IBPS Recruitment 2026: 7,494 Vacancies – PO & Scale Officer Posts
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released two recruitment notifications for a total of 7,494 vacancies in participating Public Sector Banks. The recruitment includes 6,715 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies and 779 Scale Officer vacancies.
1. IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026
| Organization |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name |
Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancies |
6,715 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Salary |
₹48,480 – ₹85,920 |
| Qualification |
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. |
| Age Limit |
20–30 Years (Age relaxation as per Government rules) |
| Application Fee |
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 | Others: ₹850 |
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 01 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2026
Participating Banks & Vacancies
| Bank |
Vacancies |
| Bank of Baroda | 1,900 |
| Canara Bank | 1,500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1,100 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 504 |
| Bank of India | 500 |
| Central Bank of India | 500 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 161 |
| Indian Bank | Not Reported |
| UCO Bank | Not Reported |
| Union Bank of India | Not Reported |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category |
Vacancies |
| SC | 1,009 |
| ST | 502 |
| OBC | 1,816 |
| EWS | 669 |
| UR | 2,719 |
| Total | 6,715 |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Preliminary Examination
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Main Examination: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation and Descriptive English Test.
2. IBPS Scale Officer Recruitment 2026
| Organization |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Posts |
MMGS-II (General Banking Officer), MMGS-III & SMGS-IV |
| Total Vacancies |
779 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post |
Vacancies |
| MMGS-II (General Banking Officer) |
677 |
| MMGS-III |
61 |
| SMGS-IV |
41 |
| Total |
779 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category |
Vacancies |
| SC | 118 |
| ST | 59 |
| OBC | 205 |
| EWS | 80 |
| UR | 317 |
| Total | 779 |
Salary
| Scale |
Salary |
| MMGS-II |
₹64,820 – ₹93,960 |
| MMGS-III |
₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 |
| SMGS-IV |
₹1,02,300 – ₹1,20,940 |
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University. Relevant work experience is required for the respective Scale Officer posts as mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit
- MMGS-II: 25–32 Years
- MMGS-III: 28–38 Years
- SMGS-IV: 32–45 Years
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
- All Other Candidates: ₹850
Selection Process
- Online Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 01 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2026
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in the application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and keep a copy for future reference.
Official Website
https://www.ibps.in
Note: Candidates are advised to read the detailed official notification before applying online. Vacancy details, eligibility criteria and other recruitment conditions are subject to the official IBPS notification.