Probationary Officer (PO)
IBPS — Public Sector Banks
IBPS PO 2025 for Probationary Officers in PNB, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank and other public sector banks.
About this vacancy
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) PO examination for Probationary Officers (Scale I) in multiple public sector banks. Three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Eligibility criteria
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- Age: 20 to 30 years. SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years, PwBD: +10 years
- Proficiency in official language of the state preferred
- Must be an Indian citizen
Selection process
Preliminary Exam
100 questions · 60 minutes · English (30), Quantitative Aptitude (35), Reasoning (35)
Main Exam
155 questions · 180 minutes · Reasoning, General Economy & Banking, English, Data Analysis
Interview
100 marks · Final merit = 80% Mains + 20% Interview
Important dates
| Application Start | 1 July 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 10 August 2025 |
| Prelims | 4 October 2025 |
| Mains | 30 November 2025 |
| Interview | 15 January 2026 |
Vacancies by category
| Category | Posts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 2,105 | 42% |
| OBC | 1,339 | 27% |
| SC | 745 | 15% |
| ST | 374 | 7% |
| EWS | 437 | 9% |
| Total | 5,000 | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
Which banks participate in IBPS PO 2025?
PNB, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank, Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank, and Indian Bank.
What is the probation period?
2 years after which the officer is confirmed and eligible for promotion.