Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has announced the preliminary details for the IBPS PO Recruitment 2026. Candidates looking to secure a career as a Probationary Officer in public sector banks can find the vacancy breakdown, eligibility rules, and official dates detailed below.
| IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Details Overview | |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee |
| Total Vacancies | 6,715 Posts |
| Apply Online Start Date | 01/07/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21/07/2026 |
| Phase 1 Prelims Exam Date | August 2026 |
| Application Fee |
• General / OBC / EWS: ₹850/- • SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175/- |
| Age Limit (As on 01/07/2026) |
• Minimum Age: 20 Years • Maximum Age: 30 Years • Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules. |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
| Important Direct Links | |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Apply Registration Link | Apply Online |
| Official IBPS Website Portal | Visit Portal |
| a. IBPS PO Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) | |||||
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| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Time Allotted |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 20 Min |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | English & Hindi | 20 Min |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | English & Hindi | 20 Min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | — | 60 Minutes | |
| b. IBPS PO Main Examination (Objective & Descriptive) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests (Not by Sequence) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Time Allotted |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 Min |
| 2 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness including RBI circulars | 50 | 60 | English & Hindi | 35 Min |
| 3 | English Language | 40 | 20 | English | 35 Min |
| 4 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 Min |
| Objective Total | 170 | 200 | — | 160 Minutes | |
| 5 | Descriptive Paper* (Essay and Comprehension) |
02 | 25 | English | 30 Min |
*Note on Descriptive Paper: Questions will be broadly based on Economic and Social issues, emerging trends in Banking and Technology, Current events, Ethics, etc.