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IBPS POIBPS Probationary Officer

Conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Overview

IBPS PO is the common recruitment process for Probationary Officer posts across participating public sector banks in India.

Eligibility

A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university is required. Age limit is 20–30 years with relaxations.

Exam Pattern

Prelims (English, quantitative aptitude, reasoning), Mains (with descriptive English), followed by interview.

Latest Notifications

IBPS PO 2026 — Probationary Officer Recruitment
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IBPS PO 2026 — Probationary Officer Recruitment

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Probationary Officer (PO) examination annually to recruit officers for participating public sector banks across India. The IBPS PO recruitment is one of the most sought-after banking sector examinations, offering candidates a pathway to a career in the banking industry with competitive salary, pension benefits, and job security. The IBPS PO 2026 recruitment aims to fill vacancies for Probationary Officer posts in participating public sector banks. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university and meet the specified age limit requirements as per the official notification. The selection process is merit-based and conducted in multiple stages to ensure fair evaluation of candidates. The recruitment typically follows a three-stage selection process: a preliminary online examination (to screen candidates), a main online examination (covering reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language, general awareness, and computer knowledge), and a personal interview round conducted by IBPS and the participating banks. Candidates who qualify all stages are then verified for their documents and placed with banks based on merit and preference. Interested candidates should monitor the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in) for the release of the official notification, which will contain detailed information about the number of vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, important dates, and the complete syllabus. The application process is entirely online, and candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. This recruitment is ideal for graduates seeking stable employment in the public sector banking system.

Updated 5 Aug 2026

IBPS PO — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility for IBPS PO?

A bachelor's degree in any discipline. The age limit is generally 20–30 years with standard category relaxations.

What is the IBPS PO exam pattern?

Three stages — a Preliminary exam (English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning), a Mains exam, and an Interview. Both written stages have sectional timing and negative marking.

Which banks participate in IBPS PO?

Most public-sector banks participate in the IBPS PO common recruitment; SBI conducts its own separate PO exam.

What is the salary of an IBPS PO?

A Probationary Officer's basic pay starts around ₹41,960 with DA, HRA and other allowances, plus fast career growth into officer scales.