IBPS PO Recruitment 2026: Today 21 July 2026 is the last day to submit online applications for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) Recruitment 2026. The recruitment is being conducted under the common recruitment process (CRP PO/MT-XVI) for vacancies in participating public sector banks for the recruitment cycle 2027-2028. Eligible candidates can complete the application process through the official website of IBPS before the registration window closes.The online application process started on 1st July 2026. Along with the application, candidates must also complete payment of the prescribed application fee before today. The recruitment drive offers 7,365 vacancies for Probationary Officer and Management Trainee posts, with the number of vacancies revised upwards from the previous count.Eligibility criteria and application feeCandidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized university to be eligible for recruitment. Applicants should be between 20-30 years as on 1st July 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved category candidates as per applicable rules.The application fee is Rs 850 for candidates belonging to General, OBC and EWS categories, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates have to pay Rs 175.Selection phases and exam calendarThe recruitment process includes preliminary examination, main examination, personality test, interview, document verification and medical examination, if applicable.According to the schedule released by IBPS, the pre-exam training will be conducted in August 2026, followed by the preliminary exam in the same month. The preliminary exam result is scheduled for September 2026, while the main exam will be held in October 2026. The main result is expected in November 2026, with the personality test and interview scheduled for November and November or December 2026 respectively. The provisional award is scheduled for January 2027.• Direct Link to Apply Online for IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 Steps to complete the applicationCandidates who have not yet applied should visit the official IBPS website, register with a valid email id and mobile number, fill the online application form, upload the required documents, photograph and signature, pay the application fee and submit the form before the application window closes today. Applicants are advised to download and retain the confirmation page for future reference.