IBPS PO MT XVI Recruitment 2026
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has published a recruitment notification for Probationary Officers / Management Trainees (PO/MT) for a total of 6,715+ Vacancies in Participating Public Sector Banks for the year 2027-28. Eligible Graduate candidates can apply online for IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI. The online registration process has started from 01 July 2026 and eligible candidates can apply until 21 July 2026.
| Conducting Board | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) |
| Total Vacancies | 6,715+ Posts |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 Years (As on 01-07-2026) |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹850, SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 |
| Important Dates | Start Date: 01-07-2026 Last Date: 21-07-2026 |
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Eligible Candidates must check the complete details regarding Bank-wise Vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, selection process and the application process for the IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2026 provided below.
IBPS PO MT XVI Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Post Name: Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT)
- Total Vacancies: 6,715+ Posts
- Age Limit: 20 to 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 85,920 + Allowances
- Minimum Qualification: Graduation in any discipline
- Application Fee: ₹850 (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD)
- Selection Process: Preliminary Exam + Main Exam + Personality Test/Interview
- Job Location: Participating Public Sector Banks across India
- Last Date: 21 July 2026
IBPS PO/MT Vacancy 2026 Bank-wise Details (Indicative)
- Bank of Baroda: 1,900 Posts
- Bank of India: 500 Posts
- Bank of Maharashtra: 1,100 Posts
- Canara Bank: 1,500 Posts
- Central Bank of India: 500 Posts
- Indian Overseas Bank: 550 Posts
- Punjab National Bank: 504 Posts
- Punjab & Sind Bank: 161 Posts
- Total Vacancies: 6,715 Posts
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.07.2026)
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD) according to official rules.
Selection Process Pipeline
- Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
- Main Examination
- Personality Test / Interview
- Provisional Allotment
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 (inclusive of GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175 (inclusive of GST)
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI)
Important Dates
- Commencement of Online Registration: 01 July 2026
- Last Date for Online Registration: 21 July 2026
- Online Preliminary Examination: August 2026
- Online Main Examination: October 2026
- Conduct of Interview: November/December 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January 2027
IBPS PO/MT 2026 Exam Pattern
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | Time: 20 Minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Questions | 30 Marks | Time: 20 Minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions | 40 Marks | Time: 20 Minutes
- Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | Time: 60 Minutes
2. Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Reasoning: 40 Questions | 60 Marks | Time: 45 Minutes
- General / Economy / Banking Awareness: 50 Questions | 60 Marks | Time: 35 Minutes
- English Language: 40 Questions | 20 Marks | Time: 35 Minutes
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 40 Questions | 60 Marks | Time: 45 Minutes
- Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension): 2 Questions | 25 Marks | Time: 30 Minutes
- Grand Total: 172 Questions | 225 Marks | Time: 190 Minutes
Official Resource Links Area
- Official Notification PDF: Download Notification
- IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Application Gateway: Apply Online
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the total number of vacancies in IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2026?
A: Approximately 6715+ posts for Probationary Officer / Management Trainee in Participating Public Sector Banks.
Q: What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2026?
A: Last date for online registration is 21 July 2026.
Q: What is the selection process for IBPS PO/MT posts?
A: Selection will be done through Preliminary Examination + Main Examination + Personality Test/Interview.
Q: What is the exam pattern for IBPS PO Preliminary Examination?
A: Prelims consists of 3 sections (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability) with total 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes.
Q: What is the application fee for IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2026?
A: ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.