IBPS PO and SO Recruitment 2025: Last Day to Apply

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will close the application window for IBPS PO and SO Recruitment 2025 today, July 21, 2025. A total of 6,215 vacancies are available, consisting of 5,208 Probationary Officer (PO) posts and 1,007 Specialist Officer (SO) posts. Eligible candidates must apply online through the official IBPS website (ibps.in) before the deadline ends today to avoid missing the opportunity.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification released	June 30, 2025
Application start date	July 1, 2025
Application end date	July 21, 2025
IBPS SO Preliminary Exam	August 30, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• Probationary Officer (PO): Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, age between 20 to 30 years as of July 1, 2025.
• Specialist Officer (SO): Varies by post; candidates should check the detailed notification for specific qualifications per post.

Application Process

1. Visit the official IBPS website: ibps.in.
2. Click on the respective link for IBPS PO or IBPS SO recruitment 2025.
3. Register by entering the necessary details.
4. Fill out the application form with educational, personal, and other required information.
5. Upload scanned copies of photograph and signature as per specifications.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Selection Process

• For both PO and SO:
• Preliminary Examination (Online)
• Main Examination (Online)
• Interview Round (for SO; interviews might apply depending on the post)

Key Points to Remember

• Total Specialist Officer vacancies are 1007 across 11 participating public sector banks.
• Language of exam options: English & Hindi.
• The recruitment is on a national level and conducted yearly.
• Online application started on July 1, 2025 and ends on July 21, 2025.

This timely information is crucial for aspirants aiming to join Indian public sector banks as either Probationary Officers or Specialist Officers in 2025.