IBPS RRB XIV Recruitment 2025
Organization: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name: Common Recruitment Process – Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XIV) 2025
Total Vacancies: 13,217 (Office Assistant & Officers Scale I, II, III)
Official Website: ibps.in
About Exam:
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the 14th notification of the Common Recruitment Process (CRP RRBs XIV) for recruitment in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The recruitment includes Office Assistants, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer and Specialist Cadre), and Officer Scale-III posts.
Important Dates (Tentative)
- Notification Release Date: 31 August 2025
- Online Application & Fee Payment: 01 September 2025 – 21 September 2025
- Pre-Exam Training (PET): November 2025
- Preliminary Examination (Officer Scale-I): 22–23 November 2025
- Preliminary Examination (Office Assistant): 06–07 & 13–14 December 2025
- Preliminary Result: December 2025 – January 2026
- Main Examination (Officer Scale-I, II & III – Single Exam): 28 December 2025
- Main Examination (Office Assistant): 01 February 2026
- Interview (for Officer Posts): January – February 2026
- Provisional Allotment: February – March 2026
Vacancy Details (Total: 13,217 Posts)
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 7,972
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): 3,907
- Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): 854
- Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre): 285 (Agriculture, Law, Chartered Accountant, IT, Marketing, Treasury Manager)
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): 199
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01 September 2025)
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 – 28 years (Born between 02 September 1997 – 01 September 2007)
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): 18 – 30 years (Born between 02 September 1995 – 01 September 2007)
- Officer Scale-II (Manager): 21 – 32 years (Born between 02 September 1993 – 01 September 2004)
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): 21 – 40 years (Born between 02 September 1985 – 01 September 2004)
Age relaxation applicable as per government norms.
Educational Qualification & Experience:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Graduation in any discipline + Proficiency in the local language.
- Officer Scale-I: Graduation in any discipline. Preference for Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, etc.
- Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): Graduation with minimum 50% marks + 2 years’ experience as officer in bank/financial institution.
- Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre): Graduation/Professional qualification in relevant field (IT, CA, Law, Agriculture, Treasury, Marketing) + 1–2 years’ experience.
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Graduation with minimum 50% marks + 5 years’ experience as officer in bank/financial institution.
Application Process
- Visit the official website ibps.in.
- Click on CRP RRBs XIV Recruitment 2025 link.
- Register with basic details to generate provisional ID and password.
- Fill application form, upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit and take a printout of the confirmation page.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹850
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175
(Fee payable online only)
Handwritten Declaration Text:
I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.
Selection Process
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment
- Officer Scale-I: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Interview → Final Allotment
- Officer Scale-II & III: Single Online Exam → Interview → Final Allotment
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam (Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I):
- Reasoning: 40 Questions – 40 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability: 40 Questions – 40 Marks
- Duration: 45 Minutes
- Total: 80 Questions – 80 Marks
Main Exam (Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I):
- Reasoning: 40 Questions – 50 Marks
- Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions – 20 Marks
- General Awareness: 40 Questions – 40 Marks
- English/Hindi Language: 40 Questions – 40 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 40 Questions – 50 Marks
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Total: 200 Questions – 200 Marks
Single Level Exam (Officer Scale-II & III):
- Pattern similar to Main Exam with added Professional Knowledge section for Specialist posts.
- Duration: 2 Hours (Generalist), 2 Hours 30 Minutes (Specialist).
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Key Points
- Apply only through the official IBPS website.
- Candidates can apply for only one post under this recruitment.
- Keep scanned copies of photo, signature, thumb impression, and declaration ready as per specifications.
- Admit cards and results will be available only on the IBPS website.
Important Links
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Apply Online Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
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Apply Online Officer Scale-I, II & III
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Download Official Notification
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Official Website: ibps.in
FAQs – IBPS RRB XIV Recruitment 2025
Q1. When was the IBPS RRB XIV Recruitment 2025 notification released?
A1. The notification was released on 31 August 2025.
Q2. What is the start date for online applications?
A2. The online application process starts on 01 September 2025.
Q3. What is the last date to apply and pay the fee online?
A3. The last date is 21 September 2025.
Q4. When will the Preliminary Exam for Officer Scale-I be held?
A4. The exam is scheduled for 22–23 November 2025.
Q5. When will the Preliminary Exam for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) be conducted?
A5. The exam will be held on 06–07 and 13–14 December 2025.
Q6. When is the Main Exam for Officer Scale-I, II & III?
A6. The Main Exam is scheduled on 28 December 2025.
Q7. When is the Main Exam for Office Assistants?
A7. The Main Exam will be conducted on 01 February 2026.
Q8. When will interviews for Officer posts take place?
A8. Interviews will be conducted in January – February 2026.
Q9. What is the provisional allotment date?
A9. The provisional allotment will take place in February – March 2026.
Q10. Where can I apply online for Office Assistants?
A10. Candidates can apply at Apply Online Office Assistants (Multipurpose).
Q11. Where can I apply online for Officer Scale-I, II & III?
A11. Applications can be submitted through Apply Online Officer Scale-I, II & III.
Q12. How can I download the official notification?
A12. The notification is available at Download Official Notification.
Q13. What is the official website of IBPS?
A13. The official website is ibps.in.