The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) invites applications for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XV) to appoint Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT) across leading public sector banks in India. This recruitment is for vacancies anticipated during the 2026–2027 financial year .
🔔 Last Date to Apply Online: 21st July 2025
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📅 Important Dates
Activity Timeline Online Registration Begins 01 July 2025 Online Registration Closes 21 July 2025 Fee Payment Deadline 21 July 2025 Pre-Exam Training August 2025 Preliminary Examination August 2025 Prelims Result September 2025 Mains Exam October 2025 Mains Result November 2025 Personality Profiling + Interview Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 Final Allotment Jan–Feb 2026
🏦 Participating Banks & Vacancies
Bank Name Vacancies PwBD Vacancies Bank of Baroda 1000 40 Bank of Maharashtra 1000 40 Canara Bank 1000 40 Bank of India 700 28 Central Bank of India 500 20 Indian Overseas Bank 450 22 Punjab & Sind Bank 358 33 Punjab National Bank 200 8 Indian Bank NR NR UCO Bank NR NR Union Bank of India NR NR
🔔 “NR” = Not Reported as of now. Final vacancies may increase depending on bank requirements.
🧠 Know Your Bank: Key Highlights
Bank Name HQ Location Key Strengths Bank of Baroda Vadodara Tech savvy, global presence Bank of Maharashtra Pune Strong regional focus, career growth Canara Bank Bengaluru MSME support, large branch network Bank of India Mumbai International banking experience Central Bank of India Mumbai Rural reach, traditional banker values Indian Overseas Bank Chennai Export finance, forex specialization Punjab & Sind Bank New Delhi Northern roots, personal banking culture Punjab National Bank New Delhi Massive network, strong corporate focus Indian Bank Chennai Rapid digital transformation UCO Bank Kolkata East India presence, grassroots reach Union Bank of India Mumbai Tech-driven, post-merger expansion
📋 Eligibility Criteria
🇮🇳 Nationality
Must be:
Indian citizen, or
Nepal/Bhutan subject, or
Tibetan refugee settled before 1 Jan 1962, or
Migrant of Indian origin (with government certificate)
🎓 Education
Degree in any discipline Final result must be declared on or before 21 July 2025
CGPA must be converted to percentage as per university norms
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025)
Category Age Range Relaxation General & EWS 20–30 yrs None SC/ST 20–35 yrs +5 yrs OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 20–33 yrs +3 yrs PwBD 20–40 yrs +10 yrs Ex-Servicemen 20–35 yrs +5 yrs
💳 Application Fees
Category Fee (Incl. GST) SC/ST/PwBD ₹175 General/OBC/EWS ₹850
Mode of Payment: Online – Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking
🧪 Selection Process
✳️ Phase I: Preliminary Exam
Section Questions Marks Time English Language 30 30 20 mins Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 mins Quant Aptitude 35 35 20 mins Total 100 100 60 mins
Sectional & overall cutoffs apply. Qualifying only—not counted for final merit.
✳️ Phase II: Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
Section Questions Marks Time Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 40 60 50 mins General/Banking/Digital Awareness 35 50 25 mins English Language 35 40 40 mins Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 50 45 mins Essay + Letter Writing 2 25 30 mins
Total marks: 225 | Total duration: 3 hours 10 mins
✳️ Phase III: Interview & Personality Test
Element Details Interview Marks 100 Minimum Qualifying 40% UR / 35% Reserved categories Final Merit Formula 80% Mains + 20% Interview Personality Profiling Mandatory but non-qualifying
✅ How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step
Step Action 1️⃣ Visit www.ibps.in 2️⃣ Click “CRP PO/MT” → “Apply Online for CRP-PO/MT-XV” 3️⃣ Register with your name, email, mobile 4️⃣ Note registration number & password 5️⃣ Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration 6️⃣ Fill application form carefully: personal, academic, bank preferences 7️⃣ Pay fee online (₹175 or ₹850 as applicable) 8️⃣ Submit & download your application and e-receipt ✅ Done! Now start preparing smartly 😊
📚 Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer Can final-year students apply? Only if graduated by 21 July 2025 Will I get my preferred bank? Depends on merit + preference + vacancy Is Prelims score counted in final? ❌ No. Only Mains + Interview matter Is IBPS PO bilingual? ✅ Yes, except English section Can I edit my form after submitting? ❌ No changes allowed post submission What is the IBPS PO salary? ₹52,000–₹60,000/month (approx. incl. perks)
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