IBPS PO 2026 Selection Process for Prelims, Mains and Interview

The selection process of IBPS PO 2026 has three stages.

• Preliminary Exam.
• Mains Exam.
• Interview.

The final selection is based on the combined marks of Mains and interview. The prelim exam is qualifying in nature and based on its performance, candidate give the mains exam.

IBPS PO educational qualification is a Degree/Graduation in any discipline from a university recognised by the government. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. Candidates must possess valid marksheet/degree Certificate that they are graduate on the day they register and indicates the percentage of marks obtained in graduation while registration online. All educational mentioned by the examination authority should be from a university/institution/board recognised by government. Of India/approved by government/approved by government on or before July 21, 2026.  Proper document from Board / University for having declared the result on or before
July 21, 2026 has to be submitted at the time of interview. Candidates who are in the final year of graduation are not eligible to apply for the exam. At the time of interview, candidates are required to submit the educational qualification certificates.

Yes, candidates selected for the post of IBPS PO will be on probation for two years. During probation, the performance of candidates is assessed. They need to undergo training in the various branches. On successful completion of training, candidates are confirmed to the position of Probationary Officers. During the probation period, candidates are trained on various banking services. They are also required to undergo certain banking courses. The basic salary of IBPS PO is INR 48,480. Besides the salary, candidates are also entitled to various perks and benefits.

To score 70 in IBPS PO exam, candidates need to work regularly on improving speed and gaining marks. Topics and question asked from it also plays an important role. Frequent revision will work. Read the chapters and syllabus properly. 

The IBPS PO exam syllabus for preliminary and mains exam is different. The prelim exam tests a candidate's knowledge in English Language, Maths and Reasoning Ability. The main exam tests aspirants' knowledge in GK, English, Maths, Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, and Financial Awareness. The level of difficulty of both the exams is also not same. 

Yes. The authority revised the IBPS PO exam pattern in 2025 for Prelims and Mains. The official notification was released on June 30, 2025 on the official website at ibps.in. The IBPS PO prelims exam carries 100 marks, whereas the Mains exam was conducted for 200 marks (objective)+ 25 marks (Descriptive).

The revision of IBPS PO salary for bank employees was approved to be effective from November 2017 under the 11th bipartite settlement. The revised salary is valid for a span of five years till 2023 or until revised by the government. Nearly 8.8 Lakhs employees are benefiting from the approval of the 11th bipartite settlement. 

IBPS PO Dearness Allowance (DA) is given to the employees is based on the percentage of the basic salary . Currently, it is 19,83 %.  In January 2016, it was around 39.8 per cent of the basic salary, which was reduced to 23.87 per cent as on November 2017. The DA is revised  This every three months based on the All India Consumer Price Index Data published by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, Government of India. 

The career growth of Probationary Officer is very good. Candidates get vast opportunities after grabing the job. On the basis of their performances, experiences, and knowledge below are the positions that candidates get time to time.

1. Middle Manager – Middle Management Grade Scale 2 
2. Senior Manager – Middle Management Grade Scale 3 
3. Chief Manager – Senior Management Grade Scale 4 
4. Assistant General Manager – Senior Management Grade Scale 5 
5. Deputy General Manager – Top Management Grade Scale 6 
6. General Manager – Top Management Grade Scale 7 
7. Executive Director 
8. Chairman and Managing Director

IBPS PO selection process comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and interview. 

Travelling Allowance is not given to candidates in order to reach the IBPS PO exam centre. Candidates should go to the exam centre at their own expense. Candidates should bring ball-point pen, blue ink stamp pad and glue to the exam centre. Sheets of paper are provided which can be used for rough work or taking down the question number you would like to review at the end of the test before submitting your answers. After the test is over candidates must submit these sheets of paper by putting them in the designated drop box before leaving the venue. Candidates must write their registration number and roll no. on the rough sheets. 

The IBPS PO notification is expected to be issued in June-July 2026 at ibps.in. It will consists of all the infomation related to the exam like application process, pattern, syllabus, dates, vacancies, selection process, etc. 

IBPS PO result is announced online at ibps.in. To check it, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. It displays the qualifying status of candidates for the next round of selection process. The hard copy of the result is not sent to aspirant by post. The methods to download is given below: Visit at ibps.in. Click on the result link In the login page. Enter credentials. The scorecard will appear on the screen. Download and take its printout.

IBPS PO interview is conducted for candidates who qualify the Mains exam. The interview is of 100 marks. The level of difficulty may be easy or difficult.It can be cleared with the right approach. For this, candidates need to answer the interview questions with creativity.

The IBPS PO notification is likely to be released in June-July 2026. The details that will be given in the notification PDF are exam dates for both Prelims and Mains, vacancy, eligibility, Application process, selection procedure, exam pattern, syllabus, Important guidelines, etc.

IBPS PO Mocks are similar to the actual exam. Solving mocks will give candidates an idea of the kind of questions that can be expected on exam day IBPS PO mock tests familiarise candidates with the kind of syllabus, pattern, and difficulty level of the actual exam IBPS PO mock tests help candidates to keep a check on their preparation. Mock tests help candidates in effective time management. The importance of solving IBPS PO mock tests are given below:

• IBPS PO mock tests help candidates to ascertain the difficulty level of the actual exam
• Section-wise IBPS PO online mock tests are formulated in line with the latest syllabus and helps in revision and practice
• Candidates gain clarity of IBPS PO exam pattern and scope of questions by regularly solving IBPS PO mock tests
• Solving IBPS PO mock tests help candidates to identify the weak areas and work upon improving those areas
• Solving mock tests help candidates to improve speed and accuracy