IBPS RRB Last Date to Apply Approaching! Apply Now!

Regional Rural Bank Notification was released earlier this month. There are 13000+ vacancies, including PO (Officer Scale 1), Scale 2, and Scale 3, and Office Assistant posts. There is no language barrier as English is not compulsory. This opportunity is best for Hindi medium bank exam aspirants. Attractive perks and allowances are applicable along with the salary. In IBPS RRB Clerk, there is no interview. In IBPS RRB PO, there is more in-hand salary, but it includes an interview after the mains exam. The exam date is two and a half months away. You have enough time to prepare for this exam. Lakhs of aspirants from different states have already applied for this recruitment. If you are eligible and you also want to work in a rural bank, you should not wait any longer and grab this opportunity. Make your online application by this evening to avoid any last-minute technical issues. The last date to apply for this recruitment is tomorrow, 28th September 2025. The last date to apply, which was initially 21st September, was extended, and it will most probably not be extended again. So, without wasting much time, apply for this exam today and start your preparation for Prelims and Mains. In this blog, we are guiding you on how to apply for IBPS RRB exams. Additionally, you will get the direct link to apply for IBPS RRB Clerk and Officer recruitment in this blog.

IBPS RRB Exam Highlights

The Institution of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting the Regional Rural Bank Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale 1, and Officer Scale 2, 3 exams. The last date to apply for all of these IBPS RRB recruitments is 28th September 2025. This is a golden opportunity for a banking exam aspirant. If you have interest in applying for these exams, apply by evening today. Let’s have a brief look at the IBPS RRB Exam highlights. 

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name	IBPS RRB CRP XIV 2025
Posts Offered	Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale I (PO), Officer Scale II & III
Total Vacancies	13,302 across 28 Regional Rural Banks
Selection Process	Clerk: Prelims + Mains (No Interview) PO: Prelims + Mains + Interview Scale II & III: Single Exam + Interview
Mode of Application	Online only at ibps.in
Medium of Exam	English/Hindi/Regional Language
Application Fees	Rs 850 for GEN/OBC/EWS Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD

Important Dates for IBPS RRB 2025

Remember important dates and plan your preparation accordingly. If you have still not applied for this exam, you can apply tomorrow at midnight (11:59 PM). But, it is best not to wait for the last date and fill your form by evening today only. Also, pay the fees before the last date to take precaution against any technical issues. Check the detailed eligibility criteria for PO, eligibility criteria for Clerk, selection process, documents required for online form, and other important information in the official notification PDF before you start online application. 

• RRB PO exam date – As per the official notice, the prelims exam is scheduled for 22nd and 23rd November 2025. The Mains Examination is scheduled for 28th December 2025.
• RRB Clerk exam date – 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th december prelims and 1st feb 2026 mains.
• RRB Officer SCale 2 and 3 exam date – 28th December 2025

The last date to pay online fees is also 28th September for all posts. Check important dates for IBPS RRB exams given below:

Event	Date Range / Deadline
Notification Release	31 August 2025
Online Application Start	1 September 2025
Last Date to Apply	28 September 2025 (Extended)
PO Prelims Exam	22 & 23 November 2025
Clerk Prelims Exam	6, 7, 13, 14 December 2025
PO Mains Exam	28 December 2025
Clerk Mains Exam	1 February 2026
Officer Scale II & III Exam	28 December 2025
Interviews (PO & Scale II/III)	January–February 2026

Why Should You Apply for a Regional Rural Bank Recruitment?

Below listed are some major reasons to apply for IBPS RRB recruitment: 

• Job Security: RRBs offer stable government jobs with pension benefits.
• No language Barrier: Best for aspirants who are not so good at English.
• Grameen Bank Working Opportunity: Best for aspirants who want peaceful village life.
• Local Posting: Most postings are in your home state or region.
• Growth Opportunities: Promotions to higher scales with experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Less work pressure compared to urban branches.
• Community Impact: Direct contribution to rural financial inclusion.

IBPS RRB PO and Clerk Last Time to Apply

• Final Deadline: 28 September 2025 (extended from 21 September)
• Last Time to Apply: 11:59 PM on the last date. But, the website works slow after evening because of more activities on the website. So, apply today only and not wait for the last time.
• Why It Matters: No further extensions expected. Apply before the portal closes to avoid last-minute glitches.

IBPS RRB Application Fees for All Category

There are mandatory application fees for this exam. If you are from the General/ OBC/ EWS category, you have to pay Rs 850 application fees. And if you are from SC/ST/ PwBD category you have to pay Rs 175 application fees. Without payment of fees your application remains incomplete. The last day to make fees payment for IBPS RRB exam is 28th September 2025.

Category	Fee (Inclusive of GST)
General / OBC / EWS	₹850
SC / ST / PwBD	₹175

How to Apply Online for IBPS RRB Exam 2025?

Step-by-step process for IBPS RRB apply online is given below:

1. Visit ibps.in
2. Click on “CRP RRBs XIV” → “Apply Online”
3. Register with valid email & mobile number
4. Fill application form with accurate details
5. Upload documents (photo, signature, left thumb impression, 10th marksheet, and declaration)
6. Pay the application fee using internet banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI
7. Submit and download the confirmation page.

Direct Link to apply for IBPS RRB Clerk 2025!

Direct Link to apply for IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1, 2, and 3!

Document Upload Format in Online Application of IBPS RRB

Keep your documents to upload in the online form ready before starting application. This ensures your application is completed in one go without any glitches. Check format and size and dimension of documents to upload given below. 

Document	Format	Size Limit
Photograph	JPG/JPEG	20–50 KB
Signature	JPG/JPEG	10–20 KB
Left Thumb Impression	JPG/JPEG	20–50 KB
Handwritten Declaration	JPG/JPEG	50–100 KB
10th Marksheet	PDF (A4 size)	Below 500 KB

Hand Written 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”

How to Adjust Image Size for RRB Clerk Application Form?

• Use free tools like ILoveIMG, CompressJPEG, or Paint to resize.
• Ensure clarity and proper resolution (200×230 pixels for photo).
• Avoid blurry or cropped images because your application may be rejected.

Why Apply for IBPS RRB Today Before Evening?

• Avoid Server Rush: Last-day traffic can crash the portal.
• Buffer for Corrections: Early submission gives time to fix errors.
• Peace of Mind: No stress or panic near the deadline.
• Confirmation Receipt: You’ll get your application number and PDF instantly.

IBPS RRB PO and Clerk Preparation Resources

• Mock Tests: PracticeMock
• Books:
  • Quant: RS Aggarwal, Arun Sharma
  • Reasoning: MK Pandey, Kiran
  • English: Wren & Martin, SP Bakshi, Editorial Vocabulary (The Hindu weekly PDFs)
  • Hindi: Lucent’s Samanya Hindi, Arihant Daksh Samanya Hindi
  • General Awareness: Bazooka Monthly Awareness PDFs from PracticeMock
  • Computer Knowledge: Disha Publication Computer Knowledge
• Previous Year Papers: Available on PracticeMock platform.
• YouTube Channels: You can study from popular YouTube Channels also.
• Mobile Apps: PracticeMock

Related Blogs:

IBPS RRB Clerk Cut Off 2025	IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus 2025
IBPS RRB Clerk Salary 2025	IBPS RRB Clerk Previous Year Paper

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