IBPS PO 2026: Exam Details & Preparation

IBPS conducts CRP PO/MT-XVI to recruit Probationary Officers / Management Trainees in participating public sector banks for vacancies of 2027–28. This notification was issued in 2026; 2027–28 is the vacancy year, not a separate examination notification. The vacancy annexure updated on 27 August 2026 lists 7,565 indicative posts. Registration is closed. Selection includes Prelims, Mains, a mandatory non-qualifying Personality Test and Interview. 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 and Union Bank of India. Participation does not mean every bank has reported vacancies. Notification and updates The supplied detailed notification is the base document. Later IBPS corrigenda, vacancy annexures, call letters and information handouts take precedence. Check the official CRP PO/MT-XVI page for current notices and personal reporting dates.