Instructions for 5208 Probationary Officer Positions via IBPS PO 2025; Review By Category and State, with a Look Back at the Last 5 Years' Trends
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has recently announced vacancies for Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) posts in 11 participating public sector banks. Here's a breakdown of the vacancies for various banks in 2023 and the trends over the past five years.
In 2023, the following vacancies have been announced: - Punjab National Bank: 200 - Canara Bank: 500 - Bank of Baroda: Not reported yet - Bank of India: Not reported yet - Central Bank of India: 2000 - Bank of Maharashtra: 885 - Indian Overseas Bank: Not reported yet - Union Bank of India: Not reported yet - UCO Bank: Not reported yet - Indian Bank: Not reported yet - Punjab & Sind Bank: 125
It's important to note that Union Bank of India, UCO Bank, and Indian Bank are yet to announce their PO vacancies.
Over the past five years, the IBPS PO vacancy trend has shown notable fluctuations, reflecting changes in banking sector recruitment needs and policies. The table below shows the total vacancies announced for each year:
| Year | Total Vacancies | |------|-----------------| | 2025 | 5,208 | | 2024 | 5,973 (Revised) / 4,455 (Initial) — see note below | | 2023 | 3,049 | | 2022 | 6,432 | | 2021 | 4,135 |
**Note:** The 2024 figures vary by source: some report a revised total as high as 5,973 vacancies, while others report 4,455. The most consistent figures are listed above with note for context.
The trend analysis reveals some interesting insights: - **2021–2022:** Vacancies saw a significant rise, with 2022 marking the highest number in recent years at 6,432. - **2023:** There was a sharp drop to 3,049 vacancies. - **2024:** The trend rebounded with a notable increase in vacancies (either 5,973 or 4,455, depending on the source), signaling renewed hiring optimism. - **2025:** The number is stable compared to the previous rebounding year, with 5,208 announced so far, suggesting a strong but somewhat steady demand for probationary officers.
The key drivers behind these trends include banking sector needs, such as merger and acquisition activities, and changing workforce requirements, as well as recruitment cycles. Candidates are advised to monitor these trends to better time their attempts and assess competition.
Interested candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website, ibps.in, until 21st July 2025. For more detailed information, candidates are encouraged to check the IBPS website and keep an eye on announcements from participating banks.
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- Given the recent announcements by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), those seeking finance-related careers in business may want to consider applying for the Probationary Officer (PO) or Management Trainee (MT) posts in various public sector banks.
- As the trend analysis reveals, the demand for probationary officers in the banking sector has shown fluctuations over the past five years, with the number of vacancies ranging from 1,208 in 2021 to 6,432 in 2022 and rebounding to either 5,973 or 4,455 in 2024, indicating a strong but somewhat steady demand for finance-focused careers in business.
