The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS PO 2025 Notification (CRP-XV) for the recruitment of 5,208 Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee (MT) posts across 11 public sector banks. This annual recruitment offers a golden opportunity for graduates seeking stable and high-paying government jobs in the banking sector.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Notification Release | June 30, 2025 |
| Online Registration | July 1 to July 21, 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card Release | August 1st week, 2025 |
| IBPS PO Prelims Exam | August 17, 23 & 24, 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card Release | October 1st week, 2025 |
| IBPS PO Mains Exam | October 12, 2025 |
| Interview | November–December 2025 |
| Final Result & Allotment | January–February 2026 |
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Total Posts: 5,208
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These vacancies are distributed among various participating banks such as PNB, Canara Bank, Bank of India, etc.
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Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD).
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
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Must be a citizen of India OR
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A subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR
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A Tibetan refugee settled in India before January 1, 1962.
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2025)
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Minimum: 20 years
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Maximum: 30 years
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Age relaxation:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
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PwBD: 10 years
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Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
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Educational Qualification
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A graduate degree (in any discipline) from a recognized university.
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Must possess basic knowledge of computers and digital operations.
💸 Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹850
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SC / ST / PwD: ₹175
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Payment should be made online via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
📝 Selection Process
IBPS PO selection is done in three stages:
🔹 Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
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Type: Online, Objective
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Purpose: Qualifying only (marks not counted in final merit)
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Duration: 1 hour total
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
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Cut-off: Sectional & overall (decided by IBPS)
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Penalty: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
🔹 Stage 2: Main Examination
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Type: Online, Objective + Descriptive
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Purpose: Marks are counted in the final merit
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Duration: 3 hours (Objective) + 30 minutes (Descriptive)
🧠 Objective Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
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| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 180 minutes |
✍️ Descriptive Test
| Task | Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| Letter Writing & Essay | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
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Penalty: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in the objective section
🔹 Stage 3: Interview
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Conducted by: Participating Public Sector Banks
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Total Marks: 100
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Minimum Qualifying Marks:
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General: 40%
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SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 35%
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Weightage for Final Selection:
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Mains (Objective + Descriptive): 80%
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Interview: 20%
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📊 Final Merit List
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Based on performance in Main Exam + Interview
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Prelims is qualifying only and not considered in final merit
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Provisional allotment is made as per candidate’s rank, preference, and category
🎓 Salary Structure
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Basic Pay: ₹48,480
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Gross Salary (including allowances): ₹74,000 – ₹76,000/month (approx.)
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Includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, Special Allowance, etc.
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Eligible for perks such as loans, pension, gratuity, and health coverage.
🛠️ How to Apply Online
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Go through this link IBPS website.
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Log-in or register.
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Fill in personal, academic, and work experience details.
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Upload:
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Passport-size photo
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Signature
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Left thumb impression
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Handwritten declaration (as per given format)
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Pay the application fee online.
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Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
🧠 Preparation Strategy
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Focus on speed and accuracy for prelims.
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Practice mock tests and previous year papers.
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Improve writing skills for a descriptive paper.
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Stay updated with current affairs, especially banking and finance news.
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Use standard books and online materials for Quant, Reasoning, and English.
📣 Final Notes
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Don’t wait for the deadline—apply early.
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Keep all documents and scanned images ready in the required format.
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Monitor your registered email and mobile for updates on admit cards, exam center, and results.
