IBPS PO 2026 Notification Expected on June 1 – Big Update for Aspirants
The Countdown Every Aspirant Should Be Tracking
In exactly 5 days — on June 1, 2026 — the official IBPS PO 2026 notification is expected to go live on ibps.in. This is the single most important notification for lakhs of banking aspirants across India who are targeting Probationary Officer positions at public sector banks. The moment it drops, a race begins — to apply first, secure the preferred exam centre, and begin focused preparation before competition gets even fiercer.
IBPS PO is the gateway into officer-level careers across 11 major public sector banks in India. These include Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Bank of India, Union Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Bank, and Punjab and Sind Bank. Every year this exam produces thousands of career transformations — fresh graduates become bank officers, working professionals finally make the switch to a stable government job, and aspirants who appeared multiple times finally see their dreams come true.
IBPS PO 2026 — What Is Expected
| Detail | Expected Info |
| Notification Date | June 1, 2026 |
| Expected Vacancies | 3,000 – 4,000 Posts |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Application Last Date | Around June 21, 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | August 22 and 23, 2026 |
| Mains Exam | October 4, 2026 |
| Interview | November – December 2026 |
| Starting Salary | Approx. Rs. 52,000 – Rs. 77,000/month including allowances |
| Age Limit | 20 – 30 years |
| Eligibility | Any Graduate — Final year students eligible |
Selection Process — 3 Stages
- Prelims — 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 minutes — Reasoning (35), Quant (35), English (30)
- Mains — 200 Questions plus 2 Descriptive Questions — 225 marks total — Reasoning and CA (45), DI and Analysis (35), GA and Banking (40), English (35), Computer (20), Letter/Essay (25)
- Interview — 100 marks. Final Merit = Mains 80% plus Interview 20%
5 Things to Do Right Now Before June 1
- Keep documents ready — graduation certificate, Aadhaar or PAN, passport photo, signature scan
- Keep your email ID active — all IBPS communication happens via registered email
- Prepare application fee — around Rs. 850 for General/OBC, Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD
- Start Prelims preparation today — you have exactly 12 weeks before August 22 Prelims
- Bookmark ibps.in — apply on Day 1 to lock in your preferred exam city