IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 6715 Probationary Officers/Management Trainees Posts
The IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the post of Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (PO/MT) in Participating Public Sector Banks. As per the official notification dated 01.07.2026, the recruitment falls under the Notification Released / Application Open stage, with online registration starting on 01.07.2026 and closing on 21.07.2026. This article covers a single post group - Probationary
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 6715 Probationary Officers/Management Trainees Posts – Overview
| Pay Scale / Salary | As per the official notification, the pay scale for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee is: Basic Pay: ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 The official will also be eligible for allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the concerned Participating Bank in force from time to time. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now |
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| Selection Procedure | The IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI selection process consists of the following stages: Online Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) Online Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive) Personality Test (self-report, non-qualifying but mandatory for interview eligibility) Common Interview Provisional Allotment There is a penalty of 1/4th (0.25) marks for each wrong answer in the objective tests. No penalty applies for unattempted questions. Total marks for Interview: 100 Minimum qualifying marks in interview: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates) Weightage ratio of Online Main Exam to Interview: 80:20 Final merit is based on combined score of Main Exam and Interview. |
| Application Mode | Online |
Quick Highlights
Organization: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Post Name: Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (PO/MT) Total Vacancies: 6715 (indicative, as per Annexure I; some banks reported "Not Reported") Apply Mode: Online Start Date: 01.07.2026 Last Date: 21.07.2026 Qualification: Graduation (Degree) in any discipline from a recognised university Age Limit: Minimum 20 years, Maximum 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
Notification PDF and Official Website
Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification before applying. The detailed notification and application link are available on the official IBPS website. Official Notification PDF: Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XVI_Final_V1_30_06_2026 (as provided by IBPS) Direct Link to Apply Online for IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Official Website: www.ibps.in Grievance Portal: cgrs.ibps.in
Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must be either: A Citizen of India, or A subject of Nepal, or A subject of Bhutan, or A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India (an eligibility certificate from the Government of India is required for these categories). Candidates must possess a valid mark-sheet/degree certificate confirming graduation on the day of registration and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained in graduation while registering online.
| post | qualification required |
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| Probationary Officer/Management Trainee | A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. |
Salary/Pay Scale
As per the official notification, the pay scale for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee is: Basic Pay: ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 The official will also be eligible for allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the concerned Participating Bank in force from time to time. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now
Selection Process
The IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI selection process consists of the following stages: Online Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) Online Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive) Personality Test (self-report, non-qualifying but mandatory for interview eligibility) Common Interview Provisional Allotment There is a penalty of 1/4th (0.25) marks for each wrong answer in the objective tests. No penalty applies for unattempted questions. Total marks for Interview: 100 Minimum qualifying marks in interview: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates) Weightage ratio of Online Main Exam to Interview: 80:20 Final merit is based on combined score of Main Exam and Interview.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| medium | duration | test name | maximum marks | no of questions |
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| English | 20 minutes | English Language | 30 | 30 |
| English & Hindi | 20 minutes | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 35 |
| English & Hindi | 20 minutes | Reasoning Ability | 40 | 35 |
| - | 60 minutes | Total | 100 | 100 |
Main Examination Pattern
| medium | duration | test name | maximum marks | no of questions |
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| English & Hindi | 45 minutes | Reasoning | 60 | 40 |
| English & Hindi | 35 minutes | General/Economy/Banking Awareness/Digital/Financial Awareness including RBI circulars | 60 | 50 |
| English | 35 minutes | English Language | 20 | 40 |
| English & Hindi | 45 minutes | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 60 | 40 |
| - | 160 minutes | Total (Objective) | 200 | 170 |
| English | 30 minutes | Descriptive Paper (Essay and Comprehension) | 25 | 2 |
Required Documents
Candidates must produce the following documents (original + self-attested photocopies) at the time of interview/document verification, as applicable: Printout of the valid Interview Call Letter System-generated printout of the online application form Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/Std. X Certificate with DOB) Photo Identity Proof (as specified in the notification) Mark-sheets/certificates for Graduation or equivalent qualification Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates, in prescribed format) Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates) Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates, issued by District Medical Board) Scribe-related certificate/undertaking (if applicable) Ex-servicemen documents (Discharge book, pension order, rank proof), if applicable No Objection Certificate (for candidates already employed in Government/PSU roles) Experience certificates, if applicable
Important Instructions
No change/modification/correction is allowed after the expiry of the Edit Window. Not more than one application should be submitted; multiple applications will result in forfeiture of fees for extra registrations. Any request for change of examination centre, date, or venue will not be entertained. Candidates should possess/acquire a valid Aadhaar card for the CRP process. Multiple attendance/appearances in the online examination and/or interview will result in summary rejection/cancellation of candidature. Any resulting dispute is subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts situated at Mumbai. Candidates must retain the same photograph used at all stages of the selection process.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | November/December 2026 |
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Age Limit
| Notes | Minimum Age: 20 years Maximum Age: 30 years A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive). | The relaxation in upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the remaining categories. The maximum age limit is applicable to General Category and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates. |
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Important Links
| Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XVI_Final_V1_30_06_2026 (as provided by IBPS) | Click Here ↗ |
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