IBPS PO Notification 2026-27 (CRP PO/MT-XVI): The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees (CRP PO/MT-XVI) on June 30, 2026. The online application process began on July 1, 2026, and will remain open until July 21, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Scale Level‑7 along with allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, medical benefits, and pension under NPS, ensuring both financial stability and career growth.
IBPS PO Notification 2026-27 |
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Recruiting
Body
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Institute
of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
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Exam Name
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CRP PO/MT‑XVI (2027–28 cycle)
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Post
Name
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Probationary
Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)
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Notification No.
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Notification
Date
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30 June
2026
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Application Dates
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Start: 1 July 2026 Last Date: 21 July 2026
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Fee
Payment Last Date
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21 July
2026
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Correction Window
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2‑day correction window after registration closes
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Prelims
Exam Date
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22–23
August 2026
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Mains Exam Date
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4 October 2026
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Interview
Dates
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November–December
2026
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Final Allotment
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January 2027
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Total
Vacancies
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6,715
Posts
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Bank‑wise Vacancies
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Bank of Baroda – 1,900 Canara Bank – 1,500 Bank of
Maharashtra – 1,100 Indian Overseas Bank – 550 Punjab National Bank – 504
Bank of India – 500 Central Bank of India – 500 Punjab & Sind Bank – 161
(Indian Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank yet to report)
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Category‑wise
Vacancies
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UR:
2,719 OBC: 1,816 SC: 1,009 ST: 502 EWS: 669
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Educational Qualification
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Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university;
computer literacy required
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Age
Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
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20–30
years Born
between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006 (both inclusive) Relaxations:
SC/ST – 5 yrs; OBC – 3 yrs; PwBD – 10–15 yrs; Ex‑Servicemen – as per rules
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Application Fee
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UR/OBC/EWS: ₹850 SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
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Selection
Process
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1.
Preliminary Exam 2. Main Exam 3. Interview
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Prelims Exam Pattern
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100 Qs – 100 Marks – 1 Hour English (30), Quantitative
Aptitude (35), Reasoning (35) Negative Marking: −0.25
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Mains
Exam Pattern
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170 Qs
– 200 Marks – 3 Hours Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Qs, 60 Marks)
Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Qs, 60 Marks) General/Economy/Banking
Awareness (40 Qs, 40 Marks) English Language (35 Qs, 40 Marks) + Descriptive
Test (Essay & Letter – 25 Marks, 30 Min)
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Interview
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100 Marks
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Final
Merit List
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Based
on Mains (80% weightage) + Interview (20% weightage)
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Salary / Pay Scale
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Basic: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 Gross monthly: ~₹76,000 with
allowances
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Job
Location
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Across
India (11 participating public sector banks)
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Official Website
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IBPS PO NOTIFICATION 2026 CATEGORY-WISE VACANCIES
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Participating
Bank
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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UR
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Total
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Bank
of Baroda
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285
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142
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513
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190
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770
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1,900
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Canara Bank
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225
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112
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405
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150
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608
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1,500
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Bank
of Maharashtra
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165
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82
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297
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110
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446
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1,100
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Indian Overseas Bank
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82
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41
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149
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55
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223
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550
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Punjab
National Bank
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75
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37
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135
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50
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207
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504
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Bank of India
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75
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37
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135
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50
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203
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500
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Central
Bank of India
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75
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37
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135
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50
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203
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500
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Punjab & Sind Bank
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24
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12
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58
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15
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52
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161
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Indian
Bank
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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UCO Bank
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Union
Bank of India
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Grand Total
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1,009
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502
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1,816
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661
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2,727
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6,715
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IBPS PO NOTIFICATION 2026 QUALIFICATION
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Post
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Minimum
Qualification
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Additional
Notes
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Probationary
Officer (PO)
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Graduation
in any discipline from a recognized University
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Degree
must be valid as on 01 July 2026
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Final Year Students
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Not eligible unless results declared before 01 July 2026
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Must produce proof of graduation at interview
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Computer
Knowledge
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Basic
computer literacy required
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Certificate/diploma
in computer operations preferred
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Language Proficiency
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Must know the official language of the state/UT applied
for
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Tested during interview if required
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READ: IBPS SO SPECIAL OFFICER NOTIFICATION 2026: Apply Online for 745 Posts
IBPS PO 2026 AGE LIMIT
The age criteria for IBPS PO 2026 are strictly defined, with the calculation done as on July 1, 2026. The minimum age for all candidates is 20 years. Candidates must have been born between July 2, 1996 and July 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible for the general category.
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Category
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Minimum
Age
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Maximum
Age
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General
(UR)
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20 years
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30
years
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OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer)
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33 years
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SC /
ST
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35
years
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PwBD (UR)
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40 years
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PwBD
(OBC)
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43
years
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PwBD (SC/ST)
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45 years
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Ex‑Servicemen
(UR)
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35
years
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Ex‑Servicemen (OBC)
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38 years
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Ex‑Servicemen
(SC/ST)
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40
years
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IBPS PO 2026‑27 Relaxation Policy
- SC
/ ST Candidates: +5 years relaxation
- OBC
(Non‑Creamy Layer): +3 years relaxation
- PwBD
Candidates:
- UR:
+10 years
- OBC:
+13 years
- SC/ST:
+15 years
- Ex‑Servicemen:
+5 years relaxation (varies by category).
- Widows
/ Divorced Women / Women legally separated: +9 years relaxation
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: +5 years relaxation.
IBPS PO NOTIFICATION 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) EXAMINATION PATTERN
1. IBPS PO 2026 Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
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Section
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Questions
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Marks
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Time
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English
Language
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30
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30
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20 min
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Quantitative Aptitude
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35
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30
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20 min
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Reasoning
Ability
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35
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40
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20 min
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Total
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100
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100
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60 min
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2. IBPS PO 2026 Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
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Section
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Questions
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Marks
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Time
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Reasoning
& Computer Aptitude
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40
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60
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45 min
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Data Analysis & Interpretation
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40
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60
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45 min
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English
Language
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40
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20
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35 min
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General / Economy / Banking / Digital Awareness
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50
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60
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35 min
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Objective
Total
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170
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200
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160
min
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English Descriptive (Essay + Comprehension)
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2
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25
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30 min
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Grand
Total
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172
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225
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190
min
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READ: IOCL Apprenticeship Engagement Notification 2026
IBPS PO 2026-27 SCALE PAY
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Component
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Details
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Post
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Probationary
Officer (JMGS‑I)
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Basic Pay
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₹48,480
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Pay
Scale
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₹48,480
– 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920
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Gross Monthly Salary
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₹88,000 – ₹92,000 (before deductions)
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In‑Hand
Salary
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₹70,000
– ₹76,000 (after deductions)
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Annual Increment
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₹2,000 for first 7 years, then ₹2,340 for 2 years, then
₹2,680 for 7 years
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IBPS PO 2026-27 IMPORTANT DATES
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Activity
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Date
/ Period
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Notification
Release
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30 June
2026
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Online Registration (including edit/modification)
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01 July – 21 July 2026
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Payment
of Application Fees (Online)
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01 July
– 21 July 2026
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Edit Window for Application Correction
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After closure of registration (exact dates to be notified)
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Pre‑Exam
Training (PET)
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August
2026
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Download of Call Letters – Preliminary Exam
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August 2026
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Online
Examination – Preliminary
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August
2026 (tentatively 22nd, 23rd, 29th)
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Result of Preliminary Exam
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September 2026
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Download
of Call Letters – Main Exam
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September
2026
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Online Examination – Main
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October 2026 (tentatively 4th October)
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Declaration
of Main Exam Result
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November
2026
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Personality Test
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November 2026
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Interview
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November
/ December 2026
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Provisional Allotment
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January 2027
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HOW TO APPLY—IBPS PO NOTIFICATION 2026-27 (CRP PO/MT-XVI)
1.
Go to www.ibps.in.
2.
Click CRP PO/MT‑XVI Apply Online.
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Register → get login ID & password.
4.
Fill form → personal, education, category
details.
5.
Upload → photo, signature, thumb impression,
declaration.
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Pay fee → ₹850 (Gen/OBC/EWS), ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD).
7. Submit & print application + fee receipt.
