IBPS PO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 5208 Probationary Officer Posts

 The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for IBPS PO Recruitment 2025 under the CRP PO/MT-XV exam cycle. This recruitment drive is one of the most sought-after opportunities for candidates aspiring to secure a prestigious job in the banking sector. With 5208 vacancies announced for the post of Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee, this recruitment offers a golden opportunity to join various public sector banks across India.

In this blog post, we’ll provide detailed information on IBPS PO 2025, including eligibility criteria, selection process, application procedure, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation tips.

🔍 Overview of IBPS PO Recruitment 2025

Here are some of the major banks participating in IBPS PO 2025:

• Bank of Baroda

• Canara Bank

• Indian Bank

• Punjab National Bank

• Bank of India

• Union Bank of India

• UCO Bank

• Central Bank of India

• Indian Overseas Bank

• Punjab & Sind Bank

• Bank of Maharashtra

📅 Important Dates (Tentative)

IBPS has announced 5208 vacancies under the CRP PO/MT-XV notification. The distribution of vacancies bank-wise and category-wise will be provided in the detailed PDF notification on the IBPS portal.

🧑‍💼 Eligibility Criteria for IBPS PO 2025

To apply for IBPS PO 2025, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:

1. Nationality

• Indian Citizen, OR

• Subject of Nepal or Bhutan, OR

• Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, OR

• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, or East African countries.

2. Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent as on the date mentioned in the notification.

• Final-year students are not eligible unless they have their degree certificate before the last date.

3. Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)

• Minimum: 20 years

• Maximum: 30 years

• Candidates must be born between 02.08.1995 and 01.08.2005 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation:

💻 Application Process

Candidates can apply for IBPS PO 2025 only through online mode on the official website.

Steps to Apply Online:

1. Visit the IBPS official website: www.ibps.in

2. Click on “CRP PO/MT-XV” link.

3. Register using a valid email ID and phone number.

4. Fill in the personal, educational, and professional details.

5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and documents.

6. Pay the application fee.

7. Submit the form and take a printout for reference.

Application Fees:

The IBPS PO recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Online)

2. Main Examination (Online)

3. Interview

Final selection will be based on Main + Interview performance (Prelims is qualifying in nature).

📖 IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2025

1. Preliminary Exam

2. Main Exam

• Conducted by participating banks.

• Weightage: 100 marks

• Minimum qualifying: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)

📚 IBPS PO Syllabus 2025

Prelims Syllabus

• English: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Para Jumbles

• Quant: Simplification, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Time & Work, Profit & Loss

• Reasoning: Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Inequality, Syllogism, Blood Relations

Mains Syllabus

• Reasoning + Computer: Input-Output, Statement Assumptions, Coding-Decoding, Basics of Hardware & Software

• GA: Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Economy Updates

• English: Essay, Letter, Vocabulary, Grammar

• Quant: Advanced DI, Caselets, Probability, Arithmetic

🎯 Preparation Tips for IBPS PO 2025

1. Understand the Syllabus – Don’t study blindly. Know what to prepare.

2. Follow a Daily Study Plan – Allocate fixed time slots for each subject.

3. Mock Tests Are Must – Take full-length and sectional mock tests.

4. Focus on Speed & Accuracy – Both are crucial in banking exams.

5. Stay Updated – Read daily current affairs and banking news.

6. Revise Weekly – Don’t skip revision of older topics.

7. Practice Descriptive Writing – Work on typing speed and grammar.

📄 IBPS PO 2025 Admit Card

Admit cards for Prelims, Mains, and Interview will be issued separately. You can download them from the IBPS website using your registration number and password.

📊 IBPS PO 2025 Result & Cut-off

The results will be published stage-wise on the official website. Cut-off marks will be declared category-wise and bank-wise.

📌 Final Words

IBPS PO 2025 recruitment is a gateway to a stable and respected career in public sector banking. With over 5200 vacancies, the competition will be high, but with focused preparation and consistent effort, you can secure your dream banking job.

🔗 Important Links

• IBPS Official Website

• Apply Online – IBPS PO 2025

• Download Notification PDF