|---|---|
| OBC | 175 |
| EWS | 850 |
| ST | 175 |
| SC | 175 |
| PwBD | 175 |
Eligibility
| Qualification | Any Graduate from a recognized university or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Age Limit General | 20-30 |
| Age Limit OBC | 20-33 |
| Age Limit EWS | 20-30 |
| Age Limit ST | 20-35 |
| Age Limit SC | 20-35 |
| Age Limit PwBD | 20-40 |
Posts
| Total Posts | 4000 |
|---|---|
| Probationary Officer | 4000 |
Selection Process
- 1.) Preliminary Examination (Objective type) - 100 marks
- 2.) Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive) - 200 marks
- 3.) Interview - 100 marks
How To Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official IBPS website (ibps.in) and click on the CRP PO/MT-XIV link.
- Step 2: Register with basic details and generate a provisional registration number and password.
- Step 3: Login and fill in the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
- Step 4: Upload scanned photograph, signature, and other documents as per specifications.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Step 6: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Location
All India, India
Details
IBPS has released the official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the 2026-27 cycle. There are 4000 vacancies to be filled across various participating banks. Candidates who have completed their graduation are eligible to apply. The application process will begin in July 2026.
Important Dates
The preliminary examination is scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026. Admit cards will be issued about 10 days before the exam. The main examination and interview dates are yet to be announced.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be graduates in any discipline from a recognized university. Age limit is 20 to 30 years as of the application date. Relaxation is applicable for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), and PwBD (10 years) categories.
Application Fee
General and EWS candidates have to pay Rs. 850 while SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates need to pay Rs. 175 as intimation charges.
Selection Process
The selection comprises:
- Preliminary Exam (Objective, 100 marks)
- Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive, 200 marks)
- Interview (100 marks)
Final merit is prepared based on the total score of Main Exam and Interview.
How to Apply
The application is online through the IBPS website. No offline applications will be accepted.
FAQ
Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply provisionally.
The age limit is 20 to 30 years as of the application date. Relaxation is applicable as per government norms for reserved categories.
General candidates can attempt up to 4 times, while OBC candidates get 7 attempts. There is no limit for SC/ST candidates.
The selection process includes three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and an Interview. Candidates must qualify in each stage.
Yes, a correction window is usually provided for a few days after the application deadline to make limited changes.
Yes, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the objective tests.
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