IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 Released; 7,565 Vacancies and October 4 Mains Exam

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 on September 23 for candidates who took the preliminary examination on August 22 and 23. The result portal shows qualifying status for the Mains examination scheduled for October 4, 2026. The recruitment drive, conducted under CRP PO/MT-XVI, offers 7,565 vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks for Probationary Officer and Management Trainee positions.

How to check your result

Candidates can access their qualifying status on the official IBPS portal at ibps.in using their Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth. The result link remains available until September 30, 2026. The portal currently displays only qualifying status; detailed scorecards and cut-off marks will be released separately within seven days of result declaration.

Mains exam and timeline ahead

Qualified candidates will sit for the Mains examination on October 4, 2026. The Mains result is expected by end of October, followed by personality tests and interviews in November and December 2026. Provisional allotment is scheduled for January 1, 2027. The Mains call letter is being made available to those who qualified in the preliminary stage.

What the result shows and marking scheme

The result displays candidate name, registration or roll number, and qualifying status for the Mains exam. The preliminary examination followed a negative marking system: 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 mark deducted for each incorrect answer out of 100 total marks. Expected cut-off marks range from 40 to 55 depending on category, with separate thresholds for reserved and unreserved candidates.

Understanding the 7,565 vacancies

The revised vacancy count of 7,565 positions spans 11 public sector banks participating in this recruitment cycle. These roles are split between Probationary Officer and Management Trainee posts. The preliminary examination was conducted across six shifts on August 22 and 23 to screen candidates for these positions. Candidates qualifying for the next stage have been shortlisted against available vacancies.

Final Thoughts

With the Mains exam just 10 days away on October 4, qualified candidates should begin focused preparation immediately. The 7,565 vacancies represent a significant opportunity for bank job seekers across India’s public sector banking system.

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