No Final Reserve List for IBPS PO and SO XIV Exams, Check Official Notice

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released an official notice clarifying that there will be no final reserve list for the IBPS PO and SO XIV examinations. This announcement has brought important clarity for candidates who were expecting further movement after the provisional allotment stage. Many aspirants usually wait for a reserve list in the hope of additional selections, but this notice clearly closes that possibility for the 2025-26 recruitment cycle. As a result, candidates must now consider the provisional allotment process as the final outcome of these exams.

No Final Reserve List for IBPS PO and SO XIV Exams

As per the official communication, IBPS referred to its earlier notice dated 31.12.2025, published on the official website. The notice confirms that the entire provisional allotment process under CRP-PO/MT-XIV for vacancies of 2025–26 has been completed with this update. This means no further waiting list, supplementary list, or reserve panel will be issued for Probationary Officer or Specialist Officer posts under this cycle. Candidates who have already been provisionally allotted banks should proceed with joining formalities, while others should shift focus to upcoming banking examinations.

What Does “No Final Reserve List” Mean for Candidates

The absence of a final reserve list has direct implications for aspirants who narrowly missed the cut-off. In previous recruitment cycles, reserve lists offered a second chance to some candidates if selected candidates did not join. However, IBPS has clearly stated that this recruitment cycle will not follow that approach.

• Candidates not included in the provisional allotment list will not receive any further selection opportunity under CRP-PO/MT-XIV.
• There will be no additional allotment rounds, even if some candidates withdraw or fail to join.
• The selection process is considered formally closed for PO and SO posts of the 2025–26 vacancies.
• Aspirants must now redirect their preparation toward upcoming IBPS, SBI, or other banking recruitments.

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Official Clarification by IBPS

IBPS has emphasized transparency by issuing this notice to avoid confusion among candidates. The statement clearly mentions that the provisional allotment process is complete and no further action remains pending from the recruitment body.

• The notice was issued as a continuation of the 31 December 2025 announcement.
• It applies strictly to CRP-PO/MT-XIV, covering both PO and SO posts.
• The decision ensures administrative closure of the recruitment cycle.
• Candidates are advised to rely only on updates published on the official IBPS website.