IBPS PO 2025: Mains Exam Scheduled – Check Notification, Syllabus & Admit Card

Published on October 13, 2025
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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS PO exam every year to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Probationary Officer in various public sector banks across India. Introduced in 2011, the 2025 exam marks its 15th edition. This year’s recruitment drive, IBPS CRP PO/MT CRP-XV 2025, is being held for 11 participating public sector banks.

As per the official notification, a total of 5208 vacancies have been announced. The selection process includes three stages — Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The IBPS PO 2025 application window is currently open and will remain active till 28th July 2025. Interested candidates can apply online at www.ibps.in.

Latest Update:

  • The IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2025 for the exam held on 23rd August 2025 is now available for candidates to review and understand the exam trends.
  • According to the official notification, a total of 5208 vacancies have been released for the position of Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee in various public sector banks.
  • Selected candidates will receive a salary within the pay scale of ₹48,480 to ₹85,920, along with other allowances and benefits.
  • For efficient preparation, aspirants are encouraged to download and solve previous year question papers and take regular IBPS PO mock tests to strengthen their performance.
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IBPS PO: Overview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) to recruit Probationary Officers (POs) for 11 participating public sector banks. Applications are accepted online through the official IBPS website. The IBPS PO Notification 2025 has been released, providing the complete schedule and detailed information regarding the recruitment process.
For a quick overview of the key details, please refer to the summary table below.

FieldDetails
OrganizationInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post NameProbationary Officer (PO)
Vacancy5208
Participating Banks/Bodies11
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModeOnline
Recruitment ProcessPrelims, Mains, Interview
Education QualificationGraduate
Age Limit20 years to 30 years
SalaryRs. 52,000 to 55,000
Official Websitewww.ibps.in

IBPS PO MOCK TEST

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IBPS PO Mock Test

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Blood Relation (Coded): 
A * B → A is the brother of B 
A + B → A is the wife of B 
A – B → A is the daughter of B 
A ÷ B → A is the mother of B 
What does “M + N ÷ O * P” mean? 

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Missing Number Series: 
5, 9, 18, 34, 59, ? 

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What is the maximum limit under IMPS for P2P transfer without KYC? 

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Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) consists of how many members? 

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Cloze Test – Vocabulary 
The NGO launched a new campaign to ___ awareness about child labor. 

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When was the RBI established?

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Inequality: 
Statement: A ≥ B = C < D ≤ E 
Which of the following is true? 

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Time, Speed & Distance: 
Two trains of equal length cross a pole in 20s and 30s. Find the time they take to cross each other. 

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Data Interpretation (Table Based):
A company sells 5 products. Their revenues in ₹ lakhs are:
| Product | A | B | C | D | E |
|———|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|
| Revenue| 40 | 35 | 50 | 25 | 30 | 

If profit margin on A and C is 20% and on rest is 10%, what is the total profit?

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Direction Puzzle: 
A walks 10 m North, then turns right and walks 6 m, then turns left and walks 8 m, then turns right and walks 6 m. 
In which direction is he from the starting point? 

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Input-Output (Pattern):
Input: 73 moon 52 clear 91 dream 64 zebra
Step I: 91 73 moon 52 clear dream 64 zebra
Step II: 91 clear 73 moon 52 dream 64 zebra
Step III: 91 clear 73 dream moon 52 64 zebra
Step IV: ? 

What is Step IV?

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Syllogism: 
Statements: 
All fruits are apples. 
Some apples are mangoes. 
All mangoes are bananas. 
Conclusion: 
I. Some bananas are fruits. 
II. All apples being bananas is a possibility. 

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Puzzle – Linear Arrangement
Eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W are sitting in a row facing north. 

  • P is fourth to the right of S. 
  • Only one person sits between P and Q. 
  • R is to the immediate right of V. 
  • T sits at one of the ends. 
  • U is not a neighbor of P.
    Who sits exactly in the middle of the row?

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Which bank launched the “YONO” digital platform? 

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Quadratic Equation: 
I. x² + 6x + 8 = 0 
II. y² + 9y + 20 = 0 

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Error Detection: 
“The teacher as well as the students have gone to the library.” 

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Compound Interest: 
₹8000 invested at 12% p.a. compounded annually becomes ₹10035.84 after 2 years. 
Find the rate to verify. 

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Para Jumble: 
P. The debate on climate change is now mainstream. 
Q. Most governments are making plans to reduce emissions. 
R. Climate summits are held annually. 
S. But implementation remains a challenge. 
Correct order:

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Arithmetic (Profit & Loss): 
A shopkeeper marks an item 60% above cost and gives a 25% discount. His profit %? 

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Reading Comprehension – Inference 
“The central bank increased interest rates to contain inflation.” 
What can be inferred? 

Your score is

The average score is 42%

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IBPS PO Notification

The detailed IBPS PO 2025 notification was released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on 30th June 2025 at its official website. The notification, under the title CRP-XV PO/MT, includes all the important information regarding vacancies for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees in various public sector banks. Candidates can check and download the complete notification using the direct link provided below.

IBPS PO Exam

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EventsDates
IBPS PO Notification 202530th June 2025
Online Registration Process Starts1st July 2025
Online Registration Process Ends28th July 2025
Last Date to Pay Application Fee28th July 2025
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Date 202517th, 23rd, 24th August 2025
IBPS PO Mains Exam Date 202512th October 2025

IBPS PO Vacancy

The IBPS PO vacancies for 2025 will be released along with the official IBPS PO notification PDF. In the previous cycle, IBPS announced 3955 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer/Management Trainee. Among the participating banks, the Central Bank of India had the highest number of openings, with 1500 vacancies.

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Baroda150752701004051000
Bank of India1055318970283700
Bank of Maharashtra150752701004051000
Canara Bank150502001005001000
Central Bank of India753713550203500
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian Overseas Bank693312144183450
Punjab National Bank3015542081200
Punjab & Sind Bank53279836144358
UCO BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Union Bank of IndiaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Total782365133752022045208

IBPS PO: Eligibility Criteria

Read the set of eligibility criteria that every candidate should meet before applying for the IBPS PO exam below:

IBPS PO Age Limit

Any applicant interested in taking the IBPS PO examination must be between 20 and 30 years of age at registration. The IBPS PO exam age limit allows for a few exemptions in specific categories as per the government rules:

CategoryAge Relaxation
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Partial or Full Blindness Partial or Total Loss of Hearing Locomotor Disabilities Mental Illness, Autism, Intellectual or Learning Disabilities Multiple Concurrent Disabilities5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer)3 years
Ex-servicemen (Army personnel)10 years
Ex-servicemen (Army personnel)5 years
Widows/Divorced Women9 years
Persons with Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir between 1-1-1980 to 31-12-1989    5 years
Victims of the riots in 19845 years
Regular workers of Union Carbide Factory, Bhopal retrenched from service (for Madhya Pradesh Only)5 years

IBPS PO: Educational Qualification

Graduation Degree: The authority specifies that the candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a GOI-recognized university. Any candidate with qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, such as AMIE, or departmental courses recognized by the government, is also eligible. The candidate must specify the percentage obtained in the Graduation while registering for the exam. The candidates should convert their CGPA marks into a rate calculated to the nearest two decimals. The fraction of the percentage obtained will not be taken into account. For instance, 59.99% will be counted as less than 60%, and 64.99% as less than 65%.

Computer Literacy: An applicant must have working knowledge of computer systems for the post of PO, and also be able to appear for the IBPS PO exam taken online.

Language Proficiency: It is preferable if the candidate has verbal and written proficiency in the official language of the State/UT: The applicant must be able to read, write, and speak the official language.

IBPS PO: Nationality/Citizenship Criteria

A candidate applying for the IBPS PO exam should fulfill the following criteria:

  1. A Citizen of India
  2. A Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
  3. A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to permanently reside in India.
  4. A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who migrated from Sri Lanka, Burma, Pakistan, Vietnam, or East African countries of Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zaire, Uganda, and Malawi, to permanently reside in India.

Candidates who are not Indian citizens (category 2, 3, and 4) must have and present a certificate of eligibility provided by the Government of India.

IBPS PO: How to Apply?

Application fees

To complete the online registration process, the candidates must pay fee/intimation charges online by providing the required details using Debit Cards (RuPay / Visa / MasterCard / Maestro), IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, Credit Cards, and Internet Banking. The charges are non-refundable on any account nor transferable to another exam or selection. The table below specifies the category-wise fee structure for the IBPS PO 2025 online application.

CategoryApplication Fee
SC/ST/PWDRs.175/- (Intimation Charges only)
General and OthersRs. 850/- (Application Fee, including Intimation Charges)

Application Steps

The candidates can complete the online application process by registering on the website. The IBPS PO 2025 exam application form is expected to be released in August 2025 with the official notification.

The candidates must have the following prerequisites before filling out the online form:

  • A valid email address and contact number
  • Impression of their left thumb
  • Scanned photograph (200 by 230 Pixels) and signature (140 by 60 Pixels)
  • Bank details and documents that are required to pay the application fee online
  • Graduation mark sheet
  • A handwritten declaration

There are six steps to completing the online application procedure, which must be filled in for the conducting body to recognize no discrepancies.

Step 1 – Online Registration

  • Visit the official ibps.in website
  • Click on the “CWE PO/MT” tab on the left side of the window.
  • Next, click on the link “Click Here to Apply Online for CWE Probationary Officers/ Management Trainee (CWE PO/ MT- IX)” on the display screen.
  • Click on the “Click Here for New Registration” tab on the upper right-hand side and fill out your Email ID, Mobile Number, Security Code, and other details to register for the exam. Click ‘Save & Next’ after entering the details.
  • Press the ‘ Ok ‘ button when a new dialogue box pops up.
  • Following successful registration, a provisional registration number and password are generated.
  • The candidates will receive an email and an SMS with their IBPS Registration login credentials.

Step 2 – Uploading Photograph and Signature in the Prescribed Dimensions

Using their login credentials, the candidate should access their account and upload the documents required by the IBPS:

  • Scanned photograph
  • Scanned signature (Note: Signature in capital letter is not accepted)
PhotographThe signature should be on white paper with a black ballpoint pen. The dimensions of the signature should be 140 by 60 pixels. The file should be no smaller than 10kb or larger than 20kb.
SignatureThe signature should be on white paper with a black ballpoint pen. The dimensions of the signature should be 140 by 60 pixels. The file should be no smaller than 10kb or larger than 20kb.

Step 3 – Fill Out Your Details

This step has three subsections:

  1. Basic Details: The candidate is required to fill out basic information about themselves, for example, category, nationality, birth date, gender, etc.
  1. Educational Qualification, Work Experience & Languages: The candidate needs to provide details of their graduation, such as year of passing, percentage of marks, etc, and the languages they can speak, read, and write.
  1. Preference List: The candidate can select the preferred centers for Pre Exam Training and the participating bank to be recruited in. Remember that no changes can be made once the form is submitted.

Once the choices are made, click on ‘Save and Next’ to continue.

Step 4 – Preview of the IBPS PO Online Application Form

Preview and go through your application carefully and edit if you notice any errors. Once the information is saved, no changes can be made later in the form. Following that, the applicant is required to agree to the terms and conditions by clicking on the ‘I Accept’ box.

Step 5 – Uploading Required Documents

The candidates must upload their handwritten declaration and leave a thumb impression per the guidelines before proceeding with the fee payment.

Left thumb impressionThe handwritten statement should be written on white paper with a black ball pen. The handwritten statement must be written in English only. The permissible file format is jpg/jpeg. The file’s dimensions must be 800 by 400 pixels in 200 DPI. The prescribed file size is 50–100 kb.
Handwritten declarationThe handwritten statement should be written on white paper with a black ball pen. The handwritten statement must be written in English only. The permissible file format is jpg/jpeg. The dimensions of the file must be 800 by 400 pixels at 200 DPI. The prescribed file size is 50–100 kb.

Note: In the absence of a left thumb, a candidate may use their right thumb. If both thumbs are missing, an impression of one of the fingers on the left hand, beginning with the forefinger, should be given. If no fingers are present on the left hand, an impression of one of the right hand’s fingers beginning with the forefinger should be obtained. The left toe impression may be used if no fingers are available. The candidate should mention in the uploaded document the name of the finger and the specification of the left/right hand or toe in all such instances when the left thumb impression is unavailable.

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.”

Step 6 – Payment of the Application Fee

All payments shall be made online. The payment gateway is embedded in the application form. Upon successful completion of the fee, a message reading “Payment Successful” and the payment transaction number will appear on the screen. An e-receipt is generated after the completion of the payment.

Candidates are advised to print out the receipt and online application form.

IBPS PO: Admit Card

The admit card for IBPS PO 2025 will be available for download 10 to 15 days before the exam on their official website. The candidate must download the IBPS PO 2025 Admit Card, as the hard copy will not be sent through the post. The candidates will require their Registration Number/Roll No. and Date of Birth/Password to log in and access the admit card. Candidates will be able to download their admit card for all stages by following the below steps:

  • Go to the official IBPS website: ibps.in
  • After that, select the “Click Here to Download Online Call Letter for IBPS PO/MTs” tab.
  • Enter your login credentials, Registration ID/Roll Number generated at the time of filling out the IBPS PO online application form, and Password / Date of Birth.
  • The admit card will be presented on the desktop screen.
  • Download and print the IBPS PO 2025 admit card.

Admit Card Details

The details on the admit card must match the information given by the candidate while filling out the IBPS PO 2025 online application form. The IBPS PO Exam admit card has the following details:

Candidate’s Name and AddressGender of the CandidatesCandidate’s Date of Birth
Father’s/ Mother’s NameCandidate’s CategoryPassword
Candidate’s Photograph and SignatureRoll Number/ User IDRegistration Number
Exam Day InstructionsSpace for affixing photographSpace for Left thumb impression
Space for the invigilator’s signatureSpace for the candidate’s signatureSelf-Declaration
BarcodeExam Centre Code and AddressExam Date, Day, and Time

IBPS PO: Exam Centres

Every candidate who has successfully registered through the online application form for the IBPS PO exam can appear for the IBPS PO Prelims examinations. The exam centers where prelims are conducted are listed below:

State CodeState /UT/ NCRIBPS PO Prelims Exam Centre
11Andaman & NicobarPort Blair
12Andhra PradeshChirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
13Arunachal PradeshNaharlagun
14AssamDibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
15BiharArrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
16ChandigarhChandigarh/Mohali
17ChhattisgarhBhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
18Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar HaveliSurat, Jamnagar
19DelhiDelhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram
20GoaPanaji
21GujaratAhmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
22HaryanaYamuna Nagar, Karnal, Hissar, Faridabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad
23Himachal PradeshKangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, and Una
24Jammu & KashmirJammu, Samba, Srinagar
25JharkhandBokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
26KarnatakaBengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi
27KeralaAlappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur
28LadakhLeh
29LakshadweepKavarrati
30Madhya PradeshBhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
31MaharashtraMumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur, Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur
32ManipurImphal
33MeghalayaShillong
34MizoramAizawl
35NagalandKohima
36OdishaBalasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
37PuducherryPuducherry
38PunjabAmritsar, Bhatinda, Fategarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala
39RajasthanAjmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
40SikkimBardang/ Gangtok
41Tamil NaduChennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
42TelanganaHyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
43TripuraAgartala
44Uttar PradeshAgra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/ Greater Noida, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Sitapur, Varanasi
45UttarakhandDehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
46West BengalAsansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri

Pre-Exam Training

The pre-exam training is conducted exclusively for SC, ST, and Minority Communities by Nodal banks/participating organizations. The table provides a list of cities where pre-exam training is conducted:

North IndiaSouth IndiaEast IndiaWest India
AgraBengaluruAgartalaAhmedabad
AllahabadChennaiBalasoreAurangabad
AmritsarCoimbatoreBehrampur (Ganjam)Bhopal
BareillyGulbargaBhubaneshwarIndore
ChandigarhHyderabadDhanbadJabalpur
DehradunKavarattiGuwahatiJaipur
GorakhpurKochiHubliJodhpur
JammuMaduraiKolkataMumbai
KanpurMangaloreMuzaffarpurNagpur
KarnalMysorePatnaPanaji (Goa)
LucknowPort BlairRanchiPune
LudhianaPuducherrySambalpurRaipur
New DelhiThiruchirapalliShillongRajkot
PatialaThiruvananthapuramSiliguriVadodara
RohtakVijayawadaTirupati
ShimlaVishakhapatnam 
Varanasi 

IBPS PO: Exam Pattern

IBPS PO Prelims

The IBPS PO preliminary examination has a maximum score of 100 marks and is divided into 3 sections with a total of 100 questions. The three sections include:

  1. Quantitative Aptitude
  2. Reasoning Ability
  3. English Language

The below table specifies a section-wise breakdown of the preliminary IBPS PO exam pattern:

Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

S.No.SectionsNumber of QuestionsMaximum Marks AllottedDuration
1English Language303020 minutes
2Numerical Ability353520 minutes
3Reasoning Ability353520 minutes
Total10010060 minutes

The total allotted time for 100 questions is 60 minutes, with 20 minutes allocated for each section. For each incorrect response, 0.25 marks are deducted from your final score in the IBPS PO pre-exam. To qualify for the IBPS PO Main examination, candidates must pass the IBPS PO cut-off in each of the three sections.

IBPS PO Mains

The candidates qualifying for the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The IBPS PO Mains examination has two papers, both conducted in online mode. The two papers include an Objective Test and a Descriptive test. The total time allocated for the first paper is 180 minutes, and 30 minutes for the second paper. For each incorrect response, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. No marks will be deducted in case of an unattempted question.

Exam Pattern – Mains

IBPS PO Mains Pattern- PaperSectionNumber of QuestionsMaximum Marks AllottedDuration
Objective TestReasoning & Computer Aptitude456060 min
English Language354040 min
Data Analysis & Interpretation356045 min
General Awareness, Economy & Banking Awareness404035 min
Descriptive TestEnglish Language (Letter Writing & Essay)22530 min

IBPS PO Interview

Candidates passing the bank PO Main exam are invited for a face-to-face interview.

  • The interview carries 100 marks, of which the candidates must secure 40% to be considered for the merit list. 
  • Candidates belonging to the minorities section are awarded a concession of 5 marks in the Bank PO Interview.
  • The interview duration is usually 15-20 minutes, where a panel of bank officials questions the candidates on various topics, such as personal introduction, current affairs, banking sector, etc.

Documents Required for IBPS PO Interview

To appear for the interview, candidates must carry the following documents.

  • Interview Call Letter
  • Date of Birth Proof
  • Photo Identity Proof
  • Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • Caste Proof
  • Disability Proof
  • Ex-Serviceman Candidate
  • No Objection Certificate
  • Age Relaxation
  • Experience Certificate
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IBPS PO: Syllabus

Prelims Syllabus

The IBPS PO Prelims exam has three sections – Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. The table below specifies a section-wise breakdown of the prelims syllabus:

Quantitative AbilityReasoningEnglish Language
SimplificationLogical ReasoningReading Comprehension
Profit & LossAlphanumeric SeriesCloze Test
Mixtures & AllegationsRanking/Direction/Alphabet TestPara jumbles
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & IndicesData SufficiencyWord Usage, Word-Swap
Work & TimeInequalitiesFill in the blanks
Time & DistanceSeating ArrangementError Detection, Error Spotting
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, SpherePuzzleParagraph Completion
Data InterpretationTabulationOne word Substitution
Ratio & Proportion, PercentageSyllogismMiscellaneous
Number SystemsBlood Relations 
Sequence & SeriesInput-Output 
Permutation, Combination &ProbabilityCoding-Decoding 

IBPS PO Mains Syllabus

The IBPS PO Mains syllabus has two papers – an Objective Test and a Descriptive Test. The Objective Test has four sections – Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General Awareness, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and English Language (letter writing and essay). The Descriptive Test has one section – English Language. The table below specifies a section-wise breakdown of the IBPS main syllabus:

Quantitative Aptitude SyllabusGeneral Awareness SyllabusReasoning SyllabusComputer aptitude SyllabusEnglish Language Syllabus
SimplificationFinancial AwarenessVerbal ReasoningInternetReading Comprehension
AverageCurrent AffairsSyllogismMemoryVocabulary
PercentageGeneral KnowledgeCircular Seating ArrangementKeyboard ShortcutsGrammar
Mixture and AllegationsStatic AwarenessCode InequalitiesComputer AbbreviationOne word Substitution
Ratio and Percentage                       Linear Seating ArrangementMicrosoft OfficeVerbal Ability
Data InterpretationDouble LineupComputer Hardware 
Mensuration and GeometrySchedulingComputer Software
Quadratic EquationInput-OutputOperating System
InterestBlood RelationsNetworking
Problems of AgesDirections and DistancesComputer Fundamentals /Terminologies
Profit and LossOrdering and Ranking 
Number SeriesData Sufficiency 

IBPS PO: Selection Process

Here’s an outline of the selection process for IBPS PO:

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Main Examination
  • Interview
  • Document Verification
  • Final Merit List

IBPS PO Exam Centres

Prelims Exam Centers

StatePrelims Exam Centers
Andhra PradeshVijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur
AssamGuwahati, Silchar
BiharPatna, Muzaffarpur
DelhiDelhi/New Delhi, Faridabad
GujaratAhmedabad, Gandhinagar
KarnatakaBengaluru, Hubli
MaharashtraMumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Tamil NaduChennai, Coimbatore
Uttar PradeshLucknow, Kanpur

Mains Exam Centers

StateMains Exam Centers
Andhra PradeshVijayawada, Visakhapatnam
AssamGuwahati
BiharPatna
DelhiDelhi/New Delhi
GujaratAhmedabad
KarnatakaBengaluru
MaharashtraMumbai
Tamil NaduChennai
Uttar PradeshLucknow

Make sure to check your admit card for the exact exam center and plan your travel accordingly.

IBPS PO Vacancy

The requirements for various IBPS PO posts and vacancies are registered with IBPS to help public sector, foreign, and regional rural banks; The vacancies registered for the year 2025 from various banks based on categories are listed below:

Participating BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Maharashtra753713550203500
Bank of BarodaNRNRNRNRNRNR
Bank of India804014453218535
Canara Bank37518767525010132500
Central Bank of IndiaTo be UpdatedTo be UpdatedTo be UpdatedTo be UpdatedTo be Updated1500
Indian BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Indian Overseas BankNRNRNRNRNRNR
Punjab National Bank753713550203500
Punjab & Sind Bank38236624102253
UCO Bank824114855224550
Union Bank of India3461555731848362094
Total 1071520187666627998432

IBPS PO: Results and Cutoffs

The institute publishes the results of each phase of the exam separately. The Final Merit list is presented in descending order of the marks achieved by the applicants in the Bank PO Mains exam and interview. The tentative dates for the results of each phase of the exam are:

ResultDate
Prelims19th and 20th November 2024
Mains30th November 2024
InterviewApril 2025

Candidates can visit the official IBPS website to check their results. Follow the below steps to check the results:

  • Step 1: Go to the official website of IBPS https://www.ibps.in/.
  • Step 2: Select “CRP-PO/MT>>Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee-XII”.
  • Step 3: Look for “Click here to Check combined result for Mains & Interview for CRP-PO/MTs-XII” when a new screen appears.
  • Step 4: Enter your login credentials (registration number/ roll number and password / DOB) generated during the submission of the online application form.
  • Step 5: Verify you are human by matching the Captcha Code.
  • Step 6: The result will be visible on the screen for you to download and print.

IBPS PO: Previous Year Cutoff

The cut-offs for IBPS PO prelims and mains are released with the scorecard. The below tables specify the last 2 years’ cut-offs to help the candidates prepare a better strategy:

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2023 (Category-wise)

CategoryCut-Off Marks
GEN54.25
SC49.50
ST43
OBC-NCL54.25
EWS54.25
HI21.75
OC42.50
VI39
ID20.25

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2023 (Section-wise)

Subject NameMaximum MarksCut-Off Marks (Gen)Cut Off (SC/ST/ OBC/PwD)
Quantitative Aptitude3574.25
Reasoning Ability35105.75
English Language3011. 508.25

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2022 (Category-wise)

CategoryCut-Off Marks  
GEN49.75
SC46.75
ST40.75
OBC49.75
EWS49.75
HI17.50
OC32.75
VI24.75
ID19.75

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2022 (Section-wise)

SubjectsEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeReasoning Ability
Maximum Score303535
Cut Off Score UR/EWS09.7508.7509.25  
Cut Off Score SC/ST/PWBD06.5005.5005.00
Cut Off Score OBC06.5005.5005.00

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off 2022 (Category-wise)

CategoryCut-Off Marks (Out of 225)  
GEN71.25
SC59.25
ST53.25
OBC69.75
EWS70.50
HI37.75
OC50.50
VI66.25
ID36

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off 2022 (Section-wise)

SubjectMaximum MarksCut Off (SC/ST/ OBC/PwD)Cut Off (General/ EWS)
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude6004.7507
English Language4012.2515.50
Data Analysis & Interpretation600102.25
General, Economy & Banking Awareness400204.50
English Language (Descriptive)2508.7510

IBPS PO Salary Structure (Updated 2022)

Basic PayRs 36,000
Dearness Allowance (DA)Rs 8593.20
Special Allowance (SA)Rs 5,904
HRARs 3,240
CCARs 1400
DA OthersRs 1,552.50
Learning AllowanceRs 600
Gross In-Hand Salary with HRARs 57, 289.70
DeductionsRs 4,659.32
Net SalaryRs 52,630.38

IBPS PO Salary 2025

The salary of a Probationary Officer as per the IBPS PO 2025 Notification is as follows:

IBPS PO Salary in India- Basic PayRs 23700/- ( Increment in 4 stages- Salary after 1st Increment- Rs. 30560/- Salary after 2nd Increment-Rs. 32850/- Salary after 3rd Increment- Rs. 42020/-
Dearness Allowance40% of the basic pay(Varies based on inflation rates)
City Compensatory Allowance(CCA)3% or 4%(depending on the place of posting)
House Rent Allowances7%-9% of the basic pay
Special Allowance7.75% of the basic pay

Preparation Tips for IBPS PO

  • Review the official IBPS PO syllabus and focus on all sections equally.
  • Practice time management by solving questions within time constraints.
  • Stay updated on banking awareness through regular reading of financial newspapers and magazines.
  • Enhance English language skills through diverse reading materials and descriptive writing.
  • Strengthen quantitative aptitude and reasoning by solving puzzles, logical reasoning problems, and mathematical questions daily.
  • Use the previous year’s question papers to analyze question patterns and difficulty levels.
  • Take mock tests to simulate exam conditions and identify weak areas.
  • Develop a balanced study schedule, focusing on weaker areas.
  • Study basic banking concepts, financial instruments, RBI guidelines, and important banking news.
  • Improve computer knowledge and communication skills.

Conclusion

The IBPS PO exam is a significant gateway to a prestigious career in public sector banks in India. Success requires strategic preparation through understanding the exam pattern, solving previous years’ papers, and taking mock tests. Tracking key dates, such as the release of admit cards, pre-exam training, exam dates, and result announcements, is essential. Reserved category candidates benefit from pre-exam training to familiarize themselves with the format. Results and scorecards, released soon after exams, help candidates assess performance and plan the next steps. Clearing the exam offers job security, career growth, and the opportunity to serve the public. With dedication, proper planning, and a positive mindset, candidates can successfully navigate this competitive exam and build a rewarding banking career.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the IBPS PO exam?

Ans. The Institute of Banking Personal Selection conducts personnel selection of probational officers and management trainees for various banks by organizing the online selection process in the form of the IBPS PO exam. The IBPS PO exam is one of the top government exams in India consisting of three stages starting with a preliminary exam, the main exam, and a personal interview. The selection of candidates is based on the marks scored in main and personal interviews.

How to prepare for the IBPS PO exam?

Ans. IBPS PO exam consists of prelims, main, and personal interviews as their process of selection. Candidates should prepare from recommended resources from the IBPS official website and prepare the topics and subjects listed under the syllabus for prelims, mains, and interviews. Candidates should prepare topics under English language, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude to clear the prelims exam successfully.

What is the salary of IBPS PO?

Ans. The basic pay for IBPS PO is Rs 23700/-
After the 1st increment, the salary will be Rs. 30560/-
After the 2nd increment, the salary will be increased to Rs. 32850/-
After the 3rd increment, the salary will be Rs. 42020/- per month.

How many attempts are there for the IBPS PO exam?

Candidates can attempt the IBPS PO exam based on their age and category. General category candidates can attempt for IBPS PO exam a maximum of 4 times, and OBC and PwD can attempt the IBPS PO exam 7 times.

How to crack IBPS PO in the first attempt?

Ans. – Candidates should know what are the subjects and topics covered in the syllabus and prepare each subject thoroughly from various resources.
– Candidates should adhere to a fixed number of hours of studying for the IBPS PO exam and the subjects and topics are revised at least 3(three) times before appearing for the exam
– Exams are online computer-based multiple choice answer based. Candidates should have good hands-on practice in using computers and how to solve papers using a computer mouse.
– Candidates should cultivate the habit of reading newspapers, magazines, online webpages, news channels, etc. Grammar, sentence forming, quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and other subjects need a good understanding of theories and where to apply these theories.
– Candidates should understand the various topics covered in the syllabus and clear their concepts
– Candidates should prepare from the previous year’s questions and answers and thereby understand the exam pattern.
– Preparing for a mock interview and how to answer various interview questions will create confidence in candidates and make them ready for the exam.

What is a handwritten declaration in IBPS PO?

As per IBPS rules, a handwritten declaration is required from all the candidates appearing for the exam while filling out the application form.
Candidates have to write in their handwriting as below and submit the declaration along with the application.
“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.”

Is Cracking IBPS PO is Easy?

Cracking IBPS PO isn’t exactly easy, but it’s definitely doable with the right plan and consistent practice. If you stay focused and give time daily to mock tests and concepts, you’ll slowly see yourself getting better.

Authored by, Shivam Singh
Competitive Exam Strategist

Shivam specializes in breaking down complex academic and technical concepts into engaging, student-friendly formats. From curriculum-aligned blogs to explainer content, his goal is to make learning both accessible and enjoyable.

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