Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO Short Notification 2026 on 30 June 2026 on the official website. The IBPS PO 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) examination offers an opportunity to secure a Probationary Officer/Management Trainee position in 11 participating Public Sector Banks.
Candidates aged 20-30 years who have completed their graduation can apply online from 1st July to 21st July 2026. Check all the essential details, including eligibility, exam dates, application process, salary, and selection stages.
IBPS PO Notification 2026 Out
The IBPS PO 2026 recruitment will be conducted for more than 5,500 vacancies. Graduates, including freshers, are eligible to apply for the post of Probationary Officer, a role that involves managing key banking operations, administration, and customer services. The recruitment process includes Prelims, Mains, Personality Test, and Interview.
Candidates selected for the post will receive a starting basic salary of Rs 48,480, in addition to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible benefits. Check the official short notice image provided below.

IBPS PO 2026 Exam- Highlights
Particular | Details |
Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
Post | Probationary Officer (PO)/ Management Trainee (MT) |
Participating Banks | 11 |
Exam Level | National Level |
Category | Bank Jobs |
Vacancies | 5500+ |
Application Mode | Online |
Salary | Rs. 74,000 to 76,000/- |
Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
Education Qualification | Graduate |
Age Limit | 20 years – 30 years |
Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS PO 2026 Exam Date Out
According to the Official Notification, the Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 22nd and 23rd August 2026, while the Main Exam will be conducted on 4th October 2026. Both exams will be held in multiple shifts, and the admit cards are expected to be released 10–15 days before the respective exam dates.
IBPS PO 2026 Important Events & Dates
Events | Dates |
IBPS PO 2026 Notification | 30 June 2026 |
Apply Online Begins | 1st July 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 21st July 2026 |
| Application Fee | 1st to 21st July 2026 |
Application Correction Window | TBA |
Pre-Exam Training | August 2026 |
Prelims Exam Date 2026 | 22nd and 23rd August 2026 |
Mains Exam Date 2026 | 4th October 2026 |
Personality Test and Interview | November/December 2026 |
Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
IBPS PO 2026 Vacancy Details
The IBPS PO vacancies will be released based on the recruitment needs of the 11 participating Public Sector Banks. Candidates can choose their preferred banks while applying, but the final allotment depends on merit and vacancy availability.
Last 4 Years Vacancy Trends
Year | Vacancies (Initial) |
2026 | 5500+ (Expected) |
2025 | 5,208 |
2024 | 4,455 |
2023 | 3,049 |
2022 | 6,432 |
List of All IBPS PO Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
IBPS PO Salary Structure
IBPS PO Salary is one of the most attractive things among candidates who prepare for the probationary officer. With high perks and bonuses, a candidate gets lured to the given post. Hence, the pay scale, structure of salary, in-hand salary, perks, and profile of the job are pieces of information.
Constituents | Amount (₹) |
Pay Scale | Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
Basic Pay | 48,480.00 |
Dearness Allowance (19.83%) | 10,277.76 |
Special Allowance | 12847.20 |
Other DA | 850 |
Learning Allowance | 180 |
House Rent Allowance | 4848.00 |
CCA/LOC A | 23,00.00 |
Contribution Pension Employer | 8226.00 |
Gross Salary | 90732.77 |
Deductions | 14302.00 |
Net Salary | 76430.77 |
Career Growth
Probationary Officer (PO)
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Manager
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Senior Manager
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Assistant General Manager
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Deputy General Manager
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General Manager (TEGS-VII)
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Notification PDF (Soon) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (From 1 July 2026) | Click Here |



