IBPS PO 2025 Complete Guide and Study Hub

🏦 IBPS PO 2025 Complete Guide and Study Hub

💬 From Dreamer to Doer — and Now, Your Mentor

Hey, future banker 👋

If you’ve landed here, you’re probably gearing up for your IBPS PO 2026 journey.

Or maybe you’ve already started.

Either way, I know the grind all too well.

The sleepless nights before mock tests.

The endless revisions.

The struggle to stay updated with current affairs.

And that constant whisper in your head — “Will this be my year?”

I’ve been there.

When I began, I was just another aspirant chasing the dream of seeing my name on that final list.

There were no secrets or shortcuts — just consistency, strategy, and a lot of trial and error.

But step by step, I cracked it — IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI Clerk (Final), Bank of Baroda (Final), IBPS RRB PO (Final), and IBPS RRB Clerk (Final).

This guide isn’t another generic plan filled with topics and time tables.

It’s a complete roadmap built on real experience — what actually works, what doesn’t, and how to keep your mindset steady when things get tough.

Think of it as your preparation companion — from understanding the syllabus to mastering mocks, from learning concepts to building confidence.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or coming back stronger after previous attempts, this IBPS PO 2025 Study Hub is designed to guide you at every step.

We’ll walk this path together — one topic, one mock, one win at a time.

Because trust me — if I could make it, so can you. 💪

🌟 Moving Further…

🏦 IBPS: The Journey from 1975 to 2025

Let’s turn back time ⏳ and trace how the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) evolved from a small-scale testing unit into the cornerstone of India’s banking recruitment system.

🗓️ IBPS Timeline: From Foundation to Transformation

Year	Milestone	💡 Key Development
1975	🎯 Formation of PSS (Personnel Selection Services)	Established under the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM), Pune, to manage recruitment for banks and financial institutions.
1984	🏢 Birth of IBPS as an Independent Body	With support from the RBI and public sector banks, PSS was restructured and renamed as the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
1990s–2000s	💼 Paper-Based Recruitment Era	IBPS conducted separate written exams for each participating bank — before the unified exam system came into existence.
2011	🔁 Introduction of CWE (Common Written Examination)	A revolutionary step! The first common exam was launched for PO, Clerk, and SO positions across public sector banks.
2015	💻 Transition to Full Online Exams	The traditional paper format was replaced with a completely online system, featuring Prelims and Mains stages.
2018–2020	📈 RRB & Specialist Recruitment Expansion	IBPS broadened its reach by including more Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and specialist roles under its recruitment framework.
2025	🌟 Today — The CRP XV Era	IBPS now conducts the 15th Clerical (CRP Clerk-XV) and 14th PO (CRP PO-XIV) recruitment cycles — attracting lakhs of aspirants annually.

📚 Annual IBPS Exams Overview

Every year, IBPS conducts seven major recruitment exams for various posts across Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs):

Exam	💼 Post / Role	🧭 Selection Stages
IBPS Clerk (CRP Clerical / CSA)	Clerical Cadre in PSBs	Prelims + Mains
IBPS PO (CRP PO / MT)	Probationary Officer / Management Trainee	Prelims + Mains + Interview
IBPS SO (Specialist Officer)	IT, HR, Law, Marketing, Agriculture, etc.	Prelims + Mains + Interview
IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant)	Clerical Post in RRBs	Prelims + Mains
IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I)	Officer in Regional Rural Banks	Prelims + Mains + Interview
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II	Specialist / Manager Roles	Single Exam + Interview
IBPS RRB Officer Scale III	Senior Manager Roles	Single Exam + Interview

✨ From a modest beginning in 1975 to a digital-driven powerhouse in 2025, IBPS has truly transformed India’s banking recruitment landscape. It ensures fairness, transparency, and opportunity for millions of candidates nationwide.

IBPS Clerk 2025 Complete Guide and Study Hub

📅 IBPS PO 2025 – Important Dates

Activity	Dates
Online Registration & Fee Payment	01 July 2025 – 21 July 2025
Pre-Examination Training (PET)	August 2025
Download of Call Letters (Prelims)	August 2025
Preliminary Examination	August 2025
Result of Preliminary Exam	September 2025
Main Exam Call Letter	September/October 2025
Main Examination	October 2025
Result of Main Exam	November 2025
Personality Test	November/December 2025
Interview	December 2025 – January 2026
Provisional Allotment	January/February 2026

👉 Official Website: www.ibps.in

🏛️ Participating Banks

1. Bank of Baroda
2. Bank of India
3. Bank of Maharashtra
4. Canara Bank
5. Central Bank of India
6. Indian Bank
7. Indian Overseas Bank
8. Punjab National Bank
9. Punjab & Sind Bank
10. UCO Bank
11. Union Bank of India

💰 Salary Structure

Post	Basic Pay Scale
Probationary Officer / Management Trainee	₹48,480 – 85,920 (Progressive Increments)

Additionally, officers are entitled to DA, HRA, CCA, medical, leave travel, and other allowances as per bank policy.

✅ Eligibility Criteria (As on 01 July 2025)

1. Nationality

A candidate must be:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee (who came before 1 Jan 1962), or
• A person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries and now permanently settled in India.

2. Age Limit

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 30 years
  (Born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005, both dates inclusive)

Age Relaxation:

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD	10 years
Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs	5 years

3. Educational Qualification (As on 21 July 2025)

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India.
• Candidate must possess a valid degree/mark sheet on the date of registration.
• Final-year students are not eligible unless results are declared before 21 July 2025.

4. EWS Reservation

Applicable for candidates with family income below ₹8 lakh per annum and not owning:

• ≥5 acres of agricultural land
• ≥1000 sq. ft. residential flat
• ≥100 sq. yards residential plot in notified municipalities

5. Credit History

Candidates must maintain a healthy CIBIL score and ensure there are no adverse reports at the time of joining.

🧾 Application Fees

Category	Fee (Including GST)
SC / ST / PwBD	₹175
General / OBC / EWS	₹850

Mode of Payment: Online (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Internet Banking)

🖥️ IBPS PO 2025 – Exam Pattern

The IBPS PO recruitment process consists of three stages:

Phase 1: Preliminary Examination

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
English Language	30	30	20 min
Quantitative Aptitude	35	30	20 min
Reasoning Ability	35	40	20 min
Total	100	100	60 min

➡️ Each section is separately timed; sectional cut-offs apply.

Phase 2: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	40	60	50 min
General/Banking/Economy Awareness	35	50	25 min
English Language	35	40	40 min
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	50	45 min
Total (Objective)	145	200	160 min
Descriptive (Essay + Letter Writing)	2	25	30 min

📘 Descriptive topics may include economics, social issues, technology, ethics, and current affairs.

Phase 3: Personality Test & Interview

• Personality Test: Conducted before the interview; non-qualifying but mandatory.
• Interview Marks: 100
  • Minimum qualifying: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
• Final Merit Weightage:
  • Main Exam: 80%
  • Interview: 20%

🧠 IBPS PO 2025 Syllabus Overview

English Language: Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary.
Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Word Problems.
Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Coding-Decoding, Inequalities, Syllogism.
GA/Banking Awareness: RBI Circulars, Economy, Banking Reforms, Financial Awareness, Current Affairs.

🧾 Penalty for Wrong Answers

• 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Objective Tests.
• No penalty for unanswered questions.

🏆 Selection & Allotment

• Final Merit based on Main Exam + Interview scores.
• Provisional Allotment: January/February 2026 based on merit-cum-preference.
• Reserve list up to 20% of total vacancies may be maintained.

💡 How to Apply

1. Visit www.ibps.in
2. Click on “CRP PO/MT-XV Apply Online”
3. Register → Upload Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression, Declaration
4. Fill academic and personal details
5. Pay the fee online
6. Submit and download the confirmation copy

🖋️ Documents Required:

• Passport-size photo
• Signature & thumb impression
• 10th certificate for DOB
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Handwritten declaration

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🎯 Preparation Tips for IBPS PO 2025

1. Start Early: Cover basics of QA, Reasoning, and English from NCERT and standard books.
2. Mock Tests: Attempt at least 30–40 mocks before prelims.
3. Current Affairs: Read Bankers Adda, Economic Times, or Vision Banking CA daily.
4. Revision Plan: Dedicate final 30 days for full-length mocks and analysis.
5. Focus on Mains from Day 1: Include data analysis, descriptive writing, and banking awareness in your schedule.

🧩 Useful Links

• 📘 IBPS Official Notification (PDF)
• 🖋️ Online Application Form (Active from 01 July 2025)
• ❓ Grievance Redressal Portal

🏁 Final Thoughts on IBPS PO 2025 Complete Guide and Study Hub

The IBPS PO 2025 (CRP PO/MT-XV) offers a golden opportunity to begin a stable and rewarding banking career in India’s leading public sector banks.

With a clear strategy, consistent practice, and strong conceptual clarity, you can crack this competitive exam.

Start your preparation now — the countdown to August 2025 has begun!

✅ Note: Keep at least 8 copies of the same photo used in the application form — you’ll need them for all stages (Prelims, Mains, Interview).

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