IBPS PO Exam 2025 – Complete Guide

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Probationary Officer (PO) examination every year to recruit candidates for various public sector banks across India. This blog provides you with detailed insights about the IBPS PO exam including work nature, salary, cut-offs, vacancies, and analysis.

Work Nature of IBPS PO

An IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) is an entry-level managerial position. After selection, candidates go through a training or probation period of 2 years. During this time, they are trained in various banking operations. The major roles include:
- Supervising clerical work
- Customer service and handling complaints
- Loan processing, approval, and documentation
- Managing cash flow, accounts, and reports
- Assisting in business development
As the officer gains experience, they may be promoted to higher positions such as Manager, Senior Manager, Chief Manager, AGM, and beyond.

Salary Package of IBPS PO

The salary structure of an IBPS PO is attractive and includes basic pay along with allowances:
- Basic Pay: ₹36,000 (Revised as per 11th Bipartite Settlement)
- Gross Salary (with allowances): Around ₹52,000 – ₹55,000 per month
- Allowances include: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and Medical Benefits.

IBPS PO Vacancies – Last 5 Years

IBPS PO Cut-Offs – Last 5 Years (Final)

IBPS PO Prelims 2025 – Shift-wise Good Attempts

The following tables will be updated shift-wise after the exam:

Day 1

Day 2

 Career Growth of IBPS PO

The career growth of an IBPS PO is highly rewarding. Below is the typical flowchart of promotion:

Probationary Officer (PO) ➝ Assistant Manager ➝ Deputy Manager ➝ Manager ➝ Senior Manager ➝ Chief Manager ➝ Assistant General Manager (AGM) ➝ Deputy General Manager (DGM) ➝ General Manager (GM) ➝ Executive Director ➝ Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)