Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to release the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Probationary Officer/Management Trainee preliminary examination. The recruitment is being conducted under CRP PO/MT-XVI, while the final number of participating bank-wise vacancies will be confirmed through the detailed notification and subsequent updates.
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the IBPS PO Mains 2026. The result, scorecard and category-wise cut-off will be available through the candidate login facility at ibps.in.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (PO/MT) |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced/confirmed by IBPS |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | August 22 and 23, 2026 (Prelims, tentative) |
| Result Date | September 2026 expected; exact date TBA |
The result date will be confirmed through an official notice. Candidates should also monitor the website for the scorecard download window and the final date for checking preliminary examination marks.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Applicants must have a valid degree certificate or mark sheet showing that they completed graduation by the cut-off date stated in the notification.
- Candidates are generally required to enter the percentage obtained in graduation while completing the online form.
- Basic computer proficiency and knowledge of the relevant local language may be useful for subsequent bank allotment and joining requirements.
Age Limit
- The standard age limit for IBPS PO recruitment is generally 20 to 30 years as on the prescribed cut-off date.
- Age relaxation is normally available to eligible reserved categories under government rules.
- The usual relaxation is five years for SC/ST candidates, three years for OBC non-creamy layer candidates and 10 years for persons with benchmark disabilities.
- Applicants must check the detailed notification for the exact age-calculation date and documentary requirements.
Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Generally ₹175, including applicable intimation charges.
- All other candidates: Generally ₹850, including application and intimation charges.
- The final fee, payment window and transaction conditions must be verified from the CRP PO/MT-XVI notification.
- Bank or payment gateway charges, where applicable, may be payable separately.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: Candidates take an objective online test covering English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Prelims is qualifying in nature for progression to the next stage.
- Main Examination: Candidates shortlisted through the prelims result appear for the main examination, which includes objective sections and a descriptive test as prescribed by IBPS.
- Interview and Provisional Allotment: Mains-qualified candidates are called for an interview. Final merit is prepared using the prescribed weightage of mains and interview scores, followed by provisional allotment to participating banks.
How to Apply
- Visit the IBPS official website at ibps.in during the active application window.
- Open the CRP PO/MT section and select the online application link for CRP PO/MT-XVI.
- Choose “New Registration” and enter a valid mobile number, email address and basic personal information.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the required dimensions and file format.
- Enter educational, category and communication details carefully, and select examination centres in order of preference.
- Pay the application fee online through the available payment methods and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference. Candidates who have already appeared for the prelims do not need to submit a fresh application to check the result.
- To view the result, open the PO/MT result link and log in using the registration number or roll number and password or date of birth.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 be released?
The result is expected in September 2026, but the exact release date remains to be announced by IBPS.
2. How can candidates download the IBPS PO scorecard?
Candidates must visit ibps.in, open the CRP PO/MT result or scorecard link, and log in with their registration credentials.
3. Is the preliminary examination score included in final merit?
No. The preliminary examination is used to shortlist candidates for the mains. Final selection is generally based on mains and interview performance, subject to document verification and eligibility conditions.
