The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XIV) for the recruitment of Group “A” Staff in Officer Scales I, II, and III, along with Group “B” Multi-Functional Office Assistants. This is one of the most awaited recruitment drives for aspirants looking to build a career in the banking sector, especially in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India.
1. Overview of IBPS RRB XIV Recruitment 2025
The IBPS conducts this annual recruitment process to fill various positions in Regional Rural Banks. The recruitment includes both officer-level positions and clerical-level positions in participating RRBs across the country.
Posts Available
- Group “B”: Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
- Group “A”:
- Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager)
- Officer Scale II (Manager)
- Officer Scale III (Senior Manager)
The recruitment includes preliminary examinations, main/single examinations, and interviews (only for officers). The provisional allotment will be made after completion of all stages.
2. Important Dates for IBPS RRB 2025 (CRP RRBs XIV)
Candidates must keep track of the key dates to ensure timely registration and preparation.
- Online Registration: 01 September 2025
- Last Date Registration: 21 September 2025
- Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges: 01 September 2025 to 21 September 2025
- Edit Window for Application Corrections: To be notified after registration closes
- Pre-Exam Training (PET): November 2025
- Download of Call Letters for Preliminary Exam: November/December 2025
- Preliminary Exam (Officers/Office Assistants): November/December 2025
- Preliminary Exam Result: December 2025 / January 2026
- Main/Single Examination (Officers/Office Assistants): December 2025 / February 2026
- Result of Main/Single Exam: January 2026
- Interviews for Officers (Scale I, II, III): January/February 2026
- Provisional Allotment: February/March 2026
3. Participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
A total of 28 RRBs from different states and union territories are participating in this recruitment. Below are some of the major RRBs:
- Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank
- Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
- Bihar Gramin Bank
- Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank
- Gujarat Gramin Bank
- Karnataka Grameena Bank
- Kerala Gramin Bank
- Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Maharashtra Gramin Bank
- Punjab Gramin Bank
- Rajasthan Gramin Bank
- Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
- Telangana Grameena Bank
- Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank
- West Bengal Gramin Bank
Each RRB may have specific requirements for local language proficiency, and candidates must ensure they meet this criterion before applying.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is a crucial aspect of this recruitment. Candidates must meet the requirements regarding nationality, age, educational qualifications, and other factors.
I. Nationality / Citizenship
A candidate must be either:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or
- An individual of Indian heritage who relocated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specific East African nations with the purpose of permanently residing in India.
Candidates under these categories must have an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
II. Age Limit (as on 01.09.2025)
- Office Assistants (Multipurpose): 18–28 years
- Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager): 18–30 years
- Officer Scale II (Manager): 21–32 years
- Officer Scale III (Senior Manager): 21–40 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Age limit is the duration of service plus 3 years, with a maximum of 50 years.
- Widows or Divorced Women: Age limit is 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST applicants.
III. Educational Qualification & Experience
- Office Assistants (Multipurpose): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Proficiency in the local language is mandatory.
- Officer Scale I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Preference for candidates with Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Marketing, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics, or Accountancy.
- Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer): Candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and possess two years of experience in banking or financial services.
- Officer Scale II (Specialist Officers): Relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, Law, Treasury Management, Agricultural Officer, IT Officer, etc.
- Officer Scale III: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and five years’ experience in banking or financial institutions.
5. Application Fee
The application fee varies based on category and post applied for.
- Officers (Scale I, II & III):
- ₹175/- for SC/ST/PwBD
- ₹850/- for all others
- Office Assistants (Multipurpose):
- ₹175/- for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM
- ₹850/- for all others
Mode of Payment: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
6. Selection Process
The selection process involves multiple stages depending on the post applied for.
For Office Assistants (Multipurpose):
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Document Verification
For Officer Scale I:
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Interview
For Officer Scale II & III:
- Single-level Exam
- Interview
Final selection for officers is based on the combined performance in the main/single examination and interview.
7. Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination (Officers & Office Assistants)
- Reasoning: 40 questions (40 marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 40 questions (40 marks)
- Duration: 45 minutes
Main Examination (Officers & Office Assistants)
- Reasoning: 40 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 40 marks
- General Awareness: 40 marks
- English/Hindi Language: 40 marks
- Computer Knowledge: 40 marks
- Total: 200 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
Officer Scale II & III (Single Exam)
Consists of reasoning, quantitative aptitude, financial awareness, professional knowledge (for specialist officers), and language proficiency.
8. Penalty for Wrong Answers
A penalty of 0.25 marks (¼ mark) will be deducted for every wrong answer in both preliminary and main examinations. Unanswered questions will not incur any penalty.
9. Pre-Examination Training (PET)
Pre-exam training will be arranged for candidates belonging to SC/ST, PwBD, and minority communities. This is voluntary and is scheduled to take place in November 2025.
10. Provisional Allotment
- After the completion of the interview and main/single examinations, candidates will be provisionally allotted to one of the participating RRBs based on merit and preference.
- The provisional allotment is expected in February/March 2026.
11. Total Vacancies (CRP RRB XIV)
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 4488 | 1136 | 3384 | 1756 | 1182 | 11,946 |
| Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) | 2420 | 605 | 1684 | 921 | 536 | 6,166 |
| Officer Scale II (Manager) | 493 | 124 | 328 | 155 | 74 | 1,174 |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | 26 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 60 |
Total Vacancies Across All Posts: 19,346
State-wise & RRB-wise Vacancies (Summary)
A. Andhra Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank:
- Office Assistant: 215
- Officer Scale I: 80
- Officer Scale II: 10
- Officer Scale III: 2
B. Assam
- Assam Gramin Vikash Bank:
- Office Assistant: 240
- Officer Scale I: 88
- Officer Scale II: 12
- Officer Scale III: 2
C. Bihar
- Bihar Gramin Bank:
- Office Assistant: 220
- Officer Scale I: 76
- Officer Scale II: 10
- Officer Scale III: 1
D. Chhattisgarh
- Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank:
- Office Assistant: 190
- Officer Scale I: 65
- Officer Scale II: 8
- Officer Scale III: 1
E. Gujarat
- Gujarat Gramin Bank:
- Office Assistant: 300
- Officer Scale I: 100
- Officer Scale II: 15
- Officer Scale III: 2
F. Haryana
- Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank:
- Office Assistant: 150
- Officer Scale I: 60
- Officer Scale II: 8
- Officer Scale III: 1
G. Karnataka
- Karnataka Grameena Bank:
- Office Assistant: 280
- Officer Scale I: 95
- Officer Scale II: 12
- Officer Scale III: 2
H. Kerala
- Kerala Gramin Bank:
- Office Assistant: 180
- Officer Scale I: 70
- Officer Scale II: 8
- Officer Scale III: 1
I. Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Gramin Bank:
- Office Assistant: 220
- Officer Scale I: 80
- Officer Scale II: 10
- Officer Scale III: 2
J. West Bengal
- West Bengal Gramin Bank:
- Office Assistant: 260
- Officer Scale I: 85
- Officer Scale II: 12
- Officer Scale III: 2
12. Pay Scale for IBPS RRB Officers and Office Assistants
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Basic Pay: ₹19,900 – ₹31,000/month
- In-hand Salary: ₹28,000 – ₹31,000/month
Officer Scale I
- Basic Pay: ₹36,000 – ₹42,000/month
- In-hand Salary: ₹42,000 – ₹48,000/month
Officer Scale II
- Basic Pay: ₹48,170 – ₹69,000/month
Officer Scale III
- Basic Pay: ₹55,000 – ₹80,000/month
13. How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Click on the link for CRP RRB XIV Recruitment.
- Register as a new candidate with basic details.
- Complete the application form by providing your personal, educational, and work-related information.
- Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation slip.
14. Documents Required for Application
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Scanned signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration (as per format)
- Caste/Category/Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Educational qualification documents
15. Key Highlights of IBPS RRB XIV Notification
- More than thousands of vacancies expected across India.
- Opportunity to work in regional and rural banking institutions.
- Selection process includes Prelims, Mains/Single Exam, and Interview (for officers).
- Competitive salary packages with allowances.
- Reservation and age relaxation benefits for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM candidates.
16. Preparation Strategy for IBPS RRB 2025
- Start early: With the preliminary exam scheduled for November/December 2025, candidates should begin preparation immediately.
- Focus on reasoning and quantitative aptitude for prelims.
- Strengthen general awareness and computer knowledge for mains.
- Practice previous year papers and mock tests.
- Brush up on local language proficiency, especially if applying for office assistant posts.
