The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has revised the indicative vacancies for the CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment. According to the updated Annexure-I issued on August 27, 2026, participating banks have currently reported a total of 7,565 Probationary Officer/Management Trainee vacancies for the 2027-28 vacancy cycle.
The revised vacancy position applies to the IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment, for which the detailed notification was originally issued on July 1, 2026. IBPS has clarified that these vacancies remain indicative and anticipated. Final provisional allotment will depend on the actual vacancies ultimately reported by the participating banks. All other terms and conditions of the original notification remain unchanged.
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IBPS PO Vacancy 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Post | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
| Updated Vacancies | 7,565 |
| Vacancy Cycle | 2027-28 |
| Vacancy Update Date | August 27, 2026 |
| Vacancy Status | Indicative |
| Union Bank Vacancy | Not Reported |
IBPS has revised the indicative vacancy count for CRP PO/MT-XVI to 7,565 posts. The vacancies have been reported by participating banks for the 2027-28 cycle, while Union Bank of India has not yet reported its figures. IBPS has clarified that these numbers are indicative, and provisional allotment will be based on the actual vacancies reported by participating banks.
Revised Vacancy 2026 Bank-Wise
The updated vacancy statement shows that Bank of Baroda has the highest number of vacancies at 1,900, followed by Canara Bank with 1,500 and Bank of Maharashtra with 1,100.
| Participating Bank | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1,900 |
| Bank of India | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1,100 |
| Canara Bank | 1,500 |
| Central Bank of India | 500 |
| Indian Bank | 650 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 161 |
| UCO Bank | 200 |
| Union Bank of India | Not Reported |
| Total Reported Vacancies | 7,565 |
Union Bank of India has been marked as NR (Not Reported) across all vacancy categories in the updated Annexure. Therefore, the overall vacancy position may change if additional vacancies are subsequently communicated by participating banks.
Category-Wise Vacancies
Of the 7,565 vacancies currently reported, 3,017 posts are under the Unreserved category, while 2,069 vacancies are allocated to OBC-NCL candidates.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 1,161 |
| ST | 577 |
| OBC-NCL | 2,069 |
| EWS | 741 |
| UR | 3,017 |
| Total | 7,565 |
The Annexure also notes that the figures may include backlog vacancies for some participating banks.
Bank of Baroda Reports 1,900 Vacancies
Bank of Baroda has reported the largest vacancy requirement under the revised IBPS PO recruitment, with 1,900 posts.
Its category-wise allocation includes:
- SC: 285
- ST: 142
- OBC-NCL: 513
- EWS: 190
- UR: 770
Canara Bank follows with 1,500 vacancies, including 608 unreserved posts, while Bank of Maharashtra has reported 1,100 vacancies.
These three banks alone account for 4,500 of the 7,565 vacancies currently reported.
PwBD Vacancies in the Updated IBPS PO Annexure
The updated Annexure also provides the number of vacancies identified for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under different disability categories.
| PwBD Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hearing Impairment (HI) | 86 |
| Orthopaedically Challenged (OC) | 80 |
| Visual Impairment (VI) | 77 |
| Intellectual Disability (ID) | 91 |
These figures are included in the overall bank-wise vacancy distribution and should be read alongside the relevant reservation provisions in the detailed recruitment notification.
Vacancies Are Indicative, Says IBPS
Candidates should note in particular that the 7,565 vacancies are not described as final vacancies.
In its corrigendum dated August 27, IBPS has stated that the revised numbers are indicative and anticipated vacancies communicated by participating banks. The provisional allotment of candidates will ultimately be based on the actual vacancies reported by the banks.
This distinction is important because participating banks can report changes in their requirements during the recruitment cycle.
Union Bank of India Vacancy Yet to Be Reported
One notable point in the revised Annexure is the vacancy status of Union Bank of India.
The bank is included among the participating institutions, but its vacancy figures are marked as NR (Not Reported).
As a result, candidates should treat 7,565 as the number of vacancies currently communicated, rather than assuming it necessarily represents the final vacancy strength of CRP PO/MT-XVI.
All Other Recruitment Conditions Remain Unchanged
The corrigendum only revises the indicative vacancy position.
IBPS has clearly stated that all other terms and conditions contained in the detailed notification dated July 1, 2026, remain unchanged. This means candidates should continue to refer to the original CRP PO/MT-XVI notification for eligibility conditions, selection stages, reservation rules, and other recruitment provisions.
