The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the CRP PO/MT-XV Notification 2025 to recruit Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) for the 2026–27 banking cycle. This year, 5,208 vacancies have been announced across 11 participating public sector banks. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1st July 2025 to 21st July 2025 through the official IBPS website.
Overview of IBPS CRP PO/MT XV 2025
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
| Vacancies | 5,208 Posts |
| Participating Banks | 11 Nationalized Banks |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 1st July to 21st July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 17th, 23rd & 24th August 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 12th October 2025 |
| Job Location | All Over India |
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: 20 to 30 years as on 01.08.2025. Age relaxation available for reserved categories as per Govt. norms.
- Nationality: Indian Citizen or as per notification rules.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹850
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
Selection Process
- Preliminary Online Examination
- Main Online Examination
- Interview
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
- English Language – 30 Questions (20 mins)
- Quantitative Aptitude – 35 Questions (20 mins)
- Reasoning Ability – 35 Questions (20 mins)
- Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes
Main Exam
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude – 45 Qs (60 mins)
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness – 40 Qs (35 mins)
- English Language – 35 Qs (40 mins)
- Data Interpretation & Analysis – 35 Qs (45 mins)
- English Letter & Essay (Descriptive) – 2 Qs (30 mins)
Important Dates
Starting date of submission of online application: 1st July 2025
Last date of submission of online application: 21st July 2025
Date for Download Call Letter or Prelims Exam: August, 2025
Date for Prelims Exam: August, 2025
Date for Declaration of Prelims Result: September, 2025
Date for Download Call Letter or Mains Exam: September/October, 2025
Date for Mains Exam: October, 2025
Date for Declaration of Mains Result: November, 2025
Date for Provisional Allotment List: January/February, 2026
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| IBPS Exam Calendar 2025 | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of IBPS PO Recruitment 2025
Q1. What is the IBPS PO selection process?
The selection process includes three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview/Document Verification.
Q2. When will the IBPS PO 2025 notification be released?
The official notification for IBPS PO 2025 was released in September 2025, as indicated in the blog post.
Q3. How can I apply online for IBPS PO?
You can apply through the official IBPS website by registering, filling the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.
Q4. What is the eligibility criteria for IBPS PO?
You must be an Indian citizen, hold a graduation degree, and meet the age limit (usually 20–30 years, with age relaxation for reserved categories).
Q5. How can I prepare effectively for IBPS PO prelims and mains?
Focus on Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness. Follow a study plan, solve previous papers, and take timed mock tests.
Q6. What is the pattern and timing of prelims and mains exams?
Prelims consists of 100 questions in 60 minutes (Verbal, Quant, Reasoning). Mains has 155 questions with 200 minutes (with sections like GA and Descriptive).
Q7. When will the IBPS PO exam results be announced?
Results are usually announced 3–4 weeks after each stage. Keep checking both the official IBPS portal and this blog for updates.