Sarkari Sewayojan

•  The job position is for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees.
•  The hiring is done by the Institute Of Banking Personal Selection, also known as IBPS.
•  This is the 16th recruitment cycle (PO / MT-XVI) for these banking roles.

•  You can begin your online application on July 1, 2026.
•  Make sure to complete your application by the deadline of July 21, 2026.
•  You must pay your exam fees by the same final date, July 21, 2026.
•  The Preliminary exam is expected to happen in August 2026.
•  Results for the first exam are usually released in September 2026.
•  The Main examination will follow shortly after in October 2026.
•  You should expect the final Main results in November 2026.

•  Candidates from the General, OBC, or EWS groups need to pay ₹ 850.
•  Candidates from SC, ST, or Physical Handicap groups need to pay ₹ 175.
•  Fees can be paid using online or offline payment methods.

•  You must be at least 20 years old to apply for this post.
•  The oldest you can be is 30 years old.
•  Age is calculated based on your age on July 1, 2026.
•  Some candidates may get extra age relaxation based on official IBPS rules.
•  You must have completed a Bachelor's Degree in any field of study.
•  Your degree must be from a recognized board or university in India.

•  There are a total of 6,715 vacancies across different banks.

•  General (UR) candidates have 2,719 seats available.
•  OBC candidates have 1,816 seats allocated.
•  The EWS category has 669 seats.
•  SC candidates have 1,009 seats, and ST candidates have 502 seats.

•  Bank of Baroda has the highest number of seats with 1,900.
•  Canara Bank is also offering a large number of posts at 1,500.
•  Bank of Maharashtra has 1,100 openings.
•  Other banks like BOI, IOB, PNB, and Punjab & Sindh Bank also have several hundred seats each.

•  The selection involves a two-stage online examination process.
•  First, you must pass the Preliminary exam in August.
•  If successful, you will move to the Main exam in October.
•  Full details on the exam syllabus and marking scheme can be found in the official notification PDF.

•  Candidates should read the official notification before starting the application.
•  Gather your ID proof, address details, and basic personal info beforehand.
•  You need to have scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and left thumb impression ready.
•  Always preview the application form to check for mistakes before hitting submit.
•  Remember that your form is not complete until the application fee is paid.
•  Always keep a printed copy of your final form for future use.

•  You can apply online directly through the recruitment portal.
•  The official notification PDF is available for download to see all rules.
•  Visit the official IBPS website for any formal updates or news.