IBPS PO Recruitment 2025: 5208 vacancies announced, exam pattern revised

A total of 5208 positions will be filled this time. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website ibps.in from 1 July 2025 to 21 July 2025.

IBPS PO Vacancy 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a notification for recruitment to the posts of Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (CRP PO/MT-XV). A total of 5208 positions will be filled this time. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website, ibps.in, from 1 July 2025 to 21 July 2025.

Changes in Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

English Language: 30 questions – 30 marks – 20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions – 35 marks – 20 minutes
Reasoning Ability: 35 questions – 35 marks – 20 minutes
Total: 100 questions – 100 marks – 60 minutes

Main Examination (Mains)

Reasoning and Computer Aptitude: 40 questions – 60 marks – 50 minutes
General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 35 questions – 50 marks – 25 minutes
English Language: 35 questions – 40 marks – 40 minutes
Data Analysis and Interpretation: 35 questions – 50 marks – 45 minutes
Descriptive Test (Essay and Letter Writing): 2 questions – 25 marks – 30 minutes
Total: 225 marks

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected in three stages:
Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
Main Examination (Mains)
Interview

Educational Qualification and Age Limit

Candidates must possess a graduation degree from any recognised university to apply.

Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Date of birth should not be before 2 July 1995 and after 1 July 2005.

Relaxation will be given to reserved categories as per rules
OBC – 3 years
SC/ST – 5 years

Banks Involved in Recruitment

Appointments will be made in the following banks under this recruitment process.

Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Punjab National Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank
UCO Bank
Union Bank of India

Salary and Application Fee

Salary

Starting Salary: ₹48,480/-
Maximum Salary: ₹85,920/- (based on experience and promotion)
Other allowances will also be included.

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹850/-
SC/ST/Divyang: ₹175/-
Payment can be made through online modes.

Important Dates

Application Starts: 1 July 2025
Application Deadline: 21 July 2025
Fee Payment Deadline: 21 July 2025
Pre-Exam Training: August 2025
Preliminary Examination: 17, 23, 24 August 2025
Prelims Result: September 2025
Main Examination: October 2025
Mains Result: November-December 2025
Interview: December-January 2026
Final Allotment: January-February 2026