{"id":220780,"date":"2025-07-07T15:47:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T10:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=220780"},"modified":"2025-07-07T15:47:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T10:17:28","slug":"major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Changes in IBPS PO 2025, Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/#IBPS_PO_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/#IBPS_PO_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/#Marking_Scheme_For_Prelims_And_Mains\" >Marking Scheme For Prelims And Mains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/#IBPS_PO_Documents_Required_While_Form_Fillup\" >IBPS PO Documents Required While Form Fillup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/#IBPS_PO_Salary_Structure\" >IBPS PO Salary Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/#Major_Changes_in_IBPS_PO_2025_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >Major Changes in IBPS PO 2025 &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_PO_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span>IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO 2025 Preliminary Exam Pattern<\/a><\/strong> has undergone notable changes. While the total number of questions remains the same, the <strong>mark distribution for two key sections Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability has been revised<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Earlier<\/strong>: 35 Questions | 35 Marks<\/li><li><strong>UPDATED<\/strong>: 35 Questions | <strong>30 Marks<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Earlier<\/strong>: 35 Questions | 35 Marks<\/li><li><strong>UPDATED<\/strong>: 35 Questions | <strong>40 Marks<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Name of Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions\/ Marks<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Time Allotted (Separately Timed)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">English Language<\/td><td>30\/30<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>35\/30<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>35\/40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100\/100<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>60 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po-mock-test\/?ref=examinfo-ibps-po-exam-date\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free IBPS PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_PO_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span>IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IBPS has revised the IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam Pattern, bringing important changes to the Objective sections.<\/strong> Although the <strong>total marks remain the same<\/strong>, there are updates in the <strong>number of questions, section-wise marks distribution<\/strong>, and <strong>focus areas<\/strong>. These changes aim to test candidates more effectively on their <strong>analytical thinking, banking knowledge<\/strong>, and <strong>communication skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Total number of questions <strong>has been reduced<\/strong> from 155 to 145 in the Objective Test.<\/li><li><strong>Reasoning &amp; Computer Aptitude<\/strong> has been renamed to <strong>Reasoning<\/strong>, with 40 questions for 60 marks (earlier: 45 questions).<\/li><li><strong>Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation<\/strong> section marks have been reduced from 60 to 50, with the number of questions remaining the same (35).<\/li><li><strong>General Awareness<\/strong> section has been expanded to include <strong>Digital\/Financial Awareness<\/strong> and <strong>RBI Circulars<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Total exam duration<\/strong> has been revised to <strong>3 hours and 10 minutes<\/strong>, down from the previous total of <strong>3 hours and 30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions\/Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time Allotted<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>40\/60<\/td><td>50 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General\/Economy\/Banking Awareness \/ Digital\/Financial Awareness (incl. RBI)<\/td><td>35\/50<\/td><td>25 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>35\/40<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation<\/td><td>35\/50<\/td><td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total (Objective Test)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>145\/200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>160 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marking_Scheme_For_Prelims_And_Mains\"><\/span>Marking Scheme For Prelims And Mains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The marking scheme for both prelims and mains have been revised by the IBPS. The details of the revised marking scheme are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Prelims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Component<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2025<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Remarks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Questions<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>No change<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Marks<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>No change<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant Section<\/td><td>35 Q \/ 30 M<\/td><td>? Marks reduced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Section<\/td><td>35 Q \/ 40 M<\/td><td>? Marks increased<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Negative Marking: 1\/4 of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Mains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Component<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2025<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Remarks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Questions<\/td><td>145<\/td><td>? Questions reduced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Marks (Objective)<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>No change<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation<\/td><td>35 Q \/ 50 M<\/td><td>? Marks reduced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>40 Q \/ 60 M<\/td><td>? Qs reduced, marks same<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Awareness Section<\/td><td>35 Q \/ 50 M (incl. RBI, Digital, Fin)<\/td><td>? Marks increased + expanded content<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Descriptive Paper<\/td><td>2 Q \/ 25 M<\/td><td>No change<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Negative Marking: 1\/4 of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po-mock-test\/?ref=examinfo-ibps-po-exam-date\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free IBPS PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_PO_Documents_Required_While_Form_Fillup\"><\/span>IBPS PO Documents Required While Form Fillup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the IBPS PO 2025 official notification, candidates are now required to upload their Class 10th (SSC\/SSLC) or equivalent qualification certificate in PDF format during the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Document Type<\/strong><\/td><td>SSC\/SSLC\/10th Standard or Equivalent Certificate + Certificate under Clause J (ix)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File Format<\/strong><\/td><td>PDF only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Page Size<\/strong><\/td><td>A4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maximum File Size<\/strong><\/td><td>500 KB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>If Scanned<\/strong><\/td><td>Must be saved as PDF and under 500 KB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File Size Tips (if exceeding 500 KB)<\/strong><\/td><td>Adjust scanner settings: lower DPI, reduce number of colors, or compress file<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Document Quality<\/strong><\/td><td>Must be <strong>clear, readable<\/strong>, and properly aligned<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_PO_Salary_Structure\"><\/span>IBPS PO Salary Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po-notification\/?ref=contac-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO 2025 Notification<\/a><\/strong> has been officially released, highlighting detailed information about the <strong>salary structure<\/strong> and <strong>compensation<\/strong> offered to newly appointed Probationary Officers (POs). As per the notification, every newly recruited officer\u2014<strong>regardless of their posting location<\/strong>\u2014will receive a <strong>starting basic pay of \u20b948,480<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The detailed IBPS PO salary progression is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basic Pay:<\/strong> \u20b948,480 \u2013 2000\/7 \u2013 62,480 \u2013 2340\/2 \u2013 67,160 \u2013 2680\/7 \u2013 85,920<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the basic salary, <strong>IBPS POs are entitled to various allowances and perks<\/strong> as per the rules of the participating banks. These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dearness Allowance (DA)<\/li><li>House Rent Allowance (HRA)<\/li><li>City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)<\/li><li>Special Allowances<\/li><li>Lease\/rental accommodations (as per bank policies)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Allowances and benefits are subject to revision as per the guidelines issued by the Government and individual bank policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Changes_in_IBPS_PO_2025_%E2%80%93_FAQs\"><\/span>Major Changes in IBPS PO 2025 &#8211; FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751369861652\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. When was the IBPS PO 2025 Notification released?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The IBPS PO 2025 Notification was officially released on 30th June 2025.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751369862417\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What is the starting date to apply for IBPS PO 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The IBPS PO 2025 online application process began on 1st July 2025.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751369862918\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Has the IBPS PO 2025 Prelims exam pattern changed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Yes, the mark distribution for Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability has been revised in Prelims.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751370011390\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. What changes were made to the IBPS PO Mains exam pattern?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The total number of Objective questions has been reduced from 155 to 145, with updated section-wise marks and content.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751370036927\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q7. What is the revised duration of the IBPS PO Mains 2025 exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The new total duration is 3 hours and 10 minutes, reduced from 3 hours and 30 minutes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751370068401\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q8. What is the negative marking scheme in IBPS PO 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. 1\/4 of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both Prelims and Mains.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751370149553\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q9. Has the Reasoning section changed in IBPS PO Mains 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Yes, it\u2019s now titled &#8220;Reasoning&#8221; (earlier &#8220;Reasoning &amp; Computer Aptitude&#8221;) with 40 questions for 60 marks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751370194961\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q10. What\u2019s new in the General Awareness section?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. It now includes Digital Awareness, Financial Awareness, and RBI Circulars, along with Economy &amp; Banking topics.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-po-eligibility-check-tool\/\">Are You Eligible for IBPS PO 2026? 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What is the negative marking scheme in IBPS PO 2025?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Ans. 1\/4 of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both Prelims and Mains.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/#faq-question-1751370149553","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/#faq-question-1751370149553","name":"Q9. Has the Reasoning section changed in IBPS PO Mains 2025?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Ans. Yes, it\u2019s now titled \"Reasoning\" (earlier \"Reasoning &amp; Computer Aptitude\") with 40 questions for 60 marks.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/#faq-question-1751370194961","position":8,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-ibps-po-2025\/#faq-question-1751370194961","name":"Q10. What\u2019s new in the General Awareness section?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Ans. 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