IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2026 – CRP PO/MT XVI – 6700+ Vacancies
IBPS PO/MT RECRUITMENT 2026
Total Vacancies
Application Fee
Last Date
Qualification
Participating Banks & Indicative Vacancies
Total Vacancies (Indicative): 6,700+ (as per Annexure I of the notification). NR = Not Reported. Vacancies are subject to change based on business needs of Participating Banks. May include backlog vacancies for some banks.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality / Citizenship
- Citizen of India, OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR Tibetan Refugee (before 01.01.1962), OR Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries with intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
- Minimum: 20 years (born not later than 01.07.2006).
- Maximum: 30 years (born not earlier than 02.07.1996).
- Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-Servicemen – 5 years.
Educational Qualification (as on 21.07.2026)
- Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification.
- Final result must be declared on or before 21.07.2026.
- Percentage calculation: Total marks obtained ÷ Aggregate maximum marks × 100.
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
- Gross annual income below ₹8.00 lakh for financial year 2025-26.
- Family must not own assets like 5 acres agricultural land, 1000 sq.ft residential flat, 100 sq.yds residential plot in notified municipalities.
- Certificate valid for the year 2026-27 (financial year 2025-26).
Application Fee & Intimation Charges
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST)
- All Others (UR/OBC/EWS): ₹850/- (inclusive of GST)
- Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, etc.)
- Edit Window Fee: ₹200/- (for modifications after submission)
Bank Transaction charges for online payment will be borne by the candidate.
Examination Structure
Preliminary Examination (Objective – 100 Marks)
Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive – 225 Marks)
Penalty for Wrong Answers
- 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Objective Tests.
- No penalty for unanswered questions.
Interview & Personality Test
- Personality Test: Non-qualifying but mandatory (self-report).
- Interview: 100 Marks. Minimum qualifying: 40% (UR/EWS), 35% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
- Final Selection Weightage: Main Exam (80%) + Interview (20%).
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start: 01.07.2026
- Online Registration Close: 21.07.2026
- Edit Window: 2 days after closing date (dates to be notified)
- Preliminary Exam: August 2026
- Preliminary Result: September 2026
- Main Exam: October 2026
- Main Result: November 2026
- Interview: November/December 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January 2027
Important Instructions
- Application Mode: Apply online only through the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
- Documents to Upload: Photograph (20-50 KB), Signature (10-20 KB), Left Thumb Impression (20-50 KB), Hand Written Declaration (50-100 KB), SSC/10th Certificate (PDF, max 500 KB).
- Live Photograph Capture: Candidates must capture and upload live photograph using webcam or mobile phone during registration.
- No Edit After Submission: Once submitted, no changes allowed except during the Edit Window.
- PwBD Scribe Facility: Available as per Government guidelines. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Cut-offs: Minimum qualifying marks as decided by IBPS for each test and total.
- Official Website: Regular updates available at https://www.ibps.in.
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