The IBPS PO Notification 2025 has been officially released on 30th June 2025, and the application process began on 1st July 2025. With the release of the IBPS PO Notification, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced several changes in the exam pattern, marking scheme, salary structure, and more.
In this blog, we have broken down all the major changes in the IBPS PO 2025 exam as per the official notification released on ibps.in.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The IBPS PO 2025 Preliminary Exam Pattern has undergone notable changes. While the total number of questions remains the same, the mark distribution for two key sections Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability has been revised.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Earlier: 35 Questions | 35 Marks
- UPDATED: 35 Questions | 30 Marks
Reasoning Ability
- Earlier: 35 Questions | 35 Marks
- UPDATED: 35 Questions | 40 Marks
| Name of Test | Questions/ Marks | Time Allotted (Separately Timed) |
| English Language | 30/30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35/30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35/40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100/100 | 60 minutes |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
IBPS has revised the IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam Pattern, bringing important changes to the Objective sections. Although the total marks remain the same, there are updates in the number of questions, section-wise marks distribution, and focus areas. These changes aim to test candidates more effectively on their analytical thinking, banking knowledge, and communication skills.
- Total number of questions has been reduced from 155 to 145 in the Objective Test.
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude has been renamed to Reasoning, with 40 questions for 60 marks (earlier: 45 questions).
- Data Analysis & Interpretation section marks have been reduced from 60 to 50, with the number of questions remaining the same (35).
- General Awareness section has been expanded to include Digital/Financial Awareness and RBI Circulars.
- Total exam duration has been revised to 3 hours and 10 minutes, down from the previous total of 3 hours and 30 minutes.
The revised IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern are as follows:
| Name of Test | Questions/Marks | Time Allotted |
| Reasoning | 40/60 | 50 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness / Digital/Financial Awareness (incl. RBI) | 35/50 | 25 minutes |
| English Language | 35/40 | 40 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35/50 | 45 minutes |
| Total (Objective Test) | 145/200 | 160 minutes |
Marking Scheme For Prelims And Mains
The marking scheme for both prelims and mains have been revised by the IBPS. The details of the revised marking scheme are as follows:
For Prelims
| Component | 2025 | Remarks |
| Total Questions | 100 | No change |
| Total Marks | 100 | No change |
| Quant Section | 35 Q / 30 M |  |
| Reasoning Section | 35 Q / 40 M |  |
*Negative Marking: 1/4 of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
For Mains
| Component | 2025 | Remarks |
| Total Questions | 145 | |
| Total Marks (Objective) | 200 | No change |
| Data Interpretation | 35 Q / 50 M | |
| Reasoning | 40 Q / 60 M | |
| Awareness Section | 35 Q / 50 M (incl. RBI, Digital, Fin) | |
| Descriptive Paper | 2 Q / 25 M | No change |
*Negative Marking: 1/4 of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
IBPS PO Salary Structure
The IBPS PO 2025 Notification has been officially released, highlighting detailed information about the salary structure and compensation offered to newly appointed Probationary Officers (POs). As per the notification, every newly recruited officer—regardless of their posting location—will receive a starting basic pay of ₹48,480.
The detailed IBPS PO salary progression is as follows:
Basic Pay: ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920
In addition to the basic salary, IBPS POs are entitled to various allowances and perks as per the rules of the participating banks. These may include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
- Special Allowances
- Lease/rental accommodations (as per bank policies)
Note: Allowances and benefits are subject to revision as per the guidelines issued by the Government and individual bank policies.
Major Changes in IBPS PO 2025 – FAQs
Ans. The IBPS PO 2025 Notification was officially released on 30th June 2025.
Ans. The IBPS PO 2025 online application process began on 1st July 2025.
Ans. Yes, the mark distribution for Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability has been revised in Prelims.
Ans. The total number of Objective questions has been reduced from 155 to 145, with updated section-wise marks and content.
Ans. The new total duration is 3 hours and 10 minutes, reduced from 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Ans. 1/4 of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both Prelims and Mains.
Ans. Yes, it’s now titled “Reasoning” (earlier “Reasoning & Computer Aptitude”) with 40 questions for 60 marks.
Ans. It now includes Digital Awareness, Financial Awareness, and RBI Circulars, along with Economy & Banking topics.
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