IBPS CRP PO/MT-XV Notification 2025 Out: Apply for Probationary Officer Posts in Public Sector Banks!

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the detailed notification for Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XV) to recruit Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) in participating public sector banks for the vacancy year 2026–27. This is a great opportunity for graduates aspiring to build a banking career in India.

📅 Important Dates

• Online Registration    01 July – 21 July 2025
• Prelims Exam Call Letter    August 2025
• Preliminary Exam    August 2025
• Prelims Result    September 2025
• Mains Exam Call Letter    Sep/Oct 2025
• Main Exam    October 2025
• Main Result    November 2025
• Interview    Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
• Provisional Allotment    Jan – Feb 2026

🏦 Participating Banks

•     Bank of Baroda
•     Bank of India
•     Bank of Maharashtra
•     Canara Bank
•     Central Bank of India
•     Indian Bank
•     Indian Overseas Bank
•     Punjab National Bank
•     Punjab & Sind Bank
•     UCO Bank
•     Union Bank of India

💼 Post & Pay Scale

• Post: Probationary Officer / Management Trainee
• Pay Scale: ₹ 48,480 – ₹ 85,920 (approx.)

Additional benefits and allowances as per the bank’s rules.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality:Indian citizens or persons specified by the Government of India (e.g., Nepal/Bhutan citizens, PIOs from certain countries)
• Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):20 to 30 years (born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005) 
• Age relaxation for SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD (10 yrs), and others as per rules

Educational Qualification (as on 21.07.2025):

    A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university

📋 Application Fee

•     ₹175 – SC/ST/PwBD
•     ₹850 – General/OBC/EWS

✍️ Exam Pattern
1. Preliminary Exam (100 Marks)

•     English Language – 30 Qs (20 mins)
•     Quantitative Aptitude – 35 Qs (20 mins)
•     Reasoning Ability – 35 Qs (20 mins)

2. Main Exam (200 + 25 Marks)

•     Reasoning – 40 Qs (60 marks)
•     Banking Awareness – 35 Qs (50 marks)
•     English Language – 35 Qs (40 marks)
•     Data Analysis – 35 Qs (50 marks)
•     Descriptive (Essay & Letter) – 2 Qs (25 marks)

3. Personality Test (Non-qualifying, but mandatory)
4. Interview (100 Marks)

•     Minimum qualifying: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
•     Final selection = Main Exam (80%) + Interview (20%)

Examination Centre In Kerala: IBPS PO Recruitment 2025

Preliminary Examination Centre

• Alappuzha
• Kannur
• Kochi
• Kollam
• Kottayam
• Kozhikode
• Malappuram
• Palakkad
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Thrissur

Main Examination Center

• Alappuzha
• Ernakulam
• Kollam
• Kottayam
• Kozhikode
• Malappuram
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Thrissur

💻 How to Apply

•     Visit www.ibps.in
•     Click “CRP PO/MT-XV – Apply Online”
•     Complete registration and upload:
•     Photograph, signature
•     Left thumb impression
•     Handwritten declaration
•     Required certificates
•     Pay fees online
•     Download confirmation and keep for reference
• 🧾 Required Documents (For Interview)

•     Valid photo ID proof
•     Proof of graduation (degree certificate)
•     Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
•     Experience certificate (if applicable)
•     No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates)

🔁 Provisional Allotment

Candidates will be provisionally allotted to one of the participating banks based on merit and preference. Postings may be anywhere in India.

📢 Final Notes

•     Pre-Exam Training may be available online for SC/ST/OBC/Minority candidates.
•     Applicants must maintain good credit history.
•     Only online applications are accepted.
•     Ensure all details and documents are accurate and complete.

📌 Apply now and start your journey to become a Probationary Officer in India's leading banks!

🔗 Official Website: www.ibps.in
🔗 Apply Online at IBPS Portal