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IBPS PO 2025

Probationary Officer — 20+ Public Sector Banks via IBPS
Graduate Required ~4,000 Vacancies Age: 20–30 3-Stage Exam
₹36,000
Starting Pay
3 Stages
Selection Process
100 Qs
Prelims Total
20+ Banks
Participating PSBs

Eligibility

EducationAny Graduation
Age (General)20–30 years
OBC+3 years relaxation
SC/ST+5 years relaxation
Ex-Servicemen+5 years relaxation
NationalityIndian Citizen

Pay Scale

Basic Pay₹36,000–63,840
DA + HRA + CCAAdditional allowances
Gross Pay~₹52,000–58,000
Probation Period2 years
PensionNPS (New Pension)

Prelims Pattern

English Language30 Qs · 20 min
Quantitative Aptitude35 Qs · 20 min
Reasoning Ability35 Qs · 20 min
Total100 Qs · 60 min
Negative Marking0.25 per wrong

Mains Pattern

Reasoning+Computer45 Qs · 60 min
English Language35 Qs · 40 min
DI + Math35 Qs · 45 min
General Awareness40 Qs · 35 min
DescriptiveEssay + Letter · 1 hr

Selection Stages

1

Prelims

100 Qs · 60 min · Qualifying + shortlisting for Mains

2

Mains

4 Objective sections + Descriptive paper · Merit-based

3

Interview

Personal interview · 100 marks · Final merit = Mains 80% + Interview 20%

Prelims Syllabus (100 Qs · 60 Min)

3 Sections▼

Quantitative Aptitude (35 Qs)

  • Number Series
  • Data Interpretation (DI)
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Approximation / Simplification
  • Profit & Loss, SI/CI
  • Time, Work & Distance
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Mensuration

Reasoning Ability (35 Qs)

  • Seating Arrangement (Linear/Circular)
  • Puzzles (Floor, Box, Month)
  • Inequality (Direct/Coded)
  • Syllogism
  • Blood Relations
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Alphanumeric Series
  • Order & Ranking

English Language (30 Qs)

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Error Detection / Spotting
  • Fillers (Single / Double)
  • Cloze Test
  • Para Jumbles
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms)

Mains Syllabus (200 Qs + Descriptive)

4 Sections + Essay▼

General/Financial Awareness (40 Qs)

  • Banking Awareness (RBI, SEBI, NABARD)
  • Current Affairs (last 6 months)
  • Indian Economy & Budget
  • RBI Policies & Monetary Policy
  • Government Schemes
  • International Organisations

Reasoning + Computer (45 Qs)

  • Advanced Puzzles & Seating
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Input-Output
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Computer Fundamentals
  • MS Office, Internet, Networking

DI + Quantitative (35 Qs)

  • Data Interpretation (Bar/Line/Pie/Table)
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Caselet DI
  • Quadratic Equations (advanced)
  • Quantity Comparison
  • Arithmetic (advanced level)

Descriptive (50 marks)

  • Essay Writing (250 words)
  • Letter Writing (Formal/Informal)
  • Précis Writing
  • Topics: Economy, Banking, Current Events

Your 2-Week Prelims Sprint

0 tasks completed

Week 1 — Number Series, Seating Arrangement, RC

Days 1–7▼

Week 2 — DI, Inequality, Banking Awareness

Days 8–14▼
After Prelims: Focus on Descriptive writing (Essay + Letter formats), advanced DI for Mains, and Banking/Financial Awareness for GA section. Interview prep: banking knowledge, current affairs, and confidence building.
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · Number Series
5, 10, 20, 40, ? — Find the missing number.
A) 60
B) 70
C) 80
D) 100
Each term is multiplied by 2: 5×2=10, 10×2=20, 20×2=40, 40×2=80. Answer: C
Q2 · Quadratic Equations
x² – 5x + 6 = 0 and y² – 7y + 12 = 0. Which relation holds?
A) x > y
B) x < y
C) x ≥ y
D) x ≤ y
x: (x–2)(x–3)=0 → x=2,3. y: (y–3)(y–4)=0 → y=3,4. Compare: x={2,3}, y={3,4}. x ≤ y. Answer: D
Q3 · Data Interpretation
A bank had deposits: 2020=₹200Cr, 2021=₹240Cr, 2022=₹300Cr. % increase from 2020 to 2022?
A) 40%
B) 45%
C) 50%
D) 55%
Increase = 300–200 = ₹100Cr. % = (100/200)×100 = 50%. Answer: C
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · Seating Arrangement
A, B, C sit in a row. A is not at the left end. C is to the right of B. Who sits in the middle?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) Cannot determine
C is right of B → B_C. Since A is not at left end, arrangement is B–A–C or B–C–A. C right of B means: B,A,C or B,C,A. With A not at left: B,A,C works → A is in middle. Answer: A
Q2 · Syllogism
All banks are buildings. Some buildings are old. Conclusion I: Some banks are old. Conclusion II: Some old things are buildings.
A) Only I follows
B) Only II follows
C) Both follow
D) Neither follows
I: All banks are buildings, but not all buildings are old — banks may or may not be old. I does NOT necessarily follow. II: "Some buildings are old" converts to "Some old things are buildings" — this is valid conversion. Answer: B
Q3 · Inequality
Given: P ≥ Q > R = S < T. Conclusions: I) P > R II) T > Q
A) Only I follows
B) Only II follows
C) Both follow
D) Neither follows
I: P≥Q>R → P>R. TRUE. II: We know S<T and Q>R=S but Q vs T is unknown. II does NOT necessarily follow. Answer: A
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · RBI Governor
Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (as of 2024)?
A) Urjit Patel
B) Shaktikanta Das
C) Sanjay Malhotra
D) Raghuram Rajan
Sanjay Malhotra became the 26th RBI Governor in December 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das. Answer: C
Q2 · Repo Rate
Repo Rate is the rate at which:
A) Banks lend to customers
B) RBI lends to commercial banks
C) Banks lend to RBI
D) Government borrows from RBI
Repo Rate is the rate at which RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks against government securities. Answer: B
Q3 · Basel Norms
Basel III norms are related to:
A) Tax regulations for banks
B) Banking capital adequacy and risk management
C) Interest rate ceilings
D) Foreign exchange regulations
Basel III is an international regulatory framework that strengthens bank capital requirements and introduces new requirements on liquidity and leverage. Answer: B

IBPS PO 2024 Notification

Official notification on ibps.in

Aug 2024

Prelims Examination

Online CBT across test centres

Oct 2024

Mains Examination

Online CBT + Descriptive paper

Nov 2024

Interview / Interaction

Personal interview round

Jan–Feb 2025

IBPS PO 2025 Notification

Expected annual cycle

Expected Aug 2025

IBPS PO 2025 Prelims

Expected examination window

Expected Oct 2025

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