The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT-XVI) Recruitment 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. Before submitting the application, candidates should carefully read the official notification for complete details regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, exam syllabus, selection process, pay scale, application procedure, and other important recruitment-related information.
IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainees-XVI Recruitment 2026
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) 16th Exam 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI). Candidates interested in 7,365 PO/MT vacancies across participating public sector banks can read the full notification and submit their online applications from 01/07/2026 to 21/07/2026.
Important Notice: Today (21/07/2026) is the Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Application Fee for IBPS PO XVI Recruitment 2026! Complete your form before the portal closes.
General Recruitment Overview
| Conducting Organization |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name |
CRP PO/MT-XVI Examination 2026 |
| Post Name |
Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
| Total Vacancies |
7,365 Posts |
| Official Website |
ibps.in |
Application Fee Details:
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹850/-
- SC / ST / PH Candidates: ₹175/-
- Payment Mode: Pay the exam fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or offline fee modes.
Timeline Milestones
| Milestone Event |
Schedule Date |
| Application Start Date |
01/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
21/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee |
21/07/2026 |
| IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Date |
August 2026 |
| Pre Admit Card Availability |
Before Exam |
| Pre Exam Result Declaration |
September 2026 |
| IBPS PO Mains Exam Date |
October 2026 |
| Mains Exam Result Declaration |
November 2026 |
Age Boundary Criteria (As on 01/07/2026):
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation extra as per IBPS Probationary Officer PO/MT-XVI Examination Rules 2026.
Vacancies & Educational Qualification Details
| Post Name |
Total Vacancies |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
7,365 |
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from any Recognized University / Board in India. |
Category Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name |
UR |
OBC |
EWS |
SC |
ST |
Total Posts |
| Probationary Officer (PO) / MT XVI Exam 2026 |
2,936 |
2,015 |
721 |
1,131 |
562 |
7,365 |
Bank Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Bank Name |
UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
770 |
190 |
513 |
285 |
142 |
1,900 |
| Bank of India (BOI) |
203 |
50 |
135 |
75 |
37 |
500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra (BOM) |
446 |
110 |
297 |
165 |
82 |
1,100 |
| Canara Bank |
608 |
150 |
405 |
225 |
112 |
1,500 |
| Central Bank of India |
203 |
50 |
135 |
75 |
37 |
500 |
| Indian Bank |
217 |
52 |
199 |
122 |
60 |
650 |
| Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) |
223 |
54 |
148 |
84 |
41 |
550 |
| Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
204 |
50 |
136 |
76 |
38 |
504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank |
62 |
15 |
47 |
24 |
13 |
161 |
Step-By-Step Guidelines to Fill IBPS PO / MT-XVI Online Form 2026
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the PO/MT XVI Notification 2026. Candidates can apply online from 01/07/2026 to 21/07/2026.
- Carefully read the official notification on naukridisha.com before filling out the online application.
- Check and collect all necessary documents—educational qualification documents, handwritten declaration, ID proof, address details, and personal details.
- Keep scanned images ready: Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration as per prescribed format.
- Before submitting the application, review the full preview and ensure all columns are accurately filled.
- Pay the required application fee. Forms without successful fee submission will be treated as incomplete.
- Download and print out the final submitted application form for future recruitment stages.
Application Tip: Verify that your scanned handwritten declaration strictly follows IBPS specifications to avoid application rejection.
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FAQ Microdata Segment
1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO XVI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit online applications and pay the application fee is 21 July 2026.
2. What is the total number of vacancies in IBPS PO/MT 2026 recruitment?
There are a total of 7,365 vacancies available across participating public sector banks.
3. What is the application fee for IBPS PO 2026?
The application fee is ₹850/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹175/- for SC, ST, and PH candidates.
Disclaimer: Information provided above is published for immediate information to job seekers and does not constitute a legal document. While all efforts have been made to present information as authentic as possible, Naukri Disha is not responsible for any inadvertent error. Candidates are advised to verify details from official government portals at ibps.in.
