IBPS PO/MT Recruitment 2025 – 5208 Probationary Officer Posts, Last Date: 21/07/2025

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the IBPS CRP PO/MT-XV 2025, inviting applications for 5208 Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (PO/MT) vacancies across 11 public sector banks. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1st July to 21st July 2025 through the official website www.ibps.in. This recruitment offers a prestigious career in banking with a starting in-hand salary of approximately ₹52,000–₹55,000 per month.

IBPS PO/MT Recruitment Details

Name of Post: Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (PO/MT)
Total Posts: 5208

Bank-wise Vacancy:

Participating Bank	No. of Vacancies
Bank of Baroda	1000
Bank of India	700
Bank of Maharashtra	1000
Canara Bank	1000
Central Bank of India	500
Indian Overseas Bank	450
Punjab National Bank	200
Punjab & Sind Bank	358
Total	5208

Pay Scale: ₹48,480–₹85,920 (In-hand salary: Approx. ₹52,000–₹55,000/month)

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: 20 to 30 years as on 1st July 2025 (born between 2nd July 1995 and 1st July 2005, both inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Educational Qualification: A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must possess a valid mark sheet/degree certificate at the time of registration, indicating the percentage of marks obtained.

Credit History: Candidates must have a clean credit record. A negative CIBIL report may lead to cancellation of the offer unless resolved with NOCs from lenders.

Application Fee

SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST)
Others: ₹850/- (inclusive of GST)
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets.
Note: The fee is non-refunded and cannot be used for other exams.

How to Apply for IBPS PO Recruitment

Follow these steps to apply online for IBPS PO/MT 2025:

Visit the Important Web-Links section below or go to www.ibps.in.
Click on the Online Application Form link and select “New User? Register Here” to complete registration.
Receive a provisional registration number and password via email/SMS.
Log in using the credentials, fill in personal, educational, and communication details, and select preferred exam centres.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and applicable certificates (e.g., caste, PwBD) in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee as per your category using online payment methods.
Preview the application using “Save and Next,” make corrections if needed, and submit the form.
Take a printout of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Handwritten Declaration Text: “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

Important Dates

Notification Release: 30th June 2025
Online Application Start Date: 1st July 2025
Online Application End Date: 21st July 2025
Prelims Call Letter Download: August 2025
Prelims Exam Dates: 17th, 23rd, 24th August 2025
Prelims Result Declaration: September 2025
Mains Call Letter Download: September/October 2025
Mains Exam Date: 12th October 2025
Mains Result Declaration: November 2025
Interview: January/February 2026
Provisional Allotment: April 2026

IBPS PO/MT Exam Syllabus

Preliminary Examination: Candidates must qualify in each section by securing cut-off marks set by IBPS. Shortlisted candidates proceed to the Mains exam.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Allotted
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	30	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	40	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

Main Examination: Candidates must clear both objective and descriptive tests to qualify for the interview.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Allotted
Reasoning	40	60	50 minutes
General/Economy/Banking Awareness	35	50	25 minutes
English Language	35	40	40 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	50	45 minutes
Total (Objective)	145	200	160 minutes
Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension)	2	25	30 minutes

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains objective tests.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are available in IBPS PO/MT 2025?
There are 5208 vacancies across 11 public sector banks, with the highest in Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra, and Canara Bank (1000 each).

2. What is the last date to apply for IBPS PO 2025?
The last date to apply and pay the fee is 21st July 2025.

3. What is the eligibility criteria for IBPS PO/MT?
Candidates need a graduation degree and must be aged 20–30 years as of 1st July 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories.

4. What is the selection process for IBPS PO 2025?
The process includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates must qualify each stage to be shortlisted for provisional allotment.

5. What is the salary for an IBPS PO?
The pay scale is ₹48,480–₹85,920, with an in-hand salary of approximately ₹52,000–₹55,000 per month.