IBPS PO/MT XVI Recruitment 2026 – 7,365 Posts Online Form
IBPS has released the CRP PO/MT-XVI (16th) notification for recruitment of Probationary Officers and Management Trainees across participating public sector banks, with a total of 7,365 vacancies. If you are a graduate in any stream aiming for a banking officer career, this is one of the biggest openings of the year. The online application window is open from 01 July 2026 to 26 July 2026, and a form correction window follows on 29-30 July 2026. Selection is through a three-stage process of Preliminary exam, Main exam and Interview. Full details on vacancies, eligibility, important dates, application fee, pay and how to apply are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Category |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 2,936 |
| OBC | 2,015 |
| EWS | 721 |
| SC | 1,131 |
| ST | 562 |
| Total | 7,365 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | You must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a University/institution recognised by the Government of India (or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government). Candidates in the final year may check the notification for cut-off date rules on holding the degree. Basic computer knowledge is essential. |
| Age Limit | Your age must be between 20 and 30 years as on 01 July 2026, i.e. you should have been born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (OBC, SC/ST, PwD, ex-servicemen etc.) as per IBPS rules; check the official notification for exact upper-age relaxation. |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation: OBC/SC/ST/PwD/ex-servicemen as per IBPS rules — refer notification. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26 July 2026 |
| Form Correction Window | 29-30 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | August 2026 (tentative) |
| Mains Exam | October 2026 (tentative) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹175 |
Salary / Pay
On selection you are appointed as a Probationary Officer / Management Trainee in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) of a participating public sector bank. Exact pay figures are not stated in this notification, so treat any pay-scale numbers as indicative — salary follows the officer pay scale fixed under the bank/IBPS rules and the applicable bipartite settlement, plus DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances. Refer to the official notification and the appointing bank for the confirmed pay structure.
Selection Process
Selection is a three-stage process: (1) Preliminary Examination (online objective, qualifying), (2) Main Examination (online objective + descriptive), and (3) Interview. Prelims-qualified candidates sit the Mains; Mains-qualified candidates are called for Interview. Final merit is based on Mains + Interview marks. As per the schedule, Prelims are tentatively in August 2026 and Mains in October 2026.
How to Apply
Apply online only through the IBPS registration portal (ibps.in / ibpsreg.ibps.in). The application window is 01 July 2026 to 26 July 2026, with fee payment also due by 26 July 2026 and a correction window on 29-30 July 2026. Steps: (1) Register with a valid email and mobile to get your registration number and password, (2) fill in personal, educational and bank-preference details, (3) upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration in the prescribed format, (4) pay the application fee online, and (5) submit and download the final form for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in IBPS PO/MT XVI 2026?
There are a total of 7,365 vacancies (UR 2,936, OBC 2,015, EWS 721, SC 1,131, ST 562) across participating public sector banks.
What is the educational qualification required?
A Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognised University/institution in India, along with basic computer knowledge.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 26 July 2026. A correction window is available on 29-30 July 2026.
What is the application fee?
₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, paid online.
What is the age limit?
20 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per IBPS rules.
What is the selection process?
Three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview. Final merit is based on Mains and Interview marks.