Today is the last date to register for the IBPS PO Recruitment 2025, a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the public sector banking workforce.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) had announced 5,208 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee (MT) across 11 participating public sector banks under its CRP PO/MT‑XV recruitment drive.

As one of the most sought-after banking exams in India, IBPS PO offers candidates a promising career path, attractive salary, and professional growth within the banking sector.

With the selection process involving a Prelims Exam, Mains, and Interview, it’s essential for applicants to understand the key dates, eligibility, and exam pattern.

This article provides a complete breakdown of the IBPS PO 2025 notification to guide you through the final steps of application and preparation.

🕒 Important Dates

Vacancy Details – IBPS PO 2025

The IBPS PO Recruitment 2025 offers a total of 5,208 vacancies for the position of Probationary Officer/Management Trainee across 11 prominent public-sector banks in India. These vacancies are distributed as per the bank-specific requirements and reservation policies mandated by the Government of India.

Some of the major participating banks and their notable vacancy counts include:

• Bank of Baroda – 1,000+ posts
• Canara Bank – 1,000+ posts
• Bank of India – 700+ posts
• Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, and others have also announced a significant number of posts to meet their recruitment needs.

The total number of vacancies is subject to change depending on bank-specific updates, retirements, and HR needs.

In line with government norms, the vacancies are also distributed category-wise to ensure fair representation:

• UR (Unreserved)
• OBC (Other Backward Classes)
• SC (Scheduled Caste)
• ST (Scheduled Tribe)
• EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) – subdivided into VI, HI, OC, and ID categories

This inclusive distribution ensures that all eligible candidates from different backgrounds have equal opportunities to compete for these prestigious positions.

Eligibility Criteria – IBPS PO 2025

To apply for the IBPS PO 2025 exam, candidates must meet certain age, education, and nationality requirements. Here’s a clear breakdown of the eligibility conditions:

Application Fees & Selection Process – IBPS PO 2025

To complete the application and move through the recruitment stages, candidates must pay a fee and go through a structured selection process:

Fees must be paid online during the application process. This fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The recruitment process for IBPS PO 2025 involves four main stages:

1. Preliminary Exam (Prelims)
   • Objective online test
   • Total Marks: 100
   • Duration: 60 minutes
   • Qualifying in nature (marks not counted in final merit)
2. Main Exam (Mains)
   • Objective Test: 200 marks
   • Descriptive Test: 25 marks (Letter Writing & Essay or other tasks like Precis/Situation Analysis)
   • Duration: About 3 hours 30 minutes total
   • Marks are added for final merit
3. Interview
   • Conducted by participating banks
   • Total Marks: 100
   • Minimum qualifying marks required
4. Final Selection
   • Based on combined scores of Mains + Interview
   • Prelims score is not included in the final merit

Salary & Career Growth

The starting in-hand salary of an IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) ranges between ₹52,000 to ₹55,000 per month, depending on the city or location of posting.

This includes various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and other permissible benefits.

Beyond the attractive salary, the role offers excellent career growth opportunities, including timely promotions, leadership roles, and the potential to rise to senior management positions within the public-sector banking system.

Tip: Keep your login credentials safe — they will be required for downloading your admit card and checking results.

Why This Recruitment is Important

🖊 The IBPS PO Recruitment 2025 stands out as one of the largest banking recruitment drives of the year, offering 5,208 vacancies across 11 leading public-sector banks.

🖊 This presents a major opportunity for graduates across India to enter the prestigious banking sector.

🖊 The multi-stage selection process—Prelims, Mains, and Interview—ensures a transparent and merit-based hiring system.

🖊 In addition to a strong starting salary, selected candidates enjoy comprehensive benefits, job security, and excellent career progression, making this recruitment highly sought-after among competitive exam aspirants.