Last updated on: November 9, 2025
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Yuvika Rathi
College Student
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Exam Calendar 2025 outlining the examination schedule for recruitment to Public Sector Banks under four major categories: Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk, Specialist Officer (SO) and Regional Rural Bank (RRB PO & RRB Clerk).
This announcement enables candidates to prepare strategically by aligning study plans with examination timelines and expected difficulty levels.
Official Source:
IBPS Official Calendar: ibps
(This should always be referred to instead of secondary websites.)
| Examination | Prelims Examination Dates | Mains Examination Dates | Mode |
| IBPS RRB Office Assistant & Officer Scale I | August 2025 | September 2025 | Online (CBT) |
| IBPS Clerk (CRP Clerks XV) | 23 & 30 August 2025 | 19 October 2025 | Online (CBT) |
| IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT XV) | 6 & 13 September 2025 | 30 November 2025 | Online (CBT) |
| IBPS SO (CRP SPL XV) | 27 December 2025 | 25 January 2026 | Online (CBT + Interview for selected roles) |
Candidates must monitor the IBPS website for:
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (General Category)* |
| Clerk | Graduation in any discipline | 20–28 years |
| Probationary Officer (PO) | Graduation in any discipline | 20–30 years |
| Specialist Officer (SO) | Graduation + Subject-Specific Qualification (e.g., Law, IT, Agriculture etc.) | 20–30 years |
| RRB PO & Clerk | Graduation; proficiency in regional language preferred | 18–30 years |
Age relaxations apply as per Government of India norms for OBC, SC, ST, PwD and Ex-Servicemen categories.
Full details: https://www.ibps.in/
| Stage | Test | Question Type | Remarks |
| Prelims | English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning | Objective | Screening stage |
| Mains | Reasoning + Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude/Data Analysis, English, General Awareness | Objective | Final merit (PO includes Interview afterwards) |
| Section | Expected Weightage Trend (2025) | Observation |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Increase in Data Interpretation sets | Speed + Accuracy critical |
| Reasoning Ability | Higher complexity in puzzle questions | Time-management becomes decisive |
| English Language | Greater emphasis on comprehension, inference | Daily reading practice essential |
| Banking Awareness | More scenario-based questions on digital banking & RBI updates | Monthly revision required |
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning
English
Banking Awareness
| Time Period | Focus | Method |
| Month 1–2 | Fundamental Concepts | NCERT Mathematics (Class 8–10 level), English grammar baseline strengthening |
| Month 3–4 | Practice + Sectional Tests | Timed quizzes daily; start moderate-difficulty DI and reasoning puzzles |
| Month 5 | Full-Length Mock Tests + Review | One mock every 2-3 days; error analysis notebook |
| Final Month | Targeted Revision | Focus on weak sections + GK capsule consolidation |
Recommended Practice Platforms
(Not promotional; widely used academically)
6. Common Mistakes and Corrections
| Common Mistake | Recommended Correction |
| Overemphasis on Quant difficulty level | Aim for speed in moderate-level questions; accuracy yields higher net scores |
| Ignoring English comprehension | Read editorial articles from The Hindu daily |
| Accumulating multiple banking GK sources | Choose a single monthly capsule and revise repeatedly |
| Not reviewing mock errors | Categorize mistakes: Conceptual / Speed / Misread Question |
The IBPS 2025 exam cycle provides stable recruitment opportunities across the public sector banking network.
Success will depend on:
For official updates and notifications:
IBPS Portal: https://www.ibps.in