IBPS PO / Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
Status: Official Notification Released / Online Registration Open
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has initiated the annual flagship CRP PO/MT-XVI Process to recruit Officers (Scale I) and Management Trainees across leading Public Sector Banks in India.
IBPS PO Recruitment Key Highlights
| Exam Name | IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (Scale-I) |
| Qualification Required | Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline |
| Selection Stages | Prelims Exam -> Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive) -> Interview |
| Pay Scale / Salary | Basic Pay ₹48,480/- (In-hand Approx. ₹65,000 - ₹72,000 + Perquisites) |
| Age Criteria | 20 to 30 Years (Category relaxations applicable) |
| Application Fee | General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 | SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175 |
IBPS PO Examination Pattern Breakdown
The recruitment process involves three sequential phases:
| Stage & Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying Nature) | |||
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Prelims Subtotal | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
| Phase II: Mains Online Exam (Objective + Descriptive) | |||
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| English Descriptive (Essay & Letter) | 2 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Mains Total | 157 | 225 | 3 Hours 30 Mins |
| Phase III: Personal Interview (100 Marks) | |||
Steps to Apply Online for IBPS PO 2026
- Visit the official portal at ibps.in.
- Click on CRP PO/MT and select Apply Online for CRP-PO/MT-XVI.
- Click on Click here for New Registration and enter basic registration details.
- Upload mandatory document scans: Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Hand Written Declaration.
- Fill in educational credentials, state choices, and bank preference list.
- Complete the online application fee payment via Net Banking/UPI/Credit Card.
- Save and print the final confirmation application PDF for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the educational qualification required for IBPS PO 2026?
Ans: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University. No minimum percentage requirement is specified unless stated otherwise in specific category rules.
Q2: What is the age limit for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years old. Upper age relaxations are applicable: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Q3: Is there an interview stage in IBPS PO selection process?
Ans: Yes, candidates qualifying the Mains Examination are called for a Personal Interview conducted by Participating Banks and coordinated by IBPS (100 Marks).
Q4: What is the structure of the Mains Descriptive Test in IBPS PO?
Ans: It is an online test consisting of 2 questions (Letter Writing and Essay Writing) worth 25 marks, with a duration of 30 minutes, evaluated only for candidates qualifying objective sectional cut-offs.
Q5: What is the weightage of Mains Exam and Interview for final merit list?
Ans: The final merit list is generated based on a combined weightage ratio of 80:20 (Mains Exam : Interview). Prelims marks are qualifying in nature and not included in final scoring.