IBPS PO CRP-XVI Probationary Officers Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6715 Posts
IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI Detailed Notification Details
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the detailed notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI) for the recruitment and selection of Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT). A total of 6715 indicative vacancies are available across various participating public sector banks. Eligible and interested candidates can register and apply online from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. Check details of qualifications, age limits, participating banks, fees, and exam dates below.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 01/07/2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 21/07/2026
- Last Date to Pay Fee: 21/07/2026
- Prelims Exam Admit Card: August 2026
- Prelims Online Exam: August 2026
- Mains Online Exam: October 2026
- Personality Test: November 2026
- Conduct of Interview: Nov/Dec 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January 2027
Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹175 (inclusive of GST)
- All Other Candidates: ₹850 (inclusive of GST)
- Payment Mode: Online via Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets
Age Limit and Qualifications (as on 21/07/2026)
- Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026): Minimum Age: 20 Years, Maximum Age: 30 Years. Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD 10 years.
- Qualifications Required:
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/she is a graduate on the day he/she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
- Salary Scale:
Probationary Officer/Management Trainee Basic Pay: ₹48,480 - ₹85,920 (Scale-I). Allowances and perquisites will be eligible as per rules of the Participating Bank in force from time to time.
Participating Banks & Vacancies
| Participating Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 285 | 142 | 513 | 190 | 770 | 1900 |
| Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 165 | 82 | 297 | 110 | 446 | 1100 |
| Canara Bank | 225 | 112 | 405 | 150 | 608 | 1500 |
| Central Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 84 | 41 | 148 | 54 | 223 | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 76 | 38 | 136 | 50 | 204 | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 24 | 13 | 47 | 15 | 62 | 161 |
| Indian Bank | Not Reported (NR) | 0 | ||||
| UCO Bank | Not Reported (NR) | 0 | ||||
| Union Bank of India | Not Reported (NR) | 0 | ||||
| Total | 1009 | 502 | 1816 | 669 | 2719 | 6715 |
Selection Methodology
- Preliminary Online Examination (Objective Test):
- English Language: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes (Medium: English)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes (Medium: English/Hindi)
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes (Medium: English/Hindi)
- Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes (Separately timed for each section).
- Penalty for wrong answers: 0.25 (one-fourth) of the marks assigned to that question.
- Main Online Examination (Objective + Descriptive Test):
- Reasoning: 40 Questions, 60 Marks, 45 Minutes
- General / Economy / Banking / Digital / Financial Awareness: 50 Questions, 60 Marks, 35 Minutes
- English Language: 40 Questions, 20 Marks, 35 Minutes
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 40 Questions, 60 Marks, 45 Minutes
- Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension): 2 Questions, 25 Marks, 30 Minutes (Medium: English)
- Total: 172 Questions, 225 Marks, 190 Minutes.
- Penalty for wrong answers: 0.25 (one-fourth) of marks deducted.
- Personality Test & Common Interview: Candidates who score sufficiently high in the Online Main Examination will be shortlisted. Main Exam to Interview marks weightage is 80:20.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Download PDF Notification |
| Official IBPS Website | Visit Official Site |
IBPS PO CRP-XVI Recruitment 2026 FAQ
The online application process starts on 01 July 2026.
The last date to apply online is 21 July 2026.
A total of 6715 indicative vacancies are announced across participating public sector banks.
The application fee is ₹175 (inclusive of GST) for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, and ₹850 (inclusive of GST) for all other categories.
The selection process consists of an Online Preliminary Exam, an Online Main Exam, a Personality Test, and a Common Interview.
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01 July 2026. This means candidates must have been born between 02/07/1996 and 01/07/2006 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation is applicable per rules.
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.