The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the admit cards for the Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims exam 2025. Candidates who applied for the IBPS PO MT XV 15 posts can download their hall tickets from the official website, ibps.in . The preliminary examination is scheduled for August 24, 2025 . Admit cards became available on August 14, 2025 .
This recruitment drive aims to fill 5208 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies in various public sector banks across India. Students and job seekers aged 15-18 years interested in a government bank job should check their admit cards quickly.
Important Dates for IBPS PO 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | July 01, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | July 01, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | July 28, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | August 14, 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | August 24, 2025 |
| Result Date | To be announced soon |
Application Fee Details
The application fee varied by category:
- General / OBC / EWS Category: ₹850/-
- SC / ST / PWD (Persons with Disabilities) Category: ₹175/-
Age Limit and Eligibility
Candidates needed to meet these requirements as of August 01, 2025 :
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
For education, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent from any recognized university in India.
IBPS PO Salary Structure
Selected Probationary Officers receive a salary package with a basic pay scale ranging from approximately ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 . Other allowances are also provided as per government rules.
IBPS PO Selection Process
The selection for IBPS PO involves these steps:
- Prelims Written Exam
- Mains Written Exam
- Interview Round
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The Prelims exam is an online test with three sections. It lasts for 60 minutes.
| Section | 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 |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The Mains exam is an online test with two parts: Objective and Descriptive.
Objective Test (200 Marks, 3 Hours)
| Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| General, Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
Descriptive Test (25 Marks, 30 Minutes)
| Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 02 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
How to Download IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2025
Follow these simple steps to download your admit card:
- Visit the official IBPS website: ibps.in .
- Click on the link for “CRP PO/MT-XV – Recruitment of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees”.
- Find and click on “Download Preliminary Exam Call Letter”.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY format).
- Type the security code shown on the screen.
- Click on the “Login” button.
- Your admit card will appear.
- Download and print your admit card.
Remember to carry a printed copy of your admit card and a valid photo ID to the examination hall on August 24, 2025 .