IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 6715 Posts The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has started the IBPS PO Apply Online 2026 process from 01 July 2026 for Probationary Officer (PO) posts in participating public sector banks. Candidates who want to join the banking sector can submit their application forms through the online registration link provided below.
Before proceeding with the IBPS PO Apply Online 2026 process, candidates should check all important details. Candidates must ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions before submitting their application forms. The IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on 22 & 23 August 2026.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Vacancy | 6715 |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Application Type | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 Years (Relaxation for reserved categories) |
| Online Registration | 01 July 2026 – 21 July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| WhatsApp Official Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 2719 |
| EWS | 669 |
| OBC | 1816 |
| SC | 1009 |
| ST | 502 |
| Total | 6,715 |
IBPS PO Vacancy 2026
| Participating Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Bank of Baroda | 285 | 142 | 513 | 190 | 770 | 1900 |
| Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 165 | 82 | 297 | 110 | 446 | 1100 |
| Canara Bank | 225 | 112 | 405 | 150 | 608 | 1500 |
| Central Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 84 | 41 | 148 | 54 | 223 | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 76 | 38 | 136 | 50 | 204 | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 24 | 13 | 47 | 15 | 62 | 161 |
| UCO Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| All Banks | 1009 | 502 | 1816 | 669 | 2719 | 6715 |
IBPS PO Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution approved by the Government of India. The degree must be completed on or before the date specified in the official notification. Final-year or final-semester students can also apply, provided they submit valid proof of passing the graduation exam at the time of document verification or within the prescribed timeline.
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institute.
- Final-year students are eligible, but must provide proof of graduation before the deadline.
- All educational certificates must be valid and verifiable during document verification.
- Candidates should be proficient in the official language of the state/region allotted after selection.
- Basic computer knowledge is expected for handling banking operations and digital systems.
- No specific percentage criteria is mentioned unless stated in the official notification.
- Professional attitude and communication skills are preferred for customer-facing banking roles.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern 2026
The IBPS PO Prelims Exam includes three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates who qualify the Prelims appear for the Mains Exam, which consists of Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and a Descriptive Test (Essay & Letter Writing).
IBPS PO Prelims
- English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions | 40 Marks | 20 Minutes
- Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes
IBPS PO Mains
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes |
| General/ Economy/Banking Awareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness, including RBI circulars | 50 Questions | 60 Marks | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 Questions | 20 Marks | 35 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 170 Questions | 200 Marks | 160 Minutes |
| Descriptive Test (Essay & Comprehension) | 2 Questions | 25 Marks | 30 Minutes |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure
The basic pay for an IBPS Probationary Officer starts at ₹48,480 and follows the pay scale of ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920. Along with the IBPS PO Salary, officers receive allowances such as DA, HRA, Special Allowance, and Transport Allowance, taking the approximate monthly gross salary to around ₹76,000, depending on the place of posting.
Allowances
Selected candidates are also entitled to:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Special Allowances
- Medical and other benefits as per bank rules
Important Links
| Detailed Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Now | Click Here |
| Join our WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| Subscribe Our YouTube Channel | Click Here |
