India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a prestigious Government of India undertaking, has released a detailed notification outlining the complete procedure for online registration and application submission for its latest recruitment drive. The organization invites eligible candidates to apply online for various posts through its official website between October 9, 2025 and October 29, 2025.
This article provides a step-by-step breakdown of the entire online application process, including registration, fee payment, document upload, and technical requirements. Whether you are applying for the first time or have participated in previous IPPB recruitment drives, this guide will help ensure your application is completed correctly and successfully submitted.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | October 9, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | October 29, 2025 |
| Fee Payment Window | October 9, 2025 – October 29, 2025 |
Application Fee
- For General / Others: ₹ 750 (non-refundable)
- For SC / ST / PWD: Only intimation charges of ₹ 150
Age Limit & Relaxation
General Age Limit
- For Circle Based Executive posts: Candidate’s age should be between 21 and 35 years (as on cut-off date, e.g. 1 February 2025)
- For higher / officer / management scale posts, the age limits vary depending on the scale and designation. For example, in the advertisement for Scale III, V, VI & VII, different posts have age criteria and experience requirement.
Vacancy Details
| Post/Designation | No. of Vacancies | Age (as on 01-02-2025) | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 51 | 21 to 35 years | 13 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 4 |
One of the advertised recruitment drives is for Circle Based Executive posts:
- Total vacancies: 51
- Category-wise distribution example (for Executive posts)
UR: 13, EWS: 3, OBC: 19, SC: 12, ST: 4
Salary / Pay / Compensation
- For Circle Based Executive posts: a fixed ₹ 30,000 per month (lump sum), inclusive of statutory deductions.
- The contract is typically for one year, with possibility of extension based on performance, up to a maximum of three years.
- For higher / specialist / management posts, pay scales vary widely depending on scale (e.g. Scale III, V, VI, VII) and designations. The official advertisement for those posts will specify gross and basic pay, increments, allowances, etc.
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
Nationality
- Must be Indian citizen (or as allowed under relevant law)
- In some recruitment drives, persons from Nepal, Bhutan or Tibetan refugees (who permanently settled in India before certain dates) may be eligible. (Check notification)
Educational Qualification
Selection Process
The selection process is generally structured as follows (though may vary by post):
- Merit / Academic Evaluation
- For posts like Executive, merit is decided based on percentage marks obtained in graduation.
- In some cases, a written test / exam may also be part of the selection.
- Interview / Personal Round
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or evaluation.
- Document Verification / Checking Certificates
- Once selected, candidates must present original documents for verification.
- Other Steps
- Medical fitness, language proficiency test, etc., depending on the role.
The final selection list is generally published on the IPPB website.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Here’s a generalized “how to apply” procedure (which matches the guidelines you provided earlier), adapted with details from announcements:
- Visit IPPB’s Website
Go to ippbonline.com and navigate to the Current Openings / Recruitment section. - Select the Appropriate Recruitment Advertisement
For example, for “Recruitment of 51 Circle Based Executives (Contract Basis)” or for specialist / higher posts. - Register (New Candidate)
Click “New Registration” → enter name, contact, email. A provisional registration number and password will be generated and sent via SMS/email. - Login & Fill Application Form
Using the registration number and password, login and fill up all the required fields (personal, educational, experience, etc.). - Upload Documents
As earlier you described (photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, educational certificates) abiding by the size/dimension/file type constraints. - Pay Application Fee
Use online modes (Debit Card, Credit Card, net banking, etc.). Wait for confirmation. - Preview & Submit
Preview the entire application form, verify all entries and uploads, and then click “Submit / Complete Registration.” - Print Application & E-Receipt
After submission and payment, download/print the application form and e-Receipt for future reference. - Follow Updates / Admit Card / Call Letters
Keep logging into your registered email / mobile for updates. Download admit cards when released. Attend exam / interview as per schedule.
Sample (Executive Post) – A Case Study
To illustrate how this all comes together, here’s how the Circle Based Executive recruitment works based on recent data:
- Vacancies: 51 contractual Executive positions (UR:13, OBC:19, SC:12, ST:4, EWS:3)
- Application window: 1 March 2025 to 21 March 2025
- Age limit: 21 to 35 years (as of ~1 February 2025)
- Fee: ₹ 750 for general, ₹ 150 for SC/ST/PWD
- Pay: ₹ 30,000 per month (lump sum)
- Contract period: 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance
- Documents / eligibility: Graduation, proper uploads, etc.
- Selection: Merit (graduation score) + Interview + Document verification
Caution Points & Recommendations
- Always refer to the specific notification PDF for the post you are interested in. The details above are generic or from one advertisement.
- Make sure documents you upload match the size / dimension / file type guidelines exactly, otherwise upload errors or rejection may occur.
- Do not wait till the last day — servers may crash or heavy load may impede submission.
- Keep your registration number, password, scanned copies, printouts safely.
- Preserve screenshots or proofs during payment in case of disputes.
- Keep checking the Official IPPB site (Current Openings) for corrigenda, additional lists, or updates.









