The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the CRP PO/MT-XV notification for recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) in participating public sector banks for vacancies of 2026-27. This is one of the most awaited exams for banking aspirants across India!
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration & fee payment | 01.07.2025 – 21.07.2025 |
| Pre-exam training | August 2025 |
| Prelims call letter download | August 2025 |
| Preliminary exam | August 2025 |
| Preliminary result | September 2025 |
| Mains call letter download | September/October 2025 |
| Main exam | October 2025 |
| Main exam result | November 2025 |
| Personality test & interview | December 2025 – January 2026 |
| Provisional allotment | January/February 2026 |
Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
Eligibility (as on 21.07.2025)
- Age: 20 to 30 years (born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005).
- Education: Graduation in any discipline from a university recognized by the Govt. of India. Final result must be declared on or before 21.07.2025.
Application Fees
- ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD
- ₹850 for all others
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam (100 marks)
| Subject | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20m |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20m |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20m |
Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
Main Exam (225 marks)
| Subject | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50m |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 35 | 40 | 35m |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40m |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45m |
| Descriptive (Essay & Letter) | 2 | 25 | 30m |
Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
Interview
- Marks: 100
- Minimum qualifying: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
- Weightage in final score: Mains (80%) + Interview (20%)
Notification Link: https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XV.pdf