The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has said that the registration deadline for the highly awaited IBPS PO and SO Recruitment 2025 initiative has been extended. For many applicants who had not yet finished the application procedure, this extension offers much comfort. Applications for the Probationary Officer (PO) and Specialist Officer (SO) jobs must be submitted by July 28, 2025. With 5,208 probationary officer positions and 1,007 specialist officer vacancies, this recruitment drive seeks to fill a sizable 6,215 total vacancies. 

As per the schedule released by IBPS in its official announcement, recruiting started on July 1. Thousands of candidates nationwide have signed up for the test during the period since then. More candidates are predicted to start the application process with the last date to apply extended, therefore making it among the most difficult banking tests this year. 

Highly sought-after chances in the Indian banking industry, the IBPS PO and SO exams provide elite positions in public sector banks under the aegis of IBPS. Every year, millions of students compete for these few positions as the IBPS carries out this recruiting to supply nationalized banks with personnel. 

Candidates must go to the official IBPS website, ibps. in, in order to apply for the IBPS PO or SO Recruitment 2025. As relevant, applicants must click either the IBPS PO or IBPS SO registration link upon arrival on the home page. Once rerouted, they must complete the registration form by inputting basic information, posting supporting papers, and paying the application price. Candidates should preserve a hard copy of the application form after registration is complete for future use. 

Candidates for these jobs must satisfy some eligibility requirements as per the IBPS guidelines. As of the designated cut-off date, the minimum age is 20 years; the upper age cap is 30 years. Apart from the age requirements, candidates must have a recognized university graduation in any subject. Moreover, candidates must make sure their credit history is excellent when they join, especially since they will be dealing with banks where financial integrity is absolutely essential. 

Depending on the category, the recruiting application fee changes. The fee is Rs 850 for General, OBC, and other unreserved categories; for SC, ST, and PwBD applicants, the price is a subsidised Rs 175. The payment system is electronic; applicants may make the payment with a debit card, credit card, or internet banking options. 

Particularly for applicants from reserved groups, IBPS will provide pre-examination training following the termination of the application process, a long-running custom meant to enhance exam preparedness. Admission cards for the initial exam will be issued in August 2025 following the training session. Although the specific date for the prelims has yet to be released, it is anticipated to be announced soon on the IBPS portal. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website often for changes. 

For both the PO and SO roles, the selection process is organized in several stages. First candidates have to show up for the initial exam, which serves as a screening method. Particularly for Specialist Officer positions, those who pass the prelims will go on to the major test, which is more thorough and evaluates candidates in depth depending on reasoning, general awareness, quantitative ability, and domain-specific knowledge. 

Following the mains, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview round that will evaluate their suitability for the position, banking knowledge, and communication abilities. Based on combined performance in the primary exam and interview, the final merit list will be created and chosen applicants will be allocated to many participating banks. 

These jobs offer not just job security but also a chance to develop inside the established hierarchy of India’s nationalised banking system as the sector gets more and more digitised. With chances for advancement, professional development, and public service, the IBPS PO and SO positions are regarded as stepping stones to a fulfilling career in public sector banking.

This recruiting initiative presents a great chance for aspiring bankers wanting to establish a stable and distinguished career. Candidates who have not yet applied should act fast and make sure their applications are submitted by July 28, 2025.