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IBPS Announces 6,715 PO Posts; Application Window Opens July 1

Published on: 01 Jul 2026, 05:03 AM

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a short notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI and CRP SPL-XVI) to fill vacancies for Probationary Officers (PO), Management Trainees (MT) and Specialist Officers (SO) in participating public sector banks. A total of 6,715 PO posts are to be filled through this drive.

The online application process will start on July 1, 2026, and close on July 21, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications and pay the examination fee within this period. The recruitment cycle pertains to vacancies for the 2027–28 financial year.

According to the notification, the detailed advertisement containing the exact number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, reservation policy, examination pattern, syllabus, and other guidelines will be released on July 1 on the official IBPS website (ibps.in). Applicants are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying.

The final allotment of candidates will be based on their performance in the prescribed selection stages and the availability of vacancies in participating banks.

Source: Indian Express

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