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The Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Recruitment of Probationary Officers / Management Trainees in Participating Banks (CRP PO/MT-XV) is a significant recruitment drive conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to select eligible candidates for PO/MT posts in various public sector banks in India.
Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of CRP PO/MT-XV:
1. Overview and Participating Banks:
* IBPS conducts this process annually to fill Probationary Officer/Management Trainee vacancies.
* The CRP PO/MT-XV is for the recruitment year 2025-26.
* A total of 5208 vacancies have been announced for CRP PO/MT-XV.
* Participating banks include:
* Bank of Baroda
* Bank of India
* Bank of Maharashtra
* Canara Bank
* Central Bank of India
* Indian Bank
* Indian Overseas Bank
* Punjab National Bank
* Punjab & Sind Bank
* UCO Bank
* Union Bank of India
2. Important Dates (as of July 22, 2025):
* Online Application Commencement: July 1, 2025
* Online Application and Fee Payment Last Date: July 28, 2025 (extended from July 21, 2025)
* Pre-Examination Training (PET): August 2025
* Download of Call Letters for Online Preliminary Examination: August 2025
* Online Preliminary Examination Dates: August 17, 23, and 24, 2025
* Declaration of Preliminary Exam Result: September 2025
* Download of Call Letters for Online Main Examination: September/October 2025
* Online Main Examination Date: October 12, 2025
* Declaration of Main Examination Result: November 2025
* Personality Test/Interview: November/December 2025 to January 2026
* Provisional Allotment: January/February 2026
3. Eligibility Criteria:
* Nationality: Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, or a Person of Indian Origin who has migrated from certain specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
* Age Limit (as on July 1, 2025):
* Minimum: 20 years
* Maximum: 30 years
* Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: 5 years, etc.).
* Educational Qualification (as on or before July 21, 2025):
* A Bachelor's degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
* Candidates must possess valid mark-sheets/degree certificates at the time of registration and indicate the percentage of marks obtained.
* Credit History: A clean credit history is required at the time of joining the participating banks.
4. Application Process:
* Applications must be submitted online through the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in).
* The process involves:
* New Registration by entering basic information.
* Uploading scanned photograph and signature.
* Filling in detailed application form (personal, educational, and bank preferences).
* Uploading left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration.
* Previewing the application.
* Payment of application fees.
* Application Fee:
* SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST)
* All other candidates: Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST)
5. Selection Process:
The selection process typically involves three phases:
* Preliminary Examination: An online objective test of 100 marks, consisting of:
* English Language (30 Questions, 30 Marks)
* Quantitative Aptitude (35 Questions, 35 Marks)
* Reasoning Ability (35 Questions, 35 Marks)
* Duration: 60 minutes (20 minutes for each section).
* Main Examination: An online test of 225 marks, comprising both objective and descriptive tests:
* Objective Test (200 Marks, 160 minutes):
* Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Questions, 60 Marks)
* General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness (40 Questions, 40 Marks)
* English Language (35 Questions, 40 Marks)
* Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Questions, 60 Marks)
* Descriptive Test (25 Marks, 30 minutes):
* English Language (Letter Writing & Essay - 2 Questions)
* Interview: Candidates who qualify in the Main Examination will be called for an interview conducted by the Participating Banks and coordinated by IBPS.
6. Syllabus:
The syllabus for both preliminary and main examinations covers a wide range of topics in Reasoning Ability, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude/Data Analysis & Interpretation, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. Detailed syllabi are provided in the official notification.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in) for the most accurate and updated information regarding the CRP PO/MT-XV.
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