IBPS RRB 2025: Apply Online Correction Window (OUT), Exam Dates & Revised Vacancies

A total of 7.56 lakh candidates had registered for Office Assistant post, out of which 5.33 lakh candidates had appeared for the IBPS RRB exam. For Officers post, a total of 5.74 lakh candidates had applied for the IBPS RRB exam and 4.36 lakh candidates had appeared for the exam.

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. 

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 admit card is released one week before the exam. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website. However, the direct link to download the admit card is provided on this page. To download IBPS RRB admit card, candidates are required to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

Some of the IBPS RRB exam day guidelines are given below:

• Candidates must note the date, time, and address of the exam given in the IBPS RRB admit card
• Candidates must visit IBPS RRB exam centre one day before the exam to confirm the location and reach exam centre on time
• Latecomers will not be allowed to enter the exam centre
• Candidates must bring the admit card to the examination centre along with recent passport size photograph duly pasted on it. Candidates need to paste one photograph on the admit card and one photograph they need to bring to the exam centre
• Candidates are not allowed to use calculators, books, notebooks or written notes, cell phones, or any other electronic device
• Candidates are required to bring the authenticated prelims admit card and photo-identity proof along with the Mains admit card to the exam centre
• Candidates must bring additional passport-size photographs or else they will not be allowed to appear for the exam
• Any stationery items such as bits of paper, geometry/pencil box, plastic pouch, calculator, scale, writing pad, pen drives, log table, electronic pen/scanner
• Any communication device such as bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band etc. is not allowed
• Other items such as goggles, handbags, hair-pin, hair-band, belt, cap, watch/wrist watch, Camera, metallic item, eatable items opened or packed are not allowed
• Candidates are advised not to wear ornaments such as rings, earrings, nose-pin, chains/necklaces, pendants, badges, brooch, etc.

The following details are printed on IBPS RRB admit card:

A total of 13217 vacancies were announced for IBPS RRB 2025 exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.

IBPS RRB exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of Officers Scale 1, 2 and 3, 2024. The interview is conducted for the post of Officers Scale 1, 2 and 3. The selection of candidates for the interview is done based on the performance in the mains. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted to select candidates for the interview. 

There is tremendous scope for progress in this job profile. IBPS RRB Office Assistants are able to get promoted to Officers' posts through deputation and experience. The chances of being promoted to a higher Managerial Scale level are very high. Candidates selected to the post of Assistants are entitled to a good salary. The post-wise salary of IBPS RRB is given below.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose): INR 15000-19000

IBPS RRB Officer (Scale I): INR 29,000-33,000

Officer Scale-II: INR 33,000-39,000

Officer Scale III: INR 8,000-44,000

IBPS RRB syllabus is formulated based on the previous years' question papers. Downloading the IBPS RRB syllabus PDF, candidates can check the important topics for the exam.

IBPS RRB syllabus is given below:

1. Reasoning:

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Puzzles

Seating Arrangements

Syllogism

Coding-Decoding

Blood Relations

Alphanumeric Series

Input-Output

Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test

Data Sufficiency

Inequalities

Decision Making

2. Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability:

Number Series

Simplification/Approximation

Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, etc.)

Quadratic Equations

Time and Work

Time and Distance

Profit and Loss

Simple and Compound Interest

Ratio and Proportion

Percentage

Averages

Ages

Problems on Ages

Mixtures and Alligations

Probability

3. English/Hindi Language (Language Proficiency):

Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test

Para jumbles

Error Spotting

Sentence Improvement

Fill in the Blanks

Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, etc.)

Grammar

4. General Awareness:

Current Affairs (national and international)

Banking Awareness

Financial Awareness

Static GK (Countries, Capitals, Rivers, etc.)

5. Computer Knowledge 

Basics of Computers

Operating Systems

Internet

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Computer Hardware and Software

Networking

IBPS RRB Clerk exam pattern is divided into prelims and Mains exams. The prelims exam carries 80 marks. The Mains exam carries 200 marks. There are negative markings in both prelims and Mains exams. For the wrong answer, 1/4 of the marks assigned to that question are deducted as penalty. The structure of IBPS RRB Clerk exam pattern is given below.

IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB eligibility criteria is prescribed by the examination authority separately for different posts. The basic educational qualification for IBPS RRB exam is graduation. However, the educational qualification vary post-wise. The post-wise age limit for IBPS RRB exam is given below:

For Officer Scale- III (Senior Manager): Above 21 years-Below 40 years i.e. candidatesshould not have been born earlier than 03.06.1983 and later than 31.05.2002 (both dates inclusive)
For Officer Scale- II (Manager): Above 21 years - Below 32 years i.e. candidatesshould not have been born earlier than 03.06.1991 and later than 31.05.2002 (both dates inclusive)
For Officer Scale- I (Assistant Manager): Above 18 years - Below 30 years i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1993 and later than 31.05.2005 (both dates inclusive)
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Between 18 years and 28 years i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than 02.06.1995 and later than 01.06.2005 (both dates inclusive)

The upper age limit is relaxed for candidates belonging to reserved categories.

IBPS RRB notification 2025 was released on September 1, 2025. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the important details related to the exam. Candidates appearing for the exam should read the notification carefully. 

IBPS RRB application form needs to be filled online. The application fee for the exam is accepted online only. The application process comprises different steps which candidates need to complete successfully or else their application forms will be rejected. The steps to fill IBPS RRB application form are given below:

• Applicants need to visit the official website of IBPS
• They need to click the ‘IBPS RRB Apply Online Link’ on the home page
•  Candidates need to first register for the exam by entering the basic details
• After registration, registration ID and password are generated
• Candidates need to upload the scanned photograph and signature
• Candidates need to proceed towards filling the detailed application form
• After filling the detailed application form, candidates need to preview and submit the same
• Candidates need to upload left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
• They need to pay the application fees and take the printout of the fee transaction receipt

Aspirants preparing for IBPS RRB exam should take both sectional and full-length mock tests. Taking the full length mock test candidates can know how to complete the paper within the allotted time frame. The sectional mock tests help candidates to know their preparation level for the different sections. 

The Reasoning Ability section assess a candidate's ability on the basis of logical Ability. This section also requires immense practice. Going through the books, candidates will be able to develop a logical sense of solving the questions and understand the concepts by learning the right techniques to solve the questions from the Reasoning Ability section. Candidates can check below the best books for IBPS RRB Reasoning section:

IBPS RRB Books serve as the important part of preparation. Candidates should refer to the books which have covered the entire syllabus and are easy to understand. Candidates must refer to the good books to gain understanding regarding the topics given in the syllabus. Also, the books help candidates to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus. Some of the best books for IBPS RRB exam are given below:

• IBPS RRB Officer Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Recruitment Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board
• IBPS RRB Officer Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Recruitment Exam by Arihant Experts
• IBPS RRB Officer Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Recruitment Exam Practice Workbook by Disha Experts

IBPS RRB result is declared in the following three stages:

IBPS RRB Result for Preliminary Exam

The preliminary exam is conducted for Officers Scale I and Office Assistant posts. The test comprises 80 objective-type questions from Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 80. Candidates qualifying the exam by securing the overall and subject-wise cut off marks are selected for the Mains exam. Depending on the number of vacancies, an adequate number of candidates under each category are shortlisted for the Mains exam. 

IBPS RRB Result for Mains/Single Level Exam 

IBPS RRB Mains examination is conducted for Officers Scale I and Office Assistant posts, while the single-level exam is held for Officers Scale II and III. The Mains exam comprises 200 objective type questions from Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge. The total marks allotted to the Mains exam are 200. Candidates for the post of Officers Scale I, II, and III are required to obtain a minimum score in each test of mains/single-level exam and in aggregate to be shortlisted for the interview. For Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts, provisional allotment is done based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam. 

IBPS RRB Interview/Final Result 

Depending on the number of vacancies, candidates three times the number of vacancies are selected for the Interview. Candidates shortlisted in the mains/single level exams for Officers Scale I, II, and III posts are called for the interview. The interview carries a total of 100 marks. The examination authority decides a minimum qualifying mark for the interview. The result of the interview is declared along with the final result. 

The final IBPS RRB result is declared based on the scores of the Mains exam/single level examination and Interview. The relative weightage given to the Mains exam and interview is 80:20. 

In the event where RRBs have announced further vacancies, provisional allotment is carried out from the reserve list. Wherein two or more candidates secure the same score, the merit order is decided as per the date of birth. This means candidates senior in age are placed above the one junior in age.

IBPS RRB Cut off is released online along with the scorecard. The cut off is applied on the total score and section-wise marks. Based on the cut off marks, candidates are selected for the next round of selection process. Candidates can follow the steps below to check IBPS RRB cut off:

• Visit the official website-ibps.in
• Click the cutoff link on the home page
• The state-wise and category-wise IBPS RRB cutoff PDF opens on a new page
• Check the cut off marks and save it

IBPS RRB cut off is the minimum qualifying marks which candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. IBPS RRB cut off is applied on different sections and overall/total marks. IBPS RRB cut off for the prelims exam is calculated out of 80 marks. IBPS RRB Mains cut off is calculated out of 200 marks. The provisional allotment cut off is calculated out of 100 marks. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are declared qualified in each stage of selection process. As the exam is conducted in different shifts, the cut off is calculated after normalising the marks of candidates. Normalisation of IBPS RRB cut off is done to maintain transparency in the examination process.

IBPS RRB Cerk cut off 2024 is given below.

The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. The Reasoning section was moderate and the Quant section was easy. The test paper carries a total of 80 questions. The subjects included in the prelims exam are Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The test paper carried a total of 80 marks.

The salary structure for IBPS RRB office assistants range between INR 7200-400/3-8400-500/3-9900-600/4-12300-700/7-17200-1300/1-18500-800/1-19300.

IBPS RRB selection process comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and interview. However, the selection process is different for different posts. The selection process for different posts is given below:

Officers Scale 1: The selection process for this post comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and interview

Officers Scale 2 and 3: The selection process for this post comprises single online exam and interview

Office Assistant: The selection process comprises prelims and Mains exams

The perks offered to IBPS RRB Officers are given below.

• Travel Allowances: Candidates are offered travelling allowance or reimbursement of the money spent on petrol/diesel.
• Leased Accommodation: Banks mostly provide their employees either a bank quarter to stay in or gives an option to lease a house for which the bank is accountable for providing the rent.
• Medical Reimbursement: The banks also provide a fixed amount to their employees for medical treatment.
• Pension Schemes
• Miscellaneous

IBPS RRB PO salary after 10 years might range between INR 70,000 to INR 80,000, including allowances and benefits. The salary is also decided based on various factors such as promotions received, individual performance, bank policies, etc. IBPS RRB Clerk exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of Clerks in the RRBs.

The promotion level of IBPS RRB PO is given below:

• IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 (PO)

• Assistant Manager

• Deputy Manager

• Branch Manager

• Senior Branch Manager

• Chief Manager

• Assistant General Manager

• Deputy General Manager

• General Manager

IBPS RRB Officers Scale 1 is on probation for two years. After its completion, candidates are promoted to Assistant Manager. The career growth of IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 is mentioned below:

• IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO) 
• Assistant Manager  
• Deputy Manager
• Branch Manager
• Senior Branch Manager
• Chief Manager
• Assistant General Manager
• Deputy General Manager  
• General Manager

Candidates can apply for multiple posts in IBPS RRB exam provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The post-wise eligibility criteria of IBPS RRB is given below.

Age Limit:

Office Assistant/Clerk: 18 to 28 years

Officers Scale I: Above 18 and below 30 years

Officer Scale II: Above 21 and below 32 years

Officer Scale III: Above 21 and below 40 years

Note: Relaxation in age is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories

Educational Qualification

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Qualification

RRB Office Assistant qualification is graduation in any discipline. Candidates can check below the IBPS RRB Office Assistant educational qualification:

• Candidates must have completed graduation from a recognised university
• Proficiency in the local language is compulsory
• Candidates must have a working knowledge of computer

IBPS RRB Qualification for Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)

• Graduation from a recognised university
• Preference will be given to candidates having a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy
• Proficiency in local language
• Working knowledge of computer is necessary

IBPS RRB Educational Qualification for Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager)

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in aggregate.
• Preference will be given to the candidates having a degree in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy.
• Candidates must have two years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.

IBPS RRB Educational Qualification for Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager)