IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI & CRP SPL-XVI – Edit Window for Application Form Corrections

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released an important notice dated 28 July 2026 regarding the Edit Window facility for candidates who have applied under the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT-XVI) and Specialist Officers (SPL-XVI) for vacancies of 2027-28 in participating banks.

Purpose of the Edit Window

The Edit Window allows candidates to modify or correct their online application forms after submission. This facility will be available for a limited period of two days, enabling candidates to re-submit their applications with necessary corrections.

Dates for Edit Window

The Edit Window will remain open from:

  • 29 July 2026 to 30 July 2026

Key Guidelines for Candidates

  1. Only candidates who have successfully submitted their completed online application form along with payment of requisite fees/intimation charges will be allowed to make corrections.
  2. Each candidate can correct and re-submit the application only once during the Edit Window. No further changes will be allowed if mistakes are made in the updated application.
  3. Certain fields cannot be edited, including:
    • Name
    • Email ID
    • Mobile Number
    • State/UT in correspondence and permanent address
    • Post applied for
    • Nationality
  4. Category modification is allowed as per the following rules:
    Earlier CategoryCan be changed to
    SC/ST/PwBDSC/ST/PwBD
    GEN/EWS/OBC (NCL)GEN/EWS/OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD
  5. If a candidate changes category from GEN/EWS/OBC to SC/ST/PwBD, fees already paid will not be refunded.
  6. A correction fee of Rs. 200/- (inclusive of GST) will be charged uniformly to all candidates. This fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.
  7. Only the latest modified application will be treated as valid.
  8. In case of multiple applications, candidates must edit the latest application only.
  9. After the expiry of the Edit Window, no changes will be allowed under any circumstances.
  10. All other terms and conditions mentioned in the detailed notifications dated 01 July 2026 for CRP PO/MT-XVI and CRP SPL-XVI remain unchanged.

Important Instructions

  • Candidates must carefully check all details before final submission of the corrected application.
  • No requests for changes will be entertained after 30 July 2026.
  • Corrigendum, if any, will be issued only on the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
  • For queries or complaints, candidates can log in to: https://cgrs.ibps.in.

Official Statement

The notice was issued from Mumbai under the signature of the Director, IBPS on 28 July 2026. It emphasizes that candidates must use this Edit Window responsibly and ensure accuracy in their application details.

Conclusion

The IBPS Edit Window is a crucial opportunity for candidates to rectify errors in their application forms for CRP PO/MT-XVI and CRP SPL-XVI. With strict rules and a limited timeframe, candidates should act promptly and carefully to avoid disqualification or errors in their final application.

Key Takeaways

  • Edit Window dates: 29–30 July 2026.
  • Correction fee: Rs. 200/- (non-refundable).
  • Only one correction allowed per candidate.
  • Certain fields (Name, Email, Mobile, Post, Nationality, State/UT) cannot be edited.
  • Latest modified application will be treated as valid.
  • Updates and corrigendum available only on www.ibps.in.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – IBPS Edit Window Notice

Q1: What is the purpose of the Edit Window?

Answer: The Edit Window allows candidates to modify or correct their online application forms after submission. It is a two-day facility where candidates can re-submit their applications with necessary corrections.

Q2: What are the dates for the Edit Window?

Answer: The Edit Window will be open from 29 July 2026 to 30 July 2026.

Q3: Who can use the Edit Window?

Answer: Only those candidates who have successfully submitted their completed online application form along with payment of requisite fees/intimation charges within the registration period are eligible.

Q4: How many times can a candidate edit the application?

Answer: Each candidate can correct and re-submit the application only once during the Edit Window. No further changes will be allowed if mistakes are made in the updated application.

Q5: Which fields cannot be edited?

Answer: The following fields cannot be changed:

  • Name
  • Email ID
  • Mobile Number
  • State/UT in correspondence and permanent address
  • Post applied for
  • Nationality

Q6: Can candidates change their category?

Answer: Yes, category modification is allowed as per the following rules:

Earlier CategoryCan be changed to
SC/ST/PwBDSC/ST/PwBD
GEN/EWS/OBC (NCL)GEN/EWS/OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD

Q7: Will the correction fee be refunded?

Answer: No. The correction fee of Rs. 200/- (inclusive of GST) is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.

Q8: What happens if a candidate submits multiple applications?

Answer: Candidates must edit the latest application only. Only the most recent modified application will be treated as valid.

Q9: What if a candidate misses the Edit Window?

Answer: After the expiry of the Edit Window (30 July 2026), no changes or corrections will be allowed under any circumstances. Requests in this regard will not be entertained.

Q10: Where can candidates find official updates?

Answer: All updates and corrigendum, if any, will be published only on the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in. For queries or complaints, candidates can log in to: https://cgrs.ibps.in.