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The IBPS PO 2026 Notification (CRP PO/MT-XVI) has officially been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. This year’s recruitment offers 6,715 vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks. Online registration is active from 1st July to 21st July 2026 on the official portal. [1, 2, 3, 4]
A few massive structural changes have been introduced to the selection process and exam pattern this year, making it crucial to review the updated criteria carefully. [1, 5]
📅 Key Exam Dates & Schedule
Candidates can check the officially released schedule below to map out their timeline: [6, 7]
- Online Registration Window: 1st July – 21st July 2026
- Application Correction (Edit) Window: Opens for 2 days right after registration closes (starting 22nd July 2026).
- Preliminary Examination: 22nd & 23rd August 2026.
- Main Examination: 4th October 2026.
- Personality Test & Interview: November – December 2026.
- Provisional Final Allotment: January 2027. [1, 2, 5, 6, 8]
📝 Major Changes Introduced in 2026
IBPS has brought significant updates to this year’s recruitment cycle: [5]
- Revised Mains Structure: Total objective questions have scaled up from 145 to 170 questions (totaling 200 marks), while the testing time has dropped to 160 minutes. [5, 9]
- Sectional Shift: General/Banking Awareness and Data Interpretation now carry heavier weightage. English Language has more questions but its total marks have been slashed to 20. [3, 5, 10]
- New Descriptive Test: The English writing section now evaluates candidates on one Essay and one Comprehension question, permanently removing Letter Writing. [11, 12]
- Mandatory Personality Test: A mandatory (but non-qualifying) personality profile assessment has been introduced between the Mains exam and the final Interview. [1, 13]
- Stricter Verification: Stricter PwBD clauses have been rolled out, mandating Unique Disability ID (UDID) submissions and Aadhaar authentication. [2, 5]
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As of 1st July 2026)
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in any subject or discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India. Your final semester results must be officially declared on or before 21st July 2026. [1, 6, 14]
- Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years. Standard upper age relaxation applies to reserved categories (e.g., 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST). [1, 6, 11, 15]
- Application Fees: ₹850 for General, EWS, and OBC applicants; ₹175 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. [7, 16, 17, 18, 19]
📊 Updated Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The complete selection journey is divided into discrete stages. Both objective papers include a penalty of 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect response. [1, 7, 8, 13]
Phase 1: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying only) [1, 20]
You must clear individual sectional cut-offs to move forward. [7, 8]
| Section [21, 22, 23, 24, 25] | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Sectional Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Phase 2: Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive) [26, 27, 28]
Mains scores are directly utilized to shortlist candidates for final selection. [7, 14]
| Main Exam Component [1, 2, 29, 30, 31] | Total Questions | Maximum Marks | Allotted Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking / Digital Awareness (inc. RBI Circulars) | 50 | 60 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 35 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Objective Total | 170 | 200 | 160 Minutes |
| Descriptive Test (Essay & Comprehension) | 2 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Mains Combined Total | 172 | 225 Marks | 190 Minutes |
Phase 3: Personality Test & Interview [32, 33]
- Personality Test: Shortlisted candidates take a self-report assessment. This is mandatory to unlock the interview stage but doesn’t add numeric marks to your merit score. [8, 11, 13]
- Common Interview: Evaluated out of 100 marks. The final merit lists are calculated using an 80:20 weightage split between your Mains Exam scores and your Interview performance. [8, 9, 14, 34]
💰 Salary Package
A newly appointed Probationary Officer enters at a basic pay scale of ₹48,480 per month. When factoring in Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and medical perks, the starting gross monthly salary averages between ₹72,000 to ₹82,000. [1, 16, 35]
To complete your online application form or view the comprehensive syllabus details, visit the official Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Website. [2, 8]
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