Institute of Banking Personnel Selection finally released the IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 notification, bringing fantastic news for a plethora of candidates aspiring for banking examinations all over the country. IBPS will fill in vacancies for 11 participating public sector banks through the Common Recruitment ProcessCRP PO/MT-XVI.
In this article, you can find every key aspect associated with the IBPS PO Vacancy including bank-wise numbers and category-wise distribution, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, salary and application procedure.
IBPS PO Vacancy 2026: Overview
IBPS PO Notification (CRP PO/MT-XVI) is officially published on 30 June, 2026. The number of IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 was initially announced as 6715 posts but the Indian Bank increased its vacancy by adding 650 more vacancies via a corrigendum on July 20, 2026 making the total IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 to 7365 posts. However, since UCO Bank and Union Bank of India have not announced their final numbers, the IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 count may rise even further by the time this recruitment cycle closes.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Cycle | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
| Total IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 | 7,365 (revised from 6,715) |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Application Dates | 1 July 2026 to 26 July 2026 (extended) |
| Prelims Exam Date | 22 & 23 August 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Bank-Wise IBPS PO Vacancy 2026
The IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 bank-wise is the most search detail amongst the aspirants. This year, Bank of Baroda has emerged as the highest recruiter with Canara Bank coming second and Bank of Maharashtra in the third position. Following is the table of latest revised bank-wise breakup of IBPS PO Vacancy 2026.
| Bank Name | Vacancies |
| Bank of Baroda | 1,900 |
| Canara Bank | 1,500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1,100 |
| Indian Bank | 650 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 504 |
| Bank of India | 500 |
| Central Bank of India | 500 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | To be notified |
| UCO Bank | To be notified |
| Union Bank of India | To be notified |
| Total | 7,365 (indicative) |
Category-Wise IBPS PO Vacancy 2026
Also, the share of IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 in the category-wise manner along with their bank-wise numbers has been released. This would allow the reserved category candidates to have an knowledge of how many posts are reserved for them.
| Category | Vacancies |
| General (UR) | 2,936 |
| OBC | 2,015 |
| SC | 1,131 |
| ST | 562 |
| EWS | 721 |
Here is the detailed breakdown of IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 as per the updated notification: Note: Above categories are subject to horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates.
Eligibility Criteria for IBPS PO Vacancy 2026
Candidates should check whether they satisfy the eligibility conditions before applying against the IBPS PO Vacancy 2026:
- Nationality: Be a citizen of India.
- Age: 20 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026 (Candidate born between the dates of inclusiveeligibility – from 2–July–1996 to 1-July–2006), with age- relaxation for reserved categories.
- Educational Qualification: Graduation degree in any stream from a recognised university with the final result declared on or before the last date of application.
- Credit history clause: Removed from notification this year – brings in some ease for applicants
Important Dates Related to IBPS PO Vacancy 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 30 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 26 July 2026 |
| Revised Vacancy Update | 20 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | 22 & 23 August 2026 |
| Mains Exam | 4 October 2026 |
Application Fee
In addition to the Official List of Vacancies for IBPS PO 2026, Candidates have you know the fee which this is best suited for:
- General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹850
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: ₹175
Selection Process for IBPS PO Vacancy 2026
The selection process for candidates applying under the IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 drive is three-tier across stages, as shallow:
- Prelims – Qualifying nature; Marks not counted in the final merit list.
- Exam Stage 2: Mains Exam – Objective exam + Descriptive paper (marks added to the merit)
- Interview/Personality Test – A Personality Test introduced on top of the interview stage.
The Final merit of the IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 is prepared by combining Mains score with Interview Score in a ratio of 80:20.
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2026
| Stage | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| Prelims | English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning | 100 | 1 hour |
| Mains | Reasoning, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English, Data Analysis & Interpretation | 200 | Approx. 3 hours |
| Mains (Descriptive) | Essay & Comprehension | 25 | 30 minutes |
The pattern of Mains examination for the 2026 cycle of IBPS PO Vacancy has changed, where the number of objective questions have increased from 145 to 170.
Salary After Selection Under IBPS PO Vacancy 2026
The individuals who are chosen against Bangladesh Consulate General (IBPS PO Vacancy 2026) will take a position as officers in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
- Basic Pay: ₹ 48,480 (Pay Scale-₹ 48,480–2000/7 –62,480-2340/2 –67,160-2680/7–85,920)
- In-hand Salary: ₹74,000 to ₹76,000 per month (including dearness allowance and other special conditions depending upon the place of posting.)
How to Apply for IBPS PO Vacancy 2026
- Visit the official website, ibps. in.
- Press the CRP PO/MT-XVI Apply link.
- Fill in your personal, academic and category details.
- Upload Photograph, Signature, Live Photograph And Required Documents
- Pay the application fee online.
- Fill out the form then download your confirmation page.
After closing the registration, now a two day Edit Window is provided to those candidates who has applied for the IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 which will allow candidate to rectify minor mistake in their submitted from.
Conclusion
The IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 notification is one of the biggest recruitment drives in banking sector with total number of posts raised to 7365 from 6715. Out of total 11 participating public sector banks in this recruitment exam, a good CTC & career progression, it is the best job for youngsters willing to pursue a sustainable career in banking. Also, the last date has not been declared yet, candidates are requested to apply long before the last date and start preparing early as there will be extreme competition for IBPS PO Vacancy 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total number of posts under IBPS PO Vacancy 2026?
A1. Total IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 has now been increased to a total of 7,365 posts from the initially released number of 6,715.
Q2. Which bank has the highest vacancies in the IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 list?
A2. The highest 1,900 vacancies have been announced by Bank of Baroda. However, it is followed by Canara Bank and Bank of Maharashtra respectively.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
A3. The online application deadline has been stretched till 26 July 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit to apply?
A4. Age: As on July 01, 2026, the candidate should be in between the age of 20-30 (there will a relaxation for reserved candidates).
Q5. What is the application fee?
A5. Application fee shall be Rs. 850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Q6. When will the Prelims and Mains exams be conducted?
A6. The Prelims exam will be conducted on 22 & 23 August 2026, while the Mains is scheduled for 4 October 2026.
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