IBPS PO Notification 2025 is Out – 5,208 Vacancies

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the PO/MT–XV (Probationary Officer/Management Trainee) recruitment cycle on June 30, 2025. This year, 5,208 positions are up for grabs across 11 public-sector banks, making it one of the largest recruitment drives in recent times.

🗓️ Important Dates at a Glance

🎯 Vacancies & Participating Banks

A total of 5,208 seats are available across 11 banks including major names like Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, and more.

Here’s a quick breakdown from credible sources:

• Bank of Baroda: 1,000
• Bank of Maharashtra: 1,000
• Canara Bank: 1,000
• Bank of India: 700
• Central Bank of India: 500
• Indian Overseas Bank: 450
• Punjab National Bank: 200
• Punjab & Sind Bank: 358
• Other banks fill the remaining seats.

✅ Eligibility & Application Fee

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students may apply if their results are out before deadline.
• Age Limit: 20–30 years as of July 1, 2025. Relaxation applicable for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD candidates.
• Nationality: Indian citizen or subject of Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugee status as per IBPS guidelines.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 (incl. GST)
• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 (incl. GST).

📝 Exam Pattern & Selection Process

The recruitment involves the following stages:

1. Preliminary Exam (70 minutes, 100 marks)
   • Reasoning: 35 questions
   • Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions
   • English Language: 30 questions
   • (Sectional + Overall Cut-offs apply).
2. Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
   • Objective (200 marks):
     • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
     • Banking/General Awareness
     • English Language
     • Data Analysis & Interpretation
   • Descriptive (25 marks): Essay & Letter
   • New: Revised weightage for Banking awareness & Data Interpretation.
3. Personality Test (Self-Report)
   • A behavioral evaluation form required before interview
4. Interview
   • 100 marks, qualifying criteria apply (40% for General/EWS, 35% for others)
5. Final Merit
   • Final score based on Mains + Interview (approx. 80:20 weightage)

💰 Salary & Perks

• Starting pay (in-hand): ₹52,000–₹55,000 per month
• Pay Scale: Basic ₹48,480–₹85,920 plus DA, HRA, special allowances

🔄 What’s New This Year?

1. New Personality Test stage post-Mains
2. Reshuffled Prelims marking and Main sections – more weight on Banking Awareness and Data Interpretation
3. Exam calendar accelerated by ~1 month
4. Aadhaar/e-KYC authentication made mandatory
5. Updated reservation rules for PwBD certificates

🛠️ How to Apply

1. Visit ibps.in → CRP PO/MT section
2. Register with a valid email & phone number
3. Fill personal, educational, and preference details
4. Upload required documents: Photo, signature, handwritten declaration, ID proof
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Submit and take a printout for your records

Apply between July 1–21, 2025—don’t miss the deadline!

📌 Preparation Tips

• Focus heavily on revised Banking Awareness and Data Interpretation for Mains.
• Update your strategy for the revised Prelims pattern.
• Practice writing essays and letters under time constraints for the Descriptive test.
• Start building your self-report for Personality Test in advance.
• Regularly check IBPS’s official website for updates, admit cards, and exam centre details.

🎯 Final Words

The IBPS PO 2025 drive offers a prestigious and well-compensated career in public-sector banking. With 5,208 seats, revamped selection stages, and accelerated timelines, this cycle demands strategic preparation. If you’re aiming for secure government-sector employment with attractive pay and upward mobility, now is the time to gear up, apply without delay, and craft a smart study plan to ace each stage.

Best of luck! 🚀