IBPS Probationary Officer (CRP PO/MT-XIV) Bank Recruitment 2026 (4,455+ Posts)

CRP PO/MT-XIV Notification | 4,455+ Probationary Officer (Scale-I) Positions in 11 Public Sector Banks Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) announces the Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees across Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank, Bank of India, and Central Bank of India.

Participating Public Sector Banks:

1. Punjab National Bank (PNB)
2. Bank of Baroda (BOB)
3. Canara Bank
4. Union Bank of India
5. Bank of India (BOI)
6. Indian Bank
7. Central Bank of India
8. UCO Bank
9. Bank of Maharashtra
10. Punjab & Sind Bank
11. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)

Compensation Package & Bank Officer Salary (Scale-I):

• Basic Pay: ₹36,000 (with 4 advance increments on joining).
• Pay Scale: ₹36,000 - 1490/7 - 46430 - 1740/2 - 49910 - 1990/7 - 63840.
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA ~48.5% of Basic), Special Allowance (16.4%), House Rent Allowance (HRA 7% to 9% or Bank Leased Accommodation up to ₹25,000/mo in Tier-1 cities), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Medical Aid, Newspaper Allowance, Petrol Reimbursement (45 to 55 Liters/mo).
• Gross Monthly Salary: ~₹68,500 – ₹74,500 / month.
• Net In-Hand Salary: ~₹62,800 – ₹67,200 / month (plus leased housing perks).

Examination Pattern & Selection Architecture

1. Preliminary Examination (Online CBT - 100 Questions / 100 Marks / 60 Minutes):

• English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes sectional timer.
• Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes sectional timer.
• Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes sectional timer.
• Sectional & Overall Cutoff: Candidates must clear both sectional and category aggregate cutoffs.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 Mark penalty per wrong answer.

2. Main Examination (Online CBT + Descriptive Writing - 225 Marks):

• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 Questions | 60 Marks | 60 Minutes
• General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 35 Minutes
• English Language: 35 Questions | 40 Marks | 40 Minutes
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes
• Descriptive English (Letter & Essay Writing): 2 Questions | 25 Marks | 30 Minutes

3. Common Interview (100 Marks):

• Conducted jointly by participating banks and nodal centers. Minimum qualifying mark: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
• Final Combined Weightage Ratio: 80:20 (Mains Score : Interview Score).

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