The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued the official notification for CRP RRBs XIV Notification 2025, thereby formally starting the recruitment process for various posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The highly anticipated announcement is giving an opportunity to prospective candidates with a total of 13,217 vacancies, consisting of Office Assistants (Clerks) and Officer Scale I, II, and III roles.
The online examinations for the upcoming common recruitment process for RRBs (CRP RRBs XIV) for recruitment of Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” office assistants (Multipurpose) will be conducted by the Institute of banking personnel selection (IBPS) as per the schedule given on the notification published on the IBPS website. The link is : https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/CRP-RRBs-XIV_Final_AD_31.08.25.pdf. As per the official notification ,the interviews for recruitment of Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) under the same process will be coordinated by the nodal regional rural banks with the assistance of NABARD and IBPS in consultation with the appropriate authority and is tentatively scheduled in the month of January/ February 2026.
Key Dates to keep on your mind:
- Notification Release Date: August 31, 2025 (IBPS Website)
- Online Application Window: September 1 – September 21, 2025
- Pre‑Exam Training (PET): November 2025
- Preliminary Exam Dates:
- Officer Scale I (PO): November/December 2025
- Office Assistant (Clerk): November/December 2025
- Main Exam Dates:
- Officer Scale I (PO) and Single Exam (Scale II & III): December , 2025
- Clerk (Office Assistant): February, 2026
- Interviews for Officer Scale I, II & III Posts: January/February 2026
- Provisional Allotment (For Officers Scale I, II and III & Office
Assistants (Multipurpose): February/March 2026
Vacancy Breakdown: Where the openings lie
- Office Assistant (Clerk): 7,972 vacancies
- Officer Scale I (PO): 3,907 vacancies
- Additional specialist roles under Officer Scale II and Scale III include Agriculture Officer, IT, CA, Law, Marketing, Treasury, plus Scale III—totaling the announced 13,217 positions .
Who Can Apply? Eligibility at a Glance
- Office Assistant (Clerk)
- Age: Between 18–28 years
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; local language proficiency; computer knowledge desirable.
- Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager)
- Age: 18–30 years
- Qualification: Bachelor’s in any discipline (preference will be given to Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics) or Accountancy etc.) local language proficiency; computer skills preferred
- Officer Scale II (Manager, Specialist Posts)
- Age: 21–32 years
- Qualification: Graduation with at least 50% plus Two years experience as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution or 1-2 years in their preferred field as prescribed in the notification.
- .Officer Scale III (Senior Manager)
- Age: 21–40 years
- Qualification: Graduation with minimum 50% minimum 5 years of experience as a bank officer or financial institution required .
Selection Process: Stage-by-Stage
- Office Assistant (Clerk): Preliminary → Mains → Language Proficiency Test (LPT) → Provisional allotment Adda247.
- Officer Scale I (PO): Preliminary → Mains → Interview → Final Selection Adda247.
- Officer Scale II & III: Single Online Exam → Interview → Final Selection Adda247.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Visit the official IBPS website: ibps.in.
- Navigate to the CRP RRBs XIV section.
- Register as a new user if not already registered.
- Fill out the application form: enter personal details, educational qualifications and select preferences.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature in specified format and size.
- Pay application fee: Application Fees/ Intimation Charges (Officer (Scale I, II & III) Rs.175/- (Inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/ PwBD candidates. ; Rs.850/- (Inclusive of GST) for all others,Office Assistants (Multipurpose) Rs.175/- (Inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/ PwBD/ ESM /DESM candidates. Rs.850/- (Inclusive of GST) for all others₹850 for General/OBC ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD
- Submit and download/print confirmation for your records.
Final Thoughts & Tips
The IBPS RRB Notification 2025 is a massive opportunity for aspirants targeting public sector banking roles, particularly in rural areas. With over 13,000 seats available across varying levels, it’s crucial to leverage the timeline wisely begin preparation now, especially for pre-exam training in November, and plan revision strategically ahead of preliminaries in Nov–Dec. Candidates must carefully review the official notification, meet the eligibility criteria, prepare systematically and submit applications before the September 21, 2025 deadline.
Stay updated, stay focused, and best of luck for your IBPS RRB journey!