The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially extended the last date to apply for its Probationary Officer (PO) and Specialist Officer (SO) exams. Originally, the application window was set to close on July 21, 2025, but due to overwhelming demand and to help candidates avoid last-minute technical issues, it has now been moved to July 28, 2025. This is a major opportunity because the recruitment drive offers a total of 6,215 positions—5,208 for PO roles and 1,007 for SO roles. Applications opened on July 1, 2025, and candidates can use the extra week to complete uploads, verify their eligibility (age, graduation, and category), and pay the fee of ₹850 for general/OBC and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. The PO exam is expected in mid to late August, with SO exams following shortly after. This extension gives hopeful applicants a crucial second chance to join India’s top public-sector banks.

Key Dates & Exam Timeline

Fee & Eligibility

• Application Fee:
  • ₹850 for General/OBC/Other categories
  • ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
• Age Criteria:
  • For PO roles: 20–30 years (born between July 2, 1995, and July 1, 2005)
  • For SO roles: 20–28 years (varies by position)
• Education:
  • PO: Graduation in any discipline
  • SO: Relevant degrees or experience depending on specialization

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the extended last date?
Ans: The final date to submit both PO and SO applications is July 28, 2025.

Q2. After submitting, can I edit my application?
Ans: No, once submitted and payment is done, edits are not allowed. Use the “Save & Next” option to verify before final submission.

Q3. How many total vacancies are there?
Ans: There are 5,208 PO/MT and 1,007 SO vacancies, totaling 6,215.

Q4. What happens if I miss July 28?
Ans: You will miss this year’s process entirely and must apply next year.

Q5. When are the exams scheduled?
Ans: PO Prelims: Aug 17, 23 & 24; PO Mains: Oct 12.
SO Prelims: Aug 30; SO Mains: Nov 9.