IBPS has released the notification for PO recruitment 2025. Applications for 5208 posts can be submitted until July 21st. The exam pattern has been changed, which will require a shift in the preparation strategy.
IBPS PO 2025: IBPS has initiated the Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment process for 2025. This time, a total of 5208 posts have been announced. The last date for application is set for July 21st. Notably, IBPS has altered the pattern of the preliminary and main examinations this year. Candidates will need to prepare according to these new changes.
IBPS PO 2025 Recruitment Notification Released
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (PO/MT) positions. This recruitment is being conducted under CRP PO/MT-XV. Applications are invited for 5208 vacancies. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the banking sector.
This IBPS PO recruitment process is for appointments to Officer Scale-I positions in public sector banks across the country.
Application Deadline: July 21, 2025
Candidates interested in participating in this recruitment process can apply online through the official IBPS website by July 21, 2025. Applications will only be accepted in online mode. Forms submitted through any other medium will not be considered.
Application Fee
- For General and OBC category candidates: ₹850
- For SC, ST, and PH category candidates: ₹175
Fees can only be paid online. Payment is possible via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Changes in Exam Pattern
IBPS has made significant changes to the 2025 exam pattern. These changes will be applicable to both phases of the examination, i.e., preliminary and mains.
New Pattern in Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination will still have three sections:
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
However, the distribution of marks has been changed this time:
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, total marks - 30 (previously 35)
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, total marks - 40 (previously 35)
- English Language: 30 questions, total marks - 30 (as before)
Thus, the weightage of each section will now be different. This will have a direct impact on the candidates' preparation strategy.
What Changed in the Main Exam
The total number of questions in the main examination has been reduced. Previously, this exam consisted of 155 questions, but now it will only have 145 questions.
- Previous total time: 180 minutes
- New time: 160 minutes
This change directly implies that candidates will now have to solve questions with greater accuracy in less time.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: First week of July 2025
- Application Deadline: July 21, 2025
- Tentative Date for Preliminary Exam: August-September 2025
- Tentative Date for Main Exam: October-November 2025
- Date of Issuance of Admit Card: Approximately 10 days before the exam
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree from any recognized university is mandatory.
Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories as per government rules.
Selection Process
The IBPS PO recruitment is completed in three stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Qualifying nature)
- Main Exam
- Interview
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the main examination and interview. The preliminary examination is only for screening purposes.
How to Apply?
- Go to the official website www.ibps.in.
- Click on the CRP PO/MT link given on the homepage.
- Register as a new user or log in.
- Fill out the application form, upload the required documents.
- Pay the fee and click on submit.
- Take a printout of the application form.
