IBPS PO 2025 — Probationary Officer
IBPS PO is one of India's most sought-after banking exams for recruitment of Probationary Officers across public sector banks including PNB, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank, and others.
IBPS PO Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| Notification Expected | August 2025 |
| Online Application | August–September 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | October 2025 |
| Mains Exam | November 2025 |
| Interview & Final Selection | January–February 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Prelims Subjects | English (30Q) + Quantitative Aptitude (35Q) + Reasoning (35Q) |
| Prelims Total Marks | 100 marks | 60 minutes |
| Mains Subjects | Reasoning & Computer (45Q) + Data Analysis (35Q) + GK & Banking (40Q) + English (35Q) |
| Mains Total Marks | 200 marks + 25 marks (Descriptive) | 3 hours + 30 min |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains |
| Interview | 100 marks (final merit: 80% Mains + 20% Interview) |
Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Quadratic Equations
- Simplification & Approximation
- Percentage, Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Compound/Simple Interest
- Ratio & Proportion
- Mixture & Allegation
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Inequalities
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Alphanumeric Series
- Data Sufficiency
- Input-Output
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Improvement
- Word Usage
Banking Awareness & GK
- RBI Functions & Monetary Policy
- Banking Terms (CRR, SLR, Repo Rate, Reverse Repo)
- SEBI, NABARD, SIDBI, NHB
- Financial Inclusion Schemes
- Current Affairs (last 6 months)
- International Finance Bodies
- Government Economic Schemes
Frequently Asked Questions — IBPS PO
What is IBPS PO?+
IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) is a common written exam conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for recruiting Probationary Officers in 11 public sector banks including PNB, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank, and others.
What is the eligibility for IBPS PO 2025?+
Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognised university. Age limit is 20–30 years with standard relaxations for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
What is the selection process for IBPS PO?+
IBPS PO selection has three stages: Preliminary Exam (100 marks, 60 min), Mains Exam (200 marks objective + 25 marks descriptive, 3.5 hours), and Interview (100 marks). Final merit is 80% Mains + 20% Interview.
What is the salary of an IBPS PO?+
IBPS PO starting basic pay is approximately Rs. 36,000 per month under the 11th Bipartite Settlement, with additional allowances (DA, HRA, TA, Medical) making the gross CTC around Rs. 8–9 lakhs per annum.
How many attempts are allowed for IBPS PO?+
For General/EWS category: Maximum 4 attempts. For OBC: 7 attempts. For SC/ST/PwD: No maximum attempts, subject to age limit.