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Bank Exam Calendar 2025: Key Dates for SBI, IBPS, RBI & More

Banking exams remain the gold standard for stable, rewarding careers in India’s financial sector. With intense competition, knowing exact exam timelines is your first strategic advantage. This guide decodes all crucial 2025 bank exam dates and registration windows to keep your preparation on track.

Upcoming Bank Exams 2025: Your Strategic Calendar
Listen up, future bankers! Treat these dates like your training schedule – missing them means losing ground. Here’s the verified 2025 battle plan:

SBI PO 2025
Registration: 24th June – 14th July 2025
Prelims: 2nd, 4th, 5th August 2025
Mains: September 2025
IBPS PO 2025
Registration: 1st – 28th July 2025
Prelims: 17th, 23rd, 24th August 2025
Mains: 12th October 2025
IBPS SO 2025
Registration: 1st – 28th July 2025
Prelims: 30th August 2025
Mains: 9th November 2025
IBPS Clerk 2025
Registration: 1st – 21st August 2025
Prelims: 4th, 5th, 11th October 2025
Mains: 29th November 2025
RBI Grade B 2025
Registration: July 2025
Prelims: September 2025
Mains: October 2025

Regional & Specialized Opportunities:
SBI CBO 2025 (Circle-Based Officer):
Register 9th-29th May 2025 | Exam: 20th July 2025
Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2025:
Register 12th-31st May 2025 | Exam: 12th July 2025
IDBI Junior Assistant Manager 2025:
Register 8th-20th May 2025 | Exam: 8th June 2025
Union Bank Assistant Manager 2025:
Register 30th April-20th May 2025 | Exam: 22nd June 2025
Note: SBI Clerk 2025 dates pending notification. Monitor official portals regularly.

Why This Calendar is Your Secret Weapon
Strategic Prep: Align your study phases (concepts → revision → mock tests) with exam timelines.
Zero Missouts: Registration windows are short – mark these dates physically.
Priority Planning: Tackle overlapping exams (e.g., IBPS PO Prelims in August → IBPS SO in Sept) smartly.
Mental Edge: Visualizing your roadmap reduces anxiety and builds exam-day confidence.

Test Your Readiness: 5 Key Bank Exam Questions
Q: Which committee recommended the establishment of NABARD?
A: B. Sivaraman Committee (1981)
Q: If a principal of ₹20,000 yields ₹1,200 in simple interest over 2 years, what’s the annual rate?
A: SI = P×R×T/100 → 1200 = 20000×R×2/100 → R = 3% p.a.
Q: The “Mumbai Money Market” is regulated by which institution?
A: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Q: Arrange chronologically:
a) Nationalization of SBI
b) Formation of RBI
c) First ATM in India
A: b) 1935 → a) 1955 → c) 1987
Q: In banking terminology, “CASA” refers to:
A: Current Account Savings Account (measures low-cost deposits)