IBPS PO 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI): Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus and Mock Tests
IBPS runs the Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees in 11 public sector banks: Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank and Union Bank of India. CRP PO/MT-XVI fills the vacancies of 2027-28.
Selection has an online Prelims (sectional cut-offs, qualifying), an online Mains with a descriptive paper, a compulsory personality test and a 100-mark interview. Final merit is Mains and interview in the ratio 80:20.
- Conducting body
- IBPS
- Vacancies
- 6,715 in the notification, revised by later IBPS corrigenda
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline, completed on the day of registration
- Age limit
- 20-30 years as on 01.07.2026
- Application fee
- Rs 850; Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD (GST included)
- Selection
- Prelims → Mains + descriptive → personality test → interview
Latest IBPS PO notification and updates
IBPS PO 2026 Prelims was held on 22-23 August and Mains on 4 October 2026. As per IBPS's window notice, the personality test is planned for November and interviews for November-December 2026, with provisional allotment in January 2027.
Source: IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI and SPL-XVI window notice (01.07.2026)
Official website: ibps.in. Always confirm dates and eligibility in the official notice before applying.
IBPS PO key dates (official)
Only dates published by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Anything not yet announced is marked "Awaited".
- NotificationDone30 June 2026
- Prelims examDone22 and 23 August 2026
- Mains examDone4 October 2026
- Mains resultUpcomingNovember 2026 (tentative)
- Personality testUpcomingNovember 2026 (tentative)
- InterviewUpcomingNovember-December 2026 (tentative)
- Provisional allotmentUpcomingJanuary 2027 (tentative)
| Event | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification | 30 June 2026 | Done | IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI detailed notification (30.06.2026) |
| Prelims exam | 22 and 23 August 2026 | Done | IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27 (16.01.2026) |
| Mains exam | 4 October 2026 | Done | IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27 (16.01.2026) |
| Mains result | November 2026 (tentative) | Upcoming | IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI and SPL-XVI window notice (01.07.2026) |
| Personality test | November 2026 (tentative) | Upcoming | IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI and SPL-XVI window notice (01.07.2026) |
| Interview | November-December 2026 (tentative) | Upcoming | IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI and SPL-XVI window notice (01.07.2026) |
| Provisional allotment | January 2027 (tentative) | Upcoming | IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI and SPL-XVI window notice (01.07.2026) |
IBPS PO exam pattern
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
- Marks are no longer one per question: a Reasoning question is worth 40/35 (about 1.14) and a Quant question 30/35 (about 0.86).
- You must clear the cut-off in each section of Prelims. Prelims marks do not count in the final merit.
- English is in English only; the other sections are in English and Hindi.
Source: IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI detailed notification (30.06.2026)
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 45 min |
| General / Economy / Banking / Digital / Financial Awareness | 50 | 60 | 35 min |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 35 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 min |
| Descriptive Paper (Essay and Comprehension) | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
- Objective test: 170 questions for 200 marks in 160 minutes; with the descriptive paper the Main exam lasts 3 hours 10 minutes.
- A self-report personality test is compulsory before the 100-mark interview. Final merit = Mains : Interview = 80 : 20.
Source: IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI detailed notification (30.06.2026)
IBPS PO free mock tests
204 tests: 24 full mocks, 55 sectional, 98 topic-wise, 25 mini mocks and 2 previous year papers.
Full mocks (24)
- IBPS PO Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 01100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- IBPS PO Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 02100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- IBPS PO Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 03100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
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- IBPS PO Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 10100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- IBPS PO Prelims Full Mock Test 01100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- IBPS PO Prelims Full Mock Test 02100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- IBPS PO Prelims Full Mock Test 03100 Qs•60 min•HardStart
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- IBPS PO Prelims Full Mock Test 10100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- IBPS PO Prelims Full Mock Test 11100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- IBPS PO Prelims Full Mock Test 12100 Qs•60 min•HardStart
- IBPS PO Prelims Full Mock Test 13100 Qs•60 min•HardStart
- IBPS PO Prelims Full Mock Test 14100 Qs•60 min•HardStart
Sectional tests (55)
- IBPS PO English Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS PO English Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS PO English Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- IBPS PO English Sectional Mock Test 04Start
- IBPS PO English Sectional Mock Test 05Start
- IBPS PO English Sectional Mock Test 06Start
- IBPS PO English Sectional Mock Test 07Start
- IBPS PO English Sectional Mock Test 08Start
- IBPS PO Mains English Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS PO Mains English Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS PO Mains DI Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS PO Mains DI Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS PO Mains DI Sectional Mock Test 03Start
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- IBPS PO Mains DI Sectional Mock Test 05Start
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- IBPS PO Mains DI Sectional Mock Test 07Start
- IBPS PO Mains DI Sectional Mock Test 08Start
- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 04Start
- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 05Start
- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 06Start
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- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 08Start
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- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 10Start
- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 11Start
- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 12Start
- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 13Start
- IBPS PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 14Start
- IBPS PO & SBI PO Mains Mixed Mock Test (Hard)Start
- IBPS PO Mains Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS PO Mains Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS PO Mains Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 03Start
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- IBPS PO Mains Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 05Start
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- IBPS PO Mains Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 08Start
- IBPS PO Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 01Start
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- IBPS PO Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 13Start
- IBPS PO Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 14Start
IBPS PO previous year papers
- IBPS PO 2025 Prelims Memory-Based Paper 24 August Shift 1100 Qs•60 min•24 Aug 2025•Memory-Based•MediumStart
- IBPS PO 2025 Prelims Memory-Based Paper 23 August Shift 1100 Qs•60 min•23 Aug 2025•Memory-Based•MediumStart
IBPS PO 2026: FAQs
When was the IBPS PO 2026 exam?
Prelims on 22 and 23 August 2026 and Mains on 4 October 2026, as per the IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27.
When will the IBPS PO 2026 Mains result come?
IBPS's window notice dated 01.07.2026 lists the Mains result for November 2026 (tentative), followed by the personality test and interviews.
What is the age limit for IBPS PO 2026?
20 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026 (born between 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2006), with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 for OBC (NCL) and 10 for PwBD.
What is new in the IBPS PO 2026 pattern?
Prelims marks are now section-wise (English 30, Quant 30, Reasoning 40 for 30/35/35 questions), Mains has 170 questions for 200 marks, and a self-report personality test is compulsory before the interview.
How is the IBPS PO final merit decided?
Mains (objective plus descriptive) and interview marks are combined in the ratio 80:20. Prelims marks are not counted.
Which banks take part in IBPS PO 2026?
Eleven public sector banks: Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank and Union Bank of India.
Is there a sectional cut-off in IBPS PO?
Yes, in every section of Prelims and every test of Mains, plus an overall cut-off.
What is the interview qualifying mark in IBPS PO?
40% of 100 for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
