IBPS PO 2025 Selection Process for Prelims, Mains and Interview

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

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

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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.

The complete selection process of IBPS PO is explained below.

Release of application form

IBPS PO application process dates are July 1 to July 28, 2025. The notification was released on June 30, 2025. Interested candidates need to fill IBPS PO application 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 the official website of IBPS
• Click the ‘New Registration’ link on the home page
• 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

IBPS PO Admit Card

IBPS PO admit card is released separately for prelims, mains and interviews. The admit card for the prelims exam is issued to all the registered candidates. IBPS PO admit card 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

IBPS PO exam 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.

Also Read: IBPS PO exam pattern

IBPS PO Result

IBPS PO result is declared separately for prelims, mains, and provisional allotment. The result is announced online on the official website. 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

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

IBPS PO 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

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

IBPS PO Mains Syllabus

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

Candidates can check below IBPS PO selection process FAQs.