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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Official Notification for CRP PO/MT-XV to recruit Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in 11 participating public sector banks for vacancies during 2026–27. Eligible Graduates Can Apply online at ibps.in between 01 July to 21 July 2025. The selection process includes Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Personality Test and Interview.
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Important Date
- Application Start: 01 July 2025
- Last Date : 21 July 2025
- Last Date of Fee: 21 July 2025
- Preliminary Exam: August 2025
- Preliminary Result: September 2025
- Main Exam: October 2025
- Interview: December 2025 – January 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January–February 2026
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: 5 years. Kindly Read Full Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/-
- Others: ₹850/-
- Pay The Examination Fee Through UPI, Debit Card, Net Banking etc.
Qualification
- A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Must possess a valid degree certificate and mark sheet at time of registration.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2025: Full Eligibility
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025) | Nationality | Other Eligibility |
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| Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final result must be declared before 21.07.2025. |
Minimum: 20 years Maximum: 30 years Age relaxation available for reserved categories:
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IBPS PO Recruitment 2025: Salary
| Component | Amount (₹) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | 48,480 | Initial pay |
| Grade Increment | ₹2,000 × 7 years ₹2,340 × 2 years ₹2,680 × 7 years |
Progressive increments in Basic Pay |
| Final Basic Pay | 85,920 | After all increments |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Varies (Approx 40% of Basic) | Revised quarterly based on CPI |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 7% to 9% of Basic Pay | Depends on posting location |
| City Compensatory Allowance | 0% to 4% of Basic Pay | For metro or urban postings |
| Special Allowance | 7.75% of Basic Pay | Fixed for all POs |
| Total Gross Salary | ₹60,000 – ₹65,000 | Approximate monthly in-hand |
- ✅ Medical Reimbursement & Group Insurance
- ✅ Leased Accommodation (varies by bank & location)
- ✅ Educational Leave and Study Allowance
- ✅ Laptop reimbursement or provision
- ✅ Travel Allowance & Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- ✅ Festival Advances & Incentives
- ✅ Pension benefits under NPS scheme
IBPS PO Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
- ✅ Preliminary Examination – Objective test with three sections (English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning)
- ✅ Main Examination – Objective & Descriptive papers covering Reasoning, English, Banking Awareness, Data Interpretation, Essay & Letter Writing
- ✅ Personality Test – Mandatory self-report profiling for interview panel
- ✅ Interview – Conducted by participating banks and coordinated by a Nodal Bank
- ✅ Document Verification – Original documents required for identity, eligibility and reservation claims
- ✅ Provisional Allotment – Based on merit cum preference and actual reported vacancies
- ✅ Aadhaar Verification – Online verification conducted at multiple stages
IBPS PO Recruitment 2025: Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | - | 60 minutes |
Main Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 50 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 35 | 50 | English & Hindi | 25 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | English | 40 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 50 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
| Descriptive Paper (Essay & Letter) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 minutes |
| Total | 147 | 225 | - | 190 minutes |
- 🔁 Separate timing for each section; candidates must complete sections within allotted time.
- ❌ 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in Objective tests.
- ✍️ Descriptive Paper is checked only if candidate qualifies in Objective sections.
- 🧠 Personality Test is non-qualifying but mandatory before Interview.
- 🎯 Marks from Main Exam + Interview (80:20 ratio) are used for final merit.
- 📊 Normalization will be applied if exams are held in multiple shifts.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2025: Category / Post-Wise Vacancy
| Bank Name | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | HI | OC | VI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 150 | 75 | 270 | 100 | 405 | 1000 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Bank of India | 105 | 53 | 189 | 70 | 283 | 700 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 150 | 75 | 270 | 100 | 405 | 1000 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Canara Bank | 150 | 50 | 200 | 100 | 500 | 1000 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Central Bank of India | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 69 | 33 | 121 | 44 | 183 | 450 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Punjab National Bank | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 53 | 27 | 98 | 36 | 144 | 358 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| Total | 782 | 365 | 1337 | 520 | 2204 | 5208 | 64 | 52 | 54 | 61 |
IBPS PO Recruitment 2025: How To Apply
- 🖥️ Visit the official IBPS website – www.ibps.in
- 📌 Click on the link “CRP PO/MT-XV” and then “Apply Online”
- 📝 Register using basic details to generate your Provisional Registration Number and Password
- 📤 Upload the required documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature (Black ink on white paper)
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration in English
- SSC/10th certificate (for DOB proof)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- 💳 Pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.
- 📎 Capture and upload your live photo through webcam or mobile device
- ✅ Finalize the form and click “Complete Registration”
- 🖨️ Save and take a printout of your completed application form and fee receipt
- 📧 Keep your registered email and mobile number active for future updates
IBPS PO Recruitment 2025: Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |