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IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Recruitment for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in Participating Banks
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) · All India · Updated 18 Aug 2026
IBPS invites online applications for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for the recruitment of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT) in various Participating Public Sector Banks. The selection process includes preliminary and main online examinations, followed by a personality test and interview for vacancies of 2027-28.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Apply from | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Last date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Edit window for Modification of Application by Candidates | For 2 days after closing of Registration (will be notified on Official IBPS website) |
| Conduct of Pre-Examination Training (PET) | August, 2026 |
| Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary | August, 2026 |
| Result of Online examination – Preliminary | September, 2026 |
| Download of Call letter for Online examination – Main | September, 2026 |
| Declaration of Result- Main Examination | November, 2026 |
| Personality Test | November, 2026 |
| Conduct of Interview | November/ December, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January, 2027 |
| Exam date | Preliminary Examination: August 2026; Main Examination: October 2026 |
Application Fee
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| Others | ₹850 |
Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/intimation charges will have to be borne by the candidate. Payment only online.
Key Details
| Age limit | 20–30Age calculated as on 01.07.2026. Age relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) - 3 years, Persons With Benchmark Disabilities - 10 years, Ex-Servicemen - 5 years. |
| Qualification | A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that they are a graduate on the day of registration, and the final result should have been declared on or before 21.07.2026. |
| Pay Scale | Basic: ₹ 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. The official will be eligible for allowances & perquisites as per rules of the Participating Bank. |
Selection Process
- Online Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
- Online Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)
- Personality Test
- Common Interview
- Provisional Allotment
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website www.ibps.in.
- Register for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP-PO/MT-XVI).
- Fill in the online application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents.
- Pay the application fees/intimation charges online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the application dates for IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI?
The online registration and fee payment window is from July 01, 2026 to July 21, 2026.
What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The application fee is ₹175 (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 (inclusive of GST) for all other candidates. Bank transaction charges will be extra.
What is the age limit to apply for IBPS PO/MT-XVI?
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years old as on July 01, 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories.
What are the educational qualifications required?
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, with the final result declared on or before July 21, 2026.
What is the selection process for IBPS PO/MT-XVI?
The selection process includes an Online Preliminary Exam, an Online Main Exam, a Personality Test, and a Common Interview, followed by provisional allotment.
When are the preliminary and main exams scheduled?
The Online Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for August 2026, and the Online Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for October 2026.
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