Are you aspiring to become a Probationary Officer (PO) or Management Trainee (MT) in India's top public sector banks? The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for CRP PO/MT-XV for recruitment in the financial year 2026–27. Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility, application process, exam dates, and more.
🏦 Participating Banks
The following 11 public sector banks are participating:
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Bank of Baroda
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Bank of India
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Bank of Maharashtra
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Canara Bank
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Central Bank of India
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Indian Bank
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Indian Overseas Bank
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Punjab National Bank
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Punjab & Sind Bank
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UCO Bank
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Union Bank of India
📅 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 1st July – 21st July 2025 |
| Pre-Examination Training (PET) | August 2025 |
| Download of Preliminary Admit Cards | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| Prelims Result | September 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card Download | Sept/Oct 2025 |
| Main Exam | October 2025 |
| Mains Result | November 2025 |
| Personality Test | November–December 2025 |
| Interviews | December 2025 – January 2026 |
| Final Provisional Allotment | January–February 2026 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must be:
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Indian citizens, or
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Citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees (before 1 Jan 1962), or
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Persons of Indian origin migrated from certain countries (with eligibility certificate).
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
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Minimum: 20 years
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Maximum: 30 years
(Born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005)
Age relaxation applies for SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen.
Educational Qualification
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Graduation (Bachelor’s degree in any discipline) from a recognized university.
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Final result must be declared on or before 21.07.2025.
Credit History
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Healthy credit history and minimum credit score as per participating bank policy.
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CIBIL issues must be resolved before joining.
📝 Application Process
Application Fee
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SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
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Others: ₹850
Mode of payment: Online only (debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI)
How to Apply
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Visit ibps.in
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Click “CRP PO/MT” and choose CRP PO/MT-XV
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Register by clicking “New Registration”
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Upload required documents:
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Photograph
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Signature
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Thumb impression
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Handwritten declaration
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Pay the application fee online
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Submit and take printout for future reference
📘 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 50 mins |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 35 | 50 | 25 mins |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 mins |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 50 | 45 mins |
| Descriptive (Essay + Letter) | 2 | 25 | 30 mins |
🗣️ Personality Test & Interview
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Only candidates who qualify the Main Exam will be called.
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Personality profiling is non-qualifying but mandatory.
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Final Interview marks: 100
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Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
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Weightage: 80:20 (Mains: Interview)
📄 Document Checklist (at Interview Stage)
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Interview Call Letter
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Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)
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Graduation Certificate/Marksheet
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Caste/Category/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
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Proof of Date of Birth
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No Objection Certificate (for Govt./PSU employees)
📍 Examination Centres
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Centres available across all major cities in India.
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Preferences can be selected during the application.
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IBPS holds the right to allot a different centre if needed.
📢 Key Highlights
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Prelims is qualifying in nature.
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Marks in Main Exam + Interview will decide final merit.
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Penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
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Vacancies are indicative and may change based on bank needs.
📢 Final Words
This is a golden opportunity for aspirants aiming to enter the prestigious public sector banking arena in India. IBPS PO/MT exams are highly competitive—start your preparation early, stay updated, and don’t miss the registration deadline.
👉 Apply Now at: www.ibps.in
👉 Notification at: IBPS
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