IBPS PO 2025 Selection Process for Prelims, Mains and Interview

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer Exam 2025 ( IBPS PO )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Oct 22, 2025 00:18 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

IBPS PO 2025 Selection Process:  The Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection will soon release the IBPS PO 2025 Mains result at ibps.in. The selection process started with the release of the official notification. The successful completion of the IBPS PO 2025 application form marks the commencement of the IBPS PO selection process for the candidate. The IBPS 2025 application dates were July 1 to July 28, 2025. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection(IBPS) mentions the IBPS PO selection process in the official notification. The IBPS PO selection process consists of three stages, namely 

  1. IBPS PO Prelims exam
  2. IBPS PO Mains exam 
  3. IBPS PO Interview

The IBPS preliminary stage is qualifying in nature and the marks secured in prelims are not considered for the final merit list. Candidates appearing for the IBPS PO exam are selected based on their scores in the mains exam and interview. The IBPS 2025 selection process started with the release of an official notification. 

Table of content
  • IBPS PO Selection Process 2025 Highlights
  • IBPS PO Selection Process 2025 Stages
  • IBPS PO Syllabus 2025
  • IBPS PO Salary 2025
  • IBPS PO Selection Process 2025 FAQs
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IBPS PO Selection Process 2025 Highlights

The candidates can see below the important IBPS PO 2025 highlights:

IBPS PO Exam Highlights 2025

Exam Name

IBPS PO 

Conducting Body

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Exam Level

National level

Exam Frequency

Once a year

IBPS PO 2025 Application Start Date 1-July-2025
IBPS PO 2025 Application End Date 28-July-2025 (Extended)
IBPS PO Vacancies 2025 5208

Mode of Exam

Online

IBPS PO 2025 Admit Card Release Date

July 2025 last week

Exam Date (Prelims)

17, 23 & 24-Aug-2025

Exam Date (Mains)

12-Oct-2025

Total Registrations

To be updated

Total Test Takers

To be updated

Exam Purpose

To select candidates for the post of Probationary Officers 

Exam Fees

INR 850 for the General and OBC categories

INR 175 for SC/ST/PWBD candidates

Exam Duration

Prelims: One hour (60 minutes)

Mains: 160 minutes

No. of Papers and Total Marks

Prelims: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language (100 marks)

Mains: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, English Language, and Data Analysis & Interpretation (225 marks)

Interview: 100

Total Questions

Prelims: 100

Mains: 147 (145 objective types and 2 descriptive types)

Marking Scheme

0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers

Language/Medium of Exam

English and Hindi

No. of Participating Banks

11

No. of Test Cities

Prelims: Approximately 200

Mains: Approximately 100

Official Website

https://www.ibps.in/

Contact Details

1800 222 366, 1800 103 4566

Some of the important highlights related to IBPS PO selection process is given below:

  • The provisional allotment is done based on merit-cum-preference
  • The allotment is done on the basis of final vacancies reported by the participating organisations
  • Candidates belonging to the reserved categories selected on the basis of norms as applicable to the General Category are treated as per the General candidates
  • The tie-breaking policy is adopted to decide the merit of candidates
  • Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria of the banks
  • Joining formalities are done by the participating banks

Sarkari Naukri After BTech

IBPS PO exam is the most sought-after banking exam in the country. The exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of Probationary Officer/Management Trainee in the 17 participating public sector banks. Depending on the final vacancies and based on the business needs of the participating organisations, candidates shortlisted are provisionally allotted to one of the banks. IBPS also maintains a reserve list which is filled based on the business requirements of banks. Read below for details on IBPS selection process.

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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   What is the selection process for IBPS PO?
A: 

IBPS PO selection process comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and interview. 

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IBPS PO Selection Process 2025 Stages

The complete selection process of IBPS PO is explained below.

Release of application form

The registration process dates were July 1 to July 28, 2025. The notification was released on June 30, 2025. Interested candidates need to fill IBPS PO apply form online. The application fee is INR 850 for General and OBC while it is Rs 175 for SC/ST/PWBD. Any graduate candidates can apply for the exam.

How to apply online?

  • Visit at ibps.in
  • Click the ‘New Registration’ 
  • Enter the required details for registration
  • Registration number and password will be generated
  • Upload the prescribed documents
  • Fill in basic details, bank preference, exam centre, work experience, and educational qualification
  • Preview the application form and correct the details if any
  • Submit the application form
  • Pay the application fees
  • Take printout of fee receipt

Admit Card

IBPS PO hall ticket  is released separately for prelims, mains and interviews. The call letter for the prelims exam is issued to all the registered candidates. For the mains exam is issued to candidates qualifying the prelims exam. The call letter for the interview is issued to candidates qualifying the mains exam.

IBPS PO Exam

The examination is divided into prelims, mains, and interview. The prelims and mains exams are conducted online. The prelims exam comprises objective-type questions. The mains exam contains objective and descriptive test.

IBPS PO Exam Type of Exam Maximum Marks

Prelims Exam

Objective Type 100 (Qualifying Only)
Mains Exam Descriptive Type 225
Interview Face to Face 100
Total 425

Also Read: IBPS PO exam pattern

IBPS PO Result

The Scorecard is declared separately for prelims, mains, and provisional allotment. It is announced online. Candidates need to login with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The scorecard is released a few days after the declaration of result.

IBPS PO Provisional allotment

It is done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the mains exam and interview. 

Selection Process: List of Documents Required for Interview

Candidates need to bring the following documents in original and their self-attested copies during interview:

  • Printout of the valid Interview Call Letter
  • Valid system generated printout of the online application form
  • Proof of Date of Birth
  • Photo Identify Proof as indicated 
  • Marksheet or certificates for Graduation or equivalent qualification, etc.
  • Caste Certificate (If Required)
  • Income and Asset Certificate issued by any one of the Authorities 
  • Disability certificate in the prescribed format issued by the District Medical Board in case of Persons with Benchmark Disability category
  • Experience certificate if any
  • Any other relevant documents in support of eligibility
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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.

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IBPS PO Syllabus 2025

IBPS PO syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. The IBPS PO syllabus is given below:

IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Syllabus English Language

Simplification

Logical Reasoning

Reading Comprehension

Profit & Loss

Alphanumeric Series

Cloze Test

Mixtures & Allegations

Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test

Para jumbles

Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Surds & Indices

Data Sufficiency

Word Usage, Word-Swap

Work & Time

Inequalities

Fill in the blanks

Time & Distance

Seating Arrangement

Error Detection, Error Spotting

Mensuration-Cylinder, Cone, Sphere

Puzzle

Paragraph Completion

Data Interpretation

Tabulation

One Word Substitution

Ratio & Proportion, Percentage

Syllogism

Miscellaneous

Number Systems

Blood Relations

 

Sequence & Series

Input-Output

 

Permutation, Combination &Probability

Coding-Decoding

 

IBPS PO Mains Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus General Awareness Syllabus Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Syllabus English Language Syllabus

Simplification

Financial Awareness

Verbal Reasoning

Internet

Reading Comprehension

Average

Current Affairs

Syllogism

Memory

Vocabulary

Percentage

General Knowledge

Circular Seating Arrangement

Keyboard Shortcuts

Grammar

Mixture and Allegations

Static Awareness

Code Inequalities

Computer Abbreviation

One word Substitution

Ratio and Percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Linear Seating Arrangement

Microsoft Office

Verbal Ability

Data Interpretation

Double Lineup

Computer Hardware

 

Mensuration and Geometry

Scheduling

Computer Software

Quadratic Equation

Input-Output

Operating System

Interest

Blood Relations

Networking

Problems of Ages

Directions and Distances

Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies

Profit and Loss

Ordering and Ranking

 

Number Series

Data Sufficiency

 

Speed, Distance and Time

Coding and Decoding

Time and Work

 

Number System

Data Sufficiency

Linear Equation

Permutation and Combination

Probability

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is IBPS PO exam?
A: 

IBPS PO exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to select eligible candidates for the post of Probationary Officers in different public sector banks in India. The exam is being conducted every year since 2011. IBPS PO exam is for selection of candidates for the 11 public sector banks. IBPS PO exam is conducted online at various locations throughout India. The selection process of IBPS PO comprises prelims exam, mains exams and interview. The prelims exam is qualifying in nature. The final selection of candidates is done based on the performance in the mains exam and interview. The participating institutes verifies the eligibility of candidates after which they are provided appointment.

Q:   What is the career growth of IBPS PO?
A: 

The career growth of Probationary Officer is very good. Candidates get vast opportunities after grabing the job. On the basis of their performances, experiences, and knowledge below are the positions that candidates get time to time.

1. Middle Manager – Middle Management Grade Scale 2 
2. Senior Manager – Middle Management Grade Scale 3 
3. Chief Manager – Senior Management Grade Scale 4 
4. Assistant General Manager – Senior Management Grade Scale 5 
5. Deputy General Manager – Top Management Grade Scale 6 
6. General Manager – Top Management Grade Scale 7 
7. Executive Director 
8. Chairman and Managing Director

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IBPS PO Salary 2025

The initial in-hand IBPS PO salary is INR 90,732.77 with dearness allowances, special allowances, other benefits. The initial basic pay of a PO is INR 48,480 as per 12th Bipartite Agreement. Based on the performance of candidates, they are promoted to the following positions:

  • JMGS I (Junior Management Grade Scale I) or probationary officers
  • 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-Top Management Grade Scale 6
  • General Manager-Top Management Grade Scale 7
  • Executive Director
  • Chairman and Managing Director
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is IBPS PO salary 2025?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the structure of IBPS PO salary?
A: 

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

Q:   What is IBPS PO salary after Bipartite Settlement?
A: 

The revision of IBPS PO salary for bank employees was approved to be effective from November 2017 under the 11th bipartite settlement. The revised salary is valid for a span of five years till 2023 or until revised by the government. Nearly 8.8 Lakhs employees are benefiting from the approval of the 11th bipartite settlement. 

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IBPS PO Selection Process 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below IBPS PO selection process FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the career growth of IBPS PO?
A: 

The career growth of Probationary Officer is very good. Candidates get vast opportunities after grabing the job. On the basis of their performances, experiences, and knowledge below are the positions that candidates get time to time.

1. Middle Manager – Middle Management Grade Scale 2 
2. Senior Manager – Middle Management Grade Scale 3 
3. Chief Manager – Senior Management Grade Scale 4 
4. Assistant General Manager – Senior Management Grade Scale 5 
5. Deputy General Manager – Top Management Grade Scale 6 
6. General Manager – Top Management Grade Scale 7 
7. Executive Director 
8. Chairman and Managing Director

Q:   What is the pay scale of IBPS PO?
A: 

 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. 

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Yes, the IBPS had released the IBPS PO main admit card 2025 on October 1. The candidates can download their admit card to know their exam centre, exam date and shift timing.

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