IBPS announces the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XV) for 5208 Probationary Officer/Management Trainee vacancies for 2026-27. Eligible graduates can apply online from July 1 to July 21, 2025. Explore details on salary, eligibility, and the application process for your next big career move in the banking sector.
✨ IBPS PO/MT-XV Recruitment 2025: At a Glance
Here is the most important information about the upcoming IBPS PO recruitment drive, summarized for your convenience.
Particulars | Details |
Recruitment Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
CRP Number | CRP PO/MT -XV |
Total Vacancies | 5208 |
Application Period | 01.07.2025 to 21.07.2025 |
Application Mode | Online |
Recruitment Type | Permanent |
Job Location | All India |
Official Website | www.ibps.in |
🏦 About the Institution: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous body established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Central Financial Institutions, and Public Sector Banks. It was created to provide standardized and efficient recruitment and selection services to the Indian banking industry. IBPS conducts a wide range of competitive examinations for various positions, including Probationary Officers, Clerks, and Specialist Officers.
Known for its transparency and integrity, IBPS manages the entire recruitment lifecycle, from releasing notifications and conducting multi-tier examinations (Preliminary and Main) to coordinating interviews and facilitating the final provisional allotment of candidates to participating banks. This centralized system ensures a fair and merit-based selection process, making it one of the most trusted recruitment agencies for aspirants seeking a career in India’s public sector banks. This notification, CRP-PO/MT-XV, is for vacancies to be filled during the financial year 2026-27.
⭐ Type of Recruitment
This is a Permanent recruitment drive. Candidates selected as Probationary Officers/Management Trainees will be on probation for a specified period, after which they will be confirmed as permanent employees in the respective participating bank.
👨💼 Position Details: Probationary Officer / Management Trainee
The recruitment is for the post of Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT). This is a junior management level (Scale-I) position in Public Sector Banks. A PO undergoes a comprehensive probation period where they are trained in various aspects of banking operations, including general banking, finance, loans, and customer service. Upon successful completion of probation, they are confirmed as an Assistant Manager.
💰 Pay Level / Salary in Details
Candidates selected for the PO/MT post will receive a competitive salary package. The pay scale is as follows:
- Basic Pay Scale: ₹ 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
In addition to the basic pay, officers are eligible for various allowances and perquisites such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and other benefits as per the rules of the participating bank.
📊 Bank-wise Vacancy Details
A total of 5208 vacancies have been announced across various public sector banks. The category-wise and bank-wise breakdown is provided below.
Sr. No. | Participating Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | TOTAL |
1 | BANK OF BARODA | 150 | 75 | 270 | 100 | 405 | 1000 |
2 | BANK OF INDIA | 105 | 53 | 189 | 70 | 283 | 700 |
3 | BANK OF MAHARASHTRA | 150 | 75 | 270 | 100 | 405 | 1000 |
4 | CANARA BANK | 150 | 50 | 200 | 100 | 500 | 1000 |
5 | CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
6 | INDIAN BANK | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
7 | INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK | 69 | 33 | 121 | 44 | 183 | 450 |
8 | PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
9 | PUNJAB & SIND BANK | 53 | 27 | 98 | 36 | 144 | 358 |
10 | UCO BANK | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
11 | UNION BANK OF INDIA | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
TOTAL | 782 | 365 | 1337 | 520 | 2204 | 5208 |
Note: NR = Not Reported. Vacancies are indicative and may change.
🎓 Qualification Details
To be eligible for the IBPS PO/MT-XV recruitment, candidates must meet the following educational criteria:
- Educational Qualification: A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
- Cut-off Date: The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate confirming they are a graduate as on 21.07.2025. The final result should have been declared on or before this date.
- Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- (Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms).
📍 Job Location
This is an All India cadre position. Provisionally allotted candidates may be posted anywhere in India or even outside India, as per the discretion and business needs of the participating bank.
📝 Application Procedure
The application process is entirely online. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in.
- Find the Link: On the homepage, click on the link for “CRP PO/MT” and then select “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- PROBATIONARY OFFICERS/ MANAGEMENT TRAINEES (CRP-PO/MT-XV)”.
- New Registration: Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and enter your basic information to generate a provisional registration number and password.
- Upload Documents: You will be required to upload scanned copies of your:
- Photograph (recent passport size)
- Signature (on white paper with black ink)
- Left thumb impression
- A handwritten declaration in English.
- Fill the Application Form: Complete the form with your personal, educational, and other details. Use the “SAVE AND NEXT” feature to save your progress.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets, or UPI.
- ₹ 175/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- ₹ 850/- for all other candidates.
- Final Submission: After verifying all details and paying the fee, click the final submit button. Take a printout of the e-receipt and the final application form for future reference.
🗓️ Important Dates
Stay updated with the tentative schedule for the IBPS PO/MT-XV examination process.
Activity | Tentative Schedule |
Online Registration & Application | 01.07.2025 to 21.07.2025 |
Payment of Application Fees (Online) | 01.07.2025 to 21.07.2025 |
Conduct of Pre-Examination Training (PET) | August, 2025 |
Download Call Letters for Preliminary Exam | August, 2025 |
Online Examination – Preliminary | August, 2025 |
Result of Preliminary Exam | September, 2025 |
Download Call Letters for Main Exam | September/October, 2025 |
Online Examination – Main | October, 2025 |
Declaration of Main Exam Result | November, 2025 |
Conduct of Interview | December, 2025/ January, 2026 |
Provisional Allotment | January/February, 2026 |
🔗 Official Links
Access the official website and notification through the links below.
Resource | Link |
Official Website | https://www.ibps.in |
Official Notification PDF | Download |