IBPS PO Recruitment 2025: Dates, Apply Online, Exam Pattern & Vacancies

IBPS PO is conducted annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to select candidates for the post of Probationary Officers. The selection process of IBPS PO comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and interview. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The Mains exam comprises both objective and descriptive-type questions. The total marks allotted to the Mains exam are 250. The interview carries a total of 100 marks. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam and interview.

The IBPS PO 2025 notification was released on June 30, 2025. The notification is released in the form of a PDF and comprises details including the exam dates, application process details, pattern, syllabus, vacancies, and more.

The IBPS PO 2025 notification was released on June 30, 2025. The details mentioned in the IBPS PO 2025 notification are mentioned below:
- Exam dates for both Prelims and Mains
- Vacancy details
- Eligibility details
- Application process and dates
- Selection procedure
- Exam pattern
- Syllabus
- Important Instructions, etc.

Applicants filling the application form of IBPS PO need to upload the handwritten declaration. IBPS PO handwritten declaration needs to be uploaded before the final submission of application form. The handwritten declaration needs to be uploaded as per the format prescribed by IBPS. The file size of the handwritten declaration should be between 50 kb to 100 kb. The handwritten declaration should be written in English only in Capital Letters. The text of the handwritten declaration is given below: 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.

This year, a total of 5208 vacancies are announced for IBPS PO 2025 exam. The highest number of vacancies are announced for Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra and Canara Bank that is 1000.  A total of 2204 vacancies are announced for General Category, 1337 for OBC, 782 for SC and 365 for ST. IBPS PO 2025 vacancies are given below.

Sl.No	Bank	IBPS PO Vacancies
1	Bank of Baroda	1000
2	Bank of India	700
3	Bank of Maharashtra	1000
4	Canara Bank	1000
5	Central Bank of India	500
6	Indian Bank	NR
7	Indian Overseas Bank	450
8	Punjab National Bank	200
9	Punjab & Sind Bank	358
10	UCO Bank	NR
11	Union Bank of India	NR
Total		5208

 

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.

The authority released the IBPS PO 2025 vacancies along with the notification PDF on June 30, 2025. The notification consists of the details about the recruitment process, IBPS PO vacancies, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern and other rules and regulations which will govern the exam. The IBPS PO 2025 vacancies are 5208.

The public sector banks offer a good salary to candidates selected through IBPS PO exam. The basic salary is INR 48,480. After including all the allowances, the gross salary is around INR 90,732.77. Candidates selected as PO are promoted to the post of Middle Manager-Middle Management Grade Scale 2, Senior Manager-Middle Management Grade Scale 3, Chief Manager-Senior Management Grade Scale 4, Assistant General, Manager-Senior Management Grade Scale 5, Deputy General Manager, Management Grade Scale 6, General Manager-Top Management Grade Scale 7, Executive Director, Chairman and Managing Director.

IBPS PO salary includes various components that cumulatively deduct or add the amount. The salary structure of IBPS PO is given below.

Basic Pay	INR 48,480
Special Allowance	INR 12847.20
DA (19.83%)	INR 10,277.76
CCA/LOC A	INR 2300
DA and others	INR 850
Learning Allowance	INR 180
HRA	INR 4848
Gross Salary	INR 90732.77
Deduction	INR 14302.00
Total IBPS PO salary	INR 76430.77

 The basic IBPS PO salary is INR 48,480. Besides, candidates get other allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and Special Allowances are also there. 

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.