IBPS PO 2026
Dates, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, pay and eligibility for IBPS PO 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI), taken from the official IBPS notification and notices.
Overview
IBPS PO recruits graduates as Probationary Officers / Management Trainees in 11 public sector banks through a common recruitment process — prelims, mains, personality test and interview.
| Banks | 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, Union Bank of India |
| Application window | 1 – 21 Jul 2026 |
| Prelims | 22 – 23 Aug 2026 (calendar) |
| Mains | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Next | Mains result & interviews: Nov–Dec 2026 (tentative) |
| Starting basic pay | ₹48,480 (scale up to ₹85,920) |
Latest updates
- 01 Jul: IBPS PO 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) notification released with <strong>6,715</strong> indicative vacancies in 11 public sector banks.
- 21 Jul: Online registration and fee payment closed.
- 22–23 Aug: Preliminary exam held as per the IBPS 2026-27 calendar.
- 29 Sep: Prelims result released; Mains was scheduled for <strong>4 October 2026</strong>.
- Nov: Mains result, personality test and interviews are scheduled for November–December 2026 (tentative).
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Exam at a glance
- Conducting authority
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Exam level
- National
- Vacancies
- 6,715 (indicative, for 2027-28)
- Application fee
- ₹850 (general) · ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD (incl. GST)
- Age limit
- 20 – 30 years (born 2 Jul 1996 – 1 Jul 2006)
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, with valid mark-sheet/degree as on 21 Jul 2026
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification & registration open | |
| Registration & fee payment close | |
| Online preliminary exam (As per IBPS calendar 2026-27) | |
| Prelims result | |
| Online main exam (Scheduled date (IBPS notice of 29 Sep 2026)) | |
| Mains result & personality test (Tentative) | Nov 2026Tentative |
| Interview (Tentative) | Nov – Dec 2026Tentative |
| Provisional allotment to banks (Tentative) | Jan 2027Tentative |
Syllabus
English Language
- English Language (prelims: 30 Q, 20 min)
- English Language (mains: 40 Q, 35 min)
Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Quantitative Aptitude (prelims: 35 Q, 20 min)
- Data Analysis & Interpretation (mains: 40 Q, 45 min)
Reasoning
- Reasoning Ability (prelims: 35 Q, 20 min)
- Reasoning (mains: 40 Q, 45 min)
General / Economy / Banking Awareness
- General awareness
- Economy
- Banking awareness
- Digital & financial awareness
- RBI circulars
Descriptive Paper
- Essay
- Comprehension
- Economic & social issues
- Emerging trends in banking & technology
- Current events
- Ethics
IBPS PO 2026 exam pattern
Prelims screens candidates; only the Main exam (80%) and the interview (20%) count for the final merit list.
Prelims
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration <b>60 min (20 min per test)</b>
- Negative marking <b>−¼ of the question's marks</b>
- Sectional cut-off <b>Yes</b>
Mains
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 |
| General / Economy / Banking / Digital / Financial Awareness | 50 | 60 |
| English Language | 40 | 20 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 |
| Descriptive (Essay & Comprehension) | 2 | 25 |
| Total | 172 | 225 |
- Objective <b>160 min</b>
- Descriptive <b>30 min</b>
- Interview <b>100 marks · 80:20 weightage</b>
IBPS PO 2026 eligibility
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, with valid mark-sheet/degree as on 21 Jul 2026 |
| Age limit | 20 – 30 years (born 2 Jul 1996 – 1 Jul 2006) |
| Age reference date | 1 July 2026 |
| Relaxation | SC/ST +5 · OBC (NCL) +3 · PwBD +10 · ex-servicemen / commissioned officers +5 |
| Nationality | Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee or eligible person of Indian origin (with eligibility certificate) |
| Application fee | ₹850 (general) · ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD (incl. GST) |
| Interview qualifying | 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) |
IBPS PO 2026 vacancies
Indicative vacancies across 11 banks for 2027-28: UR 2,719 · OBC 1,816 · SC 1,009 · EWS 669 · ST 502. Allotment depends on the actual vacancies banks report.
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| '25 | 5,208 |
| '26 | 6,715 |
2026 = CRP PO/MT-XVI notification (indicative); 2025 = CRP PO/MT-XV notification (indicative).
IBPS PO salary by pay level
Pay scale for Probationary Officer / Management Trainee as given in the notification, plus allowances and perquisites as per bank rules.
| Pay level | Pay scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| PO / MT | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (basic) | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee in the 11 participating banks |
Frequently asked questions
When was the IBPS PO 2026 Mains exam?
IBPS scheduled the Online Main exam for <strong>4 October 2026</strong> (notice of 29 Sep 2026). The Mains result and personality test are tentatively in November 2026, and interviews in November–December 2026.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS PO 2026?
<strong>6,715</strong> indicative vacancies for 2027-28 across 11 public sector banks: UR 2,719, OBC 1,816, SC 1,009, EWS 669 and ST 502. Final allotment depends on actual vacancies reported by banks.
What is the IBPS PO age limit?
20 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026 (born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006). SC/ST get 5 years of relaxation, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years and PwBD 10 years.
Is there negative marking in IBPS PO?
Yes. One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer, in both prelims and mains. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Do prelims marks count in the final selection?
No. Only Main exam marks count for shortlisting for the interview and for the final merit list, where Mains and interview are weighted 80:20.
What is the IBPS PO salary?
The basic pay scale is ₹48,480–₹85,920, plus allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the bank you join.
Where are the IBPS PO cut-offs published?
IBPS shows category-wise cut-offs with each candidate's result in the login on ibps.in; it does not publish a separate cut-off PDF.
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