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IBPS PO 2026 Vacancy Exam Summary

IBPS PO 2026- Exam Summary
Organisation	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post Name	Probationary Officer
Vacancy	6715
Participating Banks	11
Application Mode	Online
Online Registration	01-07-2026
Exam Mode	Online
Recruitment Process	Prelims- Mains- Interview
Education Qualification	Graduate
Age Limit	20 years to 30 years
Salary	Rs. 85920
Official website	www.ibps.in

IBPS PO 2026 Important Dates

IBPS PO 2026 Important Dates
Events	Dates
IBPS PO Notification 2026	01-07-2026
Online Registration Process Starts	01-07-2026
Online Registration Process Ends	21-07-2026
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	21-07-2026
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Date 2026	August, 2026
IBPS PO Mains Exam Date 2026	October, 2026

Participating Banks

A. PARTICIPATING		BANKS
Bank of Baroda	Bank of India		Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank	Central Bank of India		Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank	Punjab National Bank		Punjab & Sind Bank
UCO Bank	Union Bank of India

IBPS PO 2026 Vacancy Structure

ANNEXURE I Indent for PO/MT for the year 2027-28 (INDICATIVE)
	SR. No.	Participating Bank	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	TOTAL	Out of Which (PwBD)
	SR. No.	Participating Bank	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	TOTAL	HI	OC	VI	ID
	1	BANK OF BARODA	285	142	513	190	770	1900	19	19	19	19
	2	BANK OF INDIA	75	37	135	50	203	500	5	5	5	5
	3	BANK OF MAHARASHTRA	165	82	297	110	446	1100	11	11	11	11
	4	CANARA BANK	225	112	405	150	608	1500	15	15	15	15
	5	CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA	75	37	135	50	203	500	5	5	5	5
	6	INDIAN BANK	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
	7	INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK	84	41	148	54	223	550	9	8	6	8
	8	PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK	76	38	136	50	204	504	5	5	5	5
	9	PUNJAB & SIND BANK	24	13	47	15	62	161	4	2	1	9
	10	UCO BANK	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
	11	UNION BANK OF INDIA	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
	TOTAL		1009	502	1816	669	2719	6715	73	70	67	77

NR= Not Reported
May include backlog vacancies for some banks

IBPS PO 2026 Application Fee

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges [Payable from 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026 (Only
online payment), both dates inclusive] shall be as follows:

– Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
– Rs. 850 /- (inclusive of GST) for all others.

Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/ intimation charges will have
to be borne by the candidate.

IBPS PO 2026 Age Limit and Relaxation

Minimum: 20 years Maximum: 30 years
i.e. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive)
Relaxation of Upper age limit

Sr. No.	Category	Age relaxation
1	Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe	5 years
2	Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
3	Persons With Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”	10 years
4	Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application i.e., 20.07.2027) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines.	5 years

IBPS PO 2026 Exam Pattern

The structure of the Examinations which will be conducted online are as follows:

Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.

a. Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)

Sr.
No.

Name of Tests

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Medium of Exam

Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)

English Language

English

20 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

English and
Hindi

20 minutes

Reasoning Ability

English and
Hindi

20 minutes

Total

100

60 Minutes

b. Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)
Sr. No.	Name of Tests (NOT BY SEQUENCE)	No. of Questions	Maximu m Marks	Medium of Exam	Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
1	Reasoning	40	60	English & Hindi	45 minutes
2	General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness including RBI circulars	50	60	English & Hindi	35 minutes
3	English Language	40	20	English	35 minutes
4	Data Analysis & Interpretation	40	60	English & Hindi	45 minutes
	TOTAL	170	200		160 minutes

Promotional Channels – As the career of the probationary officer grows the scale and salary of the person increase.

MMGS II (Middle Management Grade Scale-II): The Basic salary ranges from 31705 to 45950.

MMGS II (Middle Management Grade Scale III): The Basic salary usually ranges from 42020 to 51490.

SMGS IV (Senior Management Grade Scale IV): The Basic salary usually ranges from 50030 to 59170.

SMGS V (Senior Management Grade Scale V): The Basic salary usually ranges from 59170 to 66070.

How good is IBPS PO Job? Let’s see the promotion designation of a PO through various steps:

Level 1- Probationary Officer: The basic training phase of PO where he learns all the basic responsibilities he has to take.
Level 2- Assistant Manager: The work of an Assistant Manager is same as that of a PO. It’s just that this post is confirmed and not on a probation period.
Level 3- Branch Manager: The branch manager leads the whole bank branch.
Level 4- Chief Manager: The chief manager takes the responsibility of the main branch in a city i.e. a bigger branch.
Level 5- AGM: The Assistant General Manager takes care of a group of the branch in a region.
Level 6- DGM: The Deputy General Manager takes care of branches in a bigger zone or no. of the region.
Level 7- CGM: The Chief General Manager heads a circle like a complete branch of a state.
Level 8- GM: The General Manager has a higher responsibility of taking care of all the branches globally. He takes multiple duties and roles.

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria

IBPS PO Educational Qualification (As on 22.08.2023)

Graduation Degree: The eligibility criteria for the IBPS CRP exam is as basic as a graduation degree (BA, BCom, BSc, B.Tech or as such) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India. Any such candidate who has received equivalent qualification which is recognized by the Central Government is also eligible to apply for this exam.
The candidates must be in possession of a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that certifies that they are a graduate on the day they register for this exam, and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering for the IBPS Bank-PO examination.
Computer Literacy: Working knowledge of computer systems is necessary for the job as well as to give the IBPS PO exam which is conducted in online mode.
Language Proficiency: Verbal and written proficiency in the official language of the State/UT is desirable. The candidate must be able to read, write and speak the language.

Nationality

Citizen of India
Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement.
Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India Candidates belonging to the category 2, 3, 4 must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Govt. of India in their favor.

Mandatory Educational Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification which is recognised by the Central Government. They should ensure that the passing certificate should indicate the degree pass date in it.
Prospective applicants who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply on a provisional basis. However, this is subject to the condition that at the time of the interview, they’ll need to produce proof that they have passed the graduation examination.
Candidates who have an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate need to ensure that the date of passing of the IDD is as mentioned in the notification
Candidates who possess Chartered Accountancy qualification are also eligible to apply.
As per the IBPS PO qualification criteria, the candidates should indicate the percentage obtained in Graduation degree and calculate it to the nearest two decimals in the application form. For cases where CGPA is awarded, applicants should convert the grade into percentage and indicate it in the online application form.
For the IBPS PO eligibility percentage, candidates with less than 60% in their graduation are also eligible to take the IBPS PO exam. The Board prescribes no minimum percentage in Graduation for the IBPS PO

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IBPS PO Syllabus

This comprises of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Syllabus 2025
Reasoning Quantitative Aptitude English Language
Logical Reasoning Simplification Reading Comprehension
Alphanumeric Series Profit & Loss Cloze Test
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test Mixtures & Allegations Para jumbles
Data Sufficiency Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting
Coded Inequalities Work & Time Fill in the blanks
Seating Arrangement Time & Distance Miscellaneous
Puzzle Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere Paragraph Completion
Tabulation Data Interpretation
Syllogism Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
Blood Relations Number Systems
Input-Output Sequence & Series
Coding-Decoding Permutation, Combination &Probability

IBPS PO 2026 Salary Structure

COMPENSATION

POST SCALE OF PAY

Probationary Officer/ Basic: ₹ 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920

Management
Trainee The official will be eligible for allowances & perquisites as per rules of

the Participating Bank in force from time to time.

IBPS PO V/s SBI PO

Parameter SBI PO IBPS PO
Conducting Body State Bank of India (SBI) Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Participating Banks State Bank of India only 11 Public Sector Banks (Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank, Indian Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India)
Annual Vacancies Approximately 2,000 – 2,500 Approximately 3,000 – 5,208
Age Limit 21 to 30 years (as of 1st April) 20 to 30 years (as of 1st July)
Age Relaxation (SC/ST) 5 years 5 years
Age Relaxation (OBC) 3 years 3 years
Age Relaxation (PwD – General) 10 years 10 years
Age Relaxation (PwD – SC/ST) 15 years 15 years
Educational Qualification Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Number of Attempts General/EWS: 4 attempts; OBC/PwD: 7 attempts; SC/ST: Unlimited No limit (subject to age eligibility)
Exam Pattern – Prelims 3 sections: English Language (40Q), Quantitative Aptitude (30Q), Reasoning Ability (30Q) – Total 100 marks in 60 minutes 3 sections: English Language (30Q), Quantitative Aptitude (35Q), Reasoning Ability (35Q) – Total 100 marks in 60 minutes
Exam Pattern – Mains (Objective) 4 sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (40Q, 60 marks), Data Analysis & Interpretation (30Q, 60 marks), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (60Q, 60 marks), English Language (40Q, 20 marks) – Total 170Q, 200 marks 4 sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (40Q, 60 marks), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (35Q, 50 marks), English Language (35Q, 40 marks), Data Analysis & Interpretation (35Q, 50 marks) – Total 145Q, 200 marks
Descriptive Paper Essay, Report & Either Summary or Precis (50 marks in 30 minutes) Essay & Letter Writing (25 marks in 30 minutes)
Selection Process Prelims → Mains → Psychometric Test → Group Exercise & Personal Interview Prelims → Mains → Personal Interview
Final Merit Weightage Mains (75%) + Group Exercise & Interview (25%) Mains (80%) + Interview (20%)
Interview Marks Group Exercise: 20 marks, Personal Interview: 30 marks (Total 50 marks) Personal Interview: 100 marks
Interview Qualifying Marks As per notification General: 40%; SC/ST/OBC/PwD: 25%
Basic Pay (Starting) Rs. 48,480 (with 4 advance increments = Rs. 56,480) Rs. 48,480
Pay Scale Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920 Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920
Gross Monthly Salary Rs. 90,000 – 94,581 approximately Rs. 78,058 – 90,733 approximately
In-Hand Salary (Monthly) Rs. 80,000 – 85,000 approximately Rs. 71,863 – 76,431 approximately
Annual CTC Rs. 12 – 20.43 lakhs (Mumbai Centre) Rs. 7.2 – 7.8 lakhs
Allowances & Perks DA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, CCA, Medical Benefits (100% for self, 75% for family), Petrol Allowance, Furniture Allowance, Newspaper Allowance, LFC, PF, Pension, Gratuity DA, HRA, Special Allowance, Medical Benefits (up to Rs. 8,000/year), LTC, PF, Pension
Career Growth & Promotions Faster promotions due to larger bank size; opportunities for foreign postings in 190+ offices across 36 countries Steady growth; regular promotions across participating banks; limited foreign posting opportunities
Promotion Path PO (Assistant Manager) → Deputy Manager → Manager → Chief Manager → AGM → DGM → CGM → General Manager Similar hierarchy across participating banks but relatively slower
Transfer Policy Frequent transfers; pan-India posting; typically 2-3 years at one location; mandatory inter-state transfers Less frequent transfers; usually within region or state; depends on individual bank policy
Work Pressure High – due to large customer base, business targets, and extensive operations Moderate – workload distributed across multiple banks
Work Culture Fast-paced, dynamic; higher expectations and targets Relatively balanced; varies by participating bank
Exam Difficulty Level Higher difficulty – tougher General Awareness section, competitive interview process Moderate difficulty compared to SBI PO
Official Website sbi.co.in ibps.in
Key Advantages Higher salary package, faster career progression, prestigious brand value, foreign posting opportunities, better perks and allowances More bank options (11 banks), no attempt limit for most categories, relatively easier exam, more vacancies, better work-life balance
Key Challenges Limited attempts (4 for General category), tougher exam, high work pressure, frequent transfers, competitive environment Lower salary compared to SBI, slower promotions, limited foreign posting opportunities, bank allocation based on merit and preference

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F.A.Q.

Can POs move to RBI, NABARD, SEBI later?

Yes. Many officers work 2–3 years and then prepare again. Experience helps you understand finance more deeply. Many have cracked RBI Grade B after being PO.

Is IBPS PO a good long-term career?

Yes. Salary grows well, promotions are smooth, and benefits stay forever. In 10–12 years, salary becomes strong and you get housing, medical, bonuses, and many perks. If you stay long-term, life becomes very comfortable.

Is IBPS PO suitable for introverts?

Yes bro, totally.
In banking you talk to customers, but it’s not emotional talking… it’s pure “work talk”.
Introverts manage well because:
work is process-based
you learn fixed scripts for customer queries
desk work is more than direct conversation
most work is computer + approval + checking
Many introverts become top officers because they stay calm and focused.

What skills help you survive better as a PO?

These skills make life easy:
reading loan documents
basic Excel
calm talking style with customers
fast typing
knowing digital banking
staying patient
Banks train you for everything else.