The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO 2026 notification, offering a great opportunity for aspirants to secure a Probationary Officer (PO) position in various public sector banks across India. The recruitment process consists of three stages—Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview—designed to assess candidates’ aptitude, reasoning, and banking awareness.

Graduates from any discipline within the eligible age limit can apply online through the official IBPS portal. This exam is highly competitive and is one of the most sought-after banking jobs in the country due to its career growth, job security, and attractive salary package.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) PO 2026 Details

Organisation Body	IBPS
Vacancies	Around 3500 – 5500 Posts
Salaries	Basic Pay: ₹48,480 In-hand: ₹70,000–₹75,000/month approx
Age	20–30 years Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC
Education Qualification	Graduation in Any Discipline

Important Dates (Official Calendar)

Notification	Expected June–July 2026
Prelims Exams	22 & 23 August 2026
Mains Exams	4 October 2026
Interview	Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 (expected)

Syllabus (Important Topics)

Here are an important syllabus for prelims and mains accordingly:

Prelims

• Quant: Simplification, DI, Arithmetic
• Reasoning: Seating, puzzles, coding
• English: RC, grammar

Mains

• Banking Awareness
• Current Affairs
• Advanced DI
• Descriptive writing

Exam Pattern for IBPS 2026

Both prelims and mains have accordingly exam pattern structure:

Prelims Exam

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Total Questions: 100

Section	Questions	Marks
English Language	30	30
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35
Reasoning Ability	35	35

Negative marking: 0.25 Marks

Mains Exam

Section	Marks
Reasoning & Computer	60
English Language	40
Data Analysis	50
General Awareness (Banking)	50
Descriptive (Essay + Letter)	25

• Duration: ~190 minutes
• Total: 225 marks

Official Application Link for Apply

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