Exam overview
- Qualification
- A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, held on the date mentioned in the notification.
- Age limit
- 20 to 30 years on 1 July 2026 in the CRP PO/MT XVI notification. SC/ST get 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3, persons with benchmark disabilities 10 and eligible ex-servicemen 5.
- Selection process
- Online preliminary examination (100 marks, three separately timed tests), online main examination (objective tests plus a descriptive paper), then a personality test and interview carrying 100 marks.
At a glance
Conducting body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Qualification: A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, held on the date mentioned in the notification.
Age limit: 20 to 30 years on 1 July 2026 in the CRP PO/MT XVI notification. SC/ST get 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3, persons with benchmark disabilities 10 and eligible ex-servicemen 5.
Selection: Online preliminary examination (100 marks, three separately timed tests), online main examination (objective tests plus a descriptive paper), then a personality test and interview carrying 100 marks.
Stages to expect
Preliminary: English language, quantitative aptitude and reasoning ability, 100 questions, 60 minutes, with a cut-off in each test.
Main: reasoning, general, economy and banking awareness, English language and data analysis, 170 questions for 200 marks in 160 minutes, plus a descriptive paper of two questions for 25 marks.
Personality test and interview.
How to prepare
The preliminary stage is a speed test with sectional cut-offs, so no section can be ignored. Practise each section in timed blocks.
For the main, add banking and financial awareness and write timed essays and letters for the descriptive paper.
Before you apply
Every cycle publishes its own notice, and it overrides anything summarised here. Save the notice, check its reference and any corrigendum, confirm qualification and age dates, and apply only through the official portal. No one can promise you a selection, so avoid anyone who does.
Official sources
Editorial review: 24 October 2026. This is an evergreen guide, not a recruitment notification. Dates, fees, vacancy numbers and cut-offs change every cycle, so check the current official notice.
