IBPS RRB Exam Date 2025: Check Exam Timing, Duration & Schedule

IBPS RRB PO prelims exam will be conducted on November 22 and 23, 2025. The preliminary exam of IBPS RRB 2025 for Office Assistant will be conducted on December 5, 7, 13 and 14, 2025.  The mains exam for IBPS RRB PO 2025 will be conducted on December 28, 2025. The mains exam for IBPS RRB Clerk will be conducted on February 1, 2025. The single online exam as per IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2025 will be conducted on December 28, 2025. 

IBPS RRB 2025 application form was released on September 1, 2025. Interested candidates are required to fill the application form online till September 21, 2025. The application fee is INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD categories. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of their application forms. IBPS RRB application form is released to fill up vacancies for the posts of Officers Scale 1, 2, 3 and Office Assistant. Before filling the application form, candidates must ascertain that they fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down by the examination authority for IBPS RRB exam.

IBPS RRB exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as marking scheme, total marks, number of sections, duration of exam, etc.. Before beginning with the preparation, candidates must go through IBPS RRB exam pattern thoroughly. As per IBPS RRB exam pattern, the prelims exam is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1 and Office Assistant (Multipurpose). The total marks allotted to the test are 80. The mains exam of IBPS RRB is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1 and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and carries 200 marks. The single online exam is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 2 & 3 . The Interview carries 100 marks and is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1, Officers Scale 2 & 3. There is no  interview for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose). 

Besides English and Hindi, IBPS RRB exam is conducted in the regional languages. Candidates can check below the languages of IBPS RRB question paper.

The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS RRB PO exam are given below:

• Candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus of the exam and focus on the areas where they need improvement
• Candidates must use the credible study materials such as books. Make sure to study from the latest edition of the books and resources to ensure that candidates have the most up-to-date information
• Take as many mock tests as candidates can. This help candidates understand the exam pattern and time management better
• Candidates should stay updated on current affairs
• Regular revision is essential to retain what candidates have learned. Make sure to revise what you have studied every day to ensure that you don't forget it
• Candidates should stay healthy and take proper rest
• Candidates must keep a positive approach towards preparation

The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS RRB Clerk exam are given below:

• To begin preparation for IBPS RRB Clerk exam, candidates need to first understand the exam pattern and syllabus
• Candidates should practice previous year question papers to gain understanding regarding the type of questions asked in the exam
• Candidates should also attempt section-wise and full length mock tests to increase speed and accuracy
• Candidates must refer to relevant study materials as per the syllabus
• Candidates should identify their strengths and weaknesses. They should work on improving their weak areas

IBPS RRB Clerk exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for the post of Clerks in the Regional Rural Banks. It is one of the most demanding and prestigious government jobs. Candidates joining as IBPS RRB Clerk receive basic salary of INR 19,900. The salary structure of IBPS RRB is given below.

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS RRB exam for recruitment to the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) or Gramin Banks. IBPS organises the RRB CWE Exam every year for the recruitment to the posts of Officers Scale 1, 2, 3 and Office Assistant. The exam is conducted online. IBPS is fully responsible for conducting RRB Common Written Exam (CWE). For the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) the examination is conducted in two phases i.e.  preliminary and mains. For the post of Officers Scale 1, the exam is conducted in three phases-prelims , mains and interview. For the post of Officers Scale 2 and 3, the exam is conducted in two phases single online exam and interview. In recent years, the level of competition for IBPS RRB exams has spurt exponentially. Graduates from any field of study can attempt this exam. 

The next level after PO is Assistant Manager. After promotions, candidates can reach the next levels which are Branch Manager, Assistant General Manager, Deputy General Manager, General Manager. Candidates can reach upto the level of Chief General Manager.