The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the revised tentative calender for IBPS PO Exam 2025. If you dream of working in a government bank, the IBPS PO Exam 2025 is a golden chance. Every year, many students apply to become a Probationary Officer (PO) in a government bank. As a PO, you get good pay, respect, and a safe job for your future. In this guide, you will learn how to apply, what documents you need, exam dates and how the exam happens.
What is IBPS PO Exam 2025?
Clearing this exam lets you join a rural bank as a Probationary Officer. If you pass, you can work as an officer where you will handle accounts, help customers, and do other bank work. Many students wait every year for this chance.
Important IBPS PO Exam 2025 Dates (Tentative)
Revised tentative Calender Dates for IBPS PO Exam 2025:
Preliminary Exams:
- PO/MT: 17th, 23rd, 24th August 2025
- Specialist Officer: 30th August 2025
- Customer Service Associate: 4th, 5th, 11th October 2025
Main Exams:
- PO/MT: 12th October 2025
- Specialist Officer: 9th November 2025
- Customer Service Associate: 29th November 2025
These dates may change, so visit official website www.ibps.in.
Eligibility
- Have a graduation degree in any stream.
- Be within the age limit (as per notification).
- Be an Indian citizen.
Note: For exact age and relaxation details, always read the official notice.
How to Register for IBPS PO EXAM 2025
Follow these simple steps to fill your form:
- Visit www.ibps.in
- Click on “CRP PO/MT” section
- Click “Click here for New Registration”
- Fill basic details to get Registration Number & Password
- Upload :
- Photograph: 20–50 KB (.jpeg file)
- Signature: 10–20 KB (.jpeg file)
- Thumb impression: 20–50 KB (.jpeg file)
- Handwritten declaration: 50–100 KB (.jpeg file
- Complete detailed form
- Preview and submit
- Pay the application fee online
- Print your form and receipt
Note: Make sure all images are clear and the correct size.
Important Points to Remember
- Keep all documents ready before starting.
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
- Double-check all information before final submit.
- Note down your Registration Number and Password.
Selection Process
The selection happens in 3 stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Prelims)
- Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
- Interview
Exam Pattern (Short Overview)
Preliminary Exam:
This is the first stage. This exam tests your basic skills in English, maths, and reasoning. You get 60 minutes to finish the online exam.
- 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes
- Negative marking: -0.25 for wrong answers
- You must clear cut-off marks in each section to qualify.
Mains Exam:
If you clear the Preliminary Exam, you will move to the Mains Exam, which is the most important stage. It has two parts—Objective and Descriptive.
Objective Test
This part checks your knowledge in different subjects like Reasoning, Computer, English, Data Analysis, and Banking Awareness.
- 155 objective questions (200 marks)
- Total time: 3 hours
Descriptive Test
After the Objective Test, you will get a Descriptive Test. Here, you must write 2 questions: one Letter and one Essay. This part has 25 mark and time will get 30 minutes. This test checks your skill in writing English letters and essays, so practice can help you do better.
Important:
- Some questions in the Objective Test carry 2 marks each, while others have 1 mark.
- For every wrong answer in Objective Test, 0.25 mark will be deducted.
- All four sections in Objective Test have separate timing. You cannot switch sections freely.
Interview:
Will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
How to Prepare?
Here are some simple ways to prepare:
- Make a daily timetable.
- Practice mock tests to improve speed.
- Read newspapers to improve English and stay updated.
- Solve old question papers.
- Revise important topics often.
- Take short breaks while studying.
Also Check: SBI PO 2025 Official Notification Out – Know All Details and Apply Online
Where to Check Official Notification?
For complete of IBPS PO EXAM 2025 and updated notification, always check:
🌐 www.ibps.in
You must read the official notification to know:
- Eligibility
- Reservation
- Fees
- Syllabus
- Any changes in exam rules
The IBPS PO Exam 2025 is a great chance to get a respected job in a government bank.