Recruitment for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in Participating Public Sector Banks
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) invites applications from eligible candidates for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XV) for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees (MT) in various Participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies in 2026-27. The process includes an Online Preliminary Examination, an Online Main Examination, a Personality Test, and a Common Interview.
1. Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- (Other banks are listed in the original document; refer to Annexure I for the complete list.)
2. Eligibility Criteria
(a) Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate must be:
- A Citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Candidates belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v) must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
(b) Age (As on July 1, 2025)
- Minimum age: Not specified in the provided document, but typically 20 years (based on standard IBPS norms).
- Maximum age: Applicable to General and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates; specific limit not provided but typically 30 years (based on standard IBPS norms).
- Age Relaxation:
- Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the applicable categories.
- Candidates seeking age relaxation must submit necessary certificates in digital form along with photographs at the time of the interview or as required by IBPS/Participating Banks.
- Ex-servicemen have no reservation in the Officers’ Cadre but may avail relaxation if applying for vacancies filled through direct recruitment where reservation is applicable.
(c) Educational Qualifications (As on July 21, 2025)
- A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidates with a Grade Point System (CGPA/OGPA) must convert it to a percentage as per the criteria adopted by their University/Institute and produce documentary proof of the conversion criteria at the time of Interview/Document Verification.
(d) Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
Under Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, persons with benchmark disabilities (≥40% impairment) are eligible for reservation. Eligible categories include:
- Visual Impairment (VI):
- Blindness: Total absence of sight, or visual acuity less than 4/60 or 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best correction, or limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 10 degrees.
- Low Vision: Visual acuity not exceeding 6/18 or 20/60 up to 3/60 or 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best correction, or limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 40 degrees up to 10 degrees.
- Hearing Impairment (HI):
- Deaf: 70 dB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears.
- Hard of Hearing: 60 dB to 70 dB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears.
- Locomotor Disability and Cerebral Palsy: Includes dwarfism, muscular dystrophy, and candidates with dominant (writing) extremity affected to the extent of slowing performance (minimum 40% impairment).
- Intellectual Disability (ID): Includes autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and mental illness with more than 30% impairment.
- Persons with Specified Disabilities (Less than 40% Disability and Difficulty in Writing):
- Candidates with less than 40% disability and difficulty in writing are eligible for compensatory time (not less than 20 minutes per hour) and may require a scribe, supported by a certificate from a competent medical authority (Appendix I).
- Scribe Guidelines:
- Candidates eligible for a scribe must indicate this in the online application form. Subsequent requests may not be entertained.
- The scribe must not be a candidate for the same CRP PO/MT-XV process, and their qualification must not exceed the candidate’s.
- Both the candidate and scribe’s candidature will be canceled if scribe-related violations are detected.
- Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is provided for eligible PwBD candidates (with or without a scribe) and those with locomotor disability, cerebral palsy, or intellectual disability.
(e) Other Eligibility Conditions
- Credit History: Candidates must maintain a healthy credit history at the time of joining, as per the Participating Banks’ policy. If the CIBIL or similar agency score is not updated before joining, candidates must get it updated or provide an affidavit/declaration.
- Reserved Categories:
- SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Must provide a certificate in the prescribed format (Forms SCST, OBC) issued by a competent authority. OBC (NCL) certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2025, and valid for 2025-26.
- EWS: Income and Asset Certificate must be valid for the financial year 2024-25, issued by an authorized authority (Form-EWS).
- PwBD: Disability certificate (Forms I, II, III) issued by the District Medical Board, or for less than 40% disability with writing difficulty, a certificate as per Appendix I.
- Candidates in the OBC creamy layer or whose caste is not in the Central List must apply under the General category.
- Candidates selected under General category norms but belonging to reserved categories will not be adjusted against reserved posts but must still provide their caste certificate.
3. Examination Structure
The recruitment process includes an Online Preliminary Examination, an Online Main Examination, a Personality Test, and a Common Interview.
(a) Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
- Structure:Sr. No.Name of TestsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksMedium of ExamTime Allotted (Separately Timed)1English Language3030English20 minutes2Quantitative Aptitude3535English and Hindi20 minutes3Reasoning Ability3540English and Hindi20 minutesTotal10010060 minutes
- Candidates must qualify in each test by securing minimum cut-off marks set by IBPS.
- An adequate number of candidates in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on requirements.
(b) Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)
- Detailed structure not fully provided in the document excerpt, but typically includes tests on Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and a Descriptive Test (Letter Writing & Essay).
- Candidates must secure minimum cut-off marks to be shortlisted for the Personality Test and Interview.
- Scores from the Main Examination are not shared until the interview process is complete.
- Only Main Examination scores are considered for shortlisting for the Personality Test and Interview and for final merit listing.
(c) Personality Test and Interview
- Conducted by Participating Banks and coordinated by the Nodal Bank in each State/UT/Region.
- Shortlisted candidates from the Main Examination are called for a Personality Test and Interview.
- Total marks for the Interview: Not specified, but typically 100 (based on standard IBPS norms).
- Candidates must qualify both the Main Examination and Interview and rank sufficiently high in the merit list for provisional allotment.
- Scores are normalized using the equi-percentile method, reported up to two decimal points.
4. Application Process
- Mode: Online only at www.ibps.in.
- Application Period: July 1, 2025, to July 21, 2025 (both dates inclusive).
- Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online payment):
- Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST) for all others.
- Bank transaction charges for online payment are borne by the candidate.
- Steps:
- Register online at www.ibps.in to obtain a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and other details.
- Upload the following documents as per specifications (Annexure III):
- Photograph: Recent passport-style color picture (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG).
- Signature: Black ink on white paper (10-20 KB, JPG/JPEG).
- Left Thumb Impression: (10-20 KB, JPG/JPEG).
- Handwritten Declaration: “I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.” (50-100 KB, 800×400 pixels, 200 DPI, JPG/JPEG, in candidate’s handwriting, in English, not in capital letters).
- SSC/SSLC/10th Standard or Equivalent Certificate: (≤500 KB, PDF).
- Certificate as per Clause J (ix): For candidates with less than 40% disability and difficulty in writing, if applicable (≤500 KB, PDF).
- Live Photograph: Captured via webcam or mobile phone during registration.
- Use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify and modify details before submission.
- Pay the application fee online using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, or UPI.
- On successful payment, generate an e-receipt and take a printout of the application form and e-receipt.
- Notes:
- No changes are allowed after clicking the “COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM” button.
- Incomplete applications or those with unclear/smudged uploads will be rejected.
- Candidates must retain the e-receipt and application form for reference.
- The email ID and mobile number provided must remain active until the process concludes.
- Visually Impaired candidates are responsible for ensuring details are correctly filled.
- Candidates debarred by IBPS for specified periods must comply with the debarment notice.
5. Examination Centers
- The examination will be conducted online at various centers across India (listed in Annexure II).
- Candidates cannot request a change of center.
- IBPS reserves the right to cancel or add centers based on response and administrative feasibility or allot candidates to a center other than their choice.
- Candidates bear the risk and expenses of appearing at the allotted center.
6. Call Letters
- Download call letters from www.ibps.in using the Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- No hard copies will be sent by post/courier.
- Preliminary and Main Examinations:
- Candidates must bring a valid call letter and original photo identity proof (bearing the same name as on the call letter).
- For the Main Examination, candidates must also bring the authenticated/stamped Preliminary Exam call letter and a photocopy of the ID proof.
- Candidates reporting late (after the time specified on the call letter) will not be permitted to take the exam.
- Scribe Users:
- Must fill in scribe details when downloading the call letter and bring the filled scribe declaration form along with the call letter.
- Notifications are sent via email and SMS to the registered email ID and mobile number. IBPS is not responsible for non-receipt due to changes in contact details or technical issues.
7. Document Verification
- At the time of the Interview, candidates must produce:
- Valid call letter for the respective examination.
- Original photo identity proof (e.g., PAN Card, Passport, Aadhaar, Voter’s Card, Driving License, etc.).
- Authenticated/stamped Preliminary Exam call letter (for Main Exam).
- Caste/Category Certificates:
- SC/ST: Form SCST, issued by a competent authority.
- OBC (NCL): Issued on or after April 1, 2025, valid for 2025-26.
- EWS: Income and Asset Certificate valid for 2024-25.
- PwBD: Disability certificate (Forms I, II, III) or Appendix I certificate for less than 40% disability with writing difficulty.
- Candidates using a scribe must provide a filled scribe declaration form and, if applicable, a certificate as per Clause J (ix).
- Failure to produce valid documents will result in cancellation of candidature.
- Wrongful submission of documents will lead to disqualification, debarment, and possible legal action, even after joining.
8. Provisional Allotment
- Based on merit-cum-preference, considering Main Examination and Interview scores, Government reservation policies, and vacancies reported by Participating Banks.
- Vacancies listed in Annexure I are indicative, and actual vacancies reported by banks will determine allotment.
- No changes to the online application data are allowed post-submission.
- Candidates selected under General category norms but belonging to reserved categories will not be adjusted against reserved posts but must provide their caste certificate.
- In case of equal scores, merit is decided by date of birth (older candidates ranked higher).
- Allotment is final and binding; requests for change will result in cancellation of candidature.
- Provisionally allotted candidates may be posted anywhere in India or outside India at the discretion of the Participating Bank.
- IBPS is not responsible for banks failing to report sufficient vacancies to exhaust the reserve list.
9. Biometric Verification
- Photograph and biometric data (right thumb impression or otherwise) may be captured/verified during the examination and interview.
- The captured photo must match the uploaded photo. Significant changes in appearance may lead to cancellation.
- Ensure fingers are clean, dry, and free of coatings (e.g., ink, mehndi) before biometric capture.
- If the right thumb is injured, inform the test center authority immediately for alternative capture (e.g., other fingers or toes).
- The biometric verification authority’s decision is final.
10. Action Against Misconduct/Unfair Means
- Candidates engaging in unfair means, impersonation, misbehavior, or disclosing exam content will face:
- Cancellation of candidature.
- Debarment from future CRP examinations.
- Possible legal action under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which includes cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offenses.
- Examples of unfair means include:
- Using unauthorized devices, copying, impersonation, or facilitating transmission of test content.
- Conducting fake examinations or issuing fake admit cards/offer letters for monetary gain.
- IBPS analyzes response patterns to detect similarities or irregularities, reserving the right to cancel candidature without notice if responses are deemed non-genuine.
- Candidates using scribes must adhere to scribe guidelines; violations lead to cancellation for both candidate and scribe.
11. Items Not Allowed in Examination
- Calculators, books, notebooks, written notes, mobile phones, smartwatches, cameras, Bluetooth devices, metallic items, eatables, water bottles, or any items that could be used for unfair means.
- Candidates must not bring these items, as IBPS or the exam agency will not be responsible for their safekeeping or loss.
- Violation of these rules will result in cancellation, disciplinary action, and possible bans from future examinations.
12. General Instructions
- Admission to examinations and subsequent processes is provisional and subject to eligibility verification.
- IBPS/Participating Banks may reject applications at any stage if eligibility norms are not met or if false/incorrect information or suppressed facts are detected.
- No changes are allowed to the examination date, time, venue, or application details post-submission.
- Signatures must be identical across all documents (call letter, attendance sheet, etc.) and not in capital letters.
- A recent, recognizable photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) must be uploaded and retained for all stages. Changes in appearance may lead to disqualification.
- Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date (July 21, 2025) to avoid technical issues.
- English version of the notification prevails in case of interpretation disputes.
- IBPS reserves the right to modify or cancel the process due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check www.ibps.in for updates.
13. Important Dates
- Application Period: July 1, 2025, to July 21, 2025.
- Examination Dates: To be announced (check www.ibps.in).
- Call Letters: Available for download from www.ibps.in (typically two weeks prior to the exam).
14. How to Apply
- Apply online at www.ibps.in.
- Ensure all uploaded documents meet specifications (clear, readable, correct size/format).
- Use a stable internet connection to avoid transaction failures.
- Take a printout of the e-receipt and application form after successful payment.
- Contact IBPS via www.ibps.in for queries.
15. Important Links
- Official Website: Click here
- Apply Now: Click here
- Notification: Click here
16. Important Notes
- Selection is merit-based and fair. Any attempt to use unfair means will lead to cancellation, debarment, and legal action.
- Candidates must provide accurate documents. False information or suppression of facts will result in disqualification or termination, even post-appointment.
- IBPS decisions on shortlisting, allotment, and process modifications are final.
- Candidates are responsible for ensuring eligibility and adhering to all guidelines.