In a major update for banking aspirants across the country, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially extended the registration deadline for its Probationary Officer (PO) and Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment exams for 2025. Candidates can now apply online till July 28, 2025, through the official IBPS website – ibps.in.
🔸 Total Vacancies
This year, IBPS has announced a total of 6,215 posts under this recruitment drive:
- Probationary Officers (PO): 5,208 posts
- Specialist Officers (SO): 1,007 posts
The recruitment process is part of the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for PO/MT-XV and CRP-SPL-XV.
🔸 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: July 1, 2025
- Extended Last Date to Apply: July 28, 2025
- Preliminary Exams:
- PO: August 17, 23, and 24, 2025
- SO: August 30, 2025
- Mains Exams:
- PO: October 12, 2025
- SO: November 9, 2025
🔸 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years (as on July 1, 2025)
- Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government norms.
Educational Qualification:
- For PO: A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.
- For SO: A specific qualification related to the post applied for (IT Officer, Law Officer, HR Officer, Agricultural Officer, etc.).
🔸 Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850/-
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/-
The fee must be paid online using a credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI during the application process.
🔸 How to Apply
- Visit the official website: ibps.in
- Click on the link for “CRP PO/MT-XV” or “CRP SPL-XV”
- Register using basic details and create login credentials
- Fill in the online application form with academic and personal information
- Upload scanned documents including photograph, signature, thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration
- Pay the applicable fee and submit the form
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference
🔸 Selection Process
The selection process for both PO and SO posts consists of:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive for PO)
- Interview round for shortlisted candidates
Final selection will be based on the cumulative performance in the mains exam and interview.
🔸 Conclusion
This extension of the application deadline till July 28 provides a valuable opportunity for eligible candidates who have not yet applied. With over 6,200 posts up for grabs in prestigious public sector banks, interested aspirants are advised to apply at the earliest and begin their preparations in earnest.
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