The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has started the online application process for the recruitment of 6,715 Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) posts under IBPS PO 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official IBPS website until July 20, 2026.
The recruitment drive is being conducted for Probationary Officer and Management Trainee positions in various public sector banks across the country. Candidates are required to complete the application process online before the deadline, after which no applications will be accepted.
Applicants must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university or institution to be eligible for the recruitment. The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and other reserved categories will be eligible for upper age relaxation as per government rules.
To apply, candidates must first register on the official IBPS portal using their mobile number and email address through the New Registration option. After registration, they must fill in their personal details, educational qualifications and other required information. Applicants are also required to upload a passport-size photograph, signature and other necessary documents in the prescribed format before paying the application fee online. Candidates are advised to retain a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
The application fee has been fixed at ₹850 for candidates belonging to the General, OBC and EWS categories. Candidates from the SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories are required to pay ₹175. The fee can be paid through debit card, credit card, net banking or other online payment modes.
The selection process will be conducted in two stages. Candidates will first appear for the Preliminary Examination, which is expected to be held in August 2026. Those who qualify will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination, which is likely to be conducted in October 2026. The recruitment process will subsequently include an interview and document verification. Final selection will be based on merit and the prescribed selection procedure.
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying to verify eligibility, examination pattern, important dates and other recruitment guidelines.
