IBPS PO, MT and SO recruitment applications begin July 1 as detailed notification releases shortly at ibps.in

IBPS PO Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the short notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI and CRP SPL-XVI) for recruitment to Probationary Officer (PO), Management Trainee (MT) and Specialist Officer (SO) posts in participating public sector banks.

The notification covers vacancies for the 2027–28 recruitment cycle.According to the schedule issued by IBPS, online registration and fee payment will commence on July 1, 2026, and continue until July 21, 2026. Candidates have been advised to read the detailed notifications before completing the application process. The detailed recruitment notices are scheduled to be released on July 1, 2026, on the official IBPS website.Important schedule for PO, MT and SO recruitmentIBPS has announced the tentative examination and recruitment timeline for both PO/MT and SO posts.

Recruitment processFor PO and MT recruitment, candidates will be selected through the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test, Interview and Provisional Allotment. The SO recruitment schedule includes the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview and Provisional Allotment as notified by IBPS.

Detailed notification to carry eligibility and vacancy detailsThe short notice states that candidates should carefully read the detailed notifications before submitting applications and ensure they satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions on the specified dates. Information on vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, participating banks, reservation provisions, examination pattern and application guidelines will be available in the detailed notifications.IBPS has also stated that candidates should regularly visit its official website for updates regarding the recruitment process, examination schedule and subsequent stages of selection.