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IBPS opens registration for PO, MT, SO 2026

PUBLISHED Jun 30, 2026, 5:49 AM ET

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India: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) issued a short notification on June 30, 2026 announcing the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI and CRP SPL-XVI) to recruit Probationary Officers, Management Trainees and Specialist Officers for the 2027-28 cycle; online applications and fee payments will open July 1 and close July 21, 2026. Candidates are directed to consult the detailed advertisement to be posted on the IBPS website on July 1, 2026; the tentative schedule lists PO/MT preliminaries in August 2026, mains in October 2026, personality tests and interviews in November–December 2026, with provisional allotments anticipated in January 2027 and correction-window dates to follow.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

IBPS issues short notification announcing CRP PO/MT-XVI and CRP SPL-XVI (late June 2026).
IBPS schedules online registration and fee payment from July 1 to July 21, 2026 (notification/advertisement release July 1, 2026).
Pre-exam training and Preliminary Examinations scheduled for August 2026.
Main Examination scheduled for October 2026, with personality tests and interviews in November–December 2026.
Provisional allotment expected in January 2027 following completion of interviews and assessments.

News Intelligence

If you're an aspiring banker or have family in India aiming for a banking career, this is a crucial time. The IBPS recruitment process is a gateway to promising roles. Check the IBPS website on July 1 for full details.

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Who Benefited

Eligible candidates gain access to apply for Probationary Officer, Management Trainee, and Specialist Officer positions across participating public sector banks during the July 1–21, 2026 registration window and subsequent examination phases.

Who Impacted

Candidates who miss the July 1–21 registration window or fail to meet eligibility criteria will forfeit the opportunity in this 2027-28 recruitment cycle and must wait for future IBPS cycles.