IBPS PO Participating Banks 2025, Check Name of All Listed Banks

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS PO 2025 examination annually to recruit candidates for the Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT) posts. An important step of the IBPS PO recruitment process is the selection of participating banks, which candidates must prioritise during the application process. In this article, we are providing the IBPS PO Participating Banks 2025, including their profiles, headquarters, and key considerations for candidates when choosing their preferences. Candidates can check the IBPS PO Participating Banks list in the article below.

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Overview of IBPS PO 2025

The IBPS PO 2025 exam is conducted on three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. According to the revised IBPS calendar, the IBPS PO Preliminary Exam will be conducted on 17th, 23rd and 24th August 2025, and the Main Exam is scheduled on 12th October 2025. The recruitment process aims to fill vacancies for Probationary Officers across 11 public sector banks. These banks participate in the IBPS PO recruitment to select eligible candidates based on merit and preferences provided during the application process. The final allotment is determined by the candidates’ performance in the Main Exam and Interview, combined with their bank preferences.

IBPS PO Participating Banks in 2025

According to the June 2025 notification, the following public sector banks are participating in the IBPS PO recruitment 2025

1. Bank of Baroda
2. Bank of India
3. Bank of Maharashtra
4. Canara Bank
5. Central Bank of India
6. Indian Bank
7. Indian Overseas Bank
8. Punjab National Bank (PNB)
9. Punjab & Sind Bank
10. UCO Bank
11. Union Bank of India

Bank Headquarters Locations

Understanding each bank’s head office helps aspirants map potential postings and preferences:

Bank	Headquarters
Bank of Baroda	Vadodara, Gujarat
Bank of India	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Bank of Maharashtra	Pune, Maharashtra
Canara Bank	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Central Bank of India	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Indian Bank	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Indian Overseas Bank	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Punjab National Bank	New Delhi
Punjab & Sind Bank	New Delhi
UCO Bank	Kolkata, West Bengal
Union Bank of India	Mumbai, Maharashtra

How to Choose Your Bank Preference List

The IBPS PO application form requires candidates to rank their preferred banks in order of preference. This list plays an important role in the final allotment process, as candidates are allotted banks based on their merit (combined main exam and interview scores) and preferences. Here are some tips to create an effective bank preference list:

Do thorough research: Checl all banks’ profiles, including their headquarters, branch network, work culture, and vacancy trends.

Balance preference and probability: Put banks with more vacancies (e.g., Canara Bank, Central Bank of India) higher on the list to increase your chances of selection, but also include banks that suit your location and career goals.

Consider transfer policies: Some banks have frequent transfer policies that require relocation across India.

Seek advice: Consult current or former bank employees to understand the work environment and growth prospects.

Backup options: Include a mix of large and small banks to ensure flexibility in case the top choices are not available due to high competition.

Double-check before submitting: Make sure your preference list is accurate and submitted before the deadline, as changes are not allowed after submission.

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