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IBPS PO 2027 -- Probationary Officer Recruitment

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment exam for public sector banks across India, selecting candidates for officer-cadre banking roles. The Preliminary exam is a 100-question computer-based screening test covering English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The Mains exam consists of an Objective Test (170 questions covering Reasoning, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, and Data Analysis & Interpretation) and a Descriptive Test (an essay and a formal letter-writing task).

Exam information

  • Vacancies 7,565 vacancies (CRP PO/MT-XVI, includes +200 added by UCO Bank) source
  • Eligibility Graduation (any discipline) from a UGC-recognized university or equivalent, no minimum percentage, final result declared on or before 21 Jul 2026; age 20-30 years source
  • Exam pattern Prelims: 100 Q / 100 marks / 60 min - English (30 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Q), Reasoning (35 Q), -0.25 per wrong answer. Mains: Objective 170 Q / 200 marks / 160 min (Reasoning 40, GA/Banking/Digital Awareness 50, English 40, Data Analysis 40, -0.25 per wrong) + Descriptive 2 Q / 25 marks / 30 min. Followed by interview (100 marks). source

Key dates

  • Jul 1, 2026 Notification released (CRP PO/MT-XVI) source
  • Jul 1, 2026 Online application opens source
  • Jul 26, 2026 Online application closes source
  • Aug 22, 2026 Prelims exam: Aug 22–23, 2026 source
  • Sep 23, 2026 Prelims result declared source
  • Oct 4, 2026 Mains exam source
  • TBA Provisional allotment: expected January 2027 (expected) source
  • TBA Interview: expected Nov–Dec 2026 (expected) source

Sections

  • English Language (Prelims) — 30 questions
  • Quantitative Aptitude (Prelims) — 35 questions
  • Reasoning Ability (Prelims) — 35 questions
  • Reasoning (Mains) — 40 questions
  • General/Economy/Banking Awareness (Mains) — 50 questions
  • English Language (Mains) — 40 questions
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation (Mains) — 40 questions
  • Descriptive Test (Mains) — 2 questions

Sample questions

  • English Language (Prelims): Read the passage and answer the question: India's banking sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade, driven largely by the rapid adoption of digital payment systems. The launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in 2016 revolutionised the way ordinary citizens transact, allowing instant bank-to-bank transfers through a simple mobile application. Alongside this technological shift, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana sought to bring unbanked households into the formal financial system by offering zero-balance savings accounts. Together, these initiatives have dramatically reduced the country's dependence on cash and expanded access to credit, insurance, and pension products for millions who previously had no relationship with a bank. Public sector banks, long criticised for sluggish service and mounting bad loans, have also begun embracing core banking technology and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and detect fraud. Despite this progress, challenges remain: rural connectivity gaps, cybersecurity threats, and the need for continued financial literacy mean that the journey toward full financial inclusion is far from complete. Question: According to the passage, in which year was UPI launched?
  • Quantitative Aptitude (Prelims): Find the next number in the series: 7, 13, 25, 49, 97, ?
  • Reasoning Ability (Prelims): Five friends -- P, Q, R, S, and T -- sit in a row facing North, not necessarily in this order. R sits at one of the two ends of the row. S sits immediately to the left of T. Only one person sits between R and T. Q sits immediately to the right of P. P does not sit at either end of the row. Question: Who sits at the leftmost end of the row?