IBPS PO 15th Notification 2025: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process


The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the IBPS PO/MT-XV Recruitment 2025 for the recruitment of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in various participating public sector banks. This recruitment process is for vacancies anticipated in the financial year 2026–27. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 1st July 2025 to 21st July 2025 at the official IBPS website. The selection process includes three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Candidates must qualify in each phase to be considered for final appointment. Detailed information regarding eligibility, exam pattern, dates, and application process is provided below.
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IBPS PO 2025 Overview
Particulars | Details |
Recruitment Authority | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
Advt. No. | CRP PO/MT-XV |
Vacancies | Notified Soon (Indicative Only) |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Job Location | All India |
Event | Dates |
Online Registration | 01 July to 21 July 2025 |
Payment of Application Fee | 01 July to 21 July 2025 |
Preliminary Exam Date | August 2025 |
Main Exam Date | October 2025 |
Application Fee
Category | Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 |
Vacancy Details & Qualification
Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
Probationary Officer | 5208 | Graduate |
IBPS PO Vacancy 2025
The IBPS PO Vacancies for IBPS PO 2025 have been announced along with the official IBPS PO notification. This year, IBPS released 5208 vacancies for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee posts, which have been shared here. The maximum number of vacancies was announced for the Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra, and Canara Bank.
IBPS PO Vacancy 2025 | ||||||
Participating Banks | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
Bank of Baroda | 150 | 75 | 270 | 100 | 405 | 1000 |
Bank of India | 105 | 53 | 189 | 70 | 283 | 700 |
Bank of Maharashtra | 150 | 75 | 270 | 100 | 405 | 1000 |
Canara Bank | 150 | 50 | 200 | 100 | 500 | 1000 |
Central Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Indian Overseas Bank | 69 | 33 | 121 | 44 | 183 | 450 |
Punjab National Bank | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
Punjab & Sind Bank | 53 | 27 | 98 | 36 | 144 | 358 |
UCO Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Total | 782 | 365 | 1337 | 520 | 2204 | 5208 |
Eligibility Criteria
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Age Limit (as of 1 July 2025):
Must be 20 to 30 years (born between 02 July 1995 and 01 July 2005, inclusive) -
Educational Qualification:
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university -
Age Relaxation:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
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PwBD: 10 years
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Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
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Selection Process
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Preliminary Exam (Online CBT)
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Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
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Interview / Personality Test
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 mins |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 mins |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
Mains Exam
Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 50 mins |
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 35 | 50 | 25 mins |
English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 mins |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 50 | 45 mins |
Descriptive (Essay & Letter Writing) | 2 | 25 | 30 mins |
Total | 147 | 225 | 210 mins |
IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus 2025
The IBPS PO Syllabus 2025 for Prelims is given below for the following sections:
- Reasoning Ability: 40 Marks
- English Language: 30 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Marks
Check the subject-wise Prelims Syllabus below:
Reasoning Syllabus | English Language Syllabus | Quantitative Ability Syllabus |
Logical Reasoning | Reading Comprehension | Simplification |
Alphanumeric Series | Cloze Test | Profit & Loss |
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Para jumbles | Mixtures & Allegations |
Data Sufficiency | Word Usage, Word-Swap | Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices |
Inequalities | Fill in the blanks | Work & Time |
Seating Arrangement | Error Detection, Error Spotting | Time & Distance |
Puzzle | Paragraph Completion | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Tabulation | One word Substitution | Data Interpretation |
Syllogism | Miscellaneous | Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
Blood Relations
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– | Number Systems |
Input-Output | – | Sequence & Series |
Coding-Decoding
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– | Permutation, Combination &Probability |
IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2025
The candidates who secure a minimum cut-off will be eligible to appear for the IBPS PO Mains Exam. The syllabus for the Mains Exam is given below for the following sections:
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: 50 Marks
- General Awareness and Economy/Banking Awareness: 50 Marks (Also includes Current Affairs)
- English Language: 40 Marks
- Reasoning: 60 Marks
Syllabus for Data Analysis and Interpretation
Topic | Description |
Simplification |
Solve expressions using BODMAS and basic arithmetic rules.
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Average |
Find the mean value of the given numbers or data sets.
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Percentage |
Calculate parts per hundred and compare values.
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Mixture and Allegations |
Solve problems involving mixing two or more entities with different ratios.
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Ratio and Proportion |
Compare quantities and solve scaling problems.
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Data Interpretation |
Analyse and solve questions based on charts, tables, or graphs.
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Mensuration and Geometry |
Calculate area, volume, perimeter, etc., of 2D and 3D shapes.
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Quadratic Equation |
Solve equations of the form ax² + bx + c = 0.
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Interest |
Calculate simple and compound interest.
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Problems of Ages |
Solve age-related word problems using algebra.
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Profit and Loss |
Compute selling price, cost price, and profit/loss percentage.
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Number Series |
Identify the missing number or the next number in a sequence.
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Speed, Distance, and Time |
Solve motion-related problems using formulas and unit conversion.
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Time and Work |
Calculate work efficiency, combined work, and time taken.
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Number System |
Solve problems based on divisibility, HCF, LCM, and basic number properties.
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Data Sufficiency |
Determine whether the given data is enough to answer a question.
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Linear Equation |
Solve a single or a pair of linear equations in one or two variables.
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Permutation and Combination |
Count possible arrangements or selections in different scenarios.
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Probability |
Calculate the chance or likelihood of a particular outcome.
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Syllabus for General Awareness and Economy/Banking Awareness
Topic | Description |
Financial Awareness |
Covers basic concepts of the economy, banking, budget, and financial systems.
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Banking Reforms |
Includes key changes and improvements in the banking sector over the years.
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Monetary Policy |
Refers to RBI’s policy decisions on interest rates, liquidity, and inflation.
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RBI Reports and Indices |
Covers RBI’s annual, monthly reports, and key indices it publishes.
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International Organisation Reports |
Important reports released by the IMF, World Bank, UN, etc., and their relevance.
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Current Affairs of National and International Importance |
Includes recent events, govt schemes, summits, appointments, and global news.
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General Knowledge |
Covers static GK like capitals, currencies, books, awards, and historical facts.
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Syllabus for Reasoning
Topic | Description |
Verbal Reasoning |
Questions that assess logical thinking and language-based reasoning.
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Syllogism |
Deduce conclusions based on given statements using logic rules.
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Circular Seating Arrangement |
Arrangement of people/items in a circular order based on given conditions.
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Code Inequalities |
Solve inequalities coded in symbols to find valid conclusions.
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Linear Seating Arrangement |
Arrange individuals in a straight line using direction and position clues.
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Double Lineup |
Match two sets of data, like names and professions, based on complex conditions.
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Scheduling |
Determine the sequence or timing of events/activities from the given data.
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Input-Output |
Decode the machine-based pattern of input strings to track changes step-by-step.
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Blood Relations |
Solve puzzles involving family relationships based on statements.
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Directions and Distances |
Determine direction or distance based on movement-related clues.
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Ordering and Ranking |
Rank people/things based on height, marks, position, etc.
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Data Sufficiency |
Judge whether the given data is enough to answer a question.
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Coding and Decoding |
Break patterns where words or numbers are replaced with codes.
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Syllabus for English Language
Topic | Description |
Reading Comprehension |
Passage-based questions to test reading speed, understanding, and inference skills.
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Vocabulary |
Questions based on word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and word usage.
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Grammar |
Tests your understanding of rules related to sentence structure and correctness.
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One Word Substitution |
Replace a full phrase or sentence with a single, precise word.
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Verbal Ability |
Covers sentence rearrangement, para jumbles, and identifying sentence errors.
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IBPS PO/ MT XV 15th 2025: Pay Scale
Pay Scale: Basic: ₹ 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. The official will be eligible for allowances & perquisites as per the rules of the Participating Bank in force from time to time.
How to Apply for IBPS PO 2025
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Visit www.ibps.in
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Click on “CRP PO/MT-XV 2025”
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Register and log in
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Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
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Upload photo, signature, thumb impression & declaration
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Pay the fee online
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Submit and print the application for reference
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