IBPS PO Prelims 2025: Admit Cards Released, Download by August 24; First Exam Scheduled on August 17

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the admit cards for the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination 2025 on its website, ibps.in. Candidates can download their hall tickets until August 24, 2025, using their registration number/roll number along with their password or date of birth.

This recruitment drive aims to fill 5,208 PO vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks. The selection process will be conducted in three stages – Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Personal Interview. Only candidates who qualify in the prelims will be eligible to appear for the mains, and successful candidates from the mains will move on to the interview stage.

Prelims Exam Dates and Details

The IBPS PO Preliminary Exam 2025 will be conducted online at designated centers across the country on August 17, 23, and 24. On the exam day, candidates must carry their admit card, a valid photo ID, and a recent passport-size photograph. Entry to the examination hall will not be permitted without these documents.

The prelims will be divided into three sections:

1. English Language – 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes

2. Quantitative Aptitude – 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes

3. Reasoning Ability – 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes

The detailed syllabus, marking scheme, and exam guidelines are available in the official notification on the IBPS website.

Steps to Download the IBPS PO Admit Card 2025

1. Visit the official website – ibps.in

2. Click on the link for IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Admit Card / Call Letter

3. Enter your registration number/roll number and password/date of birth

4. Log in and download the admit card

5. Verify all printed details, such as your name, photograph, and signature

6. Report any discrepancies to IBPS immediately

The admit card is accompanied by an information handout that provides important exam-day instructions. Candidates are advised to read it carefully to avoid any last-minute confusion.

Participating Banks

According to the notification issued on June 30, 2025, recruitment will take place in the following public sector banks:

• Bank of Baroda

• Canara Bank

• Indian Overseas Bank

• UCO Bank

• Bank of India

• Central Bank of India

• Punjab National Bank

• Union Bank of India

• Bank of Maharashtra

• Indian Bank

• Punjab & Sind Bank

Important Reminders for Candidates

• Ensure that your photograph and signature are clear on the admit card.

• Carry both printed and digital backups of your hall ticket.

• Reach the examination center well in advance to complete security checks.

• Follow all COVID-19 or other safety protocols, if applicable.

The IBPS PO recruitment exam remains one of the most sought-after opportunities for banking aspirants in India, offering a promising career in the public sector. With competition expected to be intense, candidates should use the remaining days for focused preparation and practice.

For further updates, candidates should regularly check ibps.in and stay alert for any notifications regarding exam schedules, results, or changes in guidelines.