If you are preparing for IBPS PO 2026, the first thing you must confirm is the official exam dates and eligibility rules — directly from IBPS, not from random posts.

According to the official IBPS Calendar 2026–27, the schedule for IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT-XVI) is:

• Prelims: 22 & 23 August 2026
• Mains: 4 October 2026

You can verify this in the official IBPS calendar PDF here:
👉 https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/IBPS_CALENDAR_2026-27_final.pdf

Always cross-check updates here:
👉 IBPS Official Website: https://www.ibps.in/
👉 IBPS CRP Updates Page: https://www.ibps.in/index.php/crp-updates/

IBPS releases an annual calendar before the notification. For 2026:

• Prelims: 22–23 August 2026
• Mains: 4 October 2026

Official source (PDF):
https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/IBPS_CALENDAR_2026-27_final.pdf

Important: IBPS calendars are tentative schedules. If anything changes, it will be updated only on:
https://www.ibps.in/index.php/crp-updates/

Never rely on Telegram rumors.

IBPS PO is the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) conducted by IBPS to recruit Probationary Officers / Management Trainees in participating public sector banks.

Selection stages usually include:

1. Prelims
2. Mains
3. Interview

Final structure is always defined in the official notification PDF.

Reference notification format (previous cycle sample for rule structure):
https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XV.pdf

Eligibility is decided strictly by what IBPS writes in the notification.

You must satisfy ALL of the following:

• Age limit (as on cutoff date mentioned in notification)
• Educational qualification (graduation requirement)
• Nationality conditions
• Category certificate rules (if claiming relaxation)

Official reference structure:
https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XV.pdf

IBPS generally follows:

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Age calculated “as on” a specific cutoff date (mentioned in notification)

Do NOT calculate using today's date. Always use the notification’s line:

“Age (as on ……)”

Official reference wording example:
https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XV.pdf

Relaxation is provided as per government norms and defined clearly in the notification.

Categories usually include:

• SC / ST
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
• PwBD
• Ex-Servicemen
• EWS

Important official certificate references:

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) format:
https://www.ncbc.nic.in/Writereaddata/certificate.pdf

EWS Office Memorandum (DoPT guideline):
https://dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/ewsf28fT.PDF

PwBD / Disability ID portal:
https://swavlambancard.gov.in/

PwBD overview (Govt page):
https://depwd.gov.in/en/unique-disability-id-udid/

Always ensure your certificate matches the central format and validity rules.

Minimum requirement:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
• Equivalent qualification recognized by Government of India

Official wording reference:
https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XV.pdf

This depends on the notification’s condition:

You must have passed/qualified by the date mentioned in the notification and be able to produce proof during document verification.

If your result is declared after the eligibility date, you may become ineligible.

Always verify in official notification:
https://www.ibps.in/index.php/crp-updates/

IBPS defines eligible nationality categories in the notification.

Indian citizens are eligible. Other categories may require a certificate of eligibility as mentioned in the notification.

Always read the nationality clause carefully:
https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XV.pdf

Keep these ready before registration:

Identity Documents:
• Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / DL (as accepted)
• DOB proof (10th certificate typically used)

Education Documents:
• Graduation marksheets
• Degree / Provisional certificate

Category Documents (if applicable):
• OBC-NCL certificate (central format)
• EWS certificate
• PwBD certificate / UDID
• Ex-servicemen documents

Official helpdesk if you face document issues:
https://cgrs.ibps.in/

When is IBPS PO 2026 exam?
→ 22–23 August 2026 (Prelims), 4 October 2026 (Mains)
Official PDF: https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/IBPS_CALENDAR_2026-27_final.pdf

What is IBPS PO 2026 age limit?
→ Check notification’s “Age (as on …)” line
Reference format: https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XV.pdf

Is there attempt limit in IBPS PO?
→ Most eligibility is governed by age rules; check notification.

What is IBPS PO qualification?
→ Graduation required.

How to calculate IBPS PO age?
→ Use cutoff date mentioned in notification only.

Where to check official updates?
→ https://www.ibps.in/index.php/crp-updates/

• Wrong age calculation
• Using creamy layer OBC certificate
• Old or invalid EWS certificate
• Graduation result not declared before cutoff
• Uploading unclear documents
• Name mismatch across documents

Always read official PDF carefully before applying.

SBI Careers:
https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

PNB Recruitment:
https://pnb.bank.in/recruitments.aspx

Canara Bank Careers:
https://canarabank.com/pages/career

These are separate from IBPS PO but useful for banking aspirants.

1. Save official exam dates from IBPS calendar PDF.
2. Bookmark IBPS CRP Updates page.
3. Read the eligibility section of the official notification fully.
4. Match your DOB with cutoff date.
5. Verify graduation completion date.
6. Ensure category certificate format is correct.

Official links to bookmark immediately:

IBPS Home: https://www.ibps.in/
IBPS Calendar PDF: https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/IBPS_CALENDAR_2026-27_final.pdf
CRP Updates: https://www.ibps.in/index.php/crp-updates/
IBPS Helpdesk: https://cgrs.ibps.in/