The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has launched the IBPS PO/MT CRP XV 2025 notification, announcing 5,208 vacancies for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees across 11 public sector banks. With fresh enhancements like AI-based exam monitoring and regional language options for the Prelims, this recruitment offers a compelling career opportunity for graduates.
Detailed Overview
IBPS PO/MT Notification Highlights
Feature | Details |
Post | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) |
Vacancies | 5,208 |
Pay Scale | ₹36,000 – ₹63,840 (basic) + allowances |
Recruitment Name | CRP-PO/MT-XV |
Application Mode | Online |
Vacancy Breakdown
Category | Vacancies |
General | 2,090 |
OBC | 1,324 |
SC | 780 |
ST | 396 |
EWS | 618 |
Total | 5,208 |
(Bank-wise details are in the official notification)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 20–30 years (as on 1 July 2025);
OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs
PwBD +10–15 yrs
Education: Graduate in any discipline
Desirable: Working knowledge of computers
Application Fee
Category | Fee |
General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
(Pay via UPI, Net-banking, credit/debit card)
Selection Process
Prelims Exam (Objective) – qualifying
Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive) – merit-based
Interview – merit-based
Final merit = Mains + Interview scores
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Prelims:
English Language – 30 Q / 30 marks / 20 min
Quantitative Aptitude – 35 Q / 35 marks / 20 min
Reasoning Ability – 35 Q / 35 marks / 20 min
Total: 100 Q / 100 marks / 60 min | –0.25 for wrong answer
Mains:
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 Q / 60 marks
Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 Q / 60 marks
General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 40 Q / 40 marks
English Language: 35 Q / 40 marks
Descriptive English (Essay & Letter): 25 marks
Mains is 200 marks + 25 marks for the English descriptive test.
Important Dates
Activity | Date |
Online Apply Starts | 1 July 2025 |
Last Date for Application | 21 July 2025 |
Prelims Exam | 17, 23 & 24 August 2025 |
Mains Exam | 12 October 2025 |
Interview | December 2025 – January 2026 |
Trending Update – AI Proctoring & Regional Language Support
AI Proctoring – Introduced during online examinations to ensure exam integrity.
Regional Language Support – Prelims available in multiple regional languages beyond Hindi & English, promoting national inclusivity.
Preparation Tips
Take weekly full-length mocks on IBPS-authorised and India 360 Online platforms.
Read current affairs with a focus on Budget 25, financial reforms, and RBI updates.
Practice essay and letter topics like “Digital Banking” and “Financial Inclusion.”
Strengthen Quant and Reasoning with puzzles and DI practice.
FAQs
Q1. Can final-year students apply?
No. You must be graduated by 21 July 2025.
Q2. Is Aadhaar compulsory?
Not mandatory, but highly recommended for OTR verification.
Q3. Is there any negative marking in Descriptive?
No. Negative marking applies only in objective sections.
How to Apply & Useful Links
Visit [ibps.in → CRP PO/MT → Apply Online]
Complete registration between 1–21 July 2025
Upload required documents (photo/signature/declaration)
Pay the application fee
Submit and download the receipt
