The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a short recruitment notice and opens online registration for the CRP PO/MT-XVI cycle for the 2027–28 vacancy period. Multiple outlets report that the notification covers the Probationary Officer (PO) post with around 6,715–6,716 vacancies in participating public sector banks. Online registration begins on July 1, 2026 and remains open until July 21, 2026, with the fee payment window also running from July 1 to July 21. Sources state that candidates can use the official IBPS website (ibps.in) to submit applications. One report notes a correction/edit opportunity after the registration window closes (with exact dates to be announced on the IBPS site).

Reported age eligibility for PO requires candidates to be between 20 and 30 years, with birthdate brackets stated as July 2, 1996 to July 1, 2006 (inclusive), subject to government age relaxations for reserved categories. Application fees are reported as ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for other categories, with payment accepted only via online modes such as debit/credit cards and net banking/UPI. Tentative examination and interview phases are also scheduled from August 2026 onward, with provisional allotment expected in January 2027.