IBPS PO Vacancy 2026: Total Posts, Category-Wise Distribution & Participating Banks

IBPS PO 2026 Total Vacancies

As per Annexure I of the official notification, the total indicative vacancies for CRP PO/MT-XVI (2027-28) currently stand at:

6,715 vacancies

This figure is compiled from 8 out of 11 participating banks that reported their numbers at the time of notification release. Three banks — Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India — have marked their vacancies as “NR” (Not Reported), meaning the actual total vacancy count is expected to rise further once these banks submit their requirements.

IBPS PO 2026 Bank-Wise Vacancy Details (Category-Wise)

Here is the complete bank-wise, category-wise indicative vacancy distribution as per the official notification:

NR = Not Reported. Figures may include backlog vacancies for some banks.

Key Observations from the Bank-Wise Data

• Bank of Baroda leads the pack with the highest indicative vacancy count at 1,900 — nearly 28% of the total reported vacancies. This makes it the single largest recruiter in this cycle among banks that have disclosed numbers.
• Canara Bank follows with 1,500 vacancies, and Bank of Maharashtra with 1,100, together forming a significant chunk of the overall opportunity.
• Punjab & Sind Bank has the lowest reported vacancy count at 161, making it comparatively the most competitive bank in terms of seat availability (though also the smallest applicant pool historically).
• With 3 major banks yet to report (including Union Bank of India and Indian Bank, both large PSU banks with historically substantial hiring needs), the final vacancy figure could increase considerably — possibly crossing 8,000-9,000 depending on past trends.

IBPS PO 2026 Category-Wise Total Vacancy Distribution

Breaking down the 6,715 reported vacancies by category:

This distribution broadly follows the Government of India’s standard reservation framework — 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC, and 10% for EWS, with the remaining vacancies falling under the Unreserved category.

IBPS PO 2026 – PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Vacancies

A dedicated sub-quota is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under the four notified categories — Hearing Impairment (HI), Orthopedic/Locomotor Disability (OC), Visual Impairment (VI), and Intellectual Disability (ID). These vacancies are carved out within the total vacancies of each bank (horizontal reservation), not in addition to them.

This brings the total PwBD vacancies (as reported so far) to 287 across all four disability categories, spread across the 8 banks that have disclosed figures.

IBPS PO 2026 Participating Banks – Quick Reference

IBPS PO 2026 – Important Vacancy-Related Disclaimers

The official notification carries a few important caveats that every aspirant must be aware of:

1. Vacancies mentioned are indicative and anticipated, as communicated by Participating Banks — they are not confirmed final numbers.
2. Provisional allotment will be made based on actual vacancies reported by banks closer to the allotment stage, not the numbers published now.
3. Candidates should not claim indicative vacancies as final for the purpose of provisional allotment.
4. IBPS is not responsible if Participating Banks do not notify sufficient vacancies to exhaust the reserve list.
5. Neither IBPS nor the Participating Banks are bound to notify every vacancy that may arise during the pendency of the reserve list.

The IBPS PO 2026 vacancy scenario, at 6,715 indicative vacancies (with more expected once Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India report their numbers), presents a solid opportunity for banking aspirants across all categories. Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra currently lead the pack in vacancy count, making them attractive options for candidates weighing their bank preference strategy. As always, keep an eye on www.ibps.in for any updates to these figures as the recruitment cycle progresses.

All vacancy figures in this blog are sourced from Annexure I of the official CRP PO/MT-XVI Detailed Notification dated 01.07.2026. Figures are indicative, tentative, and subject to revision by IBPS and Participating Banks.