Bank PO Recruitment 2025 notification released! Apply online for 541 Probationary Officer vacancies from June 24 to July 14, 2025. Check eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, salary details, and application process.
Bank PO Recruitment 2025: Complete Guide [CRPD/PO/2025-26/04]
Attention banking aspirants! The official notification for the Bank Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2025 has been released, as per Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04. This is one of the most prestigious banking sector recruitments, with over 541 vacancies across India.
Bank PO Recruitment 2025 Overview
✔ Total Vacancies: 541PO posts
✔ Application Period: June 24 – July 14, 2025
✔ Starting Salary: ₹52,000 – ₹55,000 per month
✔ Job Location: Pan-India
✔ Selection Process: Prelims, Mains & Interview
Bank PO 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | June 24, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 14, 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | August 2025 (Expected) |
| Mains Exam Date | September 2025 (Expected) |
Bank PO Vacancy 2025 (Category-wise)
The bank has announced approximately 1000-1200 vacancies distributed as:
| Category | Vacancies |
| General | 203 |
| OBC | 135 |
| SC | 80 |
| ST | 73 |
| EWS | 50 |
| PwD | 5 |
(Exact numbers may vary – check official notification)
Bank PO Salary Structure
Selected candidates will receive:
- Basic Pay: ₹36,000/- per month
- Gross Salary: ₹52,000 – ₹55,000/month (including allowances)
- Perks & Benefits:
- DA, HRA, Medical Insurance
- Pension benefits
- Paid leaves
- Fast career growth to Scale II, III, etc.
Bank PO Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (minimum 60% marks)
- Computer literacy mandatory
- Final year students cannot apply
Age Limit (as on June 1, 2025)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
Bank PO Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Phase 1: Preliminary Exam (100 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Quant | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Phase 2: Main Exam (225 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning & Computer | 45 | 60 | 60 mins |
| Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
| English | 35 | 40 | 40 mins |
| Data Analysis | 35 | 60 | 45 mins |
| Descriptive Test | 2 | 25 | 30 mins |
| Total | 157 | 225 | 3.5 Hours |
Phase 3: Interview (100 Marks)
- Only for the main qualifiers
- Test communication & banking knowledge
How to Apply for Bank PO 2025?
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Visit the bank’s official career portal
- Register with email & mobile
- Fill in personal/educational details
- Upload documents:
- Photo (20-50kb)
- Signature (10-20kb)
- Pay the fee:
- General/OBC: ₹800
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹200
- Submit & print confirmation
Application Fee Payment Modes:
- Debit/Credit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
Preparation Tips for Bank PO 2025
- Make a Study Plan: Allocate time for each section
- Practice Daily: Solve previous year papers
- Improve Speed: Take timed mock tests
- Read Newspapers: For English & GK
- Join Coaching: For structured preparation
Recommended Books:
- Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
- Verbal Reasoning by Arihant
- Banking Awareness by Arihant
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date for the Bank PO 2025 application?
A: July 14, 2025
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: Yes, 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Q: Can final-year students apply?
A: No, graduation must be completed
Q: How many attempts are allowed?
A: General – 4 attempts (within age limit)
Take Action Now!
Don’t miss this golden opportunity to start your banking career! With 541 vacancies and an attractive salary, competition will be tough. Begin your preparation today!
🔗 Apply Now: Official Application Link
📥 Download Notification: PDF Link