IBPS PO & IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: 7,460 Vacancies Announced – Apply Online
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- The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT-XVI) and IBPS SO (CRP SPL-XVI) Recruitment 2026 notifications for the 2027–28 recruitment cycle. A total of 7,460 vacancies have been announced, including 6,715 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies and 745 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies. The online application process is open from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026
Particulars Details Recruitment CRP PO/MT-XVI Post Name Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee Total Vacancies 6,715 Participating Banks 11 Public Sector Banks Application Mode Online Job Location Across India Important Dates
Activity Date Notification Release 1 July 2026 Online Registration 1 July – 21 July 2026 Fee Payment 1 July – 21 July 2026 Preliminary Examination August 2026 Main Examination October 2026 Personality Test November 2026 Interview November – December 2026 Final Allotment January 2027 Major Bank-wise Vacancies
- Bank of Baroda – 1,900
- Canara Bank – 1,500
- Bank of Maharashtra – 1,100
- Punjab National Bank – 504
- Indian Overseas Bank – 450
- Central Bank of India – 433
- Punjab & Sind Bank – 358
- Union Bank of India – NR
- Indian Bank – NR
- UCO Bank – NR
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- 20–30 Years (as on 01 July 2026)
- Candidates should be born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final-year candidates are eligible only if their results are declared before the prescribed cut-off date.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC – 3 Years
- PwBD – 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen – As per Government Rules
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test (New)
- Interview
- Final Allotment
Salary
Component Amount Basic Pay ₹48,480 Approx. In-Hand Salary ₹74,000–₹76,000 Gross Salary ₹90,000+ Negative Marking
- 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
Particulars Details Recruitment CRP SPL-XVI Total Vacancies 745 Application Mode Online Posts Available
- IT Officer
- Agricultural Field Officer
- Law Officer
- Rajbhasha Adhikari
- HR/Personnel Officer
- Marketing Officer
Important Dates
Activity Date Notification Release 1 July 2026 Registration 1 July – 21 July 2026 Preliminary Examination 29 August 2026 Main Examination 1 November 2026 Post-wise Vacancies
Post Vacancies IT Officer 301 Agricultural Field Officer 190 Law Officer 105 Rajbhasha Adhikari 89 HR Officer 60 Marketing Officer 0 Total 745 Educational Qualification
- IT Officer: B.E./B.Tech or PG in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or equivalent.
- Agricultural Field Officer: Degree in Agriculture or allied disciplines.
- Law Officer: LLB with Bar Council enrollment.
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: Master’s Degree in Hindi/Sanskrit with the prescribed language combination.
- HR Officer: Graduate + MBA/PGDM in HR/Personnel.
- Marketing Officer: Graduate + MBA/PGDM in Marketing (No vacancies in this recruitment cycle).
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Salary
Component Amount Basic Pay ₹48,480 Approx. In-Hand Salary ₹72,000–₹78,000 Negative Marking
- 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect objective answer.
IBPS PO vs IBPS SO
Feature IBPS PO IBPS SO Vacancies 6,715 745 Qualification Any Graduate Professional Qualification Career Banking & Management Specialist Roles Selection Process Prelims → Mains → Personality Test → Interview Prelims → Mains → Interview Approx. In-Hand Salary ₹74k–₹76k ₹72k–₹78k Conclusion
The IBPS PO & SO Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for banking aspirants, with 7,460 vacancies available across Public Sector Banks. Candidates interested in a general banking career can apply for IBPS PO, while those with specialized educational qualifications can apply for IBPS SO. Eligible candidates should complete their online applications before 21 July 2026 and begin preparing for the upcoming examinations.
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