IBPS PO Exam Guide 2026
IBPS PO 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
- Post
- Probationary Officer
- Cycle
- CRP PO/MT CRP-XVI
- Vacancy
- 7365 (REVISED)
- Category
- Bank PO Jobs
- Age Limit
- 20 to 30 Years
- Post Name
- Probationary Officer
- Exam Level
- National
- Qualification
- Graduates Government Jobs
- Conducting Body
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
- Exam Particulars
- Details
- Official Website
- IBPS PO Official Website Link
- Selection Process
- Prelims Mains Interview
- Mode of Application
- Online
- IBPS PO Last Date to Apply
- 21st July 2026 26th July 2026 (Extended)
- IBPS PO Application Start Date
- 1st July 2026
- IBPS PO Notification Release Date
- 30th June 2026
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
- Events
- Dates
- IBPS PO Mains Result
- November 2026
- IBPS PO Interview Date
- November/December 2026
- IBPS PO Prelims Result
- September 2026
- IBPS PO Mains Exam Date
- 4th October 2026
- IBPS PO Personality Test
- November 2026
- IBPS PO Final Result Date
- January 2027
- IBPS PO Notification 2026
- 30th June 2026
- IBPS PO Pre-Exam Training
- August 2026
- IBPS PO Prelims Exam Dates
- 22nd and 23rd August 2026
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee
- 21st July 2026 26th July 2026
- IBPS PO Online Registration Last Date
- 21st July 2026 26th July 2026
- IBPS PO Online Registration Starting Date
- 1st July 2026
📊 Exam Information 3
| Participating Bank | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF BARODA | 285 | 142 | 513 | 190 | 770 | 1900 |
| BANK OF INDIA | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| BANK OF MAHARASHTRA | 165 | 82 | 297 | 110 | 446 | 1100 |
| CANARA BANK | 225 | 112 | 405 | 150 | 608 | 1500 |
| CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| INDIAN BANK | 122 | 60 | 199 | 52 | 217 | 650 |
| INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK | 84 | 41 | 148 | 54 | 223 | 550 |
| PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK | 76 | 38 | 136 | 50 | 204 | 504 |
| PUNJAB & SIND BANK | 24 | 13 | 47 | 15 | 62 | 161 |
| Total | 1131 | 562 | 2015 | 721 | 2936 | 7365 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Others
- INR 850
- Category
- Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD
- INR 175
📊 Exam Information 5
| Document Type | File Type | Preferred Dimensions (Pixels) | Size Limit | Key Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 200 x 230 | 20–50 KB | Recent passport photo; clear background; no caps/dark glasses; face visible |
| Live Photograph | Auto-upload | Via webcam or QR-mobile capture | System-handled | Capture via webcam or scan QR on mobile for auto-upload |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 140 x 60 | 10–20 KB | On white paper with black ink; not in capital letters |
| Left Thumb Impression | JPG/JPEG | 240 x 240 (3cm x 3cm, 200 DPI) | 20–50 KB | Black/blue ink; if no left thumb, alternate fingers/toes allowed with declaration |
| Handwritten Declaration | JPG/JPEG | 800 x 400 (10cm x 5cm, 200 DPI) | 50–100 KB | Must be handwritten in English by candidate; no CAPS; specific declaration text only |
| 10th Std/SSC Certificate | A4 Size | ≤ 500 KB | Clear scan; resize DPI/colors if needed | |
| Category Certificate (Clause J ix) | A4 Size | ≤ 500 KB | Only if applicable; must be legible and correctly labeled |
📊 Application Fee
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe
- 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
- 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016)
- 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen, ECOs/SSCOs with at least 5 years of service and released under eligible conditions
- 5 years
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Time Allotted (Separately Timed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Total | - | 100 | 100 | - | 60 minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Time Allotted (Separately Timed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 50 minutes |
| 2 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness including RBI circulars | 50 | 50 | English & Hindi | 25 minutes |
| 3 | English Language | 40 | 40 | English | 40 minutes |
| 4 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 50 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
| - | Total (Objective) | 170 | 200 | - | 160 minutes |
| 5 | Descriptive Paper (Essay & Letter Writing)* | 2 | 25 | English | 30 minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Interview Marks | 100 Marks |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 40% (General/EWS) 35% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) |
| Interview Duration | 15–20 Minutes |
| Topics Asked | Personal Introduction, Banking Awareness, Current Affairs, General Awareness, and Personal Questions |
📊 Exam Information 10
| North India | South India | East India | West India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | Bengaluru | Agartala | Ahmedabad |
| Allahabad | Chennai | Balasore | Aurangabad |
| Amritsar | Coimbatore | Behrampur (Ganjam) | Bhopal |
| Bareilly | Gulbarga | Bhubaneshwar | Indore |
| Chandigarh | Hyderabad | Dhanbad | Jabalpur |
| Dehradun | Kavaratti | Guwahati | Jaipur |
| Gorakhpur | Kochi | Hubli | Jodhpur |
| Jammu | Madurai | Kolkata | Mumbai |
| Kanpur | Mangalore | Muzaffarpur | Nagpur |
| Karnal | Mysore | Patna | Panaji (Goa) |
| Lucknow | Port Blair | Ranchi | Pune |
| Ludhiana | Puducherry | Sambalpur | Raipur |
| New Delhi | Thiruchirapalli | Shillong | Rajkot |
| Patiala | Thiruvananthapuram | Siliguri | Vadodara |
| Rohtak | Vijayawada | Tirupati | |
| Shimla | Vishakhapatnam | ||
| Varanasi |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Exam Stage | Subject | Recommended Books / Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations |
| Prelims | Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Mains | English | Objective General English |
| Mains | Computer Awareness | Handbook on Computer Awareness |
| Mains | Financial Awareness | Financial Awareness books |
| Both (Preparation) | Current Affairs | Current affairs magazines |
📊 IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2025: Subject Wise
| Subject Name | Maximum Marks | Cut-Off Marks (Gen) | Cut Off (SC/ST/OBC/ PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 4.25 | 6.25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 5.50 | 9.75 |
| English Language | 30 | 9.75 | 13.25 |
📊 Application Fee
- HI
- 20.61
- ID
- 21.83
- OC
- 33.57
- SC
- 45.96
- ST
- 40.96
- VI
- 21.65
- EWS
- 49.21
- GEN
- 49.21
- OBC-NCL
- 49.21
- Category
- Cut Off (Out of 100)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the age limit for IBPS PO recruitment 2026?
The candidates must be between 20 to 30 years of age to apply for IBPS PO 2026 Exam.
Q2.When will IBPS PO Notification 2026 release?
The IBPS PO 2026 Notification has been released on 30th June 2026.
Q3.What is the selection process for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?
The candidates will undergo 3 stages of the selection process - preliminary examination, mains examination, and interview.
Q4.What is the application fee for IBPS PO UR category candidates?
The application fee for the UR category candidates is INR 850.
Q5.What are the sections in the Prelims exam of the IBPS PO exam?
There are 3 sections namely: English language, Quantitative Ability, and Reasoning Ability.
Q6.How can I apply for the IBPS PO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online for IBPS PO 2026 through the official website www.ibps.in.
Q7.What documents are required for IBPS PO 2026 registration?
To register for IBPS PO 2026, you need to upload your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the specified file sizes. A live photograph must also be uploaded during the application process.
Q8.What is the salary structure for an IBPS PO in 2026?
The IBPS PO 2026 salary starts with a basic pay of ₹48,480, going up to ₹85,920 with allowances, making the in-hand salary approx ₹52,000–₹55,000 per month.
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