The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is closing the online application window for IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) Recruitment 2026 on July 21, 2026. Multiple outlets report that candidates must complete registration and pay the application fee by the deadline through the official IBPS registration portal (ibpsreg.ibps.in). The recruitment is conducted under the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI) for appointments in participating public sector banks, with 7,365 vacancies for PO and MT roles. Candidates are required to be graduates and are generally between 20 and 30 years of age as on July 1, 2026, with age relaxation provided for eligible reserved categories per government norms. The application process includes completing the online form, uploading required documents such as photograph and signature, and submitting payment; applications are not accepted if the fee is not paid. The selection process is reported to include Preliminary and Main examinations, followed by a Personality Test, Interview, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination where applicable. Candidates can also print the submitted application later, with one outlet citing August 5, 2026 as the print date.