Short Information
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Probationary Officer (PO) CWE XVI 2026 notification for Officer Scale I posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Public Sector Banks across India. IBPS PO is the main route for graduates to join public sector banks as officers. Applications typically open in June-July 2026 as per IBPS annual calendar. Age: 20 to 30 years. Graduates eligible. Selection: Prelims + Mains + Interview. Local language proficiency may be required for some banks.
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Important Dates
| Notification Release | Expected June-July 2026 |
| Apply Start | To be notified |
| Exam Date Prelims | August-September 2026 (expected) |
Qualification
- •Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- •Local language proficiency preferred for state-specific bank postings.
- •Age: 20 to 30 years (SC/ST: 35, OBC: 33, PwBD: 40) — check official notification for cutoff date.
IBPS PO 2026 — Expected Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | IBPS |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (Scale I) |
| Banks Covered | 20+ Public Sector & Regional Rural Banks |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years |
| Apply Mode | Online via ibps.in |
Exact vacancy, fee, dates: Official IBPS notification 2026 pe confirm karein.
Selection Process
- •Prelims (Online): English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning — 100 marks, 1 hour.
- •Mains (Online): Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English, Data Analysis & Interpretation, GA (Banking), English Descriptive — 225+25 = 250 marks.
- •Interview: Only for selected candidates.
Prelims is qualifying — Mains + Interview marks count in final merit.
Important Links
| ●Apply Online | Click Here › |
| ●Official Website | Click Here › |