IBPS PO & SO Recruitment 2025 Application Deadline Today: Key Information & FAQ
IBPS PO & SO Recruitment 2025 Application Period Closes Today
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially closed the application window for IBPS PO and SO Recruitment 2025 today, July 21, 2025. This recruitment drive seeks to fill a total of 6,215 vacancies across participating public sector banks.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Probationary Officer (PO) | 5,208 |
| Specialist Officer (SO) | 1,007 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Probationary Officer (PO): Graduation degree in any discipline from a government-recognized university. Age limit: 20 to 30 years (as on July 1, 2025).
- Specialist Officer (SO): Role-specific qualifications depending on the post (e.g., IT Officer, Law Officer, HR Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, etc.). Candidates must check official notification for detailed eligibility.
Important Deadlines & Exam Dates
- Last Date to Apply: July 21, 2025 (closed)
- Preliminary Examination (Tentative):
- PO: October 19 & 20, 2025
- SO: November 9, 2025
- Main Examination (Tentative):
- PO: November 30, 2025
- SO: December 14, 2025
- Interview: Dates will be announced post mains exam results.
Application Process Summary
Candidates were required to:
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Register using a valid email ID and phone number.
- Fill in personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload scanned documents as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and download the confirmation form for reference.
Application Fee
- General / OBC: Rs. 850
- SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 175
Download Official Notification
Note: The official notification and application forms were available on the IBPS website. As the application period is now closed, candidates should focus on downloading the official recruitment notification PDF for detailed syllabus, exam pattern, and other updates. (Please visit IBPS official website directly since no external download links are provided here.)
FAQs About IBPS PO & SO Recruitment 2025 Application Process
- Q: Can I apply for IBPS PO/SO 2025 after the deadline?
- A: No, the last date to apply was July 21, 2025, and no applications will be accepted beyond this date.
- Q: What is the total number of vacancies available in this recruitment?
- A: There are 6,215 total vacancies — 5,208 for PO and 1,007 for SO posts.
- Q: Is graduation mandatory for both PO and SO posts?
- For PO posts, a graduate degree in any discipline is mandatory. For SO posts, eligibility varies by specialization; candidates should check the detailed notification.
- Q: What are the tentative exam dates for IBPS PO and SO 2025?
- Prelims are expected on October 19 & 20 for PO and November 9 for SO. Mains exams are tentatively scheduled on November 30 (PO) and December 14 (SO), 2025.
- Q: How can I prepare for IBPS PO & SO 2025 exams?
- Candidates should focus on the detailed syllabus provided in the official notification and practice previous year exam papers. Regular updates and study materials can be found under Sarkari Results and exam preparation portals.
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