IBPS SO & PO/MT CRP XVI 2026 – Apply Online Now | Last Date 21 July 2026
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection | CRP SPL-XVI (SO) + CRP PO/MT-XVI | Official Portal: ibps.in
📢 IBPS SO & PO/MT 2026 – Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has simultaneously opened online applications for two major bank recruitment drives — CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officers) and CRP PO/MT-XVI (Probationary Officers / Management Trainees). Both recruitment processes share the same application window: 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
This is a rare opportunity for banking aspirants — you have a chance to apply for either or both processes (if eligible for both) within the same window. The official portal for both is ibpsreg.ibps.in — and the last date is the same for both: 21 July 2026.
Important: "Those candidates who have been debarred from appearing in CRP examinations for specified periods in terms of the communication made to that effect by IBPS, may act accordingly." — as stated on the official IBPS registration portal.
📅 Important Dates – Both CRP SPL-XVI & CRP PO/MT-XVI
Both IBPS SO and IBPS PO/MT share identical key dates for the application phase:
| Important Event | IBPS SO (CRP SPL-XVI) | IBPS PO/MT (CRP PO/MT-XVI) |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Registration | 01/07/2026 | 01/07/2026 |
| Closure of Registration (Last Date) | 21/07/2026 | 21/07/2026 |
| Closure for Editing Application Details | 21/07/2026 | 21/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Application | 05/08/2026 | 05/08/2026 |
| Online Fee Payment Window | 01/07 to 21/07/2026 | 01/07 to 21/07/2026 |
Deadline Alert: Both exams close on 21 July 2026. Do not wait — apply early to avoid last-minute portal congestion. Application printout last date: 05 August 2026.
🔍 IBPS SO vs IBPS PO/MT – Quick Comparison
🏦 IBPS SO – CRP SPL-XVI
- IT Officer (Scale-I) – 301 posts
- Agricultural Field Officer – 190 posts
- Rajbhasha Adhikari – 89 posts
- Law Officer – 105 posts
- HR/Personnel Officer – 60 posts
- Marketing Officer – 0 (NR)
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
- 11 Participating PSBs
- Apply: ibpsreg.ibps.in/crpspxvimy26/
🏦 IBPS PO/MT – CRP PO/MT-XVI
- Probationary Officer (PO)
- Management Trainee (MT)
- Bank Officer Scale-I level
- Vacancies across 11 PSBs
- Selection: Prelims → Mains → Interview
- Generalist banking profile
- Any graduate can apply
- Apply: ibpsreg.ibps.in/crppoxvijun26/
Key Difference: IBPS SO requires a specialist degree (Engineering/Law/Agriculture/HR/etc.) for specific posts. IBPS PO/MT accepts any graduation degree for the generalist Probationary Officer / Management Trainee role.
💳 Application Fee – IBPS SO & PO/MT 2026
Online fee payment is open from 01 July to 21 July 2026. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate.
Payment accepted via: Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard) | Credit Card | Net Banking | IMPS | UPI | Cash Cards / Mobile Wallets
📝 How to Apply Online – Step by Step
- Visit Official IBPS PortalGo to ibps.in → Click on CRP SPL-XVI or CRP PO/MT-XVI notification → Click "Apply Online"
- New RegistrationClick "Click here for New Registration" → Enter basic details → Note your Provisional Registration Number & Password (also sent via SMS/Email)
- Fill Application FormLog in with registration credentials → Fill all personal, educational, and category details carefully. Name, Email, Mobile, Post, Nationality fields cannot be edited after final submission.
- Upload DocumentsUpload scanned Photograph (20–50 KB, JPG), Signature (10–20 KB, JPG), Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration, and SSLC/10th Certificate (PDF, max 500 KB). Also capture live photo via webcam/QR.
- Pay Application Fee OnlinePay ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) or ₹850 (Others) via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Generate and save the e-receipt.
- Final Submit & PrintoutClick "Complete Registration" → Take printout of application. Last date for printing: 05 August 2026.
⚠️ Do NOT Press Back or Refresh During Payment
During fee payment, pressing Back or Refresh may cause double deduction or failed transaction. Wait for server confirmation before closing the tab.
📁 Documents Required at Interview Stage
After clearing the Online Main Examination, shortlisted candidates must produce these documents during the interview / document verification process:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Valid Interview Call Letter (printout) | Entry to interview venue |
| Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID) | Identity verification |
| 10th / SSLC Certificate | Date of Birth proof |
| Degree Mark Sheets & Certificates | Educational Qualification (declared result on or before 21.07.2026) |
| Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) | OBC cert must be dated on/after 01.04.2026 |
| EWS Income & Asset Certificate | Valid for FY 2025-26 |
| PwBD Disability Certificate | District Medical Board issued |
| No Objection Certificate | If serving in Govt/PSU/Bank |
⚡ Key Points – IBPS SO & PO/MT Apply Online 2026
- IBPS SO: CRP SPL-XVI | PO/MT: CRP PO/MT-XVI — both open simultaneously
- Apply Online: 01 July 2026 | Last Date: 21 July 2026 (same for both)
- Editing closes: 21 July 2026 | Application printout last date: 05 August 2026
- Fee: ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) | ₹850 (Others) | Online payment only
- IBPS SO: 6 specialist posts across 11 PSBs | Total ~745 vacancies (indicative)
- IBPS PO/MT: Probationary Officer / Management Trainee across 11 PSBs
- SO Portal: ibpsreg.ibps.in/crpspxvimy26/
- PO/MT Portal: ibpsreg.ibps.in/crppoxvijun26/
- Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer in both objective exams
- Debarred candidates must not apply — IBPS warning clearly stated on portal
- For all updates: www.ibps.in
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🏦 Apply Now Before 21 July 2026!
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