IBPS Exam 2026 – Complete Guide to PO, Clerk, RRB, SO Recruitment
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is India’s premier banking recruitment body that annually recruits thousands of candidates for Probationary Officers (PO), Clerks, Specialist Officers (SO), and Regional Rural Bank (RRB) posts in 12+ nationalised banks. If you are targeting a bank job in 2026, this complete IBPS guide covers everything — exam calendar, eligibility, syllabus, cut off, and official application links.
Official IBPS Website: ibps.in | IBPS Apply Online Portal: ibps.in
IBPS Exam Calendar 2026 – All Exams
| Exam | Notification | Prelims | Mains | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO 2026 | July 2026 | October 2026 | November 2026 | ibps.in |
| IBPS Clerk 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 | September–October 2026 | ibps.in |
| IBPS RRB PO (Scale I) 2026 | June 2026 | August 2026 | September 2026 | ibps.in |
| IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Asst.) 2026 | June 2026 | August 2026 | October 2026 | ibps.in |
| IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) 2026 | November 2026 | December 2026 | January 2027 | ibps.in |
| IBPS RRB Scale II & III 2026 | June 2026 | Single Exam | September 2026 | ibps.in |
IBPS PO 2026 – Complete Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Form | IBPS Probationary Officer |
| Total Vacancies (Approx.) | 3,000–5,000 posts across 12 PSBs |
| Participating Banks | Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Union Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, UCO Bank |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from recognised university |
| Age Limit | 20–30 years (OBC: 33; SC/ST: 35) |
| Application Fee | ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD); ₹850 (Others) |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview → Final Allotment |
| Salary (Starting) | ₹41,960/month basic + DA + HRA + allowances (~₹52,000–₹55,000 in-hand) |
| Apply At | ibps.in |
IBPS PO Syllabus 2026
Prelims (100 marks, 60 minutes): English Language (30Q), Quantitative Aptitude (35Q), Reasoning Ability (35Q).
Mains (200 marks, 3 hours): Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45Q, 60 min), English Language (35Q, 40 min), Data Analysis & Interpretation (35Q, 45 min), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40Q, 35 min). Plus Descriptive Paper: English Essay & Letter (25 marks, 30 min).
IBPS Clerk 2026 – Complete Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Vacancies (Approx.) | 5,000–8,000 posts |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 20–28 years (OBC: 31; SC/ST: 33) |
| Salary | ₹19,900–₹47,920/month (as per 11th Bipartite Settlement) |
| Apply At | ibps.in |
IBPS RRB 2026 – Regional Rural Bank Recruitment
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale I (PO) | 8,000–12,000 | Graduation | ₹36,000–₹63,840/month |
| Office Assistant (Clerk) | 8,000–12,000 | Graduation + local language | ₹15,000–₹19,900/month |
| Officer Scale II (Senior Manager) | 1,500–3,000 | Graduation + 2 years experience | ₹48,170–₹69,810/month |
| Officer Scale III (Branch Manager) | 500–1,000 | Graduation + 5 years experience | ₹63,840–₹78,230/month |
Official IBPS RRB Notification: ibps.in
IBPS SO 2026 – Specialist Officer Posts
| SO Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/IT/ECE or MCA |
| Agriculture Field Officer | BSc Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Post-Graduation in Hindi with English as subject in graduation |
| Law Officer | LLB degree + 2 years work experience |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Post-Graduation in Personnel Management / HR / Industrial Relations |
| Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing |
Banks Participating in IBPS Recruitment 2026
- Bank of Baroda (bankofbaroda.in/careers)
- Bank of India (bankofindia.co.in)
- Bank of Maharashtra (bankofmaharashtra.in)
- Canara Bank (canarabank.com/career)
- Central Bank of India (centralbankofindia.co.in)
- Indian Bank (indianbank.in/careers)
- Indian Overseas Bank (iob.in/career)
- Punjab National Bank (pnbindia.in)
- Punjab & Sind Bank (punjabandsindbank.co.in)
- UCO Bank (ucobank.com)
- Union Bank of India (unionbankofindia.co.in)
Frequently Asked Questions – IBPS 2026
Q1. IBPS PO aur SBI PO mein kya difference hai?
Ans: SBI PO sirf SBI (State Bank of India) ke liye hai, jabki IBPS PO ke through 11 nationalised banks mein placement milti hai. SBI PO ki salary thodi zyada hoti hai aur prestige bhi. IBPS PO ki reach zyada banks tak hai.
Q2. IBPS form kab aata hai 2026 mein?
Ans: IBPS PO aur Clerk ka notification July 2026 mein expect hai. IBPS RRB ka notification June 2026 mein aayega. Official calendar ke liye check karein: ibps.in
Q3. IBPS RRB aur IBPS PO mein kya choose karein?
Ans: IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) mein posts zyada hain aur local language advantage milta hai. IBPS PO mein better career growth aur urban postings milti hain. Dono ek saath prepare kar sakte ho kyunki syllabus similar hai.
Q4. IBPS Clerk ke baad promotion kaise hoti hai?
Ans: IBPS Clerk (Junior Associate) se promotion Seniority + JAIIB/CAIIB exam clear karne par milti hai. Typically 3–5 saal mein Clerk se Officer (Scale I PO) ban sakte ho internal promotion se.