IBPS Exam 2025: RRB, PO, Clerk & SO Revised Exam Dates, Notification, Online Form & Syllabus

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection 2024 ( IBPS )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 18:00 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

IBPS Exam: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released IBPS RRB 2025 notification. The application form was available from September 1 to 28, 2025. A total of 13217 vacancies were announced for the exam. 

IBPS Clerk application form was available from August 1 to 28, 2025. IBPS PO & SO application windows closed on July 28, 2025. Earlier, the deadline to fill IBPS online form was July 21, 2025. IBPS application form was released on July 1, 2025. IBPS PO 2025 notification was released for a total of 5208 vacancies. IBPS SO 2025 notification was released to fill up a total of 1007 vacancies

IBPS exam dates 2025 for PO, Clerk, RRB, and SO have been revised. According to the IBPS revised Calendar 2025-26, IBPS Clerk prelims exam will be conducted on October 4, 5, and 11, 2025. The mains exam will be conducted on November 29, 2025. IBPS PO 2025 prelims exam was conducted on August 17, 23, and 24, 2025. The mains exam will be conducted on October 12, 2025. 

IBPS RRB PO 2025 prelims exam will be conducted on November 22 and 23, 2025. The preliminary exam of IBPS RRB 2025 for Office Assistant will be conducted on December 5, 7, 13 and 14, 2025.  The mains exam for IBPS RRB PO 2025 will be conducted on December 28, 2025. The mains exam for IBPS RRB Clerk will be conducted on February 1, 2025. The single online exam as per IBPS RRB Exam Dates will be conducted on December 28, 2025. 

The prelims exam for IBPS SO 2025 will be conducted on August 30, 2025. The mains exam for IBPS SO 2025 will be conducted on November 9, 2025. 

IBPS exam dates 2025 for PO, RRB, Clerk and SO are mentioned in the calendar. Candidates must go through the dates given in IBPS Calendar and start preparing for the exam. This article discussed various IBPS exams in India.

                            IBPS Recruitment Exams in India

IBPS PO (Probationary Officer/Management Trainee)

IBPS Clerk

IBPS RRB (Officers Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

IBPS SO (Specialist Officers)

Table of content
  • Highlights of IBPS Exams
  • IBPS 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • IBPS Admit Card 2025
  • IBPS Syllabus 2025
  • IBPS Result 2025
  • IBPS Cutoff 2025
  • IBPS Application Form 2025
  • IBPS Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • IBPS Exam FAQs
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Highlights of IBPS Exams

The important highlights of the various IBPS exams are summarised in the table below.

Overall IBPS Exam Highlights
Conducting Body Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Exams Level

National

Exams Purpose 

Selection of candidates as PO, Clerk and SO for Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks

Exams Frequency

Once a year

Exams Language

English and Hindi

Official Website

ibps.in

IBPS PO

Post name

Probationary Officer/Management Trainee

Recruitment stages

Preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview

Exam Mode

Preliminary and mains exam is conducted online

Exam Duration

Prelims: One hour (60 minutes)

Mains: 3 hours 30 minutes

IBPS Clerk

Post names

Clerks

Recruitment stages

Preliminary and Mains exam

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Duration

Prelims: 60 minutes

Mains: 160 minutes

IBPS RRB

Post names

Officers Scale I, II & III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

Recruitment stages

Officers Scale I: Prelims, Mains, and Interview

Officers Scale II and II: Single level exam and Interview

Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Prelims and mains

Exam Mode

Prelims, Mains, and Single level exams are conducted online

Exam Duration

Prelims: 45 minutes

Mains: Two hours

Single level exam: Two hours

IBPS SO

Post names

IT Officer (Scale-I), Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), and Marketing Officer (Scale I).

Recruitment stages

Prelims, Mains, and Personal Interview

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Duration

Prelims: 120 minutes

Mains: 120 minutes

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can IBPS Clerk become PO?
A: 

IBPS Clerk cannot be internally recruited as a Probationary Officer since POs are directly recruited. However, clerks can shift to the officer cadre as TOs (Trainee Officers) or JMGS-1 (Junior Management Grade Officer Scale -1). Candidates are directly recruited as Clerks and Officers, after their respective exams and interviews.

Q:   What is the job profile of IBPS RRB Officer?
A: 

The job responsibilities of IBPS RRB Officer are given below:

  • Customer Dealing
  • Bank Retail Operations
  • Loan Documentations
  • Verifying Cash and Payment Transactions
  • Maintaining Important Data and Files
Q:   How many candidates apply and appear for IBPS Clerk exam?
A: 

IBPS Clerk exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of Clerks in the 11 participating banks. This is one of most sought-after banking exams in the country. 

IBPS 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
09 Nov ' 25

IBPS SO 2025 Mains Exam

22 Nov ' 25 - 23 Nov ' 25

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2025

29 Nov ' 25

IBPS Clerk 2025 Mains Exam

05 Dec ' 25

IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam

07 Dec ' 25

IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam

13 Dec ' 25 - 14 Dec ' 25

IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam

28 Dec ' 25

IBPS RRB 2025 Single Online Exam for Officers Scale 2 and 3

DatesPast Exam Dates
12 Oct ' 25

IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam

11 Oct ' 25

IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam

04 Oct ' 25 - 05 Oct ' 25

IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam

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IBPS Admit Card 2025

The IBPS admit cards for different exams are released online. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. IBPS admit card is released online for different stages of exams as well as for different posts. IBPS admit card is an important document as it contains details related to the exam. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of the admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. The steps to download the IBPS admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website of IBPS
  • Click the 'IBPS Admit Card' download link on the home page
  • In the login, candidates need to enter their registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
  • IBPS admit card appears on the screen
  • Download the admit card and take its printout
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the password required to download the IBPS Clerk admit card?
A: 

IBPS Clerk admit card is released online separately for prelims and Mains exams. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.

Q:   What if IBPS Clerk admit card login page takes time to load?
A: 

Due to the heavy load on the server, IBPS Clerk admit card login page takes time to load. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep patience and try to download their admit cards within a certain interval of time. Candidates need to download their admit cards online. The hard copy of IBPS Clerk admit card is not sent to any candidates. Candidates need to download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials.

Q:   IBPS PO admit card page is taking time to load. What to do?
A: 

At times due to the heavy load at the server, IBPS PO admit card page takes time to load. In such case, candidates should not panic rather they should try downloading the admit card within certain interval of time. It is better to download the admit card at night. Moreover, candidates must also check their internet connectivity. In the admit card login page, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. IBPS PO admit card comprises the details related to the exam such as the candidate’s name, roll number, date of birth, password, details related to exam centre, date of exam, reporting time and many more.

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IBPS Syllabus 2025

IBPS syllabus is more or less the same for all the exams. However, the pattern of questions as well as the difficulty level differ from exam to exam. IBPS syllabus for prelims and mains exam is given below.

IBPS Prelims Syllabus 2025

English Language Quantitative Ability Reasoning

Reading Comprehension

Simplification

Logical Reasoning

Cloze Test

Profit & Loss

Alphanumeric Series

Para jumbles

Mixtures & Allegations

Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test

Miscellaneous

Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices

Data Sufficiency

Fill in the blanks

Work & Time

Coded Inequalities

Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting

Time & Distance

Seating Arrangement

Paragraph Completion

Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere

Puzzle

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Data Interpretation

Tabulation

-

Ratio & Proportion, Percentage

Syllogism

-

Number Systems

Blood Relations

-

Sequence & Series

Input-Output

-

Permutation, Combination & Probability

Coding-Decoding

IBPS Mains Syllabus 2025

Data Interpretation and Analysis
Simplification Average
Percentage Ratio and Percentage
Data Interpretation Mensuration and Geometry
Quadratic Equation Interest
Problems of Ages Profit and Loss
Number Series Speed, Distance and Time
Speed, Distance and Time Time and Work
Number System Data Sufficiency
Linear Equation Permutation and Combination
Probability Mixture and Allegations

General Awareness: Questions are asked from Financial Awareness, Current Affairs and General Knowledge

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

Verbal Reasoning

Internet

Syllogism

Memory

Circular Seating Arrangement

Keyboard Shortcuts

Linear Seating Arrangement

Computer Abbreviation

Double Lineup

Microsoft Office

Scheduling

Computer Hardware

Input-Output

Computer Software

Blood Relations

Operating System

Directions and Distances

Networking

Ordering and Ranking

Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies

Data Sufficiency

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Coding and Decoding

-

Code Inequalities

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English Language: Questions are asked about Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Verbal Ability, and Fill-in-the-blanks.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is IBPS Clerk syllabus chapter-wise?
A: 

IBPS Clerk prelims syllabus comprises topics from Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. IBPS Clerk syllabus of Mains exam is divided into four sections: Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General/ Financial Awareness. The chapter-wise IBPS Clerk syllabus is given below:

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Error Detection/ Sentence Correction, Fill in the Blanks, Error Correction, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test.

Reasoning: Inequality, Seating Arrangement, Alphanumeric Series, Miscellaneous, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency,  

Numerical Ability: Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Data Sufficiency, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Distance, Relations and Permutation and Combination, Data Interpretation, Puzzles.

General Awareness: Current Affairs,  Monetary Plans, Indian Financial System,  Introduction to National Institutions,  Indian Banking System,  Banking Terms.

Computer Aptitude: Basics of Hardware and Software, Operating Systems,  Internet and Associated Topics,  Microsoft Office and Other Word Processing Software,  History of Computing,  Basic Computer Networking,  Basics of Databases,  Basics of Cyber Security Tools and Processes.

 

 

Q:   What is IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus?
A: 

IBPS SO Syllabus for prelims exam is given below.

IBPS SO Syllabus for Prelims

Reasoning Ability

English Language

Quantitative Aptitude

General Awareness

Seating Arrangements

Puzzles

Inequalities

Syllogism

Input-Output

Data Sufficiency

Blood Relations

Order and Ranking

Alphanumeric Series

Distance and Direction

Verbal Reasoning

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Spotting Errors

Sentence Improvement

Sentence Correction

Para Jumbles

Fill in the Blanks

Para/Sentence Completion

Number Series

Data Interpretation

Simplification/ Approximation

Quadratic Equation

Data Sufficiency

Mensuration

Average

Profit and Loss

Ratio and Proportion

Work, Time and Energy

Time and Distance

Probability

Relations

Simple and Compound Interest

Permutation and Combination

Current Affairs

Banking Awareness

GK Updates

Currencies

Important Places

Books and Authors Awards

Headquarters

Prime Minister Schemes

Important Days

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IBPS Result 2025

IBPS result for different exams are announced online for Probationary Officers (PO), Specialist Officers, and Clerk. The candidates can check their scores by logging into their registered accounts. The result displays the qualifying status of candidates for the next round of selection. The scorecard is released a few days following the declaration of the result. The steps to check IBPS Result are given below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the PO, SO or Clerk result link 
  • Login to the registered account using the registration number, roll number and password or date of birth
  • Click on the submit button 
  • The result for the IBPS PO, SO or Clerk will appear on the screen

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is IBPS PO normalisation of marks?
A: 
IBPS calculates the IBPS PO marks of the candidates through a method called normalisation that help candidates to get a rounded-up figure. Since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts and days the difficulty level of the question paper varies from one shift to another. Normalisation of score is done to balance and assist in fair evaluation. This method is followed both for prelims and Mains exams. Some of the benefits of normalisation are given below: The first assumption made for normalisation of marks is that the candidates across all the shifts of the exam have similar abilities The number of candidates appearing in the exam conducted by IBPS in large shifts is randomly done.
Q:   How to download IBPS Clerk result?
A: 

Check result in the following wayt:

  • Go to IBPS 
  • Click the ‘result’ link on the page
  • Enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
  • The result status is displayed on the screen
  • Download the result 
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IBPS Cutoff 2025

IBPS Cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure in order to qualify for the exam. IBPS decides section-wise and overall cutoff marks. To qualify for each stage of the selection process, candidates need to score the IBPS cutoff marks.

 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How is the cut-off of IBPS RRB calculated?
A: 

IBPS RRB cut off is the minimum qualifying marks which candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. IBPS RRB cut off is applied on different sections and overall/total marks. IBPS RRB cut off for the prelims exam is calculated out of 80 marks. IBPS RRB Mains cut off is calculated out of 200 marks. The provisional allotment cut off is calculated out of 100 marks. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are declared qualified in each stage of selection process. As the exam is conducted in different shifts, the cut off is calculated after normalising the marks of candidates. Normalisation of IBPS RRB cut off is done to maintain transparency in the examination process.

Q:   What are the factors that influence calculation of IBPS Clerk cut off marks?
A: 
IBPS Clerk cut off is calculated based on several factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of vacancies, number of candidates who appeared for the exam. Candidates are required to secure both the sectional and overall cut off marks. The corrected scores obtained by each candidate in different sessions are normalized using the equi-percentile method. Scores up to two decimal points are taken for the purpose of calculations.
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IBPS Application Form 2025

IBPS application forms are released separately for IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO and IBPS RRB. Candidates, as per their eligibilit,y are required to apply online for the various IBPS exams. IBPS application form fee, which is INR 850 for the General and OBC categories and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWBD candidates, needs to be paid online only.

How to Apply Online for IBPS Exams?

The steps to the application forms for various IBPS exams are given below:

  • Visit the official website of IBPS-ibps.in
  • Click the 'Apply Online' link provided against the exam notification
  • Register for the exam by filling in the required details
  • Registration ID and password are generated
  • Upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature
  • Fill in the basic details, personal details, educational qualifications, work experience, language known, etc
  • Select the preferred banks
  • Preview the IBPS application form
  • Upload left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
  • Pay the application through the online payment mode
  • Submit the application form and take a printout of the fee acknowledgement slip

Download IBPS Exam Calendar: Click Here 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration?
A: 

IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration needs to be uploaded while filling the application form. This verifies that the details provided in the application are correct.

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IBPS Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria for various exams are given below.

Exams Eligibility

IBPS PO eligibility criteria 2025

Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline

Age limit: 20 to 30 years

IBPS Clerk eligibility criteria 2025

Educational Qualification: Graduation

Age limit: 20 to 28 years

IBPS RRB eligibility criteria 2025

Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (Vary as per the posts)

IBPS SO eligibility criteria

Age Limit: 20 to 30 years

Educational Qualification: Graduation (Vary as per posts)

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is IBPS PO Age Limit 2025?
A: 

IBPS PO age limit prescribed for the exam is between 30 and 20 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories. The category-wise relaxation given to candidates are given below.

CategoryAge Relaxation (In Years)

SC/ST candidates

OBC category from the non-creamy layer

Persons With Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights
of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”

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Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency
Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned
Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service
and have been released on completion of assignment (including those
whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the
last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal
or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical
disability attributable to military service or invalidment, subject to
ceiling as per Government guidelines.

 

Q:   What is IBPS PO 2025 Educational Qualification?
A: 

IBPS PO educational qualification is a Degree/Graduation in any discipline from a university recognised by the government. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. Candidates must possess valid marksheet/degree Certificate that they are graduate on the day they register and indicates the percentage of marks obtained in graduation while registration online. All educational mentioned by the examination authority should be from a university/institution/board recognised by government. Of India/approved by government/approved by government  on or before July 21, 2025.  Proper document from Board / University for having declared the result on or before
July 21, 2025 has to be submitted at the time of interview. Candidates who are in the final year of graduation are not eligible to apply for the exam. At the time of interview, candidates are required to submit the educational qualification certificates.

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IBPS Exam FAQs

Refer IBPS 2025 FAQs Here 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any probation period for IBPS PO?
A: 

Yes, candidates selected for the post of IBPS PO will be on probation for two years. During probation, the performance of candidates is assessed. They need to undergo training in the various branches. On successful completion of training, candidates are confirmed to the position of Probationary Officers. During the probation period, candidates are trained on various banking services. They are also required to undergo certain banking courses. The basic salary of IBPS PO is INR 48,480. Besides the salary, candidates are also entitled to various perks and benefits.

Q:   When IBPS RRB 2025 application form was released?
A: 

IBPS RRB 2025 application form was released on September 1, 2025. Interested candidates are required to fill the application form online till September 21, 2025. The application fee is INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD categories. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of their application forms. IBPS RRB application form is released to fill up vacancies for the posts of Officers Scale 1, 2, 3 and Office Assistant. Before filling the application form, candidates must ascertain that they fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down by the examination authority for IBPS RRB exam.

Q:   When will IBPS Clerk 2025 exam be conducted?
A: 

The prelims exam for IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associates) will be conducted on December 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2025. The Mains exam for this post will be conducted on February 1, 2026. Last year, the post of IBPS Clerk was remained to Customer Service Associates. The selection process of IBPS Clerk prelims exam and Mains exam.

Q:   When IBPS RRB 2025 exam will be conducted?
A: 

IBPS RRB PO prelims exam will be conducted on November 22 and 23, 2025. The preliminary exam of IBPS RRB 2025 for Office Assistant will be conducted on December 5, 7, 13 and 14, 2025.  The mains exam for IBPS RRB PO 2025 will be conducted on December 28, 2025. The mains exam for IBPS RRB Clerk will be conducted on February 1, 2025. The single online exam as per IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2025 will be conducted on December 28, 2025. 

Q:   When IBPS RRB 2025 notification was released?
A: 

IBPS RRB notification 2025 was released on September 1, 2025. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the important details related to the exam. Candidates appearing for the exam should read the notification carefully. 

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