IBPS PO Vacancies 2026 (Revised): Bank-Wise and Category-Wise Vacancy Details

The total IBPS PO/MT 2026 vacancies have been revised to 7,365 from the 6,715 vacancies initially announced under CRP PO/MT-XVI on June 30, 2026. IBPS released the revised vacancy details on July 20, 2026, providing updated bank-wise and category-wise vacancies across the participating public sector banks. In the revised vacancy notice, IBPS has added 650 more posts, which are distributed across SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, UR, and PwBD categories.

Eleven public sector banks participate in the IBPS PO 2026 recruitment process. These include Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, and others. The number of vacancies for each bank is detailed in the official notification on the IBPS website, giving candidates full clarity on bank-wise openings.

Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognised university to be eligible. The age limit is between 20 and 30 years as of the specified date in the notification. Other eligibility requirements, such as nationality, language proficiency, and medical fitness, are outlined on the official IBPS site. Candidates should check the official notification PDF on ibps.in to confirm all details before applying.

The IBPS PO 2026 application process began on July 1, 2026, following the release of the official notification on June 30, 2026. Eligible candidates can complete the online registration, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee until July 21, 2026, through the official IBPS website. Candidates should submit their applications well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

The recruitment involves a three-stage selection process: Preliminary exam, Main exam, and Interview. Candidates must qualify at each stage to move to the next. Prelims will be conducted on August 22 and 23, 2026, followed by the mains on October 4, 2026. Dates and details are available on the official IBPS website ibps.in.

The IBPS PO 2026 notification announces a total of 6,715 indicative vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks. Among the participating banks, Bank of Baroda (1,900 vacancies) has reported the highest number of vacancies, followed by Canara Bank (1,500) and Bank of Maharashtra (1,100). Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India have currently marked their vacancies as Not Reported (NR), and these may be updated later by IBPS.

The salary for the Probationary Officer recruited through IBPS typically ranges between Rs. 74,000 and Rs. 76,000 per month, including allowances as per the 11 participating banks’ policies. Salary and benefits are clearly stated in the official IBPS notification. Candidates can refer to the official website ibps.in for the latest salary structure and perks associated with the PO post.

Yes, candidates can apply for vacancies in multiple banks participating in the IBPS PO 2026 recruitment as per their preference. The IBPS website ibps.in allows candidates to select one or more banks during the application process. However, selection depends on merit and the availability of vacancies in the chosen banks later in the process.

Candidates must upload scanned copies of their recent photograph, signature, and handwritten declaration as specified by IBPS. Additionally, academic certificates and caste/category certificates (if applicable) may be required during later stages. Exact specifications and guidelines for uploads are detailed in the official notification on ibps.in to ensure candidates meet the criteria.

Yes, candidates have to pay an application fee or intimation charge to complete their IBPS PO 2026 application process. The amount varies for General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories as outlined in the official notification. Payment is accepted online through net banking, credit/debit cards, or other methods on the official IBPS site.