The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the much-awaited schedule for banking exams for the 2025-26 recruitment cycle. The exams will be conducted for recruitment in 11 public sector banks, covering positions like Probationary Officer (PO), Specialist Officer (SO), Clerk, and roles in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
The preliminary exam for PO (Probationary Officer) will start on August 17, 2025.
🔍 Key Information
- Recruitment Body: IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)
- Vacancies: Approximately 4455
- Eligibility: Graduates (from any stream)
- Age Limit: 20 to 30 years
- Mode of Exam: Online
- Selection Process: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Interview
📝 Online Registration Process
The application process is fully online. Candidates must fill the application form and upload:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Category/Disability certificate (if applicable)
The prelims paper will be of 100 marks, and candidates who qualify will be shortlisted for the main examination.
🗓️ Tentative Exam Schedule
For Public Sector Banks (PSBs):
| Post | Preliminary Exam Dates | Main Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer (PO/MT) | 17, 23, 24 August 2025 | 12 October 2025 |
| Specialist Officer (SO) | 30 November 2025 | 9 January 2026 |
| Clerk (Customer Service Associate) | 4, 5, 11 August 2025 | 29 November 2025 |
For Regional Rural Banks (RRBs):
| Post | Preliminary Exam Dates | Main Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale-I | 22, 23 November 2025 | 28 December 2025 |
| Officer Scale-II & III | No prelims | 28 September 2025 |
| Office Assistant | 6, 7, 13, 14 December 2025 | 11 January 2026 |
🏦 Participating 11 Public Sector Banks
- Bank of India
- Canara Bank
- Indian Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Bank of Baroda
- Punjab National Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Bank of Maharashtra
📢 Important Points to Remember
- The exam schedule is tentative and subject to change.
- Prelims will be qualifying in nature, and marks will not be counted for final selection.
- Final merit will be based on the Main exam and Interview.
- Candidates must prepare well in advance due to the competitive nature of the exams.