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IBPS PO Exam 2025

Exam Overview

IBPS PO is a national-level exam conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit Probationary Officers (PO) in various public sector banks in India. The exam is held in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Selected candidates are appointed as trainee officers and later promoted to managerial roles.

  • Category: Government Banking Exam

  • Related Role: Probationary Officer in Public Sector Banks

Key Exam Details

Detail Information
Exam Frequency Once a year (Usually between August–November)
Eligibility Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Age Limit 20 to 30 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules)
Application Process Online at https://ibps.in
Mode of Exam Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Pattern Three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Syllabus Overview Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, Banking Awareness, Computer Aptitude
Important Dates Notification in August, Exam in October–November
Result Date Prelims Result in November, Final Result in April after Interview
Official Website https://ibps.in

Preparation Tips and Resources

  • Understand the Pattern: Learn the sections and time limits for each stage.

  • Practice Mock Tests: Use online mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.

  • Focus on English & Maths: These are scoring sections if prepared well.

  • Read Current Affairs: Stay updated with banking, finance, and national news.

  • Use Good Books: Refer to Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal, Lucent’s GK, and Arihant’s Reasoning Guide.

Admit Card, Result & Cutoff Information

  • Admit Card: Downloadable 10–15 days before each exam stage.

  • Result: Available on IBPS website. Includes scorecard and cutoff marks.

  • Cutoff: Varies each year. You must clear sectional and overall cutoffs in each round.

FAQs

Q1: Who can apply for IBPS PO?
Any graduate aged 20–30 years can apply. Final-year students are not eligible.

Q2: Is there any negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in Prelims and Mains.

Q3: Is the exam held in Hindi also?
Yes. Except for the English section, all papers are bilingual – English & Hindi.

Q4: What is the salary of an IBPS PO?
Basic pay starts from ₹36,000/month, plus allowances and perks.

Q5: Is it tougher than SBI PO?
Slightly easier than SBI PO, but still highly competitive.

Banks Participating in IBPS PO Recruitment

  • Punjab National Bank (PNB)

  • Bank of Baroda (BOB)

  • Canara Bank

  • Union Bank of India

  • Indian Bank

  • Bank of India

  • and other public sector banks (except SBI)

Selection & Allotment Process

  • Prelims → Mains → Interview

  • Final selection is based on Mains (80%) + Interview (20%)

  • After selection, candidates are posted as Probationary Officers in different banks across India.

Latest Updates

  • IBPS PO 2025 Notification is expected to release in August 2025.

  • Prelims Exam to be held in October, and Mains in November.

  • Keep checking the IBPS website for real-time alerts and updates.

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