The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is gearing up to release the IBPS RRB 2025 Notification by May or June. This recruitment drive is for multiple posts like Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I (PO), Scale-II, and Scale-III, with thousands of vacancies across Regional Rural Banks in India. If you’re aiming to secure a bank job in rural regions, this is a golden opportunity. The selection will be through Prelims, Mains, and Interview rounds, depending on the post applied.
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Overview
Every year, IBPS conducts this national-level exam for different Group A and B posts across 43 participating banks. The IBPS RRB 2025 selection process varies depending on the post—ranging from two to three stages. Here’s a snapshot:
| Exam Name | IBPS RRB 2025 |
|---|---|
| Posts | Officer Scale I, II, III & Office Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Participating Banks | 43 RRBs |
| Exam Level | National |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Posts
The recruitment includes multiple positions:
- Office Assistant (Clerk)
- Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager)
- Officer Scale II (General Banking and Specialist Officers)
- Officer Scale III (Senior Manager)
Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | May/June 2025 |
| Application Starts | May/June 2025 |
| Prelims Exam (PO) | 27 July, 2, 3 August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam (Clerk) | 30 Aug, 6, 7 Sep 2025 |
| Officer Scale II & III Exam | 13 September 2025 |
| Mains Exam (PO) | 13 September 2025 |
| Mains Exam (Clerk) | 9 November 2025 |
Vacancies
The final vacancies for 2025 will be released with the notification. Last year, the total vacancies stood at 10,313, distributed among all officer scales and office assistant posts.
Application Process
- Visit www.ibps.in
- Click on “Apply Online for IBPS RRB 2025”
- Register with basic details and get a registration number
- Fill out the form, upload required documents
- Pay the application fee and submit
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 175/- |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 850/- |
Eligibility
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Officer Scale III | 21 to 40 years |
| Officer Scale II | 21 to 32 years |
| Officer Scale I | 18 to 30 years |
| Office Assistant | 18 to 28 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service + 3 years |
| Widows, Divorced Women | 9 years |
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree | NA |
| Officer Scale I | Bachelor’s Degree (Preference for Agri, Law, Mgmt, IT, etc.) | NA |
| Officer Scale II GBO | Bachelor’s with 50% + preferred degrees | 2 years |
| Officer Scale II Specialist | Degree in IT, CA, Law, MBA (as relevant) | 1–2 years |
| Officer Scale III | Bachelor’s with 50% | 5 years |
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 mins |
Mains (PO)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 mins |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 mins |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 mins |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 mins |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hrs |
For Officer Scale II & III: Single online test followed by interview.
Syllabus
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness
- English/Hindi Language
- Computer Knowledge
Additional (for Officer Scale II Specialist):
- Financial Awareness
- Professional Knowledge (e.g., IT, Law, CA)
Salary
| Post | In-Hand Salary |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Rs. 15,000 – 20,000 |
| Officer Scale I | Rs. 29,000 – 33,000 |
| Officer Scale II | Rs. 33,000 – 39,000 |
| Officer Scale III | Rs. 38,000 – 44,000 |
Participating Banks
Some prominent RRBs include:
- Andhra Pragathi Gramin Bank
- Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank
- Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank
- Karnataka Gramin Bank
- Kerala Gramin Bank
- Punjab Gramin Bank
- Bangiya Gramin Bank
…and 36 others across all Indian states
Exam Centres
IBPS conducts exams in nearly every state. Popular cities include:
- Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
- Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna
- Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Guwahati
- Jammu, Ranchi, Chandigarh
Both Prelims and Mains centers are specified in the admit card.
Preparation Tips
- Focus on sectional timing in mocks
- Practice daily quizzes and topic-wise tests
- Strengthen weak areas first
- Revise static GK, current affairs, and banking awareness regularly
- Attempt full-length mocks before the exam
Previous Year Cut-Off (PO Prelims)
| State | General |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 40 |
| Assam | 50.75 |
| Bihar | 47.25 |
| Gujarat | 29.25 |
| Haryana | 61.75 |
| Karnataka | 38.50 |
| Maharashtra | 55.75 |
| Punjab | 55.50 |
| Rajasthan | 49 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 51 |
| West Bengal | 57.75 |
FAQs
When will IBPS RRB 2025 notification release?
It is expected in May or June 2025.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Clerk 2025?
18 to 28 years as on the cut-off date.
Is there an interview for Office Assistant post?
No, there is no interview for clerical posts.
How many stages are there for Officer Scale-I?
There are three: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
How many RRBs are participating in 2025 recruitment?
A total of 43 Regional Rural Banks are participating.
