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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Official Notification for CRP PO/MT-XV recruitment for the 2026–27 vacancies. A total of 5208 Probationary Officer/Management Trainee posts are available in participating public sector banks. Eligible graduates can apply online from 01 July to 21 July 2025 at ibps.in. Selection will be via Preliminary & Main examinations, followed by an Interview. Check complete details including eligibility, age limit, application fee, exam pattern and more below.
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IBPS PO Vacancy 2025
Important Date
- Application Start: 01 July 2025
- Last Date : 28 July 2025 (Date Extended)
- Correction Window: 31 July - 1 August 2025
- Correction Fee: 200/-
- Last Date For Print Application Form: 12 August 2025
- Pre-Exam Admit Card: 11 August 2025
- Preliminary Exam: August 2025
- Preliminary Result: September 2025
- Main Exam Admit Card: Sept/Oct 2025
- Main Exam Date: October 2025
- Main Exam Result: November 2025
- Interview Dates: 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): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years
- Note: Kindly Read Full Official Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- General / Others: ₹ 850 (Incl. GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹ 175 (Incl. GST)
- Correction Fee: 200/-
- Pay The Examination Fee Through UPI, Debit Card, Net Banking etc.
Qualification
- Graduation degree in any discipline
- Final result must be declared on/before 21 July 2025
- Must have valid mark-sheet/degree certificate
- CGPA/OGPA must be converted into percentage as per university norms
IBPS PO Vacancy 2025: Full Eligibility
IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria for CRP-PO/MT-XV 2025 includes key requirements in terms of nationality, age limit, educational qualification and reservation policies. Candidates must ensure they fulfill all conditions such as being a citizen of India, having a graduation degree on or before 21.07.2025 and meeting specific age and category-based relaxations. Only those fulfilling the benchmark disability criteria and possessing valid certificates will be eligible for reserved benefits. Meeting these standards is mandatory to proceed through the selection process of Prelims, Mains, Interview and Provisional Allotment.
| Eligibility Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen or eligible as per IBPS norms (Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugee or PIO with GOI eligibility certificate) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years as on 01.07.2025 (Born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005 inclusive) |
| Age Relaxation |
SC/ST: 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy): 3 years PwBD: 10 years Ex-Servicemen: 5 years (conditions apply) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from recognized university (final result declared on or before 21.07.2025) |
| Disability Reservation | Only candidates with benchmark disability (≥40%) in specified categories (VI, HI, LD, ID, Multiple) are eligible with proper certificate |
| EWS Reservation | Gross annual family income below ₹8 lakh and not owning restricted assets; valid EWS certificate required |
| Credit History | Healthy credit score required by allotted bank at the time of joining (not mandatory during application) |
| Category Change | No change in category or eligibility criteria permitted after online application submission |
| Supporting Documents | Original + photocopy of all relevant documents must be presented during interview/document verification |
IBPS PO Vacancy 2025: Salary
IBPS PO Salary Structure offers a lucrative package, starting with a basic pay of ₹48,480 and progressing up to ₹85,920 with regular increments. In addition to the basic salary, selected candidates receive various allowances and benefits such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance and Medical Benefits as per the rules of the participating bank. The overall monthly in-hand salary typically ranges between ₹52,000 to ₹60,000 depending on location and bank policies.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹48,480–₹85,920 (as per scale progression) |
| Grade Pay Structure | ₹2000 for 7 years → ₹2340 for 2 years → ₹2680 for 7 years |
| Gross Monthly Salary | Approx ₹52,000 to ₹60,000 (varying by posting location) |
| Annual Package | Approx ₹6.5 to ₹8 Lakhs including allowances |
- Dearness Allowance (DA) – Revised quarterly based on CPI
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) – Depends on posting city (up to 9%)
- City Compensatory Allowance – For metro postings
- Medical Insurance – Coverage for employee and dependents
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC) – Available annually
- Newspaper & Petrol Reimbursement – As per bank policies
- Pension Scheme – Under NPS (contributory)
- Performance-based Incentives – Annual bonus linked to KPIs
IBPS PO Vacancy 2025: Selection Process
The IBPS PO Selection Process for CRP-PO/MT-XV 2025 consists of a multi-stage evaluation to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment. It includes a Preliminary Exam, followed by the Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive), a mandatory Personality Test and a final Interview. Candidates must qualify each stage with minimum cut-off scores to move ahead and the final merit is based on Main Exam (80%) and Interview Score (20%).
- Step 1: Preliminary Examination – Objective test with three sections (English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning)
- Step 2: Main Examination – Includes Reasoning, General Awareness, English, Data Interpretation and Descriptive Paper
- Step 3: Personality Test – A non-qualifying self-report assessment used during interview evaluation
- Step 4: Interview – Conducted by participating banks, minimum qualifying marks required (40% for General, 35% for reserved categories)
- Step 5: Final Merit – Based on scores from Main Exam and Interview in 80:20 ratio
- Step 6: Provisional Allotment – Based on final merit, preferences and actual bank vacancies
IBPS PO Vacancy 2025: Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO Exam Pattern for CRP-PO/MT-XV consists of three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination and a Personality Test followed by Interview. The Preliminary and Main exams are conducted online and are sectional time-based. The Main exam includes both Objective and Descriptive Papers and only marks obtained in the Main exam are considered for final merit and interview shortlisting.
| Stage | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | English |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English & Hindi | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English & Hindi | |
| Main Exam | Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes | English & Hindi |
| General/Economic/Banking/Digital Awareness | 35 | 50 | 25 minutes | English & Hindi | |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes | English | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 50 | 45 minutes | English & Hindi | |
| Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes | English |
- Sectional Cut-offs – Candidates must score minimum marks in each section.
- Negative Marking – 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer in objective tests.
- Descriptive Paper – Evaluated using automated scoring system for writing proficiency.
- Personality Test – Mandatory self-report format but not qualifying in nature.
- Interview Marks – 100 marks; minimum qualifying is 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
- Final Merit – Based on 80:20 ratio of Main Exam and Interview scores.
IBPS PO Vacancy 2025: Post / Category Wise Vacancy
The IBPS PO/MT-XV Vacancy 2025 includes a total of 5208 posts across various participating public sector banks. These vacancies are category-wise distributed for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS and General categories, along with specified allocations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The numbers are indicative and may change based on actual requirements reported by the banks during the recruitment cycle.
| Participating Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD (HI) | PwBD (OC) | PwBD (VI) | PwBD (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 Vacancy 2025: How To Apply
Candidates interested in the IBPS PO/MT-XV 2025 recruitment must follow a detailed online application process through the official website ibps.in. Applications are open from 01 July to 21 July 2025. To be considered, applicants must complete each step accurately including registration, document upload and fee payment. Only correctly submitted forms will be accepted for the Preliminary Examination.
- Step 1: Visit the official website at ibps.in
- Step 2: Click on "CRP PO/MT-XV Apply Online" under the latest notifications
- Step 3: Click on "New Registration" and fill in your basic personal details
- Step 4: Note the system-generated Registration Number and Password
- Step 5: Upload your Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration and other documents as per guidelines
- Step 6: Pay the application fee online using Credit/Debit card, UPI or Net Banking
- Step 7: Finalize your application by clicking "Submit" and download the confirmation page
- Step 8: Take a printout of the completed application form and e-receipt for future reference
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Admit Card | Click Here |
| Modify/Correct Application Form | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Date Extended Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |