IBPS PO 2026 Complete Guide
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Introduction
Latest Notification
Important Dates
Exam Pattern
Syllabus
Eligibility
Educational Criteria
Selection Process
Vacancy
Apply Online
Cut Off
Salary
Latest Quizzes
Mock Test Series
FAQs
Introduction
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Probationary Officer (PO) exam every year to recruit candidates for various public sector banks in India. The IBPS PO Exam 2026 is expected to follow a two-phase selection process, namely the Preliminary Exam and the Main Exam, followed by a final interview.
IBPS PO is a prestigious exam in the banking sector in India. Candidates selected as Probationary Officers are eligible to be appointed in various public sector banks across the country.
IBPS PO Latest Notification 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment for the year 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | March 2026 |
| Online Application End | April 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | June 2026 |
| Main Exam | August 2026 |
| Interview | October 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| IBPS Clerk Notification Release | 1st July 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 5th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25th July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 20th – 25th September 2026 |
| Main Exam | 1st – 5th November 2026 |
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2026
Preliminary Exam
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Main Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 min |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 min |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min |
Syllabus
Reasoning
- Puzzles
- Coding Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Direction Sense
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Profit & Loss
- Percentage
- Time & Work
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Vocabulary
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian Citizen
- Age Limit: 21 to 30 years
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline
- Language Proficiency in Local Language
Educational Criteria
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Final Merit List
Vacancy
| Bank | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1200 |
| Punjab National Bank | 800 |
| Canara Bank | 600 |
| Union Bank of India | 500 |
Apply Online
Step by Step Application
- Visit IBPS official website
- Register with email and phone
- Fill application form
- Upload documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit form
Expected Cut Off
| Category | Cut Off |
|---|---|
| General | 70-75 |
| OBC | 65-70 |
| SC | 55-60 |
| ST | 50-55 |
Salary
- Basic Pay: ₹36,000 approx
- DA + HRA + Special Allowance
- Total Salary: ₹52,000 – ₹55,000 approx
Latest Quizzes
- IBPS PO Reasoning Quiz
- IBPS PO Quant Quiz
- IBPS PO English Quiz
- Banking Awareness Quiz
Mock Test Series
- IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test
- IBPS PO Mains Mock Test
- Full Length Mock Test
FAQs
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What is IBPS PO age limit?
21 to 30 years. -
What is qualification?
Graduation in any discipline. -
How many stages?
Prelims, Mains, Interview.