IBPS has released an official notification for the post of IBPS PO on its official website @ ibps.in. The candidates can check the exam dates, eligibility criteria, age limit, and more from the IBPS PO 2026 notification released on 30 June 2026. IBPS PO exam is conducted at various locations throughout India and in online mode only. IBPS PO 2026 Notification has been released for a total of 7,565 Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee vacancies across participating public sector banks.
About IBPS
Every year the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection holds the IBPS PO Bank Exam to select Probationary Officers in Public Sector banks. IBPS offers recruitment services to all Public-Sector Banks, SBI, Associate Banks of SBI, RBI, NABARD, SIDBI, LIC & Insurance companies and regular member Banks of the IBPS society.
IBPS started the Common Written Examination (CWE) in the year 2011 to recruit officers and clerks in Public Sector Banks. It accepts online applications through its official website for registration of the examination.
IBPS Exam Calendar 2026
The Institute of Banking & Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the exam calendar for this year. The candidates were also eagerly waiting for the same. Now they can check all the exam dates in this newly released IBPS exam calendar 2026.
The important dates for IBPS PO 2026 are as follows:
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Exam Dates (Tentative)
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IBPS PO Vacancies
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7365
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IBPS PO Notification Release
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30th June 2026
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Online Application Start
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01st July 2026
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Online Application End
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26th July 2026
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IBPS PO Pre Exam Admit Card Release
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August 2026 (To be announced)
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IBPS PO Pre Exam Date
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22nd & 23rd August 2026
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IBPS PO Preliminary Result
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September 2026 (Expected)
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IBPS PO Mains Exam Date
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4th October 2026
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Conduct of Interview
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November–December 2026 (Expected)
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Provisional Allotment
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January 2027 (Expected)
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Every year more than 20 lakh aspirants appear for the IBPS PO examination. The total number of vacancies for the IBPS PO 2026 exam is 7365. The Online Registration for IBPS PO 2026 is started since release of notification. Last year, the total number of vacancies was 7365 .
Participating Banks and Category-wise Vacancies:
IBPS will release a number of vacancies with the release of notification. Aspirants can check the category-wise vacancies below:
Bank wise IBPS PO 2026 Vacancies List
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Bank Name
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Vacancies
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Bank of India
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500
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Punjab & Sind Bank
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161
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UCO Bank
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NR
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Bank of Baroda
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1900
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Indian Bank
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650
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Indian Overseas Bank
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161
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Bank of Maharashtra
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1100
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Central Bank of India
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500
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Canara Bank
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1500
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Punjab National Bank
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504
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Union Bank of India
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NR
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Total
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3049
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Educational Qualification:
The eligibility criteria for the IBPS CWE PO exam is a Graduation Degree in any of the streams such as BA, B.Com, BSc, B.Tech, etc., from a University recognized by the Government of India. The percentage of marks obtained in Graduation should be mentioned at the time of registration for the IBPS Bank-PO examination.
Computer Literacy: Knowledge of computer operations is a must as the IBPS PO exam is conducted online.
Language Proficiency: Candidates should have verbal and written proficiency in the official language of the State/UT. The candidate should be able to read, write, and speak the language.
Age Eligibility: 20 - 30 Years
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Category
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Age Relaxation
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Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)
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5 years
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Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer)
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3 years
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Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
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10 years
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Ex-Servicemen (Army personnel)
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5 years
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Widows/Divorced Women
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9 years
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Persons with Domicile of Jammu &Kashmir during the period of 1-1-1980 to 31-12-1989
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5 years
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Persons affected by 1984 riots
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5 years
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Nationality / Citizenship of Applicants:
Candidates applying for IBPS CWE/Bank PO Examination should be one of the following:
1. Citizen of India
2. The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
3. Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
4. 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 categories 2, 3, 4 must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Govt of India in their favor.
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IBPS introduced separate sectional timing for each section in the preliminary exam. The IBPS PO exam (CWE 9) for hiring candidates will be based on an online written exam in two parts: IBPS Preliminary Exam and IBPS Mains Exam. This examination is followed by a face-to-face interview.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO preliminary examination is of one-hour duration and is conducted online. It has 3 sections with having 100 questions in total with a maximum score of 100 marks. There is a negative marking in IBPS PO pre-exam as 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Candidates must clear the sectional cut-off to qualify for the IBPS PO Main exam. The section-wise details are given below:
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Section Name
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Questions
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Marks
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Duration
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1
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English Language
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30
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30
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60 Minutes
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2
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Numerical Ability
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35
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35
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3
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Reasoning Ability
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35
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35
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IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern
The IBPO PO Mains exam is held online, it has 4 sections having a total score of 200 marks of 180 minutes duration and descriptive paper 1 sections having a total score of 25 marks of 30 minutes duration.
The IBPS PO Mains exam will have 5 sections and the time limit for attempting each of the five sections is different, but the total time duration is 180 minutes for objective and 30 minutes for descriptive. The candidates must attempt the sections in the same order and within the allotted time fixed by the examining body. The candidate can’t leave the existing section before the time allotted. The next section can only be attempted after the current section is completed. There is a negative marking with a deduction of 0.25 marks for every mistake.
The section-wise details are given below:
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S.No
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Subjects (Objective)
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Questions
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Marks
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Duration
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1
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Reasoning and Computer
Aptitude
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45
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60
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60 minutes
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2
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General/Economy/Banking
Awareness
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40
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40
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35 minutes
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3
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English Language
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35
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40
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40 minutes
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4
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Data Analysis & Interpretation
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35
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60
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45 minutes
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Total
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155
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200
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180 minutes
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English Language(Letter
Writing & Essay)
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2
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25
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30 minutes
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Final Score Calculation for IBPS PO Exam
There are certain important points on the basis of which the final score for the IBPS PO exam is calculated:
• Marks scored in the Preliminary Exam (Tier-1) will not be considered in the final score. These are only taken into account to qualify Mains Exam (Tier-2).
• Candidates need to qualify Phase-2 and Interview individually to be eligible for the final worth.
• The ratio of marks between the CWE Main exam and interview for the final merit list will be 80:20 respectively.
• The aggregate of 100 marks is used for the final merit list for each category. Candidates with a high merit rank in each category are finally selected.
Penalty for Wrong Answers
A penalty for every incorrect answer will be marked in the Objective Tests of both Preliminary and Mains exams. Every wrong answer will be penalized by deducting 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question. There will be no penalty for leaving a question blank, i.e. in case, no answer is marked by the candidate.
How to download IBPS PO Pre-Exam training call letters
- Visit the official website, ibps.in
- Connect to the link and download the call letter (admit card) for PO/MT-VII
- Now, enter your registration number and password in the space given for the purpose.
- Carefully enter the captcha code given thereafter.
- Now login to your account where your admit card will appear on the screen
- Download and obtain a printout of the same for future use
IBPS exam syllabus is similar to other bank exams except that IBPS issues only the broad subjects, they can be further bifurcated into individual topics, based on the questions that have appeared in the exams over the past few years. The IBPS syllabus is divided into two parts:
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Syllabus 2026
This comprises of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.
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Reasoning Ability
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Quantitative Aptitude
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English Language
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Logical Reasoning
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Simplification
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Reading Comprehension
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Alphanumeric Series
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Profit & Loss
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Cloze Test
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Ranking/Direction/
Alphabet Test
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Mixtures &Alligations
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Para jumbles
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Data Sufficiency
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Simple Interest & Compound Interest &
Surds & Indices
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Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting
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Coded Inequalities
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Work & Time
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Fill in the blanks
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Seating-Arrangement
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Time & Distance
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Miscellaneous
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Puzzle
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Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
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Paragraph Completion
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Tabulation
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Data Interpretation
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Syllogism
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Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
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Blood Relations
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Number Systems
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Input-Output
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Sequence & Series
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Coding-Decoding
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Permutation, Combination, Probability
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IBPS PO Mains Exam Syllabus 2026
This exam consists of 5 sections: Reasoning & Computer, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General Awareness, and Descriptive Test (Letter Writing &Essay).
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Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
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General Awareness Syllabus
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Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Syllabus
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English Language Syllabus
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Simplification
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Financial Awareness
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Verbal Reasoning
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Internet
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Reading Comprehension
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Average
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Current Affairs
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Syllogism
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Memory
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Vocabulary
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Percentage
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General Knowledge
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Circular Seating Arrangement
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Keyboard Shortcuts
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Grammar
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Ratio and Percentage
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Linear Seating Arrangement
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Computer Abbreviation
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Verbal Ability
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Data Interpretation
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Double Lineup
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Microsoft Office
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Mensuration and Geometry
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Scheduling
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Computer Hardware
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Quadratic Equation
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Input-Output
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Computer Software
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Interest
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Blood Relations
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Operating System
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Problems of Ages
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Directions and Distances
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Networking
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Profit and Loss
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Ordering and Ranking
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Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies
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Number Series
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Data Sufficiency
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Speed, Distance and Time
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Coding and Decoding
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Time and Work
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Code Inequalities
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Number System
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Data Sufficiency
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Linear Equation
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Permutation and Combination
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And Probability
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Mixture and Allegations
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Candidates must apply for the exam by registering on the official website- ibps.in. Steps to apply for the exam are given below:
Step 1- Online IBPS PO Registration
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Visit ibps.in and click on ‘CWE PO/MT.
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Click on the option “Click Here to Apply Online for CWE Probationary Officers/ Management Trainee (CWE PO/ MT- IX).
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Click on the “Click Here for New Registration” tab and enter your Email ID, Mobile Number and other details to register for the exam.
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Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and displayed on the screen. Also, an Email and an SMS indicating IBPS Registration login credentials will be sent to the candidates.
Step 2- Filling IBPS PO Application Form 2026
Fill in the asked Personal, Educational and communication Information such as Name, Nationality, Mobile Number; Qualifications and Experiences. Also, enter the choice of IBPS PO Exam Center with the correct state code for both the Preliminary and Main examination. After filling in the details, click on ‘I agree to declare that the information entered is authentic.
Step 3- Uploading Documents
Candidates must use their IBPS Registration login details to access their account and upload the following documents as per the specifications mentioned below.
The category-wise application fees for the IBPS PO exam are given below. Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The application fee must be paid online. To know more please check the complete guide for IBPS PO Application
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Category
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Application Fee
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1
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SC/ST/PWD
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Rs.175/- (Intimation Charges only)
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2
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General and Others
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Rs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)
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Candidates must prepare in a systematic manner for the IBPS PO exam. The candidates should be aware of the latest syllabus and exam pattern. The syllabus covers various topics, it is important to choose the right study material so that you can understand the concepts and practices a wide variety of questions as well.
IBPS PO 2026 left everyone worried about the surprising change in the exam pattern. This is the reason we have decided to provide you with the relevant new pattern questions that were asked in last year's banking exams.
New pattern questions are simply the application of concepts in a new form. You just need to practice them a lot so that you don't face issues in IBPS PO 2026. Candidates must go through the previous year's IBPS questions so that they have an idea of what to expect in IBPS PO 2026.
IBT offers Online Test Series for various banks (like SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, Clerk, Bank PO, Bank Clerk, SBI, RBI, NABARD, etc), which are well-researched and closely follow the exact exam pattern. Practice papers are prepared to keep in the mind the last year’s exam pattern and expected change in the pattern and level of questions.
The candidates who have qualified for the mains exam will be called for an interview which will carry 100 marks. To qualify for the interview a candidate is required to score 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).
The interview round is conducted for not less than 15-20 minutes. It has a panel of bank officials who will raise questions to the candidates concerned with themselves, the banking sector, current affairs and general awareness. The candidates must be well-dressed, confident, and carry all required documents to the interview.
The merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the main examination and interview. IBPS works out the final score with the weightage of marks given to the main examination and interview in the ratio of 80:20 respectively.
Who can attend Pre-examination training and how?
Pre-examination training is arranged by the Nodal Banks or Participating organizations for a limited number of aspirants who belong to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes/Minority Communities at select centers. Expenses such as traveling, boarding, lodging, etc have to be borne by the aspirants who are attending this training.
The salary of an IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) is almost the same across all participating public sector banks. As per the 12th Bipartite Settlement, the revised basic pay of an IBPS PO is ?48,480 per month. Along with the basic pay, candidates receive several allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Special Allowance, Medical Benefits, Leave Travel Allowance (LTA), and other perks. The gross monthly salary of an IBPS PO generally ranges between ?74,000 and ?78,000, depending on the place of posting and applicable allowances.
The revised basic pay of PO thus becomes –
48,480 - (2000 x 7) - 62,480 - (2,340 x 2) - 67,160 - (2,680 x 7) – 85,920
Here Rs. 48,480 is the revised basic pay of Bank PO as applicable on 1st January 2026. Thus the new entrant in a Bank as PO is liable to get Rs. 48,480 as basic pay.
Rs. 2000 is the annual increment that a Bank PO will get and it will be applicable for a period of 7 years.
IBPS releases IBPS PO 2026 notification every year to give a golden opportunity for those who are aspiring for banking sector jobs. Before one applies for the same, there are some probable queries that one needs to be answered. Here are a few FAQs which will suffice your purpose in deciding wisely before applying for the IBPS PO job.
Ques 1) May I know the exam date of the IBPS PO 2026 Prelims and Mains Exam?
Ans) According to the IBPS PO/MT-XVI 2026 notification and IBPS exam calendar, the IBPS PO 2026 Preliminary Examination was scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026, while the Main Examination is scheduled for 4 October 2026.
Ques 2) What is the expected date for the release of the Official Notification of IBPS PO 2026 Exam?
Ans) The official IBPS PO/MT-XVI 2026 notification was released on 1 July 2026. The online application process started on 1 July 2026, and the last date to apply was later extended to 26 July 2026.
Ques 3) How many vacancies are released every year for IBPS PO?
Ans) IBPS has released 7,565 indicative vacancies for IBPS PO/MT-XVI 2026 after the latest vacancy update.
Ques 4) What qualification is needed for IBPS PO job?
Ans) Candidates must have a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. The final result of graduation must have been declared on or before 21 July 2026.
Ques 5) When will be the exam for IBPS PO Scheduled?
Ans) The IBPS PO 2026 Preliminary Examination was scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026.
Ques 6. Is 60% necessary in graduation to become an IBPS PO?
Ans) No, 60% in graduation is not necessary to appear for IBPS PO exams. Percentage in graduation is not considered in the eligibility criteria for IBPS PO exams.
Ques 7) Is a B.Tech student eligible for IBPS PO exams?
Ans) Yes, a B.Tech student is eligible for IBPS PO exam. A candidate only needs to have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Ques 8) What percentage is required in graduation for the IBPS PO exam?
Ans) Percentage in graduation is not considered in the eligibility criteria for IBPS PO exams. A candidate only needs to have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Ques 9) Can a B.Sc graduate apply for IBPS PO exams?
Ans) Yes, a B.Sc graduate is eligible to apply for IBPS exam. To appear in IBPS PO exams, you just need to have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Ques 10) Can a BA student apply for the IBPS PO exam?
Ans) Yes, a BA student can apply for the IBPS PO exam. The education eligibility for IBPS PO exam is graduation in any discipline from a recognized university in India.
Ques 11) How many attempts are in the IBPS PO?
Ans) A number of attempts are not counted in the IBPS PO exam. Candidates don’t need to worry about the attempts for the exam. Just prepare for the exam without any tension.
Ques 12) What is the age limit for IBPS PO exams?
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To apply for IBPS PO exam, a candidate must be 20-30 years of age.
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Age relaxation of 5 years is provided to candidates belonging to SC and ST.
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The candidates of OBC categories are given an age relaxation of 3 years.
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The ex-servicemen and the candidates having Jammu and Kashmir quota are also given an age relaxation of 5 years.
Ques 13) Is it a bilingual exam?
Ans) Yes, this exam is conducted in two languages i.e. English and Hindi except for the English section.
Ques 14) Whether examination has negative marking?
Ans) Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Ques 15) What is the selection procedure of IBPS PO?
Ans) The recruitment procedure of IBPS PO will take place in three steps:
Ques 16) Will there be any sectional cut-off for IBPS PO Exam?
Ans) Yes, there is sectional and overall cut-off in Prelims as well as Mains Examination. A candidate has to qualify for both the cut-offs in order to secure the seat for the next phase of the exam.
Ques 17) Will there be a personal interview after the written result?
Ans) Yes, there will be a round of personal interviews after clearing the prelims and mains exam.
Ques 18) What is the cut-off for being recruited?
Ans) There is no predetermined cutoff for IBPS Probationary Officer. It depends on the presentation of the applicants each year. The final score is calculated on the basis of the performance in the written test and the interview.
Ques 19) What is the eligibility for IBPS PO?
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Educational Eligibility:
Age Eligibilty: