IBPS PO 2026 — Notification Details
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Applications closed
Closed on 21 Jul 2026 · Prep is now the priority
Exam date
22 Aug 2026
IBPS invited online applications for the Common Recruitment Process CRP PO/MT-XVI to recruit Probationary Officers / Management Trainees in 11 participating public sector banks. Registration and fee payment ran from 1 July to 21 July 2026 (extended to 26 July), followed by a two-day edit window on 29–30 July. The application window is now closed. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026, with the Main Examination on 4 October 2026.
Vacancies
Vacancy highlights
- Indicative vacancies: 7,365 for 2027-28 — revised up from 6,715 by an updated Annexure-I released on 20 July 2026 (+650, Indian Bank)
- Some outlets report a further UCO Bank addition of 200 (total 7,565); this is not reflected in the official Annexure. UCO and Union Bank were originally 'NR', so the figure may rise again
- Category split (from the original 6,715 Annexure) — UR 2719 · OBC 1816 · SC 1009 · EWS 669 · ST 502
- PwBD (indicative): HI 73 · OC 70 · VI 67 · ID 77
- 11 participating banks including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, PNB, Union Bank and others
- Grade: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)
- Vacancies are indicative; provisional allotment is based on actual vacancies reported by banks
Step by Step
How to apply
Register on the IBPS portal
Visit www.ibps.in, open 'CRP PO/MT' and click 'Click here for New Registration'. Enter basic details; a provisional registration number and password are generated and sent by email/SMS.
Fill the application form
Complete personal, category and qualification details and indicate your order of bank preferences (in-built in the form). Opt for Pre-Examination Training (SC/ST/OBC/Minority) if desired. DigiLocker integration is available on a voluntary basis.
Upload documents
Upload photograph (200×230 px, 20–50 KB), signature (140×60 px, 10–20 KB), left thumb impression (240×240 px, 20–50 KB), a hand-written declaration in English (800×400 px, 50–100 KB) and your SSC/10th certificate (PDF, ≤500 KB). A live photograph is also captured during registration.
Pay the fee online
Pay ₹850 (Gen/OBC/EWS) or ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) via debit/credit card, internet banking, IMPS, wallet or UPI. Fee is non-refundable.
Submit and save the printout
Complete registration, verify every field (Name, Email, Mobile, State, Post and Nationality cannot be edited later), submit, and take a printout of the e-receipt and application form.
Cost
Application fee
General / OBC / EWS
Inclusive of GST
₹850
SC / ST / PwBD
Inclusive of GST
₹175
Checklist
Documents required
Important instructions
- Online application only — no other mode is accepted.
- Do not submit more than one application; only the latest valid application is retained.
- Order of bank preferences must be indicated at application; no change is entertained later.
- Name, Email, Mobile, State/UT, Post and Nationality cannot be edited after submission.
- A 2-day Edit Window opens after registration closes (correction fee ₹200); keep the registered email and mobile active until the CRP concludes.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How many IBPS PO vacancies are there in 2026?
IBPS PO 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) now lists 7,365 indicative vacancies for 2027-28, revised up from the 6,715 announced in the original notification by an updated Annexure-I released on 20 July 2026. The category split published with the original 6,715 figure was UR 2,719, OBC 1,816, SC 1,009, EWS 669 and ST 502. Vacancies are indicative and the final number depends on the banks' actual requirements.
What is the IBPS PO 2026 application last date?
Applications are closed. Online registration and fee payment ran from 1 July 2026, with the deadline extended from 21 July to 26 July 2026, followed by a two-day correction window on 29–30 July 2026 (₹200 fee). Around 11 lakh applications were received. There is no further opportunity to apply in this cycle.
Which banks participate in IBPS PO 2026?
Eleven public sector banks participate: 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 and Union Bank of India. Candidates are allotted to one bank on a merit-cum-preference basis.
What is the IBPS PO application fee?
₹850 (inclusive of GST) for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175 (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Payment is online only and is non-refundable.
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