IBPS PO/MT CRP XVI — Probationary Officer 2026
Total Vacancies
7,565 Posts
Qualification
Graduate
Apply Deadline
26 Jul 2026
Exam Schedule
Mains Examination Conducted — Awaiting next stage
Official Recruitment Notification PDF
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Source: OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION • Checked: 12 Oct 2026
Job Summary & Overview
CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees in 11 participating public sector banks across India.
Important Dates & Schedule
What's next
Common Interview
Date to be announced
Applications open
1 Jul 2026
Last date to apply
26 Jul 2026
Last date for fee payment
26 Jul 2026
Correction window closes
30 Jul 2026
Preliminary Examination
Result declared
22–23 Aug 2026
Mains Examination
Held
4 Oct 2026
Common Interview
To be announced
| Event / Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Open Date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Closes | 30 Jul 2026 |
Preliminary ExaminationRESULT DECLARED Date source: IBPS Official Notification / Admit Card Notice Conducted 22–23 Aug 2026. | 22–23 Aug 2026 |
Mains ExaminationCONDUCTED Date source: IBPS CRP XVI Official Notification | 4 Oct 2026 |
Common InterviewNOT DECLARED | TBA |
Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
- Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees
- Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by Govt. of India or equivalent qualification; Result declared on or before 21.07.2026
Age Limit Criteria
Calculated as of: 1 Jul 2026
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC(NCL): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: +5 years
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Application Fee & Pay
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
Selection Process
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
Online Computer Based · 1 hour · 100 questions · 100 marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
Negative marking: 0.25 of marks assigned to each question
Sectional timing of 20 minutes for each test. Qualifying in nature.
Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)
Online Computer Based · 3 hr 30 min · 157 questions · 225 marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 |
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 |
Negative marking: 0.25 of marks assigned to each question in objective tests
Objective test (155 questions / 200 marks / 180 minutes) followed immediately by Descriptive test (2 questions / 25 marks / 30 minutes). Total duration is 210 minutes (3 hours 30 minutes). Individual sectional timings apply: Reasoning (60m), GA (35m), English (40m), DI (45m), Descriptive (30m).
Interview
Offline Face to Face · 100 marks
Conducted by participating banks and coordinated by IBPS. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). Weightage of Main Exam to Interview is 80:20.
As stated in the official notification. Check it for the final word.
Syllabus
Preliminary Examination
English Language7 topics
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary and Grammar
Quantitative Aptitude5 topics
- Number Series
- Simplification and Approximation
- Quadratic Equations
- Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Pie, Table)
- Arithmetic Word Problems (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Time & Work, Time & Distance)
Reasoning Ability8 topics
- Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
Main Examination
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude9 topics
- Advanced Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
- Logical and Critical Reasoning
- Input-Output
- Data Sufficiency
- Direction and Blood Relations
- Coding-Decoding
- Computer Basics, Memory and Hardware
- Operating Systems and Networking
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Computer Security
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness6 topics
- Banking and Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- RBI Circulars, Monetary Policy and Policy Rates
- Digital Banking and Financial Inclusion
- Economy and Financial Institutions
- Government Schemes related to Banking and Finance
English Language5 topics
- Advanced Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Completion and Connectors
- Error Detection and Phrasal Verbs
- Vocabulary Usage and Idioms
Data Analysis & Interpretation9 topics
- Tabular Graph
- Line Graph
- Bar Graph
- Pie Chart
- Radar and Mixed Graphs
- Caselet DI
- Missing DI
- Probability and Permutation-Combination
- Data Sufficiency
English Language (Descriptive)4 topics
- Formal and Informal Letter Writing
- Essay Writing on Economic and Social Issues
- Essay Writing on Banking and Technological Trends
- Essay Writing on Current Events and Ethics
As listed in the official notification. Check it for the final word.
Preparation strategy, topic explanations, practice questions and paper analysis will be on LakshyaGyan.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- 1Visit the official IBPS website www.ibps.in and click on the link 'CRP PO/MT' on the Home Page.
- 2Click on 'CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- PROBATIONARY OFFICERS/ MANAGEMENT TRAINEES (CRP-PO/MT-XVI)' to open the Online Application Form.
- 3Click on 'CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION' and enter basic information, then note the Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- 4Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Hand Written Declaration, SSC/SSLC/10th Certificate, and Certificate as mentioned in Clause J(ix) if applicable.
- 5Capture and upload a live photograph through webcam or mobile phone during registration.
- 6Carefully fill in all details in the online application form and use 'SAVE AND NEXT' to verify before final submission.
- 7Pay the application fee/intimation charges online between 01-07-2026 and 21-07-2026.
- 8Click 'COMPLETE REGISTRATION' to submit the application and take a printout of the e-receipt and online application form.
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