RRB PO Notification 2025: Apply Online, Vacancy, Exam Date

IBPS RRB PO Notification 2025

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS RRB 2025 Notification (CRP RRBs XIV) on August 31, 2025. A total of 13,316 vacancies (revised) have been announced for the recruitment of Office Assistants and Officers Scale-I, II, and III across 28 participating Regional Rural Banks. This massive recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for banking aspirants to secure a position in the rural banking sector. You can download the detailed notification PDF from the link below.

                                          [Download IBPS RRB PO 2025 Notification PDF]

• Vacancies & Registration: Out of the total 13,316 posts, 3,928 vacancies are specifically for Officer Scale-I (PO). The online application window was open from September 1st to September 28th, 2025 (extended date).
• Selection Criteria: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline and fall within the age bracket of 18 to 30 years. The selection process for PO is comprehensive, involving Prelims, Mains, and an Interview.
• Salary & Growth: The starting basic pay for an RRB PO is ₹48,480, with a gross monthly salary of approximately ₹80,437. The career path offers steady promotions from Assistant Manager up to General Manager.

RRB PO 2025 Exam Highlights

IBPS RRB 2025 Exam Dates

The IBPS has released a revised schedule for the 2025 exams. Aspirants should note these dates carefully to ensure timely preparation for each phase.

IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2025

The vacancy distribution for the 2025 recruitment has been revised several times to reflect the current requirements of the participating banks. Below is the final distribution post-revision.

IBPS RRB PO Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the RRB PO 2025 recruitment, candidates must meet the following educational and age requirements as of September 1, 2025.

• Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Proficiency in the local language of the state applied for is mandatory.
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 30 years. (Age relaxation applies for reserved categories: SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwD - 10 years).

Application Fees

The application fee for the IBPS RRB 2025 exam is as follows:

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
• SC/ST/PwD: ₹175

IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is designed to test speed in Prelims and depth of knowledge in Mains.

• Prelims: 80 Questions | 80 Marks | 45 Minutes (Reasoning & Quant).
• Mains: 200 Questions | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes (Reasoning, Quant, GA, Language, Computer).
• Interview: 100 Marks (Final merit is based on 80:20 ratio of Mains and Interview).

IBPS RRB PO Syllabus

The syllabus is divided into two tiers, focusing on banking-related aptitude and general awareness.

Prelims Syllabus

• Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding.
• Quant: Number Series, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Simplification, Arithmetic.

Mains Syllabus

• General Awareness: Current Affairs (last 6 months), Banking Awareness, Static GK.
• Computer Knowledge: MS Office, Networking, Hardware/Software, History of Computers.
• Language: Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Cloze Test.

Salary and Career Growth

The salary of an IBPS RRB PO has been revised under the 12th Bipartite Settlement, offering a very attractive package.

• In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹74,561 per month.
• Career Ladder: Assistant Manager → Manager → Senior Manager → Chief Manager → AGM → DGM → GM.

Admit Card & Result

• Admit Card: The Prelims admit card was released on November 10, 2025. The Mains admit card has been issued on December 21, 2025.
• Result: The Prelims result was declared on December 19, 2025. Final results and provisional allotment are expected by January 2026.

Preparation Tips

• Mock Tests: Take regular mocks to handle the 45-minute composite time in Prelims.
• Focus on GA: Score high in the General Awareness section to boost your Mains total.
• Language Prep: Don't ignore the Language paper; choose between Hindi and English wisely.

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