IBPS PO 2025 Notification Out for 5208 Vacancies, Exam Pattern Changed

IBPS PO 2025 Notification Out

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The IBPS PO 2025 notification has been officially released, announcing 5,208 Probationary Officer (PO/MT) vacancies across 11 public sector banks. Online registration is open from 1 to 21 July on the IBPS website. A new exam pattern has been introduced: the Prelims now allot 35 Quant, 30 English, and 35 Reasoning marks (each section timed separately), while the Mains consist of Reasoning (40 Q/60), GA/Banking/Digital (35 Q/50), English (35 Q/40), Data Analysis (35 Q/50), plus a 25‑mark descriptive test. Each wrong answer carries a –0.25 penalty. This update marks the 15th CRP‑XV edition and promises improved transparency and alignment with industry demands.

1. 🚨 Notification & Vacancies Released

The IBPS PO/MT CRP‑XV 2025 notification was officially released on June 30, 2025, with online applications open July 1–21, 2025. A whopping 5,208 vacancies have been announced across 11 public‑sector banks, including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, etc. 

The vacancies are allocated across categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and General, with top contributions from Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra, and Canara Bank (each ~1,000 posts) .

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2. Selection Process & Timeline 🎯

Selection Stages

1. Preliminary Exam

2. Main Exam (objective + descriptive)

3. Interview/Personality Test

Final selection is based on 80 % weightage to Mains + 20 % to Interview performance.

Key Dates

• Notification Released: June 30, 2025

• Online Applications: July 1–21, 2025

• Prelims Exam: August 17, 23 & 24, 2025

• Mains Exam: October 12, 2025 

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3. 🔄 What’s New: Drastic Exam‑Pattern Changes

This year’s notification flags significant updates in both prelims and mains.

3.1 Prelims 2025 – Sectional Weight & Timings

• Total: 100 questions | 100 marks | 60 minutes

• Sections:

  • English: 30 Qs = 30 marks (20 min)

  • Quantitative: 35 Qs = 30 marks (20 min)

  • Reasoning: 35 Qs = 40 marks (20 min)

This reverses last year’s weight: Reasoning gets boosted to 40 marks, Quantitative trimmed to 30.

There’s 0.25 marks penalty per wrong answer. Sectional timing remains fixed at 20 minutes each.

Why it matters: Sharper focus on analytical ability and logical skills. Candidates must adapt preparation: faster approach in Reasoning, balanced ear for English, speed‑plus‑accuracy in Quantitative Aptitude.

3.2 Mains 2025 – Objective + Descriptive Balance

Objective Test (145 Qs, 200 marks, 160 mins)

• Reasoning: 40 Qs, 60 marks, 50 mins

• General/Economy/Banking/Digital/Financial Awareness: 35 Qs, 50 marks, 25 mins

• English Language: 35 Qs, 40 marks, 40 mins

• Data Analysis & Interpretation (DI): 35 Qs, 50 marks, 45 mins

Descriptive Test (English Essay & Comprehension): 2 Qs, 25 marks, 30 minutes.

Details:

• Objective duration: 160 minutes

• Descriptive duration: 30 minutes

• Total Mains time: 190 minutes.

What changed:

• Topic called “General Awareness” expanded to include Digital & Financial Awareness, RBI circulars, strengthening candidates’ grasp of fintech and RBI updates.

• Computer Aptitude removed; merged into Reasoning & DI/English structure.

• Reasoning marks adjusted; total objective Qs reduced from 155 to 145, making strategic attempt essential.

• Descriptive section now integral, aligning with SBI PO pattern.

• Negative marking at 0.25 per incorrect answer still applies.

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4. Eligibility & Application Basics

Educational & Age Criteria

• Education: Graduation in any discipline or equivalent from recognized university.

• Age: Between 20 and 30 years (as on July 1, 2025); age relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, PWD, etc. 

Fee Structure

• SC/ST/PWD: ₹175 (incl. GST)

• General/Others: ₹850 (incl. GST) 

Payment is non‑refundable, and only online payment modes are allowed.

Application Process

Candidates must register via IBPS website (ibps.in) using valid email and mobile, upload scanned photograph and signature, handwritten declaration, pay fees online between July 1–21, 2025.

5. Salary & Posting Banks

• Initial Pay Scale: ₹48,480 per month (Pay scale 11 of PSBs)

• Total In‑hand Salary: ₹74,000–76,000 including allowances.

• Participating Banks: 11 PSBs including BOB, BoM, Canara, BOI, PNB, etc. 

6. Preparation Strategy for New Pattern

To align with changes, aspirants must modify their strategies:

📘 Prelims Tips

• Reasoning (35 Qs, 40 marks): Focus on speed and accuracy in puzzles, seating, inequalities.

• Quant (35 Qs, 30 marks): Emphasize high-scoring, easy arithmetic topics: simplification, number series.

• English (30 Qs): Work on RC, error spotting, grammar accuracy/time management in 20 min.

• Mocks: Simulate sectional timing and adapt.

🧠 Mains Tips

• Reasoning: Practice advanced puzzles and mixed ability questions; balance depth and time.

• GA/Digital Awareness: Keep updated with RBI circulars, fintech, digital banking — eg COVID relief, UPI, cybersecurity.

• DI: Master tables, graphs; refine interpretation speed.

• English: Prepare formal essay & comprehension; practice writing on current affairs and ethical banking topics.

• Descriptive: Write and refine essays in 30 minutes; aim for clarity and structure.

📎 Interview

• 100 marks; cutoff 40% for general, 35% for reserved categories.

• Focus: personal profile, banking knowledge, current affairs.

• Final merit = 80% Mains + 20% Interview.

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7. Vacancies at a Glance

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8. Importance of the New Pattern

The shift emphasizes:

• Reasoning and digital-financial literacy—crucial for banking success.

• Descriptive writing skills, aligning with real communication demands in banking.

• Reduced emphasis on sheer Quantitative ability; instead, analytical thinking takes center stage.

Candidates must take mock tests reflecting this pattern to fully align with both content and timing.

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9. Final Checklist & Tips

1. Mark your calendar:

   • Apply: July 1–21, 2025

   • Prelims: Aug 17, 23, 24, 2025

   • Mains: Oct 12, 2025

   • Interviews: TBA (post‑Mains)

2. Documents Ready:

   • Graduation certificate, govt ID, photo, signature, handwritten declaration.

3. Understanding New Pattern:

   • Sectional times, weightages, and new GA scope.

4. Syllabus Planning:

   • Prelims: focused Quant, heavy Reasoning, balanced English.

   • Mains: Reasoning + DI + GA/Digital Banking + English + Descriptive writing.

   • Stay updated with current affairs, especially RBI updates.

5. Take Special Mocks:

   • Use sectional-timing mocks and descriptive writing practice.

6. Interview Prep:

   • Focus on communication, general banking awareness, ethics, career goals.

7. Monitor Cut-offs:

   • Based on 2024 trends (~48–49 for General in Prelims).

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10. ✅ Why IBPS PO Still Matters

Landing an IBPS PO:

• Offers job stability in PSBs

• Provides fast career growth, transfers, and promotions

• Includes good pay, allowances, pension benefits

• Works in customer-facing, digital finance roles

• Acts as a launchpad for leadership in banking

With 5,208 seats and a modernized selection process, the 2025 cycle is a golden opportunity.

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