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IBPS PO CRP XVI 2026 - Probationary Officer
Total Vacancies
6000
Qualification
Graduation in any di...
Last Date
21 Jul 2026
Pay Scale
JMGS-I: Rs. 36,000 -...
IBPS PO CRP XVI 2026
Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee posts in 11 Public Sector Banks (excluding SBI). This is the 16th edition of IBPS PO recruitment.
Participating Banks
Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Punjab & Sind Bank.
Probationary Officer / Management Trainee — Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
| CRP Edition | CRP PO/MT/XVI |
| Participating Banks | 11 PSBs (PNB, BoB, Canara, Union, BoI, Central, Indian, IOB, UCO, BoM, P&SB) |
| Expected Vacancies | 5500-6500 (approx) |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 20-30 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 850 (Gen/OBC), Rs. 175 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| Expected Application Dates | 01 Jul to 21 Jul 2026 (tentative) |
| Prelims Exam Date | 22-23 August 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 04 October 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims -> Mains -> Interview |
| Official Website | https://ibps.in |
Quick Summary
- Total Vacancies: 6000 posts
- Last Date to Apply: 21 Jul 2026
- Qualification: Graduation in any discipline
- Pay Scale: JMGS-I: Rs. 36,000 - 1,49,000 (varies by bank)
- How to Apply: Apply online through official website
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Exam Date | 22 Aug 2026 |
Important Links
How To Apply
1. Visit ibps.in
2. Click on CRP PO/MT XVI link
3. New registration with basic details
4. Fill complete application form
5. Upload photograph, signature, documents
6. Pay fee online
7. Submit and download call letter for Prelims
2. Click on CRP PO/MT XVI link
3. New registration with basic details
4. Fill complete application form
5. Upload photograph, signature, documents
6. Pay fee online
7. Submit and download call letter for Prelims
Frequently Asked Questions
IBPS conducts Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for PO/MT posts in 11 Public Sector Banks. CRP XVI is the 16th edition. SBI conducts its own PO recruitment separately.
SBI PO is conducted by SBI directly for SBI branches only. IBPS PO is for 11 other PSBs. Both have similar exam pattern but SBI PO is considered more prestigious.
Approximately 5,500-6,500 vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks.