The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for CRP PO/MT-XV to fill 5208 vacancies for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle period. This is a great opportunity for graduates aiming for a career in banking . Selected candidates will be appointed as Probationary Officers (PO) or Management Trainees with a salary ranging from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 plus benefits. The online application window is open from July 1 to July 28, 2025.
IBPS PO Vacancy 2025 :
Participating Bank
Total Vacancies
Bank of Baroda
1000
Bank of India
700
Bank of Maharashtra
1000
Canara Bank
1000
Central Bank of India
500
Indian Bank
Not Reported (NR)
Indian Overseas Bank
450
Punjab National Bank
200
Punjab & Sind Bank
358
UCO Bank
Not Reported (NR)
Union Bank of India
Not Reported (NR)
Total
5208
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution:
Category
Vacancies
Scheduled Caste (SC)
782
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
365
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
1337
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
520
Unreserved (UR)
2204
Grand Total
5208
IBPS PO 2025 Eligibility Criteria :
1. Nationality / Citizenship
Eligible Categories
Details
Citizen of India
Yes
Subject of Nepal
Yes
Subject of Bhutan
Yes
Tibetan Refugee
Who came to India before Jan 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement
Person of Indian Origin
Migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam for permanent settlement in India
Certificate Requirement
Candidates (except Indian citizens) must produce a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India
IBPS PO 2025 – Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories
Category
Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)
5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer)
3 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
10 years
Ex-Servicemen
5 years
IBPS PO 2025 – Educational Qualification
Criteria
Details
Required Qualification
Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university
Recognition
University must be recognized by the Government of India / Central Government
Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate
Must be available on the date of registration
Marks Format
Percentage required; CGPA/OGPA must be converted as per university norms
IBPS PO 2025 – Important Dates (Tentative Schedule)
Activity
Tentative Dates
Online Registration & Application
01.07.2025 to 28.07.2025
Payment of Application Fee
01.07.2025 to 28.07.2025
Pre-Examination Training (PET)
mid August 2025
Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download
last August 2025
Online Preliminary Examination
last August 2025
Preliminary Exam Result
mid September 2025
Main Exam Call Letter Download
last September/October 2025
Online Main Examination
mid October 2025
Main Exam Result Declaration
mid/ last November 2025
Personality Test & Interview
last Nov/Dec 2025 & Dec 2025/Jan 2026
Provisional Allotment
January/February 2026
IBPS PO 2025 Salary Structure
Component
Details
Initial Basic Pay
₹48,480
Annual Increment
₹2,000 (for the first 7 years)
After 7 Years Basic Pay
₹62,480
Next Increment
₹2,340 (for the next 2 years)
After 9 Years Basic Pay
₹67,160
Final Increment
₹2,680 (for the next 7 years)
Maximum Basic Pay
₹85,920
Pay Scale
₹48480–2000/7–62480–2340/2–67160–2680/7–85920
IBPS PO 2025 Selection Process –
Phase
Details
Phase 1
Preliminary Examination (Online Objective Test)
Phase 2
Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive Test)
Phase 3
Personality Test & Interview
Final Selection
Based on combined scores of Mains (80%) + Interview (20%)
