IBPS PO Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Full Schedule For Prelims and Mains - Overview

IBPS has officially released the recruitment notification for 6,715 posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from See official notification to See official notification at www.adda247.com. Detailed eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, salary and how-to-apply information is provided below.

Important Dates & Quick Information

Recruitment Details

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has declared the IBPS PO Exam Date 2026 on its official website to fill 6715 vacancy for the CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment. The recruitment aims to fill Probationary Officer/Management Trainee posts in 11 participating Public Sector Banks.

The exam schedule for Prelims and Mains has been discussed in detail below and candidates are advised to go through this article for complete overview.

According to the Official Notification, the Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 22nd and 23rd August 2026, while the Main Exam will be conducted on 4th October 2026. Both exams will be held in multiple shifts, and the admit cards are expected to be released 10–15 days before the respective exam dates.

The IBPS PO Prelims and Mains exam pattern has been updated by the Board. The revised pattern outlines key details such as the types of questions, exam sections, time duration, and the total number of questions for each stage of the examination.

The Mains exam pattern has been slightly changed by IBPS. Marks allotted to GA, English, and DI sections have been increased and now total number of questions is 170 (increased from 145). The descriptive pattern remains the same.

Eligibility / Yogyata

Educational Qualification

• Required qualification: Graduate
• From a recognized University / Board / Institute
• For exact post-wise eligibility, refer to the official notification PDF

Age Limit

Age limit: See official notification. Age relaxation is available as per Government of India / State Government rules — OBC (NCL) +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD +10 years, Ex-Servicemen as per applicable rules.

Selection Process

1. Online Written Examination / CBT: Objective MCQ test covering relevant subjects, general awareness, reasoning and aptitude.
2. Skill Test / Interview: Wherever applicable for shortlisted candidates.
3. Document Verification: Original certificate verification at the final stage.
4. Medical Examination: For posts that require medical fitness.

Salary / Vetan

Selected candidates will be paid as per the official pay scale. Rs. 74,000/- per month plus DA, HRA, TA and other admissible allowances. Government job benefits include PF, gratuity, NPS pension, medical facility, LTC and job security.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website: www.adda247.com
2. Find and click the recruitment notification link
3. Register with name, email, mobile number
4. Login and fill the complete online application form
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature and supporting documents
6. Pay the application fee online (where applicable): See official notification
7. Review all details carefully and submit the form
8. Download and print the confirmation page
9. Apply before the last date: See official notification

Documents Required

• 10th & 12th Class Certificates (DOB proof)
• Graduation / Diploma / ITI certificate as per qualification
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC – Central/State Govt format)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable, valid for current FY)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable, 40%+ disability)
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge Book (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph + Signature scan
• Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving Licence

FAQs

Q1. Is bharti mein kitni vacancies hain?

Ans: Total 6,715 posts notified hain. Detailed category-wise breakdown official notification PDF mein hai.

Q2. Online form kab tak bhara jayega?

Ans: Online application See official notification se shuru hai aur antim tithi See official notification hai. Apply karein www.adda247.com par.

Q3. Eligibility kya hai?

Ans: Required qualification Graduate hai recognized University / Board se. Age limit See official notification hai.

Q4. Application fee kitni hai?

Ans: General/OBC/EWS candidates ke liye fee See official notification hai. SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates ke liye fee mein chhoot ho sakti hai — official notification check karein.

Q5. Salary kitni hoti hai?

Ans: Rs. 74,000/- per month, plus DA, HRA, TA aur anya government allowances. Total in-hand competitive government salary milti hai with full job security and benefits.

Source: Notification reference. For exact and most up-to-date details, always refer to the official notification on the organization website.