IBPS RRB PO 2025 (CRP RRBs XIV) Overview
IBPS RRB PO 2025: Updated: 01 Sep 2025 • Participating RRBs: 28
Officer Scale-I (PO) 2025 recruitment for Regional Rural Banks, via IBPS’s Common Recruitment Process.
🗓️ Apply: 1–21 Sep 2025
📊 PO Vacancies: 3,907
🧭 Selection: Prelims → Mains → Interview
📝 PO Prelims: 22–23 Nov 2025
📘 PO Mains: 28 Dec 2025
💼 PO Pay: ₹48,480 basic • ~₹74,561 in-hand
| Exam | IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I (PO) |
|---|---|
| Cycle | CRP RRBs XIV (2025) |
| Sectional Timing | Yes, in both Prelims & Mains |
| Application Fee | ₹850 (Gen/OBC) • ₹175 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| Language | English/Hindi + local language proficiency as per RRB |
| Official Site | ibps.in |
What’s new in CRP RRBs XIV (PO)
- Notification released 31 Aug 2025; applications open 1–21 Sep 2025.
- Compact calendar: PO Prelims in Nov; PO Mains in Dec; interviews Jan/Feb 2026.
- Sectional timing enforced in both stages.
- For PO this cycle 3,907 posts.
- Edit window after registration closes (as per IBPS notice).
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Important Dates and Timeline
| Form dates (online) | 1–21 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| PO Prelims | 22–23 November 2025 |
| PO Mains | 28 December 2025 |
| Interview window (PO) | January–February 2026 |
IBPS RRB PO 2025: Admit card, result and interview windows
- Prelims Admit Card: Typically released ~7–10 days before the exam (mid-November 2025). Exact date will be notified on ibps.in.
- Prelims Result: Expected in early December 2025 (shortly after Prelims).
- Mains Admit Card: Typically in the week before the exam (late December 2025).
- Mains Result: Expected in January 2026 (ahead of interviews).
- Interview Call Letters: January 2026
- Interviews: January–February 2026.
Note: IBPS publishes all call-letter/result links on its official website ahead of each stage, candidates should check ibps.in regularly.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Vacancies
IBPS has announced 13,217 total vacancies across cadres for IBPS RRB PO 2025 (CRP RRBs XIV), of which Officer Scale-I (PO): 3,907.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 7,972 |
| Officer Scale-I (PO) | 3,907 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | 50 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | 48 |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | 69 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | 87 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 854 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 15 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 16 |
| Officer Scale-III | 199 |
| Total | 13,217 |
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
IBPS RRB PO 2025: Age limit (as on 01 September 2025)
| Officer Scale-I (PO) | Above 18 years and below 30 years DoB between 02.09.1995 and 01.09.2007 (both dates inclusive). |
|---|
Age relaxations (upper-age)
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwD: +10 years
- Ex-servicemen (Commissioned officers incl. ECOs/SSCOs): up to +5 years, as per GoI guidelines (for Officers).
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: +5 years
Educational qualification (as on 21 September 2025)
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University (or equivalent).
- Preference can be given to degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, IT, Management, Law, Economics, or Accountancy.
- Local language proficiency as prescribed by the participating RRB(s).
- Desirable: Working knowledge of computers.
Local language proficiency (state-wise rule)
For IBPS RRB PO 2025 Officer Scale-I, candidates must have proficiency in the local language of the State/UT in which the RRB is situated, as prescribed by that RRB (bank-wise list in the advertisement/annexure). This is a mandatory eligibility condition.
Nationality and other conditions
- Nationality/Citizenship: (i) Citizen of India; or (ii) subject of Nepal; or (iii) subject of Bhutan; or (iv) Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01-01-1962 with intention to settle permanently; or (v) Person of Indian Origin who migrated from specified countries, subject to a Government of India certificate of eligibility for categories (ii)–(v).
- Documents: All educational qualifications must be from recognized institutions/universities; documentary proof will be required at later stages.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Selection Process
Stages
| Stage | What it means |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Qualifying screen. Shortlisted candidates move to Mains (Prelims marks don’t count for final merit). |
| Main Exam | Merit-bearing stage. Marks here are used for interview shortlisting and final merit. |
| Interview | Coordinated by Nodal RRBs with NABARD & IBPS, as per the official notification. |
Official structure for Officers Scale-I: Prelims → Mains → Interview. Marks of Mains only are considered for shortlisting & final merit; interviews coordinated by Nodal RRBs with NABARD/IBPS.
Final merit and provisional allotment
- Weightage: Final merit = Mains : Interview = 80:20.
- Normalization: Scores across multiple sessions are normalized using the equi-percentile method.
- State choice: Provisional allotment for Officer Scale-I is restricted within the RRBs of the state opted by the candidate (subject to vacancies & eligibility).
IBPS RRB PO 2025: Document verification essentials at interview
- Interview Call Letter (printout) and online application form printout.
- Valid photo-ID (as specified by IBPS) & recent photos.
- Proof of Date of Birth and degree/mark-sheets for eligibility (as on cut-off date).
- Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in prescribed GoI format; PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- Ex-Servicemen/NOC/experience documents, if claimed.
- Local-language compliance as per the participating RRB’s rules (bank may verify at interview/joining).
- Biometric/photograph verification may be conducted at multiple stages of the process, cooperation is mandatory.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam (sectional timing)
| Section | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
Sectional timing applies in PO Prelims.
Main Exam (sectional timing)
| Section | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min (2 hrs) |
Section-wise time & weightage for PO Mains as above.
IBPS RRB PO 2025: Marking and scoring rules
- Negative marking: 1/4 of the mark assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in online exams.
- Normalization (for multiple sessions): corrected scores are normalized using the equi-percentile method as per the official IBPS notification.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Detailed Syllabus
What’s covered where? IBPS RRB PO 2025 Prelims check Reasoning and Quant. Mains adds General Awareness (with Banking), English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge. Topics below reflect the 2025 notification’s section structure plus the standard coverage compiled in the PDF.
Reasoning
- Puzzles & Seating (linear, circular, box/variable sets); Direction & Distance; Order & Ranking; Blood Relations.
- Inequality, Syllogism; Statement–Assumption/Argument/Conclusion; Course of Action; Cause–Effect.
- Coding–Decoding, Series (alpha-numeric), Analogy, Odd-one-out; Word formation; Figure/Series misc.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number properties, HCF/LCM, decimals & fractions; Percentage, Ratio–Proportion, Average, Partnership.
- SI/CI, Profit–Loss; Time & Work; Time–Speed–Distance.
- Simplification/Approximation; Data Interpretation (tabular, bar, caselet); Permutation–Combination; Probability.
General Awareness (Banking + Current Affairs)
- Banking Awareness: RBI & monetary policy (Repo/Reverse Repo), banking terms/products, history & functions of banks, financial/budget basics, agriculture/rural schemes.
- Static & Misc: Countries & currencies, UNO & other bodies, awards & honours, books & authors, sports.
- Current Affairs: National/international events from recent months with focus on economy & banking.
GA areas as enumerated in the shared syllabus.
English/Hindi Language
- English: Reading Comprehension; Cloze; Para-jumbles/sentence rearrangement; Fillers; Error spotting; Vocabulary (incl. one-word, idioms & phrases).
- Hindi: व्याकरण, रिक्त-स्थान पूर्ति, अशुद्धि शोधन/त्रुटि पहचान, गद्यांश/अनुच्छेद आधारित प्रश्न.
Computer Knowledge
- Basics of computers, hardware vs. software, OS fundamentals, keyboard shortcuts.
- Internet & networking basics, email, MS Office suite; databases (basics).
- Security & safety: malware/virus, simple cybersecurity hygiene; a little history/evolution of computers.
Note: “IBPS prescribes the sections and pattern in the official IBPS RRB PO 2025 advertisement, topic lists here reflect standard coverage used for IBPS RRB PO and match the notification-driven structure. Always prioritise the official notice if IBPS updates the scheme.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Application Process
Where and how to apply (registration and final submit)
- Go to the official site ibps.in → open CRP-RRBs XIV and choose Officers (Scale-I).
- Click “New Registration”, enter basic details → a Registration No. & Password is generated.
- Upload required images (photo, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration) in the **exact IBPS sizes** (see table below).
- Fill personal, academic & contact details; use Save & Next as needed.
- Preferences: select your state and order your RRBs/banks logically (tips below).
- Open the Preview page → check spelling, category, exam centre, uploads. Then hit Final Submit.
- Pay fee online and confirm. Keep the e-receipt.
- Print your system-generated application for records.
IBPS RRB PO 2025: Upload specs (official)
| Document | Dimensions (px) | Size (KB) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 200 × 230 (preferred) | 20–50 | Recent colour photo; light/white bg. Live capture option may appear. JPG/JPEG. |
| Signature | 140 × 60 (preferred) | 10–20 | Black ink on white; not in capitals. JPG/JPEG. |
| Left Thumb Impression | 240 × 240 @ 200 DPI | 20–50 | On white paper (black/blue ink). JPG/JPEG. |
| Handwritten Declaration | 800 × 400 @ 200 DPI | 50–100 | In your own handwriting, in English, not in capitals. IBPS text format applies. JPG/JPEG. |
Guidelines for Scanning & Upload of Documents (IBPS RRB CRP-RRBs XIV).
Choosing state and bank (RRB) preferences: smart tips
- Pick your state first: Final provisional allotment for IBPS RRB PO 2025 Scale-I is generally restricted to the RRBs of the state you opt (merit-cum-preference + vacancies). So, choose a state where you meet the local-language rule and are willing to serve.
- Then order RRBs in that state by location, branch network, and your priorities (transfer policy, HQ, past cut-offs etc.).
- Vacancy-aware ordering: Higher vacancies in your chosen state/RRBs usually improve chances at the same score, so place larger-vacancy RRBs earlier if they fit your goals. (Use the vacancy table in your post.)
Preview and final print
- Use the Preview screen to verify personal data, category, centre, and each upload before final submit.
- After payment, save the e-receipt and print the system-generated application for records (IBPS advises keeping a copy).
Timeline note: Applications are open on ibps.in for CRP-RRBs XIV (IBPS RRB PO 2025) from Sep 1–21, 2025 (per current notices). Always reconfirm dates on the IBPS homepage before applying.
Quick checklist before final submit
- Active email & mobile; pop-ups allowed in browser.
- Name & DoB exactly as in 10th/SSC records; category & EWS/OBC-NCL docs updated.
- Local-language eligibility for your chosen state’s RRB confirmed.
- State + bank preference order planned; exam centre double-checked.
- Photo, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration ready in IBPS formats (sizes above mentioned).
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Application Fee and Payment
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| All others (General / OBC / EWS) | ₹850 |
Official fee slab confirmed in CRP-RRBs XIV notice.
Online payment modes
- Pay online only via debit/credit cards, net banking, UPI (and other options shown on the IBPS gateway).
- On successful payment, an e-receipt is generated, save/print it with your application form (IBPS standard flow).
- Transaction charges for online payment are borne by the candidate (as per IBPS notice).
Refund notes and last date
- Non-refundable: Application fee/intimation charges are not refundable and not transferable to any other exam. Double-check entries before final submit.
- Last day to pay same as the apply-online deadline, 21 September 2025 for CRP-RRBs XIV.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Participating RRBs (List)
IBPS has listed 28 Regional Rural Banks under CRP RRBs XIV. Proficiency in the local language of the chosen State/UT is a mandatory eligibility condition for Officer Scale-I.
Zone-wise list of RRBs
North
- Jammu & Kashmir Grameen Bank
- Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Punjab Gramin Bank
- Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank
- Rajasthan Gramin Bank
- Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
South
- Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank
- Telangana Grameena Bank
- Karnataka Grameena Bank
- Kerala Gramin Bank
- Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
- Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank (UT)
West
- Gujarat Gramin Bank
- Maharashtra Gramin Bank
Central
- Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank
East
- Bihar Gramin Bank
- Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank
- Odisha Grameen Bank
- West Bengal Gramin Bank
North-East
- Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank
- Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
- Manipur Rural Bank
- Meghalaya Rural Bank
- Mizoram Rural Bank
- Nagaland Rural Bank
- Tripura Gramin Bank
Bank names per state/UT as listed in the CRP-RRBs XIV participating-banks table.
Language requirements: quick view (by State/UT)
| State / UT | Local language(s) accepted |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| Assam | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo |
| Bihar | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Ladakhi, Balti (Palli), Dardi, Hindi |
| Jharkhand | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Manipur | Manipuri |
| Meghalaya | Khasi, Garo |
| Mizoram | Mizo |
| Nagaland | English |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Puducherry (UT) | Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu, Urdu |
| Tripura | Bengali, Kokborok |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi, Sanskrit |
| West Bengal | Bengali, Nepali |
Tip: Choose your State/UT only if you satisfy its local-language requirement; IBPS/participating RRBs may verify this at interview/joining.
Officer Scale-I (PO): State-wise overview
IBPS RRB PO 2025 vacancies are allocated bank-wise across states/UTs. This cycle includes 28 participating RRBs (one or more per state/UT). Exact bank-wise numbers are published in the detailed advertisement; below is the state/region coverage via the participating banks list.
Andhra Pradesh — Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank
Arunachal Pradesh — Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank
Assam — Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
Bihar — Bihar Gramin Bank
Chhattisgarh — Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank
Gujarat — Gujarat Gramin Bank
Haryana — Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank
Himachal Pradesh — Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
J&K — Jammu & Kashmir Grameen Bank
Jharkhand — Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank
Karnataka — Karnataka Grameena Bank
Kerala — Kerala Gramin Bank
Madhya Pradesh — Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
Maharashtra — Maharashtra Gramin Bank
Manipur — Manipur Rural Bank
Meghalaya — Meghalaya Rural Bank
Mizoram — Mizoram Rural Bank
Nagaland — Nagaland Rural Bank
Odisha — Odisha Grameen Bank
Puducherry (UT) — Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank
Punjab — Punjab Gramin Bank
Rajasthan — Rajasthan Gramin Bank
Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
Telangana — Telangana Grameena Bank
Tripura — Tripura Gramin Bank
Uttar Pradesh — Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank
Uttarakhand — Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
West Bengal — West Bengal Gramin Bank
Participating banks list as per notification summary.
Bank/region highlights (quick scan)
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Coverage:
- North (J&K, HP, Punjab, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand),
- South (AP, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, TN),
- West (Gujarat, Maharashtra), Central (MP, Chhattisgarh),
- East & North-East (Assam, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, West Bengal) — aligned to the 28 RRBs list.
- Local language: Proficiency in the local language of the RRB’s state/UT is required (as specified in the notification).
Important links
| Important link | Destination |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Direct apply link |
| Notification (Official PDF) | Download here |
| How to Apply (PDF) | Download |
| Prelims Admit Card | Link not active |
| Mains Admit Card | Link not active |
| Result / Scorecard | Link not active |
| Cut-Offs | Link not active |
| Monthly Current Affairs & Quizzes | Practice here |
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Exam Centres
| State/UT | Prelims Centres | Mains Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Ananthapur, Chirala, Guntur, Hyderabad, Kakinada, Kadapa, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Guntur, Kurnool, Vijayawada |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati, Silchar |
| Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar |
| Haryana | Ambala, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar | Ambala, Karnal, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Baddi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | Baddi, Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belagavi (Belgaum), Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Hubballi, Mandya, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi | Bengaluru, Belagavi (Belgaum), Davangere, Dharwad, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Hubballi, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi |
| Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur | Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri | Aurangabad, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
| Manipur | Imphal | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry (UT) | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur | Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur | Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar | Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad, Karimnagar |
| Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bareilly, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi | Prayagraj (Allahabad), Kanpur, Lucknow |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Roorkee | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Bardhaman, Berhampur, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Greater Kolkata, Siliguri | Greater Kolkata, Siliguri |
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Admit Card and Identity Verification
How to download and what to verify
- Visit ibps.in → CRP–RRBs XIV → Call Letters for Officers (Scale-I). Login using your Registration No. and Password/Date of Birth, then download/print the call letter (A4).
- Check: name, roll no., exam date/time, city/venue, photo & signature print, category, and exam-day instructions. Carry the call letter to the centre, no entry without it.
- Affix the same photograph used in the application if asked in the call-letter. Keep an extra photo handy.
Valid photo IDs (carry original + one photocopy)
- Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passport, Voter’s ID, Driving Licence, Bank passbook with photo, College/University ID, or Photo ID issued by a Gazetted Officer/People’s Representative (as listed by IBPS). The name on the ID must match the application/call-letter.
Note: If the name on your ID and call letter doesn’t match, IBPS says you may not be allowed to appear. Carry original proof of name change if applicable.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Name mismatch: what to carry
- For marriage/official name change: bring the original and a copy of the Gazette notification / Marriage Certificate / legal affidavit. Show both along with your call letter and photo ID.
Biometric and Frisking: Do’s/Don’ts
- Biometric (thumb impression) is mandatory. Refusal can lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Before capture: wash/dry hands; avoid ink/henna/mehndi, lotions, cuts or abrasions on fingers; keep nails trimmed for a clear print.
- Frisking & permitted items: follow staff instructions; generally no electronic gadgets, calculators, or papers are allowed. Carry only call-letter(s), photo ID (original + copy), and extra photo if asked. Final allowed items are those stated on your call letter.
Quick reminders
- IBPS can change/cancel centres; requests to change centre/date/session aren’t entertained. Watch your email/SMS for call-letter alerts.
- Carry a photocopy of your photo ID to submit at the venue if instructed in the call letter.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Results, Scorecard and Cut-Offs
How normalization works (simple) IBPS RRB PO 2025
- Multiple shifts = different difficulty. IBPS first computes your corrected score (right–wrong with negative marking) for your shift.
- Equi-percentile normalization. Scores from each shift are mapped to a common scale using the equi-percentile method so that equal percentile = equal normalized score across shifts.
- Shortlisting & merit. Prelims is qualifying (used to shortlist for Mains). Mains marks (after normalization) are used for interview shortlisting and final merit with interview weightage (IBPS RRBs XIV).
Tip: Your scorecard will show normalized scores, so your raw marks can differ slightly from the final figure used in cut-offs.
IBPS RRB PO 2025: Previous year cut-offs
Prelims 2024 cut-offs State-wise (General, out of 80)
| State | Cut-off |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 40.00 |
| Assam | 50.75 |
| Bihar | 47.25 |
| Chhattisgarh | 49.25 |
| Gujarat | 29.25 |
| Haryana | 61.75 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 59.25 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 54.25 |
| Jharkhand | 57.00 |
| Karnataka | 38.50 |
| Kerala | 53.00 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 55.25 |
| Maharashtra | 55.75 |
| Meghalaya | 27.25 |
| Odisha | 56.25 |
| Punjab | 55.50 |
| Rajasthan | 49.00 |
| Tamil Nadu | 40.50 |
| Telangana | 20.50 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 51.00 |
| Uttarakhand | 59.50 |
| West Bengal | 57.75 |
- Haryana: 78.44 (UR)
- Madhya Pradesh: 74.13 (UR)
- Odisha: 71.75 (UR)
- Gujarat: 48.88 (UR)
- Telangana: 38.75 (UR)
Figures per consolidated 2024 mains cut-off table (used for interview shortlisting).
IBPS RRB PO 2025: Expected cut-off factors
- Vacancies vs. applicants in your state: Higher PO vacancies (this cycle indicates a large intake) can soften cut-offs; tighter seats push them up. (See your Vacancies section.)
- Paper difficulty by shift: Normalization evens out shifts, but extremely easy/hard papers still nudge state-wise cut-offs.
- Competition pockets: Historically high scorers (e.g., Haryana, HP, Uttarakhand) trend higher; low-volume/low-difficulty states can trend lower (e.g., Telangana in 2024).
- Candidate strategy: Sectional timing in both stages rewards consistent speed/accuracy; excessive guessing hurts because of negative marking.
When results release, your scorecard will show:
- Normalized scores (per equi-percentile), your category cut-off, and state-wise cut-off for your stage.
- For PO: Prelims marks do not add to final merit; Mains + Interview decide the final list (IBPS RRBs XIV).
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Salary, Perks and Growth
Pay scale vs in-hand (quick view)
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Starting basic (industry-revised): ~₹48,480 under the latest banking wage settlement (12th BPS/Joint Note, effective 01-Nov-2022; being implemented across RRBs via DFS directions). Earlier 11th BPS scale for Scale-I began at ₹36,000. Expect annual increments as per the wage grid; exact figures on your offer letter may vary by RRB / implementation timeline.
| Component (illustrative) | Metro (HRA 10%) | Non-metro (HRA 8–9%) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay (revised stage-1) | ₹48,480 | ₹48,480 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA)* | Quarterly-linked (CPI) | Quarterly-linked (CPI) |
| Special Allowance (26.5%) + Learning Allowance | As per settlement | As per settlement |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ~10% | ~8–9% |
| Gross (typical at start) | ~₹79k / month | ~₹78k / month |
DA, HRA bands & sample gross at start are based on the latest quartered DA matrix & 12th BPS fitment used industry-wide; numbers move with CPI and city-class.
Net in-hand varies by NPS/tax/insurance deductions; many new joiners see ~₹72–75k in-hand around metros at the start, but treat this as indicative only. (Exact deductions depend on your RRB’s payroll & your tax regime.)
IBPS RRB PO 2025: Perks and allowances (what you actually get)
- Dearness Allowance (DA): revised quarterly as per CPI.
- HRA or Bank-leased housing: HRA bands typically ~10% / 9% / 8% by city-class; some RRBs offer leased accommodation instead of HRA.
- Special Allowance (with new rate under 12th BPS) + Learning Allowance.
- Leave Fare Concession (LFC/LTC) & leave benefits as per the settlement/bank policy.
- Medical cover (group insurance/cashless) and medical aid allowances as per the settlement & bank scheme.
- NPS (employer’s share now 14% of Basic+DA) for eligible joiners, per DFS order for RRBs (employee share as per NPS rules).
- Other reimbursements (bank-specific): mobile/Internet, newspaper, conveyance; hill/fuel etc. where applicable.
Typical deductions
- NPS employee contribution (usually a % of Basic+DA, per NPS rules), income tax/TDS (regime-dependent), professional tax (state), group insurance premium, and any union/association subscription (if opted).
Context: RRBs historically followed the 11th BPS scale (Scale-I: ₹36,000–…–₹63,840). The 12th BPS (signed 08-Mar-2024) raised officer pay bands (start ~₹48,480). DFS has been issuing implementation instructions for RRBs; your offer letter reflects the adopted scale at joining.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Career path: Scale-I → Scale-II/III and beyond
- Ladder: Scale-I (Assistant Manager) → Scale-II (Manager) → Scale-III (Senior Manager) → Scale-IV/V (Senior/Chief Manager) per the RRB Appointment & Promotion Rules, 2010.
- How promotions work: internal selection under Board-approved policy (seniority-cum-merit / fast-track channels, written/interaction as notified). Example: Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank’s internal circular cites fast-track/normal channels drawn from the Rules.
- What influences movement: service length, APARs/performance, certifications (e.g., JAIIB/CAIIB), and vacancies. Banks may run periodic promotion exercises.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Job Profile and Posting
Day-to-day responsibilities in RRBs
- Branch operations & customer service: account opening/KYC, deposits/withdrawals approvals, passbook/cheque services, complaint resolution, end-of-day reports.
- Credit & recovery: source and appraise retail/MSME/agri loans (KCC, SHG/JLG, farm mechanisation, rural housing), post-sanction documentation, monitoring, and collections/recovery follow-ups.
- Financial inclusion & govt. schemes: PMJDY accounts, DBT/AEPS, insurance & pension enrollments; supervise Business Correspondents/Customer Service Points; conduct financial literacy camps.
- Compliance & risk: AML/KYC checks, audit readiness, NPA control, security & cash-holding norms, MIS dashboards.
- Business development: local outreach with panchayats/mandis/SHGs, cross-sell (insurance, remittances), deposit mobilisation.
Rural exposure and fieldwork
Expect regular field visits for pre-sanction due diligence, crop/asset verification, SHG/JLG meetings, recovery camps, and BC/CSP supervision. Many first postings are in rural/semi-urban branches to support priority-sector lending and inclusion targets.
Posting and transfers: IBPS RRB PO 2025
- Where you’re posted: branches/regional offices within your RRB’s service area (largely within the chosen State/UT).
- Transfers: happen as per the bank’s board-approved policy; initial years typically prioritise operational roles. Inter-RRB transfers are generally not provided at Scale-I.
Probation period and service bond (if any)
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Probation | Typically 2 years for Officer Scale-I, extendable if required by the bank. During probation you’ll undergo branch rotations, classroom/e-learning modules, and performance reviews. |
| Service bond | Varies by RRB. Many RRBs ask for a minimum-service undertaking (often 2–3 years) with an indemnity/surety. The exact bond amount/tenure will be stated in your offer letter and joining instructions. |
Quick tips
- Prep for fieldwork: keep a simple travel kit; learn local crop cycles, mandi prices, and SHG/JLG basics for your district.
- Language helps: local-language fluency speeds customer onboarding and recovery meetings.
- On joining, ask HR: posting zones, transfer cycle, probation assessment criteria, bond terms (amount/tenure/exit), and training calendar.
Quick FAQs
- Will I get urban postings? Possible, but initial stints are commonly in rural/semi-urban branches given the RRB mandate & PSL focus.
- Can I transfer to another RRB later? No, not at Scale-I–III; transfers across RRBs aren’t allowed (rare provisions exist at Scale-IV+).
- Who decides my transfers? Your RRB’s board-approved policy; follow the instructions issued by your bank.
IBPS RRB PO 2025 Preparation Strategy
Choose a plan based on your runway for IBPS RRB PO 2025. The 60-day plan suits most working aspirants; the 30-day plan is a focused sprint for repeaters or strong basics. Follow the topic-wise focus, attempt order, and mock-analysis routine below.
60-day Plan (Prelims → Mains)
Weekly arc (8 weeks)
- Wk 1–2 (Foundations): Speed-math kit (tables, squares, %↔fraction), SI/CI, Ratio–Avg, TSD, Easy DI; Reasoning basics: Inequality, Syllogism, Directions, Blood-relations.
- Wk 3–4 (High yield): Arithmetic (Profit-Loss, Partnership, Work), Moderate DI (bar/caselet), Simplification/Approx; Reasoning Puzzles/Seating (linear/circular/box), Coding-Decoding, Ranking.
- Wk 5 (Prelims peak): Full Prelims mocks (alternate days), fine-tune attempt order, build accuracy logs.
- Wk 6–8 (Mains ramp): GA (banking + current affairs of last 4–5 months), English/Hindi RC + grammar drills, Computer basics, Higher DI (missing/ratio DI), Reasoning puzzles (variable/conditional). Two Mains mocks/week.
Daily cadence (2–3 hrs on workdays; 4–5 hrs weekends)
- 💡 Warm-up 15 min: calc-free speed set (simplifications/series/mini-puzzle).
- 📚 Core 60–90 min: one Quant topic + one Reasoning topic (alternate dominance daily).
- 📝 Drill 30–45 min: sectional set (20Q) with stopwatch + review.
- 🧠 Revise 15–20 min: error notebook + formula/pattern cards.
- 🌐 Mains add-on (Wk6+): 30–40 min GA/Comp/Language on weekdays.
30-day Crash Plan (Prelims focus; Mains maintenance) IBPS RRB PO 2025
- Days 1–10: Quant (Simplification/Approx, %-Ratio-Avg, SI/CI, TSD, Work) + Reasoning (Inequality, Syllogism, Directions/BR, coding). 3 sectional tests/week.
- Days 11–20: DI (tabular/caselet), Arithmetic mix; Puzzles/Seating (linear→circular→box). 1 full Prelims mock every other day + deep analysis.
- Days 21–27: Targeted re-attempts from your error log; speed blocks (15-minute sprints). Add 2 Mains-style GA/Language/Computer sessions (30 min each) to avoid rust.
- Days 28–30: 2 full Prelims mocks + light revision only. Sleep and routine > new topics.
Topic-wise focus (what to prioritise)
Prelims (45 min; sectional timing per blog pattern)
- Reasoning (25 min, 40Q): Puzzles/Seating (15–20Q), Inequality/Syllogism (5–8Q), Directions/BR/Ranking/Series (8–10Q).
- Quant (20 min, 40Q): Simplification/Approx (8–10Q), DI (easy) (12–15Q), Arithmetic core (Pct, Ratio-Avg, SI/CI, TSD, Work) (12–15Q).
Ranges are typical; exact mix varies by shift.
Mains (120 min; 5 sections)
- Reasoning (50 marks, 40Q): High-level puzzles (variables, conditional), input-output, critical reasoning.
- Quant (50 marks, 40Q): DI (ratio, missing, caselet), arithmetic mix; a few number-series/maths logic.
- GA (40 marks, 40Q): banking awareness, RBI/monetary, Govt schemes; 4–5 months CA.
- Language (40 marks, 40Q): RC (inference), para-jumbles, fillers, error spotting / हिंदी व्याकरण/गद्यांश.
- Computer (20 marks, 40Q): basics, OS/Office, internet/security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is IBPS RRB PO 2025?
A. It’s the Officer Scale-I (PO) recruitment for Regional Rural Banks under IBPS CRP RRBs XIV. Selection has three stages—Prelims (qualifying), Mains (merit), and Interview. Final merit is based on Mains + Interview in an 80:20 ratio.
Q. What are the apply-online and exam dates?
A. Apply between 1–21 September 2025. Prelims: 22–23 November 2025. Mains: 28 December 2025. Interviews are expected in January–February 2026
Q. How many vacancies are there for IBPS RRB PO 2025?
A. Total vacancies across all RRB cadres are 13,217, of which Officer Scale-I (PO) has 3,907 posts.
Q. What is the eligibility?
Age 18–30 years as on 01-09-2025 (DoB between 02.09.1995 and 01.09.2007, both inclusive). Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Q. What is the exam pattern for IBPS RRB PO 2025?
A. Prelims: Reasoning 40 + Quant 40 = 80 marks, 45 minutes with sectional timing (25 + 20). Mains: Reasoning, Quant, GA, English/Hindi, Computer = 200 marks, 120 minutes with sectional timing.
Q. What is the salary for IBPS RRB PO?
A. Starting basic is about ₹48,480 (12th BPS). Typical in-hand ~₹72–75k at joining, varying by city and deductions. Perks include quarterly DA, HRA (~8–10%), special/learning allowance, medical cover, LFC, and NPS with 14% employer contribution.