The IBPS RRB recruitment drive for 2025 is a significant opportunity for individuals seeking a career in India's Regional Rural Banks. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced a total of 13,217 vacancies across various posts, including Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale-I (Probationary Officer), and Officer Scale-II and -III.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2025: Key Dates and Application Process
The official notification for the IBPS RRB 2025 recruitment (CRP RRB XIV) was released on August 31, 2025. The online application window is open from September 1, 2025, to September 21, 2025. Candidates must complete their application and pay the required fee within this period. The application fee is ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. The application process is entirely online, requiring candidates to register, fill out the form, upload scanned documents, and make the payment on the official IBPS website.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the IBPS RRB 2025 exam, candidates must meet specific criteria related to nationality, age, and educational qualifications.
Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit: The age criteria vary by post. For Office Assistant (Multipurpose), candidates must be between 18 and 28 years old. For Officer Scale-I, the age limit is 18 to 30 years.
Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university is the minimum requirement for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I positions. Proficiency in the local language of the state a candidate applies for is also mandatory. For Officer Scale-II and -III posts, specific professional experience and specialized degrees (e.g., in IT, Agriculture, Law, or Finance) are required in addition to a bachelor's degree.
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Selection Process and Exam Dates
The selection process for IBPS RRB recruitment includes an online examination and, for officer-level posts, an interview. The exam structure varies by post.
Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I: The selection is a two-stage process consisting of a Preliminary Exam and a Main Exam.
Officer Scale-II & -III: These posts have a single online examination, followed by an interview.
The preliminary exam dates for IBPS RRB 2025 are as follows:
Officer Scale-I (PO): November 22 and 23, 2025.
Office Assistant (Clerk): December 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2025.
The main examination dates are:
Officer Scale-I (PO): December 28, 2025.
Office Assistant (Clerk): February 1, 2026.
Officer Scale-II & -III (Single Exam): December 28, 2025.
Salary and Job Profile
The salary and job profile for selected candidates are highly attractive.
IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant): The in-hand salary for a Clerk typically ranges from ₹31,000 to ₹38,000 per month. Their job profile involves daily banking operations, managing cash counters, and handling customer inquiries.
IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale-I): The in-hand salary for a PO is approximately ₹29,000 to ₹33,000 per month. The job profile includes managing banking operations, loan documentation, and customer service, with a focus on rural development schemes.
The recruitment offers a stable career with opportunities for promotion.
Preparing for IBPS RRB Exams
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