The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers (PO) / Management Trainees (MT-XVI) for 2026. A total of 7,365 vacancies are available under the IBPS PO/MT 16th Recruitment.

Candidates who successfully submitted their applications can now download the IBPS PO/MT-XVI PET Admit Card 2026. The preliminary examination is scheduled for August 2026. Candidates should check this page for important dates, eligibility, vacancy details, selection process, exam information and useful links.
IBPS PO / MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | 29–30 July 2026 |
| PET Admit Card | 10 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Preliminary Result | September 2026 |
| Mains Examination | October 2026 |
| Mains Result | November 2026 |
Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹850
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹175
The examination fee was payable through the prescribed online payment methods.
Age Limit
Age calculated as on 01 July 2026:
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories as per IBPS PO/MT-XVI recruitment rules.
IBPS PO / MT-XVI Vacancy 2026
Total Vacancies: 7,365 Posts
| Post | Total Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) | 7,365 | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream from a recognized university/institution in India |
Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed eligibility conditions.
Category-Wise Vacancy
| Post | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
| PO / MT-XVI | 2,936 | 2,015 | 721 | 1,131 | 562 | 7,365 |
Bank-Wise Vacancy Details
| Participating Bank | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Bank of Baroda | 770 | 190 | 513 | 285 | 142 | 1,900 |
| Bank of India | 203 | 50 | 135 | 75 | 37 | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 446 | 110 | 297 | 165 | 82 | 1,100 |
| Canara Bank | 608 | 150 | 405 | 225 | 112 | 1,500 |
| Central Bank of India | 203 | 50 | 135 | 75 | 37 | 500 |
| Indian Bank | 217 | 52 | 199 | 122 | 60 | 650 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 223 | 54 | 148 | 84 | 41 | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 204 | 50 | 136 | 76 | 38 | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 62 | 15 | 47 | 24 | 13 | 161 |
IBPS PO / MT-XVI Selection Process
The recruitment process is conducted in multiple stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Final Selection
Candidates who qualify at each stage will be considered for the subsequent stage according to IBPS rules.
IBPS PO PET Admit Card 2026
The IBPS PO/MT-XVI PET Admit Card 2026 has been made available from 10 August 2026. Candidates who are eligible for the Pre-Examination Training can download their PET admit card using their registration/login details.
Candidates should carefully check the venue, reporting time and other instructions mentioned on the admit card.
How to Download IBPS PO PET Admit Card 2026
- Visit the IBPS official website.
- Open the CRP PO/MT-XVI section.
- Select the PET Admit Card link.
- Enter your registration number/roll number and password/date of birth.
- Submit the details.
- Download your admit card.
- Take a printout for future use.
How to Fill IBPS PO / MT-XVI Online Form
Candidates who applied for IBPS PO/MT-XVI were required to complete the online application between 01 July and 26 July 2026.
Before submitting the form, candidates should:
- Read the recruitment notification carefully.
- Check educational qualification and age eligibility.
- Keep ID proof and other required documents ready.
- Prepare scanned photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
- Enter all personal and educational details carefully.
- Preview the complete application before final submission.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Save or print the final submitted application form.
Important Links
- Download Pre Admit Card: Click Here
- Download PET Admit Card: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Download Correction Form Notice: Click Here
- Download Vacancy Increase Notice: Click Here
- Download Official Notification: Click Here
- IBPS Official Website: Click Here
