The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees (MT) and Specialist Officers (SO) under CRP PO/MT-XVI and CRP SPL-XVI for participating Public Sector Banks.
Eligible graduates and professionals can apply online through the official IBPS website before the closing date.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP PO/MT-XVI & CRP SPL-XVI |
| Posts | Probationary Officer (PO), Management Trainee (MT) & Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Participating Banks | Public Sector Banks |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 01 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 21 July 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 21 July 2026
Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Educational Qualification
Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT)
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Specialist Officer (SO)
Educational qualifications vary according to the post, including:
- Law Degree (Law Officer)
- Engineering Degree (IT Officer)
- Agriculture Degree (Agricultural Field Officer)
- MBA/PGDM (Marketing Officer)
- Postgraduate Degree in HR/Personnel Management (HR Officer)
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Other qualifications as prescribed in the official notification.
Candidates should check the official notification for post-wise eligibility requirements.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.
Selection Process
For PO/MT
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Provisional Allotment
For Specialist Officer (SO)
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Provisional Allotment
Salary
Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary as per the respective participating bank’s pay structure, along with:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Benefits
- Other allowances as per bank rules
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Click on CRP PO/MT-XVI or CRP SPL-XVI recruitment.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Official IBPS Website: https://www.ibps.in
Apply Online (PO/MT & SO): https://www.ibps.in
Official Notifications:
- CRP PO/MT-XVI Notification
- CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officer) Notification
Both notifications are available under the CRP PO/MT and CRP Specialist Officers (SO) sections on the official IBPS website.
Note
Candidates should read the detailed official notification carefully before applying. Ensure that the educational qualification, age limit, category certificates, and other eligibility conditions are fulfilled before submitting the online application.