IBPS PO/MT XVI 2026: Notification, Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (PO/MT) recruitment for participating banks. This page provides expected details based on previous years’ notifications to help aspirants prepare in advance.
आधिकारिक अधिसूचना और स्रोत
Official Website: ibps.in
Status: Not announced yet (Expected in mid-2026)
Vacancies
Total vacancies: Not announced yet (Usually ranges between 3,000 to 6,000+ based on bank requirements).
Vacancy details will be published in the official IBPS notification. (Source: IBPS official notification on ibps.in)
पात्रता मानदंड (अपेक्षित)
- Educational 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.
- Nationality: Citizen of India, Subject of Nepal, or Subject of Bhutan.
- Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is usually mandatory.
Eligibility will be confirmed only after the official IBPS notification is released. (Source: Based on previous IBPS PO notifications)
आयु सीमा (अपेक्षित)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- अधिकतम आयु: 30 वर्ष
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years) as per government norms.
Age criteria will be updated from the official notification only. (Source: Based on previous IBPS PO notifications)
Important Dates (2026 Cycle)
- Notification Release: Not announced yet
- Online Application Starts: Not announced yet
- Last Date to Apply: Not announced yet
- Prelims Exam: Expected in August 2026
- Mains Exam: Expected in September 2026
- Admit Card: Not announced yet
- Result: Not announced yet
आवेदन शुल्क (अपेक्षित)
General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 (Inclusive of GST)
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 (Inclusive of GST)
Fee details will be taken from the official notification. (Source: Based on previous IBPS PO notifications)
परीक्षा पैटर्न (अपेक्षित)
Prelims: 100 Marks (English, Quant, Reasoning) – 1 Hour duration.
Mains: Objective (200 Marks) + Descriptive (25 Marks) – 3.5 Hours total.
Interview: 100 Marks (Conducted by participating banks).
Final exam structure will be updated only after IBPS publishes the official pattern. (Source: ibps.in)
Syllabus (Expected)
- Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation, Number Series, Approximation, Arithmetic Word Problems.
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Para Jumbles.
- General Awareness: Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, Current Affairs (Last 6 months).
चयन प्रक्रिया
- Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
- Main Examination (Scoring)
- Common Interview
- Final Merit List & Provisional Allotment
आवेदन कैसे करें
- Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
- Open the PO/MT recruitment notification link.
- Register with valid details to get your Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload documents (Photo, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Hand-written declaration).
- Pay the fee online and submit the form.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Q1. Is the 2026 notification released?
No. Status: Not announced yet.
Q2. When is the prelims exam expected?
Prelims is expected in August 2026.
Q3. When is the mains exam expected?
Mains is expected in September 2026.
Q4. Can a final year student apply?
Usually, candidates must have their graduation results declared on or before the application deadline.
Official Apply/Notification Link: ibps.in