- IBPS PO, SO application deadline has been extended till July 26.
- A total of 7,460 vacancies have been announced for Probationary and Specialist Officers.
- Candidates can apply online at ibps.in.
IBPS PO, SO Registration Deadline Extended: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has extended the application deadline for the Probationary Officer (PO) and Specialist Officer (SO) examination 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their IBPS application form until July 26, 2026, through the official website at ibps.in. Earlier, the last date to submit the application form and pay the registration fee was July 21, 2026. The extension has provided additional time to eligible candidates to apply for a total of 7,460 vacancies in participating public sector banks. PO has 6,715 vacancies, while 745 vacancies are for Specialist Officers.
How To Register For IBPS PO, SO Examination 2026?
To register online, candidates can follow the given steps:
Step 1: Go to the IBPS official website at ibps.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the BPS Recruitment 2026 application link.
Step 3: Enter basic details to register. You will get your login details at your registered email address.
Step 4: Log in using the above credentials and fill in your application details.
Step 5: Upload mandatory documents in the prescribed format.
Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the form.
IBPS PO, SO Registration Fee 2026
The registration fee varies depending on the candidates’ categories. Those from the General and other applicable categories have to pay Rs 850, while candidates from SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories need to pay Rs 175. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid using the online payment modes such as debit/credit/UPI/internet banking, etc. Only after successful payment, the application form will be processed.
Who’s Eligible For IBPS PO, SO Exams 2026?
Candidates applying for the IBPS PO posts must have a valid bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university. They must mention their graduation marks during the registration process. For the Specialist Officers (SO), the educational qualification may vary depending on the posts. Candidates are advised to read the full notification PDF before registering.
