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