The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO/MT-XV Notification 2025 for recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) in participating public sector banks for vacancies in 2026–27.
If you want a government bank job, this exam is one of the best opportunities of the year.
This article covers important dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, salary, and how to apply in simple words so you can prepare better.
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IBPS PO 2025 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS PO/MT-XV 2025 |
| Conducted by | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Vacancies | To be announced |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Stages | Prelims → Mains → Personality Test → Interview |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS PO 2025 Important Dates
Here are the official application and exam dates:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration | 01 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 July 2025 |
| Start of Editing Application | 31 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Edit Application | 01 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Print Application | 12 August 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | 01 July – 28 July 2025 |
| Pre-Exam Training | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Result | September 2025 |
| Main Exam | October 2025 |
| Main Exam Result | November 2025 |
| Personality Test | Nov–Dec 2025 |
| Interview | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | Jan–Feb 2026 |
💡 Tip: Apply early to avoid last-day rush.
Participating Banks
Recruitment will be done for the following 11 public sector banks:
- 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
IBPS PO Salary 2025
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
- Perks: DA, HRA, medical allowance, and other benefits.
A PO enjoys a good salary, job stability, and career growth.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
You must be:
- An Indian citizen, OR
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR
- Tibetan refugee (before 1 Jan 1962), OR
- Person of Indian origin from approved countries.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- 20 – 30 years
- Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 years
- PwBD – 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen – 5 years
Education
- Graduation in any stream from a recognised university.
- Final-year students can apply if they have their degree by 21 July 2025.
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 (including GST)
- Others: ₹850 (including GST)
- Mode: Online only
Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO 2025 selection process has three stages before the interview.
Preliminary Exam
| Subject | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
✅ Note: Sectional cut-off applies.
Main Exam
| Subject | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 50 min |
| General/Banking/Economy Awareness | 35 | 50 | 25 min |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 50 | 45 min |
| Objective Total | 145 | 200 | 160 min |
| Descriptive (Essay & Letter) | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
Interview
- Marks: 100
- Qualifying: 40% (General), 35% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
- Final Merit = Main Exam (80%) + Interview (20%)
Syllabus
Prelims
- English: Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary
- Quant: Arithmetic, data interpretation, number series
- Reasoning: Puzzles, seating arrangement, coding-decoding
Mains
- Reasoning & Data Analysis: Puzzles, charts, data sufficiency
- General Awareness: Banking news, economy, current affairs
- English: Essay & letter writing
How to Apply for IBPS PO 2025
- Visit www.ibps.in
- Click CRP PO/MT-XV → “Apply Online”
- Register with basic details
- Fill the form & upload documents
- Pay the fee online
- Save the application & fee receipt
Preparation Tips
- Read the syllabus carefully
- Solve past year papers
- Give mock tests regularly
- Focus on time management
- Stay updated with current affairs & banking news
Conclusion
The IBPS PO 2025 exam is your ticket to a secure and respected career in public sector banking.
Make sure to apply between 01 July and 28 July 2025, prepare according to the latest pattern, and give your best in each stage.