IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI 2026: Apply Online for 6715 Posts
📅 Posted: 01/07/2026 📝 Updated: 04/07/2026
Total Vacancy6715
SalaryBasic ₹48,480-₹85,920 [Approx. ₹65,000-₹75,000/Month with allowances]
LocationAll India
Last Date21/07/2026
Short Information: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has opened the Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees, known as CRP PO/MT-XVI, for vacancies expected during 2027-28 across 11 Public Sector Banks including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India. A total of 6,715 indicative posts are on offer, with candidates able to apply online from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. Any graduate in any discipline, aged between 20 and 30 years as on 01 July 2026, can apply, with age relaxation extended to SC/ST, OBC and PwBD candidates. Selected Probationary Officers start on a Basic Pay of ₹48,480, which grows through a defined pay scale up to ₹85,920, along with allowances and perquisites as per each bank's rules, making the total package attractive compared to many entry-level government roles. The selection journey runs through an Online Preliminary exam, an Online Main exam covering Reasoning, Banking Awareness, English and Data Analysis, a Personality Test, and a Common Interview conducted by the allotted bank. Since this is an All India cadre, provisionally allotted candidates should be ready for posting anywhere in the country. With banking remaining one of the most sought-after government sectors in India, this CRP cycle gives graduates a structured, once-a-year opportunity to enter Probationary Officer cadre roles across major public sector banks.
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IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates
| Notification Released | 01/07/2026 |
| Online Registration Begin | 01/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21/07/2026 |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 21/07/2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training | August 2026 |
| Online Exam - Preliminary | August 2026 |
| Result - Preliminary | September 2026 |
| Online Exam - Main | October 2026 |
| Result - Main Exam | November 2026 |
| Personality Test | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
Payment: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/IMPS/UPI/Mobile Wallets)
IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI 2026: Apply Online for 6715 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit
Age Limit: 20-30 Years (as on 01/07/2026)
(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years, Persons With Benchmark Disabilities: 10 Years, Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers (Min. 5 Years Service): 5 Years, J&K Domicile (01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989): 5 Years)
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) | 6715 | Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University. |
| Total Vacancy | 6,715 | |
| Note: Vacancies mentioned are indicative and anticipated; provisional allotment will be based on actual vacancies reported by Participating Banks. | ||
Recruitment Table: Bank Wise Category Vacancy
| Participating Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | T O T A L | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 285 | 142 | 513 | 190 | 770 | 1900 | 1,900 |
| Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 165 | 82 | 297 | 110 | 446 | 1100 | 1,100 |
| Canara Bank | 225 | 112 | 405 | 150 | 608 | 1500 | 1,500 |
| Central Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 | 500 |
| Indian Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 84 | 41 | 148 | 54 | 223 | 550 | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 76 | 38 | 136 | 50 | 204 | 504 | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 24 | 13 | 47 | 15 | 62 | 161 | 161 |
| UCO Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Union Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1,009 | 502 | 1,816 | 669 | 2,719 | 6,715 | 6,715 |
| Note:NR = Not Reported. May include backlog vacancies for some banks. | |||||||
Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Hearing Impaired (HI) | 73 |
| Orthopedically Challenged (OC) | 70 |
| Visual Impairment (VI) | 67 |
| Intellectual Disability (ID) | 77 |
| Total | 287 |
| Note:HI = Hearing Itmpaired, OC = Orthopedically Challenged, VI = Visual Impairment, ID = Intellectual Disability. | |
IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must hold a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification, with final result declared on or before 21/07/2026.
- Candidate must be a Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 01/01/1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intention of permanently settling in India.
- Age must be between 20 and 30 years as on 01/07/2026, i.e. born not earlier than 02/07/1996 and not later than 01/07/2006.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under the categories Visual Impairment, Hearing Impaired, Locomotor Disability and Intellectual Disability are eligible for reservation.
- Candidates belonging to OBC category must possess a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01/04/2026, valid till the date of interview.
- For EWS category, the family's gross annual income must be below ₹8 lakh and must not own specified categories of land, residential flat or plot as defined in the notification.
- There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Officers' Cadre; only age relaxation is applicable.
IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure
| Post Name | Salary Level |
|---|---|
| Probationary Officer / Management Trainee | Basic ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920 |
IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps
- Online Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
- Online Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)
- Personality Test (Self-Report, Non-Qualifying but Mandatory)
- Common Interview conducted by Participating Banks
- Provisional Allotment based on Merit-cum-Preference
IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern
Recruitment Details: Exam Overview
- Two-tier online examination: Preliminary and Main.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in both Preliminary and Main Examination.
- Prior qualification in Preliminary Examination is mandatory to appear for the Main Examination.
- Marks obtained in Main Examination only will be considered for final merit listing along with Interview.
- Relative weightage of Main Exam and Interview is 80:20.
Recruitment Table: Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
| Test Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 |
Recruitment Table: Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)
| Test Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 60 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 35 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension) | 2 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 172 | 225 | 190 |
Recruitment Table: Examination Fee Payable by Category
| Category | Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| All Others | ₹850 |
IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics
The Preliminary Examination covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. The Main Examination covers Reasoning, General/Economy/Banking/Digital/Financial Awareness including RBI circulars, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and a Descriptive Paper based on Economic and Social issues, emerging trends in Banking and Technology, Current events and Ethics.
📚 Preliminary Exam
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
📚 Main Exam
- Reasoning
- Banking & Financial Awareness
- English Language
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension)
IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI Recruitment 2026How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website www.ibps.in.
- Click on 'CRP PO/MT' link on the home page.
- Select 'Click Here to Apply Online for CRP-PO/MT-XVI'.
- Click 'Click Here for New Registration' and enter basic details to generate a provisional registration number and password.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, hand written declaration, and 10th standard certificate as per specifications.
- Fill in the online application form carefully using the 'Save and Next' facility.
- Pay the application fee/intimation charges online.
- Click 'Complete Registration' and take a printout of the system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Recruitment Note: About IBPS
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous body set up by the Reserve Bank of India, Central Financial Institutions and Public Sector Banks to standardise recruitment for banking personnel. IBPS conducts the annual Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers, Clerks and Specialist Officers across major Public Sector Banks in India. Through CRP PO/MT-XVI, IBPS coordinates the two-tier examination, personality test and interview process, while the actual appointment and posting decisions rest with the respective Participating Bank.
Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary
Selected Probationary Officers/Management Trainees are eligible for allowances and perquisites such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other benefits as per the rules of the Participating Bank in force from time to time. As this is an All India cadre role, officers may also be eligible for transfer allowances, medical benefits, provident fund and pension schemes applicable to bank officers, in addition to periodic increments within the defined pay scale.
IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI Recruitment 2026Important Official Links
| Apply Online Application Window: 01/07/2026 to 21/07/2026 | Click Here ↗ |
| Download Notification CRP PO/MT-XVI | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.
Quick Overview
🚀 Recruitment Overview
Quick Summary of the Notification
| Organization |  IBPS |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) |
| Total Vacancy | 6715 |
| Salary | Basic ₹48,480-₹85,920 [Approx. ₹65,000-₹75,000/Month with allowances] |
| Job Location | All India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 21/07/2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Website ↗ |
💡 Expert Tip
Since IBPS conducts this recruitment on an all-India merit-cum-preference basis, your bank preference order matters as much as your score — once submitted, the order cannot be changed, so rank your preferred banks carefully at the time of registration. Keep your graduation percentage calculation ready in advance: CGPA must be converted to percentage using your university's official formula, and any fraction below the required cutoff, such as 64.99%, is treated as below 65%, not rounded up. Also remember that there is a 0.25 mark penalty for each wrong answer in both Preliminary and Main exams, so avoid guesswork on questions you are unsure about. Candidates using DigiLocker to auto-fill Aadhaar and educational details should still manually verify every field before clicking Complete Registration, since no correction is allowed except through the short Edit Window after the registration period closes.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for IBPS Probationary Officer? ▼
Ans: The post carries a Basic Pay of ₹48,480 rising through defined increments up to ₹85,920. After adding Dearness Allowance, HRA and other perquisites as per the Participating Bank's rules, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹65,000 to ₹75,000 per month.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI? ▼
Ans: Online registration and payment of application fees/intimation charges are open from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. A 2-day edit window will be provided after the closing date for candidates to modify their application, subject to a correction fee of ₹200.
Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the IBPS PO exam? ▼
Ans: Yes, there is a penalty of one-fourth or 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Objective Tests of both the Preliminary and Main Examination. No penalty is applied for questions left blank.
Q.4 What is the age limit for General category candidates? ▼
Ans: The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on 01/07/2026. Age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
Q.5 How to download the IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Notification PDF? ▼
Ans: Candidates can download the detailed notification from the official website www.ibps.in under the CRP PO/MT-XVI section. The notification includes eligibility criteria, vacancy details bank-wise, exam pattern, and application process.
Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for IBPS PO/MT? ▼
Ans: Candidates must hold a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification, with the final result declared on or before 21/07/2026.
Q.7 What is the selection process for IBPS PO/MT CRP-XVI? ▼
Ans: Selection involves an Online Preliminary Examination followed by an Online Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive), a mandatory Personality Test, and a Common Interview conducted by the Participating Banks, with final merit based on Main Exam and Interview scores in an 80:20 ratio.
Q.8 Can final year students apply for IBPS PO/MT-XVI? ▼
Ans: No. Candidates must possess a valid Mark-sheet/Degree Certificate confirming they are a graduate on the day of registration, with the result declared on or before 21/07/2026. Final year students awaiting results are not eligible for this recruitment.
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