Complete List of Bank Exams in India (2025 Edition)

Complete List of Bank Exams in India (2025 Edition)

Dreaming of a stable, rewarding career in banking? In 2025, India’s banking sector is all set to offer countless opportunities through exams conducted by major banks like SBI, IBPS, RBI, and top public sector banks like Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda

Every year, millions of students appear for various bank exams conducted by government organizations, individual public sector banks (PSBs), and regulatory authorities like RBI. 

Whether you're aiming for a PO, Clerk, SO, or specialized officer role, this article gives you the complete list of bank exams that will help you to kickstart your banking career with all the details you need!

List of Bank Exams in India 2025

Exam

Exam Dates

Registration Dates

SBI Clerk 2025

Preliminary Examination: 22nd, 27th, 28th February, and 1st March 2025 
Mains Examination Date: 10th & 12th April 2025

Online Registration Dates: 17th December 2024 to 7th January 2025

SBI PO 2025

Preliminary Exam Date: 8th, 16th and 24th March 2025
Mains Exam Date: April/May 2025

Online Registration Dates: 27th December 2024 to 16th January 2025

Bank of Baroda Office Assistant Recruitment 2025

Online Exam- --

Online Registration Dates: 3rd to 23rd May 2025

IDBI Junior Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date: 8 June

Online Registration Date: 8th to 20th May 2025 

SBI CBO 2025

Online Exam- July 2025

Online Registration Dates: 9th to 29th May 2025

IBPS RRB 2025

PO Prelims Examination: 27th July, 2nd, 3rd August 2025
PO Mains Examination: 13th September 2025
Single Examination: 13th September 2025
Office Assistant Prelims- 30th August, 6th, 7th September 2025
Office Assistant Mains- 9th November 2025

Online Registration Dates: May/June 2025

IBPS Clerk 2025

Preliminary Exam Date: 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th December 2025
Mains Exam Date: 1st February 2026

Online Registration Dates: October 2025

IBPS PO 2025

Preliminary Exam Date: 4th, 5th, and 11th October 2025
Mains Exam Date: 29th November 2025

Online Registration Dates: August 2025

IBPS SO 2025

Preliminary Exam Date: 22nd and 23rd November 2025
Mains Exam Date: 4th January 2026

Online Registration Date: September/October 2025

RBI Grade B 2025

Preliminary Exam Date: September 2025 
Mains Exam Date: October 2025

Online Registration Date: July 2025

ECGC PO 2025

Exam Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: --

RBI Assistant 2025

Preliminary Exam Date: TBA Mains Exam Date:  TBA

Online Registration Date: --

SBI Apprentice 2025

Online Exam Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: --

IDBI Executive Recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: --

JAIIB 2025

Examination Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: --

CAIIB 2025

Examination Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: --

Bank of India Recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date:17th May 2025 

Interview Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: -- 8 March to 23 March 2025

SIDBI Recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date: TBA 

Interview Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: --

IDBI SO Recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: -- 7 April to 20 April 2025

SBI Concurrent Auditor Recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: -- 18 February to 15 March 2025

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: -- 19th February to 21st  March 2025

Indian Overseas Bank LBO Recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: -- 12th May to 31st  May 2025

PNB SO Recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date: 5th May 2025

Late date to register: 24 March

Bank of India SO Recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date: 17th May 2025

Online Registration Date: -- 8th March to 23rd  March 2025

Union Bank SO recruitment 2025

Online Exam Date: TBA

Online Registration Date: -- 30th April to 20th  May 2025

 

Eligibility Criteria (Common to most bank exam)

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university (some SO roles require specialization).

Age limit: Generally 20-30 years (varies by post).

Nationality: Indian Citizens

Why are Bank exams the first choice for many students?

Higher frequency = More opportunities

Unlike UPSC or PSC exams, bank exams are conducted multiple times a year, which gives more chances to students to grow.

Internal Promotion:

After joining the banking sector, candidates have numerous chances to grow through departmental exams or promotions. In banks, even clerks can reach top positions like branch manager.

No need for a postgraduate degree:

Most bank exams require only a bachelor’s degree from any stream, and there is no need for costly coaching or advanced degrees.

Work-life balance:

Bank jobs offer fixed working hours, government leave, maternity leaves and so on.

Quick selection process: 

From notification to joining, bank exams complete the process in less than a year.

Bank exam free mock test 2025

Candidates who are preparing for bank exams, mock test papers are vital for them not only to know the difficulty level of bank exams but also help to analyze their preparation, identify weak areas, and to improve time management skills.

SBI Clerk

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RRB PO

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RRB Clerk

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IBPS Clerk

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IBPS PO

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RBI Assistant

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SBI PO

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SBI SO

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IBPS SO

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Conclusion

If you are aiming for a stable career along with growth, then it’s high time to prepare for the bank exams and make 2025 your breakthrough year in banking with Bhagya Achievers.

FAQs

Which are the top bank exams to appear for in 2025?

The top bank exams in 2025 include IBPS PO, SO, and Clerk, SBI PO and Clerk, RBI Grade B and Assistant, and Bank specific exams like Bank of Baroda, Union Bank and so on.

What are the eligibility criteria for the Bank exam in 2025?

The age limit for bank exams typically ranges between 20 and 30 years, candidates must have a graduation degree and must be Indian.

What is the selection process for Bank exam?

Most of the bank exams follow a three-stage selection process, including Preliminary exam, Mains exam, and interview or Local language test.

What is the difficulty level of the bank exam?

The difficulty level is moderate for the Clerk and moderate to tough for the PO or Officer-level exam.

What is the syllabus for Bank exam?

Most Bank exams include Reasoning ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness and Computer knowledge.

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