The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO 2025 Notification (CRP-XV) on 30th June 2025 for the recruitment of Probationary Officers in 11 public sector banks. The online application window is open from 1st to 21st July 2025 on the official website www.ibps.in.
πΉ Total Vacancies: 5208
πΉ Posts: Probationary Officer/Management Trainee
πΉ Selection Process: Prelims β€ Mains β€ Interview
πΉ Salary: βΉ74,000 β βΉ76,000 per month (approx.)
πΉ Prelims Exam Dates: 17th, 23rd, 24th August 2025
πΉ Mains Exam Date: 12th October 2025
πΉ Eligibility: Graduate, Age 20β30 years
πΉ Application Fee: βΉ850 (Gen/OBC), βΉ175 (SC/ST/PWD)
π Apply Online Now and check the official IBPS PO Notification PDF, vacancy details, exam pattern, syllabus, and previous year cut-offs for targeted preparation.
π Start your IBPS PO 2025 preparation with mock tests, study plans, and video lectures. Donβt miss this opportunity to secure a banking job with great perks and career growth.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO 2025 Notification with a total of 5208 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee (MT) across 11 participating public sector banks. These vacancies have been distributed category-wise (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR) and bank-wise.
Here is the detailed breakdown of IBPS PO 2025 vacancies:
| Participating Banks | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
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| Bank of Baroda | 150 | 75 | 270 | 100 | 405 | 1000 |
| Bank of India | 105 | 53 | 189 | 70 | 283 | 700 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 150 | 75 | 270 | 100 | 405 | 1000 |
| Canara Bank | 150 | 50 | 200 | 100 | 500 | 1000 |
| Central Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 69 | 33 | 121 | 44 | 183 | 450 |
| Punjab National Bank | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 53 | 27 | 98 | 36 | 144 | 358 |
| Total | 782 | 365 | 1337 | 520 | 2204 | 5208 |
π Note: Vacancies for Indian Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India are not reported yet but may be updated later.
The maximum number of vacancies this year has been released by Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra β each offering 1000 PO posts.
π IBPS PO 2025 Exam Pattern: Stage-Wise Overview
The IBPS PO 2025 Selection Process involves three main stages:
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Preliminary Exam (Tier 1)
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Main Exam (Tier 2)
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Personal Interview
Candidates must qualify at each stage to progress to the next. The final selection is made based on the combined performance in Mains and Interview.
β IBPS PO 2025 Preliminary Exam Pattern
The Prelims Exam is the first stage of the recruitment process. It is qualifying in nature and designed to screen candidates for the Main exam. It includes three sections:
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
πΈ Key Points:
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Conducted online.
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Each section has separate timing.
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Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
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Candidates must clear sectional and overall cut-offs.
β IBPS PO 2025 Main Exam Pattern
Candidates who qualify Prelims appear for the Mains Exam, which has Objective + Descriptive sections. The marks obtained in Mains are considered for final merit.
π Objective Paper (200 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 35 | 50 | 25 minutes |
| Total | 145 | 200 | 160 minutes |
βοΈ Descriptive Paper (25 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter & Essay Writing | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
πΈ Key Points:
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Total time for Mains: 3 hours 30 minutes.
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Penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in objective sections.
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Descriptive paper tests English writing skills.
β IBPS PO 2025 Interview Process
Candidates shortlisted in the Mains exam are called for the Interview Round, which is conducted by the participating banks with IBPS coordination.
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Total Marks: 100
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Qualifying Marks:
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General: 40%
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SC/ST/OBC/PWD: 35%
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πΈ What to Expect:
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Duration: 15β20 minutes
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Panel-based interview with questions on:
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Personal background
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Banking & Finance
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Current Affairs
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Situational and behavioral scenarios
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π― Final Selection: Merit-Based
The final merit list is prepared using the combined marks from:
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Mains Exam: 80% weightage
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Interview: 20% weightage
Candidates who make it to the top ranks in their category are allotted banks as per their preferences and merit position.
π Summary of IBPS PO 2025 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Mode | Marks | Weightage in Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Online | 100 | Qualifying Only |
| Mains | Online | 200 + 25 | 80% |
| Interview | In-person | 100 | 20% |
Some Important Useful Links
IBPS PO 2025 Recruitment Online form |
Registration |
Login |
Click Here |
Download notification |
Click Here |
Official website |
Click Here |
π§ Pro Tip for Aspirants
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Start with mock tests and previous year papers
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Practice time-bound sectional quizzes
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Work on descriptive writing daily
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Stay updated with current affairs & banking news

