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Posted: May 6, 2026 | 12 Views
| Gen / OBC / EWS | ₹850/- (including intimation charges) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PH | ₹175/- (intimation charges only) |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / Mobile Banking / UPI) |
| Post Name | Total Post | Age Limit | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO XIV 2026 Recruitment — Probationary Officer Apply Online, Notification & Syllabus | Refer notice | 20–30 Years (age relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10, Ex-SM as per rules) | Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. Proficiency in the official language of the state/UT applied for is preferred. Age: 20–30 years as on the cut-off date. |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Post | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
| Total Vacancies (approx.) | 4,400+ |
| Participating Banks | Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank |
| Prelims Pattern | 100 MCQs, 60 min — English (30), Quantitative Aptitude (35), Reasoning (35) |
| Mains Pattern | 155 MCQs + 2 Descriptive, 200 min — Reasoning & CA (45), English (35), Data Analysis (35), GE & Banking (40) + Letter/Essay |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Interview | 100 marks (Final selection: Mains 80% + Interview 20%) |
The IBPS PO XIV 2026 (Probationary Officer / Management Trainee) is among India's most sought-after banking exams, offering career opportunities in over 11 major public sector banks. Selected candidates are placed as Probationary Officers (Scale I), becoming eligible for promotions to Senior Manager, Branch Manager, and beyond.
Starting pay: ₹36,000 – ₹63,840 (JMG Scale I as per 11th Bipartite Settlement). Gross in-hand: approximately ₹52,000 – ₹58,000/month including DA, HRA, Special Allowance, transport, and medical. Additional perks: LFC, newspaper allowance, leased accommodation, staff loan at concessional rates.
| Stage | Subject | Q | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims (Qualifying) | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min | |
| Mains (Merit) | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 min |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 min | |
| General Economy & Banking | 40 | 40 | 35 min | |
| English Descriptive (Letter + Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 min | |
| Interview | 100 marks — Final merit: Mains 80% + Interview 20% | |||
If you want to clear your exam for this recruitment, focus on eligibility first, lock your exam dates, build a revision plan, and practise with mock exams instead of only reading the notification once.
Confirm the pattern, selection stages, dates, and required documents before you build a plan.
Cover the high-weight topics first, then solve previous-year style questions for the same areas.
Do not wait for the final week. Revision should begin while preparation is still in progress.
Use mock tests and error tracking to improve speed, accuracy, and exam temperament.
Begin with the official syllabus and exam pattern instead of collecting too many random resources.
Use mock tests for diagnosis, not only for score checking, and change your plan based on the review.
Revise in loops so the same topics return every week until they become stable under pressure.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00 - 8:00 AM | Core subject study and concept building |
| 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Important topic revision and formula or note review |
| 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Question practice for aptitude, reasoning, or subject-specific topics |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Current affairs, GK, or language section revision |
| 8:00 - 9:00 PM | Mock review, error log updates, and next-day planning |
The written paper decides your base score and usually filters the largest number of candidates.
Typing, physical efficiency, trade, or other practical stages apply depending on the vacancy.
Keep educational, category, ID, and eligibility proof ready well before shortlisting begins.
Where applicable, the recruitment can still stop here if standards or documents are not in order.
Selection usually depends on score stability across all mandatory stages, not just one good attempt.
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