IBPS PO 2025
Become a Probationary Officer in India's leading public sector banks
Conducted by: IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)
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Start FreeWhat is IBPS PO?
IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for recruitment to the post of Probationary Officer / Management Trainee in 11 public sector banks including PNB, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and others. The selection process has three stages: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. IBPS PO is one of the most sought-after banking exams in India, offering a respectable salary, job security, and career growth opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
| Education | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD). |
| Age Limit | 20โ30 years (relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwD +10 years). |
| Attempts | No restriction, subject to age limit. |
Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
- 1Preliminary Exam (Online)
- 2Mains Exam (Online)
- 3Interview / Document Verification
Total Marks
Prelims: 100 marks | Mains: 200 marks + Descriptive 25 marks | Interview: 100 marks
Duration
Prelims: 1 hour | Mains: 3 hours | Interview: ~20โ30 min
Mode
Online (Computer Based Test)
Negative Marking
Yes โ incorrect answers carry a penalty
IBPS PO Syllabus
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test & Error Detection
- Para Jumbles & Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
- Sentence Improvement & Correction
- Letter/Essay Writing (Mains Descriptive)
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Series & Data Interpretation
- Simplification & Approximation
- Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss
- Time, Speed & Distance; Work & Time
- Quadratic Equations
- Probability, Permutation & Combination
Reasoning Ability
- Seating Arrangement & Puzzles
- Syllogism, Blood Relations
- Direction Sense, Inequality
- Coding-Decoding, Alpha-Numeric
- Critical Reasoning (Mains)
- Data Sufficiency
General Awareness (Banking)
- Current Affairs (Last 6 months)
- Banking Awareness (RBI, Repo Rate, Financial Terms)
- Static GK (Countries, Capitals, Awards)
- Government Schemes (PMJDY, Mudra Yojana)
- Important Banking Acts and Regulations
Computer Knowledge
- Basics of Computer Organization
- Operating Systems & Office Tools
- Internet & Networking Basics
- Computer Security & Shortcuts
- Database Fundamentals
Key Facts About IBPS PO
- ~15 lakh candidates apply every year for ~4,000 vacancies
- Prelims is qualifying; Mains + Interview score determines final selection
- Negative marking: -0.25 marks per wrong answer in all stages
- IBPS PO score is valid for one recruitment cycle only
- Posting in participating banks including PNB, BOB, Canara, Indian Bank, UCO Bank
- Starting CTC: ~โน8โ10 LPA including all allowances
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