RRB Recruitment 2025: Notification, Eligibility, Vacancy, and Exam Details
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Important Dates
- Eligibility Criteria
- Vacancy Details
- Selection Process
- Exam Syllabus
- How to Apply
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Introduction
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) every year. RRB Recruitment 2025 is for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose). This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a stable and rewarding career in the banking sector.
2. Important Dates
The tentative schedule for RRB Recruitment 2025 is as follows:
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Application Editing | 07.06.2025 – 27.06.2025 |
| Payment of Application Fees | 07.06.2025 – 27.06.2025 |
| Pre-Exam Training Call Letter Download | July 2025 |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | 22.07.2025 – 27.07.2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download | July/August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | August/September 2025 |
| Main/Single Exam Call Letter Download | September 2025 |
| Main/Single Exam | September/October 2025 |
| Main/Single Exam Result | October 2025 |
| Interview Call Letter Download (Officers Scale I, II, III) | October/November 2025 |
| Interview (Officers Scale I, II, III) | November 2025 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2026 |
3. Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:
Nationality
Candidates must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before January 1, 1962, or
- A person of Indian origin who migrated from select countries.
Age Limit (As of 01.06.2025)
| Post | Age Limit |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 – 28 years |
| Officer Scale-I | 18 – 30 years |
| Officer Scale-II | 21 – 32 years |
| Officer Scale-III | 21 – 40 years |
Educational Qualification
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Officer Scale-I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Preference for degrees in Agriculture, IT, Law, Management, Economics, etc.).
- Officer Scale-II: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in relevant fields.
- Officer Scale-III: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and five years of work experience.
4. Vacancy Details
The exact number of vacancies will be released in the official notification. The positions available include:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)
- Officer Scale-II (Manager)
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)
5. Selection Process
The selection process for RRB 2025 includes:
- Preliminary Exam (for Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)
- Main Exam (for Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)
- Single Exam (for Officer Scale-II & III)
- Interview (for Officer Scale-I, II & III)
- Provisional Allotment based on merit
6. Exam Syllabus
The RRB exams will test candidates on the following subjects:
Preliminary Exam (For Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)
- Reasoning Ability
- Numerical Ability
Main Exam (For Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)
- Reasoning
- Computer Knowledge
- General Awareness
- English/Hindi Language
- Numerical Ability (For Office Assistants)
- Quantitative Aptitude (For Officer Scale-I)
Single Exam (For Officer Scale-II & III)
- Reasoning
- Computer Knowledge
- Financial Awareness
- English/Hindi Language
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- Professional Knowledge (for Specialist Officers)
7. How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for RRB Recruitment 2025:
- Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
- Click on the RRB Recruitment 2025 notification link.
- Register using a valid email ID and phone number.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates, etc.).
- Pay the application fee (Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD, Rs. 850 for others).
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I apply for multiple posts?
Yes, candidates can apply for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale posts but only one Officer Scale category.
Q2: Is there a negative marking in the exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Q3: Can final-year students apply?
No, candidates must have completed their degrees before the last date of registration.
Q4: What is the validity of the RRB recruitment process?
The validity of CRP RRBs XIII will expire one year after the date of provisional allotment or until the next recruitment process begins.
Q5: Where can I download my admit card?
Candidates can download their admit cards from the IBPS official website before the exam dates.
