BankingAll IndiaChecked 14 Jul 2026

IBPS CRP PO/MT XVI – Probationary Officer / Management Trainee Recruitment 2026

IBPS CRP PO/MT XVI 2026 recruitment for 6,715 Probationary Officer / Management Trainee posts across 8 participating public sector banks including Bank of Baroda (1,900), Canara Bank (1,500), Bank of Maharashtra (1,100), Indian Overseas Bank (550), PNB (504), Bank of India (500), Central Bank (500), and Punjab & Sind Bank (161). IBPS PO is India's most competitive banking officer exam — apply at ibps.in before 21 July 2026.

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Recruitment Summary

Organization
IBPS
Post Name
CRP PO/MT XVI – Probationary Officer / Management Trainee
Total Vacancies
6,715
Qualification
Any Graduate from a recognised university
Last Date
21-07-2026
Location
All India
Age Limit
20 to 30 years as on 01-07-2026. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years.
Salary / Pay
JMG Scale I: Basic pay Rs. 48,480/month (revised 11th Bipartite). CTC approximately Rs. 10–13 lakh per annum including DA, HRA, and bank-specific allowances.
Application Fee
Rs. 850 for General/OBC/EWS. Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
PO/MT – Bank of Baroda1,900
PO/MT – Canara Bank1,500
PO/MT – Bank of Maharashtra1,100
PO/MT – Indian Overseas Bank550
PO/MT – Punjab National Bank504
PO/MT – Bank of India500
PO/MT – Central Bank of India500
PO/MT – Punjab & Sind Bank161

Exam / Selection Pattern

  • Prelims: English Language (30 Qs, 30 marks, 20 min), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Qs, 30 marks, 20 min), Reasoning Ability (35 Qs, 40 marks, 20 min). Total 100 marks, 60 minutes.
  • Mains (Objective): Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (40 Qs, 60 marks, 60 min), General/Banking/Financial Awareness (50 Qs, 60 marks, 35 min), English Language (40 Qs, 20 marks, 35 min), Data Analysis & Interpretation (40 Qs, 60 marks, 30 min). Total 170 Qs, 200 marks, 160 minutes.
  • Mains (Descriptive): English Letter Writing + Essay — 2 questions, 25 marks, 30 minutes.
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Prelims and Mains objective.
  • Interview: 100 marks. Final merit is 80% Mains + 20% Interview score.

Selection Process

  1. 1Preliminary Exam (Online Objective) – qualifying
  2. 2Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive) – merit-based
  3. 3Interview – 100 marks
  4. 4Provisional allotment to participating banks based on merit and preference
  5. 5Document Verification and Medical

How to Apply

  1. 1.Visit ibps.in and click on CRP PO/MT XVI application link.
  2. 2.Register with a valid email and mobile number.
  3. 3.Fill educational details and bank/state preference.
  4. 4.Upload photo, signature, and pay the fee online.
  5. 5.Submit before 21 July 2026.

Important Notes

  • Descriptive Writing (Letter + Essay) is part of Mains — practise formal letter writing and current-affairs-linked essay topics.
  • Interview carries significant weight (20%). Prepare banking current affairs, RBI monetary policy, and bank-specific knowledge.
  • Apply for the bank and state where you are comfortable working — post-selection allotment is bank's discretion within your preferred state.