Overview
The IBPS PO 2026 notification announces an indicative total of 6715 Probationary Officer vacancies across various public sector banks. Key participating banks include Bank of Baroda with 1900 posts, Bank of Maharashtra with 1100, Canara Bank with 1500, and Indian Overseas Bank with 550.
Interested candidates can apply online from July 01, 2026, with the application window closing on July 21, 2026. The application fee is ₹175/-. Aspirants are strongly advised to refer to the official notification and website for complete details before applying.
Quick Overview
| Organisation | IBPS PO |
|---|---|
| Post / Exam | PO |
| Total Vacancies | 6715 (Indicative) |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Location | All India |
| Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Participating Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 285 | 142 | 513 | 190 | 770 | 1900 |
| Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 165 | 82 | 297 | 110 | 446 | 1100 |
| Canara Bank | 225 | 112 | 405 | 150 | 608 | 1500 |
| Central Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 84 | 41 | 148 | 54 | 223 | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 76 | 38 | 136 | 50 | 204 | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 24 | 13 | 47 | 15 | 62 | 161 |
| Total | 1009 | 502 | 1816 | 669 | 2719 | 6715 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the educational qualification and age limit prescribed by IBPS PO for this recruitment. Age relaxation is provided to reserved categories (SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Ex-Servicemen) as per government rules. For the exact educational qualification, age limit and experience, please read the official notification carefully before applying.
Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration (including Edit/Modification) | 01-07-2026 to 21-07-2026 |
| Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges | 01-07-2026 to 21-07-2026 |
| Edit Window for Modification of Application | For 2 days after closing of registration |
| Pre-Examination Training (PET) | August 2026 |
| Call Letter Download – Preliminary | August 2026 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | August 2026 |
| Result of Preliminary Examination | September 2026 |
| Call Letter Download – Main | September 2026 |
| Online Examination – Main | October 2026 |
| Result of Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Personality Test | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Application Fee
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
|---|---|
| All Others (General/EWS/OBC) | ₹850/- |
How to Apply Online
- Open the official website using the link in the Important Links section below.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then log in to the recruitment portal.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational and contact details.
- Upload the required documents — recent photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form before the last date.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on the stages fixed by IBPS PO, which may include a written examination or computer-based test (CBT), skill / typing test, physical efficiency test (where applicable), document verification and a medical examination. The exact selection procedure, exam pattern and syllabus are given in the official notification. Candidates who clear each stage are shortlisted for the next.