IBPS PO Recruitment 2026: Online Application Window Closes Today for 7,365 Posts

Chandani — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:26:48 +0000

Candidates aspiring to join participating public sector banks must complete their registration and fee payment at ibps.in before midnight.

NEW DELHI — The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will officially close the online application portal for the Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) Recruitment 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) today, July 21, 2026. Eligible graduates who have not yet submitted their applications are urged to complete the process online via the official portal (ibps.in) before the deadline.

The national recruitment drive aims to fill 7,365 vacancies across participating public sector banks for the 2027–28 recruitment cycle, representing an upward revision from the initial notification numbers.

1. Quick Overview & Key Details

Key Parameter	Official Details
Recruiting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name	Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI)
Total Vacancies	7,365 Posts (Revised Upward)
Application Deadline	Today, July 21, 2026
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)	20 to 30 years (Category-wise relaxation applicable)
Official Website	ibps.in

2. Selection Stages & Application Fee Breakdown

Candidates will undergo a multi-stage evaluation process to secure provisional allotment in public sector banks:

📊 6-Stage Selection Process:
Preliminary Examination ➔ Online qualifying test
Main Examination        ➔ Objective + Descriptive evaluation
Personality Test        ➔ Behavioral & trait assessment
Personal Interview      ➔ Face-to-face panel evaluation
Document Verification   ➔ Credential validation
Medical Examination     ➔ Final fitness clearance

Application Fee Structure

General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹850
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹175

3. Important Recruitment Timelines

Key dates for the upcoming selection cycle as per the IBPS calendar:

1.Online Application & Fee Window:July 1–21, 2026.

Registration window opens on July 1 and concludes today, July 21, 2026.

2.Pre-Exam Training & Prelims Exam:August 2026.

PET training conducted followed by the Preliminary Examination across designated national test centers.

3.Prelims Results & Mains Exam:September – October 2026.

Preliminary results announced in September, with shortlisted candidates sitting for the Main Examination in October.

4.Interviews & Provisional Allotment:Nov 2026 – Jan 2027.

Personality tests and panel interviews conducted in November/December, leading to provisional allotment in January 2027.

How to Submit Your Application Before the Deadline

1.Visit the Official Portal:Step 1: Portal Access.

Go to ibps.in and select the CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment link on the homepage.

2.Generate Login Credentials:Step 2: Basic Registration.

3.Fill Form & Upload Files:Step 3: Details & Uploads.

Enter educational details and upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.

4.Pay Online & Download Receipt:Step 4: Fee & Final Submit.

Complete payment via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI, then submit the form and save the confirmation page.

Advisory: Applicants are strongly advised to complete their submissions immediately to avoid potential server congestion or payment gateway delays during the final hours of the registration window.

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