The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has invited applications for the post of Probationary Officer (PO)/ Management Trainee (MT) – XVI in 11 Public Sector Banks. The Examination will be held in two phases: the online preliminary examination and the Online Main examination. The apply link is available at the bottom of the page.
| Start Date | 01st July 2026 |
| Last Date | 21st July 2026 |
| Preliminary exam | August 2026 |
| Main Exam | October 2026 |
| Post Name | PO/ MT |
| Vacancy | 6715 |
| Eligibility | Graduation |
| Age | 20 – 30 years |
| Fee | ₹ 850/- (for gen cat) |
| Salary | ₹ 76,430/- per month |
| Website | www.ibps.in |
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IBPS PO XVI Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
The eligible applicant can apply online for the recruitment of 6715 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee (MT) in any of the Participating Public Sector Banks under the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The online application has started on 01st July 2026 on the official website of IBPS. The last date for the application as per the Notification of IBPS-2026 is 21st July 2026.
• The last date for editing the application form is 21st July 2026.
• Online application forms submitted only may be downloaded/ printed up to 05th August 2026.
• Preliminary online examinations will be held in August 2026.
• Main online examinations will be held in October 2026.
IBPS PO XVI 2026: Vacancy Breakup
| Bank | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Vacancies |
| Bank of Baroda | 770 | 513 | 190 | 285 | 142 | 1900 |
| Bank of India | 203 | 135 | 50 | 75 | 37 | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 446 | 297 | 110 | 165 | 82 | 1100 |
| Canara Bank | 608 | 405 | 150 | 225 | 112 | 1500 |
| Central Bank of India | 203 | 135 | 50 | 75 | 37 | 500 |
| Indian Bank | — | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 223 | 148 | 54 | 84 | 41 | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 204 | 136 | 50 | 76 | 38 | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 62 | 47 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 161 |
| UCO Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Total | 2719 | 1816 | 669 | 1009 | 502 | 6715 |
Notes: NR (Not Reported)
IBPS PO XVI Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification
• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a University recognized by the Government of India.
• Candidates must know about operating a computer.
IBPS PO XVI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit: (as on: 01.07.2026)
| Category | Min. Age | Max. Age |
| General | 20 years | 30 years |
| OBC | 20 years | 33 years |
| SC/ ST | 20 years | 35 years |
| PwBD | 20 years | 40 years |
Age relaxation under IBPS PO/MT- XVI Recruitment 2026 guidelines.
IBPS PO XVI Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
The applicant pays the application fee online only using a debit card/ credit card/ Net banking ‘FEE ONCE PAID SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED’
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | ₹ 850/- |
| SC/ST/PH | ₹ 175/- |
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Selection Process of IBPS PO XVI Recruitment 2026:
A. Preliminary Examination (Objective Test).
B. Mains Examination (Objective & Description).
C. Interview.
A. Preliminary Examination (Objective Test).
| SI. No | Name of Tests | No of Question | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam. | Time. |
| 01. | English Language. | 30 | 30 | English. | 20 min. |
| 02. | Quantitative Aptitude. | 35 | 30 | English & Hindi. | 20 min. |
| 03. | Reasoning. | 35 | 40 | English & Hindi. | 20 min. |
| 04. | Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min. |
B. Mains Examination.
| SI.No | Name of Tests | No of Question | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam. | Time. |
| 01. | Reasoning | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi. | 50 min. |
| 02. | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 35 | 50 | English & Hindi. | 25 min. |
| 03. | English Language. | 35 | 40 | English. | 40 min. |
| 04. | Data Analysis & Interpretation. | 35 | 50 | English & Hindi. | 45 min. |
| Total | 145 | 200 | — | 160 min. | |
| 05. | English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 02 | 25 | English | 30 min. |
C. Interview.
How to Apply for IBPS PO XVI Recruitment 2026
01st Step: Visit the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Using the Link https://www.ibps.in/
02nd Step: Click on the link “CRP – PO/MTs-XVI” available at the left of the middle. It will lead to a new website.
03rd Step: Click on the link “Apply online for common Recruitment process under CRP- PO/MT XVI ” available at the middle of the page. It will lead to a new website.
04th Step: if you have not registered before click on ‘Click here for New Registration’, if you have registered yourself then fill registration number & password then click on ‘Submit’
05th Step: After filling the form properly click on “Submit” button. Login ID and password will be generated and will be sent to the registered e-mail id and mobile number. please note down the Login ID and password for future reference.
06th Step: To upload a photo & sign, candidates must login using their Login ID and password. check the size of the photo and sign.
07th Step: Next, make the payment using the available options. Check the application fee.
08th Step: Please preview the application form and check all the information you have filled/entered before final submission as after submitting the form in this step, a candidate will not be able to edit/modify the application form.
09thStep: After Submitting the application in Step 09, candidates are required to take a printout of the application form. Click on “Application printout/reprint”. Check the last date to print the application.
