IBS PO 2025 Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) exam is a national-level recruitment examination for appointing Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in various Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India (excluding SBI). The selection process includes a Preliminary exam, Main exam, and Interview. It is one of the most competitive exams in the banking sector.
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Exam Date
Expected on Notification Release July 2025 Online Registration August 2025 Prelims Exam October 2025 Prelims Result November 2025 Mains Exam November–December 2025 Mains Result January 2026 Interview February–March 2026 Final Result April 2026.
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Conducting Body
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) (expected).
RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025 Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS PO |
| Full Form | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Total Questions | Prelims: 100; Mains: 155 (Objective) + 2 (Descriptive) |
| Total Marks | Prelims: 100; Mains: 200 (Objective) + 25 (Descriptive) |
| Posts Offered | Probationary Officer/Management Trainee |
| Exam Fees | ₹850 (General/OBC/EWS), ₹175 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 60 mins; Mains: 3 hours 30 mins |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct answer; -0.25 for wrong answer |
| Medium of Examination | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in |
| Contact Details | ibps@ibps.in, Helpline: 1800 222 366 / 1800 103 4566 |
Preliminary Exam Pattern & Sections
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Main Exam Pattern & Sections
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Descriptive (Letter & Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 157 | 225 | 3.5 hours |
IBS PO 2025 Exam Syllabus
1. English Language
- Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary
2. Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification, Number Series, DI, Time-Speed-Distance, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Mensuration, Probability
3. Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
4. General/Economic/Banking Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 6 months), Budget, RBI & SEBI Functions, Indian Economy, Govt
- Schemes
5. Computer Aptitude
- MS Office, Internet, Networking, Basics of Computers, Shortcuts, Cyber Security
6. Descriptive Paper
- Essay & Letter writing on current and banking-related topics
IBS PO 2025 Syllabus & Key Information
Exam Syllabus
The IBS PO 2025 exam consists of main sections:
- English Language Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary Quantitative Aptitude Simplification, Number Series, DI, Time-Speed-Distance, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Mensuration, Probability Reasoning Ability Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations General/Economic/Banking Awareness Current Affairs (last 6 months), Budget, RBI & SEBI Functions, Indian Economy, Govt
- Schemes Computer Aptitude MS Office, Internet, Networking, Basics of Computers, Shortcuts, Cyber Security Descriptive Paper Essay & Letter writing on current and banking-related topics
Key Dates
- Notification Release July 2025 Online Registration August 2025 Prelims Exam October 2025 Prelims Result November 2025 Mains Exam November–December 2025 Mains Result January 2026 Interview February–March 2026 Final Result April 2026
Admit Card Download
- Visit https://www ibps in
- Go to the IBPS PO page
- Click on the “Download Call Letter” link
- Enter Registration Number and Date of Birth
- Download and print the admit card
IBS PO 2025 Answer Key
Step1:Answer Key
- IBPS does not publish official answer keys due to online exam protocol
Step2:Result Calculation
- Separate cut-offs for each section and overall Normalization applied for multi-session exams Final merit list: 80:20 weightage (Mains:Interview) Prelims marks not counted in final selection
Understanding the IBS PO 2025 Exam
Prelims
Easy to Moderate; Speed-focused
Mains
Moderate to Difficult; Puzzle-heavy in Reasoning
Descriptive
Tests articulation and banking knowledge
Interview
Tests personality, banking awareness, communication
IBS PO 2025 Preparation Tips
1️⃣ Preparation Tips: Practice with mock tests daily Read The Hindu or Indian Express for current affairs & vocabulary Follow monthly banking capsules (AffairsCloud, BankersAdda) Master DI & puzzles for Mains Improve typing speed for the descriptive paper Revise RBI circulars, economic policies regularly Attempt previous year papers for time management
Best Books for CAT Preparation
1️⃣ English Language
- Objective General English – S P Bakshi
- High School English Grammar – Wren & Martin
2️⃣ Quantitative Aptitude
- Fast Track Arithmetic – Rajesh Verma Quantitative Aptitude – R S Aggarwal
3️⃣ Banking & General Awareness
- Banking Awareness – Arihant Lucent’s General Knowledge
4️⃣ Descriptive Writing
- Descriptive Book for IBPS – Adda247
- Letter & Essay Writing Guide – Kiran
5️⃣ Mock Test Series
- Oliveboard, PracticeMock, Testbook, Adda247
