The IBPS PO 2025 notification is officially released for recruitment to Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) positions in India’s leading public sector banks. If you’re aiming for a government banking career, this is your chance! Xylem Learning, Kerala’s most trusted coaching institute for banking exams, brings you the full breakdown.
Important Dates – IBPS PO 2025
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
|
Online Application |
July 1 to July 21, 2025 |
|
Prelims Exam |
17th, 23rd, 24th August 2025 |
|
Prelims Result |
September 2025 |
|
Mains Exam |
12th October 2025 |
|
Interview |
Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 |
|
Final Allotment |
Jan – Feb 2026 |
Participating Banks
Vacancies are open in these top public sector banks:
- Punjab National Bank
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Union Bank of India
- UCO Bank
- Bank of India
- Central Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Indian Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria
- Education:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (as of 21st July 2025) Age Limit (as of 01.07.2025):
Minimum: 20 years
Maximum: 30 years
I.e., Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1995 and not later than 01.07.2005Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD as per rules.
IBPS PO Exam Pattern
PRELIMS EXAM PATTERN
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 mins |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
30 |
20 mins |
|
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
40 |
20 mins |
MAINS EXAM PATTERN
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reasoning |
40 |
60 |
50 mins |
|
Data Interpretation |
35 |
50 |
45 mins |
|
General Awareness |
35 |
50 |
25 mins |
|
English Language |
35 |
40 |
40 mins |
|
Descriptive Test |
02 |
25 |
30 mins |
Personality Test:
Candidates who qualify in the Main examination will be called for a Personality Test (self-report).
Interview:
Candidates who have been shortlisted in the Online Main examination and appear for the Personality Test
for CRP- PO/MT-XV will subsequently be called for an Interview to be conducted by the Participating
Banks are coordinated by the Nodal Bank in each State/ UT/ Region with the help of IBPS.
Salary & Career Growth
Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480
Total In-Hand Salary: ₹55,000 – ₹65,000/month (Approx.)
Includes DA, HRA, and other perks.
- Promotions to Managerial Roles within 3-4 years!