The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 and IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 notifications for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) to recruit Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees (MT) and Specialist Officers (SO) in participating Public Sector Banks for the 2027–28 vacancy cycle. The official notifications were released on 30 June 2026, and the online application process will remain open from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 through the official website ibps.in.

Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree are eligible to apply for Probationary Officer (PO) posts, while candidates possessing the required professional qualification in the relevant discipline can apply for Specialist Officer (SO) posts. The age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026, with relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

The recruitment process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test (for PO), Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination (where applicable). Selected candidates will be appointed in participating public sector banks across India.

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

IBPS PO and SO Recruitment 2026
IBPS CRP-XVI (2027–28 Vacancies)| Read Short Details Notification

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Important Dates

Application Fees

· Apply online start date: 01 July 2026

· Apply online Last Date: 21 July 2026

· Last Date for Fee Payment: 21 July 2026

· Pre-Exam Training (IBPS PO): August 2026

· IBPS PO Preliminary Examination: August 2026

· IBPS SO Preliminary Examination: August 2026

· IBPS PO Preliminary Result: September 2026

· IBPS PO Main Examination: October 2026

· IBPS SO Main Examination: November 2026

· IBPS PO Main Result: November 2026

· Personality Test (IBPS PO): November 2026

· Interview (PO & SO): November / December 2026

Provisional Allotment: January 2027

· General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 850/-

· SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 175/-

· Online Payment Options: SBI I Collect / E-Challan, Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallets

IBPS PO and SO Notification 2026: Age Limit

· Minimum Age: 20 Years

· Maximum Age: 30 Years

· Age As On: 01 July 2026

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories.

IBPS PO and SO XVIRecruitment 2026: Post Wise Eligibility Details
Name of Post	Eligibility Criteria
Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)	•Candidates Must Have Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Specialist Officer (SO)	• Candidates Must Have Bachelor's Degree / Professional Degree in the relevant discipline as prescribed for the respective Specialist Officer post.

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IBPS PO and SO XVI Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Name of Post	Vacancy Details
Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)	To Be Announced
Specialist Officer (SO)	To Be Announced

IBPS PO and SO XVI Examination 2026: Selection Process
Name of Post	Selection Process
Probationary Officer (PO)	Preliminary Examination Main Examination Personality Test Interview Document Verification Medical Examination (If Applicable)
Specialist Officer (SO)	Preliminary Examination Main Examination Interview Document Verification Medical Examination

IBPS PO and SO XVI Notification 2026: Salary Structure

Name of Post

Salary Structure

Probationary Officer (PO) / SO

•Selected candidates will receive salary and allowances as per the rules of the participating Public Sector Banks. In addition to Basic Pay, employees will receive DA, HRA, CCA, Medical Benefits, Leave Benefits, Pension/NPS and other admissible allowances.

How to Apply Online for IBPS PO and SO Recruitment 2026

· Visit the official IBPS website and open the CRP PO/MT-XVI or CRP SPL-XVI (SO) recruitment notification.

· Click on "New Registration" and complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.

· Fill in the online application form carefully with your personal, educational, communication, and category details.

· Select the post you wish to apply for (Probationary Officer/Management Trainee or Specialist Officer) and verify all information before proceeding.

· Upload the required documents, including your recent passport-size photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and other prescribed certificates in the specified format.

· Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available payment methods.

· Preview the completed application form and ensure that all entered details are accurate before final submission.

· Submit the application form and note down the Registration Number and Password for future login and recruitment-related activities.

· Download and print the final application form and fee payment receipt for future reference, including the admit card, document verification, and interview process.

· Regularly visit the official IBPS website for updates regarding the admit card, examination schedule, result, interview, and the latest Sarkari Naukri notifications.

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FAQs

Q1. What are the online application dates for IBPS PO & SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The online application process will begin on 01 July 2026 and close on 21 July 2026.

Q2. What is the age limit for IBPS PO & SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is available as per Government rules.

Q3. What is the application fee for IBPS PO & SO Online Form 2026?
Ans: The application fee is Rs. 850/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Q4. What is the selection process for IBPS PO & SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: PO recruitment includes Prelims, Mains, Personality Test, Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination, while SO recruitment includes Prelims, Mains, Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Q5. What educational qualification is required for IBPS PO & SO Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Candidates applying for PO must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, while SO candidates must have the prescribed professional qualification in the relevant specialization.

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