IBPS PO Notification 2026: Download Official Notification PDF Here

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer Exam 2025 ( IBPS PO )

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IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Exam

22 Aug '26 - 23 Aug '26

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Jan 7, 2026 03:54 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Overview

IBPS PO Notification 2026: The authority will release the IBPS PO Notification 2026 on the official website at ibps.in. It is expected to be released in June 2026 in the form of PDF. The vacancies and other important dates will also be announced via notification. In 2026, the IBPS PO exam will be the 16th edition. Every year the IBPS CRP PO/MT CRP-XVI is conducted for the selection of candidates for 11 public sector banks. The notification PDF consists of all the details of the examination including the eligibility, application process, important dates and more. After the announcement of the notification the IBPS PO application form will also be released. 

The IBPO releases an official notification every year to mark the commencement of the IBPS PO exam process. Along with the notification, the IBPS PO applications also started. 

Table of contents
  • IBPS PO Notification 2026
  • IBPS PO Dates 2026
  • IBPS PO Application Form 2026
  • IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2026
  • IBPS PO Syllabus 2026
  • IBPS PO Vacancy 2026
  • IBPS PO Salary
  • IBPS PO Selection Process
  • IBPS PO Notification 2026 FAQs
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IBPS PO Notification 2026

The Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection (IBPS) will release the IBPS PO notification at ibps.in likely in June 2026. IBPS PO notification mentions all the details such as the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria for the IBPS PO exam, reservation policy, important dates, how to fill the application form, exam pattern, calculation of scores for different stages, provisional allotment, etc. Bank jobs in India are in huge demand because of its handsome salaries and fast-growing careers. Candidates can check below the IBPS PO Notification PDF for 2025 until for 2026 is released. 

Download Here: IBPS PO 2025 Notification PDF

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IBPS PO dates 

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria

IBPS PO Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS PO 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
22 Aug ' 26 - 23 Aug ' 26

IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Exam

04 Oct ' 26

IBPS PO 2026 Mains Exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
15 Jan ' 26 - 14 Feb ' 26

IBPS PO 2025 Final Result

09 Jan ' 26 - 14 Jan ' 26

IBPS PO 2025 Mains Scorecard

09 Dec ' 25 - 24 Dec ' 25

IBPS PO 2025 Interview Call Letter Download

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IBPS PO Application Form 2026

The IBPS PO 2026 appplication form will be released online at ibps.in. It is expected that the online link will be activated in June 2026. Candidates required to fill out the IBPS PO registration form by visiting the official website. The application fee is INR 850 for the General and OBC category and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWBD candidates. Candidates can check below the method to apply for the IBPS PO exam.

  • Visit at ibps.in
  • Click the link ‘IBPS PO Apply Online
  • To register, click the link ‘New Registration’
  • Enter the basic details to register
  • The registration number and password are generated
  • Upload signature, photograph, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration
  • Proceed to fill the detailed application form
  • Submit the application form
  • Pay the application fees in the online mode

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IBPS PO Admit Card IBPS PO Result 
IBPS PO Cutoff IBPS PO Recruitment
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IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2026

The official notification for the year 2026 will be released in June (expected). Earlier, the exam pattern was revised in 2025. It is divided into preliminary , mains exam, and interview. Scroll down for detail:
  • Prelims exam: The test consists of three parts, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. There are a total of 100 questions. The total marks for the test are 100. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes.
  • Mains exam: The mains exam has both objective and descriptive tests. The objective test have questions from Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, and Data Analysis & Interpretation. The Descriptive Test comprises English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). There are a total of 147 questions (Objective 145 + 2 Descriptive). The total marks allotted for the test are 225. The duration of the exam is 160 minutes.
  • Interview: The interview is conducted for 100 marks. The test is conducted to know the personality of candidates.

What is IBPS PO Marking Scheme?

The marking scheme is mentioned here. One mark is awarded for correct answers. For wrong answers, 0.25 marks are deducted. The total marks are calculated based on the correct and incorrect answers.
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IBPS PO Syllabus 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel mentioned the topics in the official syllabus. IBPS PO syllabus of the prelims is given below.

English Language Quantitative Ability Reasoning

Reading Comprehension

Simplification

Logical Reasoning

Cloze Test

Profit & Loss

Alphanumeric Series

Para jumbles

Data Interpretation

Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test

Miscellaneous

Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices

Data Sufficiency

Fill in the blanks

Work & Time

Coded Inequalities

Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting

Time & Distance

Seating Arrangement

Paragraph Completion

Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere

Puzzle

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IBPS PO Vacancy 2026

The authority will release the IBPS PO 2026 vacancy on the official website. In 2025, the IBPS PO vacancies that is 5208 were released on the official notification. The candidates can see below the IBPS PO vacancies for all the participating banks.

 

 

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IBPS PO Salary

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) revised the IBPS PO salary in 2025 and the gross salary reached upto INR 90,732.77The basic salary of IBPS PO is INR 48,480. Apart from the IBPS PO salary, candidates are also entitled to various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and Special Allowances. The growth opportunities for IBPS PO are given below.

  • JMGS I (Junior Management Grade Scale I) or probationary officers
  • Middle Manager-Middle Management Grade Scale 2
  • Senior Manager-Middle Management Grade Scale 3
  • Chief Manager-Senior Management Grade Scale 4
  • Assistant General Manager-Senior Management Grade Scale 5
  • Deputy General Manager-Top Management Grade Scale 6
  • General Manager-Top Management Grade Scale 7
  • Executive Director
  • Chairman and Managing Director
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IBPS PO Selection Process

IBPS PO selection process comprises prelims, mains and interview. All the registered candidates need to appear for the prelims. The exam pattern of prelims comprises three sections. Total marks allotted to the test are 100. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The mains exam carries both objective and descriptive-type tests. Total marks allotted to the mains exam are 225. The marks obtained in the mains exam are considered to select candidates for the interview. The interview carries 100 marks.

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SBI PO Notification RBI Grade B Notification IBPS SO Notification
SBI Clerk Notification IBPS RRB Notification IBPS Clerk Notification
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IBPS PO Notification 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check below IBPS PO notification 2026 FAQs.

Q:   What happens after you clear IBPS PO exam?
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After clearing the online tests of IBPS PO exam, candidates are called to participate in a Personal Interview with a panel of experts. This interview assess the overall suitability for the position of probationary officer, and include questions about their qualifications, work experience, and personal characteristics. After the Personal Interview a merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam and interview. Candidates who are placed in the merit list are eligible for appointment as a probationary officer in the participating banks. Candidates should note the letter of appointment is issued by the participating banks. Allotment of candidates is done based on merit-cum-preference.

Q:   What is the career growth of IBPS PO?
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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

Q:   How many candidates are selected for an interview in IBPS PO?
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The ratio of candidates selected for an interview are 80:20. Aspirants are selected based on mains exam and their performance in interview is based upon final merit list. The interview is held for 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 40 per cent and for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD are 35 per cent.

Q:   What is IBPS PO 2026 Educational Qualification?
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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.

Q:   Is the IBPS 2025 calendar released?
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Yes, the authority released the IBPSPO revised calendar on the official website. The IBPS conducts the IBPS PO, SO, Clerk & RRB exams to recruit the assistants and officers in various Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) every year.

Q:   What was the IBPS PO Prelims 2025 exam date?
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The authority released the IBPS PO 2025 notification on June 30, 2025 for 5208 vacancies. The IBPS PO prelims exam was conducted on August 23 and 24, 2025. It is conducted for the selection of candidates for 11 public sector banks. The IBPS PO selection process comprises Prelims, Mains and Interview stages.  

Q:   How do I reprint IBPS PO application form?
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Applicants can take print of the IBPS PO application form after the Mains exam. To reprint the online form, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. Aspirant need to show the printout of their application forms during interview. The link to take the printout of the application form will remain active within specified time frame. 

Q:   What is the full form of IBPS PO?
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IBPS PO full form stands for the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officers. The exam is conducted online once a year and comprises three-stage selection process-prelims, Mains and interview. Candidates are recruited in 11 participating banks. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam and interview. The prelims exam comprises 100 marks and Mains paper carries 225 marks.

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