Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) 

Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Recruitment of Probationary Officers / Management Trainees in Participating Banks (CRP PO/MT-XVI) 

Short Details of Notification 

Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 01/07/2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 26/07/2026 upto 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 26/07/2026
  • Prelims Exam Date : August 2026
  • Mains Exam Date : October 2026
  • PET Admit Card Available : 10/08/2026
  • Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS : ₹850/-
  • SC / ST / PwBD : ₹175/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
  • Selection Process: Online Preliminary Exam, Online Main Exam, Personality Test, Common Interview

Vacancy Details Total Vacancies – 7365

Post NameTotal VacanciesEligibility/Details
Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) 7365
  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University
  • Age relaxation as per government rules for reserved categories

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Basic Pay: ₹48,480/-
  • Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920
  • Approximate Gross Salary: ₹75,000 – ₹90,000 per month (varies depending on the posting location and participating bank)
  • In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Medical Benefits, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Newspaper & Mobile Reimbursement, Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, Pension/NPS benefits (as applicable), and other allowances as per the rules of the allotted participating bank.

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

  • English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions | 40 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes

Main Examination

  • Reasoning: 40 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes
  • General / Economy / Banking Awareness / Digital & Financial Awareness (including RBI Circulars): 50 Questions | 60 Marks | 35 Minutes
  • English Language: 40 Questions | 20 Marks | 35 Minutes
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation: 40 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes
  • Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension): 2 Questions | 25 Marks | 30 Minutes
  • Total (Objective): 170 Questions | 200 Marks | 160 Minutes
  • Grand Total: 172 Questions | 225 Marks | 190 Minutes

Important Points

  • There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the objective tests.
  • Candidates must qualify the Preliminary Examination to appear for the Main Examination.
  • Only the Main Examination marks are considered for shortlisting for the Personality Test, Interview, and final merit.
  • The Personality Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature.
  • The final selection is based on the Main Examination and Interview in an 80:20 ratio.

Exam Centers

  • Pan India: Major cities across all states and union territories
  • Center Allocation: Based on preferences and availability
  • Online exam centers allocated as per candidate’s choice during application

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