BPS PO/MT-XV Recruitment 2025: Notification Out for 2026-27 Vacancies, Apply Now!
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the much-awaited notification for the CRP PO/MT-XV recruitment process for Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) posts in various Public Sector Banks (PSBs) for the financial year 2026–27.
If you're a banking aspirant, now is the time to gear up and apply online between 1st July to 21st July 2025 at www.ibps.in. This article provides detailed information regarding important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, and more.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 01.07.2025 to 21.07.2025 |
| Payment of Application Fees | 01.07.2025 to 21.07.2025 |
| Pre-Examination Training | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Result | September 2025 |
| Main Exam | October 2025 |
| Main Exam Result | November 2025 |
| Interview Process | December 2025 – January 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January – February 2026 |
Participating Banks
Here’s the list of banks participating in the recruitment process:
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Bank of Baroda
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Bank of India
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Bank of Maharashtra
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Canara Bank
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Central Bank of India
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Indian Bank
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Indian Overseas Bank
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Punjab National Bank
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Punjab & Sind Bank
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UCO Bank
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Union Bank of India
Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
Candidate must be:
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Indian Citizen OR
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A subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR
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A Tibetan Refugee settled in India before 1st Jan 1962 OR
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A PIO migrated from select countries with intent to settle in India.
2. Age Limit (As on 01.07.2025)
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Minimum: 20 years
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Maximum: 30 years
(Candidates must be born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005)
Age Relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC-NCL (3 yrs), PwBD (10 yrs), etc.
3. Educational Qualification (As on 21.07.2025)
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A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
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Final year students whose results are declared on or before 21.07.2025 can apply.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850/- |
Online payment only.
Exam Pattern
Phase 1: Preliminary Exam
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
Qualifying in nature.
Phase 2: Main Exam
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 50 mins |
| General/Banking/Economy Awareness | 35 | 50 | 25 mins |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 mins |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 50 | 45 mins |
| Descriptive Paper (Essay + Letter) | 2 | 25 | 30 mins |
| Total | 145+2 | 200+25 | 3 hrs 10 mins |
Personality Test & Interview
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Candidates qualifying Main Exam will appear for a Personality Test (non-scoring) followed by an Interview (100 marks).
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Qualifying marks in Interview: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
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Final Selection = 80% (Main Exam) + 20% (Interview)
How to Apply?
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Visit www.ibps.in
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Click on “CRP PO/MT-XV Apply Online”
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Complete New Registration
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Upload Photo, Signature, Handwriting Declaration & Certificates
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Pay the fee online
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Submit the form and keep a printout
✅ Documents Required
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Graduation Marksheet/Certificate
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Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID etc.)
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Caste/Income/Disability Certificate (if applicable)
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Domicile (if required)
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Passport-size photo & signature scan
