The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the official notification for IBPS PO 2026 under CRP PO/MT-XVI, announcing 6,715 Probationary Officer and Management Trainee vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks. Online applications opened on July 1 and will close on July 21, 2026.
This year’s vacancy count is significantly higher than the previous cycle, with over 1,500 additional posts. The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview, with the Prelims stage being qualifying in nature only. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for August 22 and 23, followed by the Main Examination on October 4.

Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university and fall within the 20 to 30 years age bracket, with standard relaxation for reserved categories.
Quick Update: IBPS PO 2026 applications open till July 21. 6,715 vacancies. Prelims on August 22-23.










