Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP PO/MT-XV 2025 notification for recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) across 11 public sector banks. A total of 5,208 vacancies have been announced.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 1 July to 21 July 2025
Institute of Banking and Personal Selection IBPSIBPS Probationary Officer XV Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & SyllabusIBPS PO 15th Exam 2025 : Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Tier-I) – Qualifying in nature
- Main Examination (Tier-II) – Marks considered for final merit
- Interview – Final selection based on Mains + Interview
Final Merit Formula:
📊 Main Exam (80%) + Interview (20%)
IBPS Probationary Officer XV Recruitment 2025 : Exam Pattern 2025
🔹 Prelims Exam (Tier-I)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
📌 Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
📌 Prelims is qualifying only
🔹 Mains Exam (Tier-II)
Objective Test
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 mins |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 mins |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 mins |
| General/Banking/Economy Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
Descriptive Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay & Letter Writing | 2 | 25 | 30 mins |
📌 Total Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
📌 Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer (Objective only)
IBPS Probationary Officer XV Recruitment 2025 : Syllabus
🔸 Prelims Syllabus
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Series
- Simplification/Approximation
- Data Interpretation
- Profit & Loss, Time & Work
- Percentage, Ratio
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
🔸 Mains Syllabus
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- Syllogism, Input-Output
- Statement–Assumption
- Computer Basics
- Internet & Networking
English Language
- RC, Vocabulary
- Sentence Improvement
- Essay & Letter Writing
Data Interpretation
- Charts, Tables, Graphs
- Data Sufficiency
- Probability, Caselet DI
General Awareness
- Banking & Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Economic News
- Static GK
🎯 Preparation Tips
✅ Start with concept clarity of basics in Maths, English & Reasoning
✅ Practice mock tests and previous year papers regularly
✅ Stay updated with current affairs and banking-related news
✅ Revise important computer terms and basics
✅ Write sample essays and letters for descriptive paper
Important Links:
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| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Are Prelims marks added to final merit?
➡️ No, Prelims is only qualifying.
Q2. Is there negative marking?
➡️ Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Prelims and Mains (Objective).
Q3. What is the weightage of Interview in final merit?
➡️ Interview = 20%, Mains = 80%
Q4. What is the mode of examination?
➡️ The entire selection process is online.
Q5. What are the important dates?
➡️
- Apply Online: 01 July to 21 July 2025
- Prelims Exam: 17, 23, 24 August 2025
- Mains Exam: 12 October 2025