IBPS RRB Recruitment 2025: Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Cutoff & More
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS RRB Recruitment 2025 Notification. This recruitment drive aims to fill various posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India including Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale-I (PO), Officer Scale-II, and Officer Scale-III. If you are planning to make a career in the banking sector, this is the golden opportunity for you.
IBPS RRB 2025 Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: Expected June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: July 2025
- Prelims Exam: August 2025
- Mains Exam: September 2025
- Interview (for Officers): November 2025
- Final Result: January 2026
Vacancies
The vacancies are released for the following posts:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)
- Officer Scale-II (Manager) – General Banking, IT, Law, Agriculture, Marketing, Treasury
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Officer Scale-II (Specialist): Degree in relevant field (IT, Law, Agriculture, etc.) with experience.
- Officer Scale-III: Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks and 5 years experience.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- Office Assistant: 18 – 28 years
- Officer Scale-I: 18 – 30 years
- Officer Scale-II: 21 – 32 years
- Officer Scale-III: 21 – 40 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Selection Process
- Office Assistant: Prelims + Mains
- Officer Scale-I: Prelims + Mains + Interview
- Officer Scale-II & III: Single Exam + Interview
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam (Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)
- Reasoning – 40 Questions, 40 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 40 Questions, 40 Marks
- Duration: 45 minutes
Mains Exam (Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)
- Reasoning – 40 Marks
- General Awareness – 40 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 40 Marks
- English/Hindi Language – 40 Marks
- Computer Knowledge – 40 Marks
- Total: 200 Marks | Duration: 2 Hours
Syllabus
- Reasoning: Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Inequality
- Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Data Interpretation, Arithmetic
- General Awareness: Banking Awareness, Current Affairs, Static GK
- English/Hindi: Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary
- Computer Knowledge: Basics of Computer, MS Office, Internet
Expected Cutoff 2025
The cutoff varies each year depending on difficulty level & number of candidates. The expected cutoff for 2025 is:
- Office Assistant (Prelims): 70–75
- Officer Scale-I (Prelims): 68–73
- Mains Exam: 120–130 (varies by state)
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Click on “IBPS RRB Recruitment 2025” link.
- Register using valid Email ID & Mobile number.
- Fill the application form and upload documents.
- Pay application fee and submit.
Final Thoughts
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2025 is a great chance for banking aspirants to join Regional Rural Banks. Start your preparation early with proper strategy, mock tests, and previous year papers.