The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially announced the IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Exam Dates on its website. As per the schedule, the Preliminary Examination will be held on 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th December 2025, while the Main Examination is set for 1st February 2026. The registration process for IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 will be conducted exclusively online, and candidates will be required to complete a single registration for both Prelims and Mains (if applicable).
To be eligible for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) exam, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.
Selected candidates for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant role can expect a competitive salary package with opportunities for increment and promotion based on experience and performance. The IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Notification is expected to be released soon, which will include detailed information on vacancies, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
Besides the post office clerk test, IBPS conducts enlistment for two individuals for two other posts in different RRBs in India. These include:
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Regional Rural Bank (IBPS RRB) Exam is a national-level financial test conducted annually by IBPS for candidates aspiring to join RRBs. Recruitment is done for the following A and B job posts, including RRB Clerk, full form Regional Rural Bank Clerk.
Applicants must clear the preliminary tests, mains/single-level tests, and Interview rounds for officer-level posts. At the same time, the office clerks’ selection process is based on the primary exam clearance.
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| Exam Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Organization | RRB |
| Official Website | IBPS RRB Official Website |
| Exam Conducting Body | RRB |
| Post Name | Office Assistants |
| Exam Cycle | 2025 |
| Number of Vacancies | 5585 |
| Application Start Date | June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 2025 |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Frequency of Exam | Yearly |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Stages | Prelims, Mains |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 45 minsMains: 2 hours |
| Purpose | To select Office Assistants in RRBs across India |
| Language of Exam | English & Hindi |
| Exam Help Desk | 1800 222 3661800 103 4566 |
Note: The official IBPS RRB Clerk Notification 2025 will be updated here once it is released. In the meantime, candidates are advised to refer to the previous year’s official notification for reference.
The IBPS Calendar 2025 has announced the exam dates for the IBPS RRB 2025 Prelims and Mains for Clerk and Officer Scale I, II & III posts. As per the schedule, the IBPS RRB PO Prelims will be held on 22nd and 23rd November 2025, while the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims are set for 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th December 2025.
| Events | IBPS RRB Exam | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Online Examination – Preliminary | Officer Scale 1 | 22nd & 23rd November 2025 |
| Office Assistants | 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th December 2025 | |
| Online Examination – Main | Officer Scale I | 28th December 2025 |
| Office Assistants | 1st February 2026 | |
| Single Examination | Officer Scale II & III | 28th December 2025 |
The Result for Prelims of IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Was Out on 9th September 2024. Candidates who have received an SMS from IBPS can check their exam update on ibps.in.
The age limits for various IBPS RRB positions, along with the permissible date of birth ranges, are as follows:
| Post | Age Limit | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 years | Born between 02.06.1996 and 01.06.2006 (inclusive) |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 18 to 30 years | Born between 03.06.1994 and 30.06.2006 (inclusive) |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | 21 to 32 years | Born between 03.06.1992 and 31.05.2003 (inclusive) |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 21 to 40 years | Born between 03.06.1984 and 31.05.2003 (inclusive) |
Candidates must meet the specified age limits and ensure their date of birth falls within the provided range.
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Candidates applying for the posts of Office Assistant in any particular RRB are required to possess proficiency in the local language of the State/ UT in which the RRB is situated to be eligible for an interview.
The age relaxation for the IBPS RRB (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Regional Rural Banks) exam varies by category. Here’s a general overview of the IBPS RRB Clerk age limit and relaxations:
1. Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 years
2. Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years
3. Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 10 years
4. Ex-Servicemen: The actual period of service in the defence forces plus 3 years (subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years)
5. Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated: 9 years (subject to a maximum age limit of 35 years for General, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST)
6. Jammu & Kashmir Domicile: 5 years (for candidates who were residents of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989) It’s important to check the official IBPS notification for any updates or specific details related to age relaxation, as these can vary slightly from year to year.
Candidates would need to pay a charge to finish the application process. Last year, the cost of an online application form for the IBPS RRB test was raised. According to the past year’s notification, the updated application fees for various categories differ.
The IBPS RRB clerk admit card is delivered by the directing body within 15 days before the test is to be led. The admit card is provided at the IBPS authority site.
Applicants can download the IBPS RRB admit card from the official authorized website. To download your admit card, follow the steps mentioned below:
| State | Preliminary Exam Center | Main Exam Center |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Ananthapur, Chirala, Guntur, Hyderabad, Kakinada, Kadapa, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati, Silchar |
| Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzzafarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur | Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzzafarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar |
| Haryana | Ambala, Gurgaon, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Yamuna Nagar | Ambala, Karnal, Kuruksehtra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Baddi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | Baddi, Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro | Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bangalore, Belgaum, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hubli, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi | Bangalore, Belgaum, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hubli, Mandya, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi |
| Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthpuram, Thrichur | Chennai, Madhurai, Thiruchirapalli, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, | Aurangabad Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai Nagpur, Pune |
| Manipur | Imphal | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneshwar, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, , Sangrur | Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur | Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar | Chennai, Madhurai, Thiruchirapalli, Coimbatore, Tirunelvelli |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad, Karimnagar |
| Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Banda, Bareilly, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi | Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Roorkee | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Bardhaman, Berhampur, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Greater Kolkata, Siliguri | Greater Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Name Of The Section | Number Of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
| Name Of The Section | Number Of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 2 hours |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 2 hours |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 2 hours |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
All aspirants aiming for the IBPS RRB Clerk exam should know about its subject syllabus. Two segments in the RRB prelims test for the clerk position should be finished within 45 minutes. The RRB clerk position is very competitive. The applicants should study and revise it on repetition before getting ready for the test. Below is the complete RRB clerk test 2025 syllabus.
The IBPS RRB exam brings opportunities in regional rural banks across various states, from North to South India. With over 40 banks like Odisha Gramya Bank, Baroda UP Bank, and Karnataka Gramin Bank taking part, it connects aspirants to careers that serve rural and semi-urban areas.
| State/UT | Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) | Head Office (City) |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank, Saptagiri Grameena Bank | Guntur, Chittoor |
| Telangana | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank, Telangana Grameena Bank | Warangal, Hyderabad |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Vikash Bank | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank, Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank | Patna, Muzaffarpur |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank | Raipur |
| Gujarat | Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank, Saurashtra Gramin Bank | Vadodara, Rajkot |
| Haryana | Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank | Rohtak |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | Mandi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | J&K Grameen Bank, Ellaquai Dehati Bank | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank | Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Gramin Bank, Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank | Bellary, Dharwad |
| Kerala | Kerala Gramin Bank | Malappuram |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank, Madhyanchal Gramin Bank | Indore, Sagar |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Vidarbha Konkan Gramin Bank | Aurangabad, Nagpur |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | Kohima |
| Odisha | Odisha Gramya Bank, Utkal Grameen Bank | Bhubaneswar, Bolangir |
| Puducherry | Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | Kapurthala |
| Rajasthan | Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank, Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank | Ajmer, Jodhpur |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | Salem |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Aryavart Bank, Baroda UP Bank, Prathama UP Gramin Bank | Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Moradabad |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank, Paschim Banga Gramin Bank, Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank | Murshidabad, Howrah, Coochbehar |
The IBPS RRB Office clerk test result is announced after each assessment period. The applicants who qualify for the prelims test are eligible for the mains test. The marks scored by an applicant in the main exams are calculated overall to compute the final merit of the selected applicants.
The cut-offs for the RRBs office clerk are used to select the applicants first for the mains test and then for the provisional allotment. The cut-off is the base passing mark that an applicant must achieve to be eligible for the next test. RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 online results by visiting the official site, i.e., ibps.in. The main test results will be accessible one month following the test.
With the RRBs clerk exam 2025 approaching, last year’s cut-off list for IBPS RRB clerk prelims and mains list is available on the website. The IBPS has delivered category-wise and state-wise cut-off marks for every stage. It is available on the ibps.in website. Applicants need to score higher than the cut-offs to become eligible to be placed on the merit list.
| Name Of The State/Union Territory | General Cut Off |
| Andhra Pradesh | 71 |
| Assam | 64.25 |
| Bihar | 70 |
| Chhattisgarh | 67.25 |
| Gujarat | 72.75 |
| Haryana | 75.5 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 72.25 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 64.5 |
| Jharkhand | 72.25 |
| Karnataka | 67.25 |
| Kerala | 76 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 70.25 |
| Maharashtra | 67 |
| Odisha | 77 |
| Punjab | 74.25 |
| Rajasthan | 75 |
| Tamil Nadu | 61.25 |
| Telangana | 61.5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 75.5 |
| West Bengal | 74.75 |
| Tripura | 67 |
| Nagaland | 55.25 |
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| Andhra Pradesh | 63.47 | 59.13 | 68.57 | 65.41 | 83.78 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | NA | 47.03 | NA | NA | 61.16 |
| Assam | 60.75 | 61.78 | 65.03 | 61.85 | 73.68 |
| Bihar | 67.57 | 59.22 | 72.00 | 66.78 | 79.91 |
| Chhattisgarh | 65.03 | 62.53 | NA | 64.13 | 75.69 |
| Gujarat | 70.88 | 58.60 | 65.53 | 65.69 | 76.91 |
| Haryana | 73.60 | NA | 69.32 | 68.63 | 84.13 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 65.32 | 60.94 | 66.94 | 68.47 | 81.22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 59.25 | 59.88 | 65.35 | 60.57 | 71.60 |
| Jharkhand | 59.35 | 62.75 | 67.75 | 66.28 | 78.82 |
| Karnataka | 60.10 | 58.82 | 65.57 | 62.78 | 74.10 |
| Kerala | 58.91 | 51.60 | 67.82 | 67.00 | 74.66 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 66.41 | 64.78 | 70.50 | 67.16 | 82.50 |
| Maharashtra | 68.32 | 66.00 | 71.94 | 67.35 | 82.38 |
| Manipur | 57.10 | 56.78 | NA | NA | 64.28 |
| Meghalaya | NA | 54.75 | NA | NA | 62.25 |
| Mizoram | NA | 59.75 | 56.47 | NA | 59.78 |
| Nagaland | NA | 57.38 | NA | NA | 59.16 |
| Odisha | 68.32 | 68.28 | 70.32 | 65.57 | 80.19 |
The IBPS RRB Clerk in-hand salary details for 2025 provide valuable insights into the pay structure, allowances, and career growth opportunities. Through the IBPS RRB Clerk salary slip, applicants can review the breakdown of gross compensation, allowances, and net pay, offering a clear understanding of the financial benefits of the position.
The salary structure includes a detailed pay scale and highlights year-wise increments, enabling applicants to assess career progression. Additionally, the salary slip ensures transparency by outlining data related to gross earnings, deductions, and allowances.
By referring to the IBPS RRB Clerk salary slip, applicants can gain a comprehensive understanding of their in-hand salary, inclusive of benefits and allowances. This detailed breakdown helps candidates make informed decisions about the position and its associated financial rewards.
| Details of IBPS RRB clerk salary slip 2025 | Amount (approximately) |
| IBPS RRB clerk salary 2025(Starting Basic Pay) | Rs.19900 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Rs.8049 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Rs.2167 |
| Special Allowance | Rs.3263 |
| NPS | Rs.2812 |
| CASH | Rs.1250 |
| IBPS RRB clerk salary 2025 (gross amount) | Rs.37442 (approx.) |
| Deductions | Rs.5624 |
| IBPS RRB clerk salary in hand 2025 (net pay) | Rs.31818 (approx.) |
Some of the perks and allowances for an IBPS RRB office clerk in 2025 include:
The IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Analysis provides detailed insights into the exam, covering the level of difficulty, key topics, and expected good attempts. It explains how different sections like reasoning and quant were structured and the kind of questions asked. Reviewing this analysis can give you a better idea of the exam pattern and the areas you need to focus on. It serves as a handy reference for upcoming shifts and the mains preparation. Here Is the Blog You can go through it- IBPS RRB Exam Analysis 2025
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Ans. The IBPS RRB office clerks are offered an in-hand salary between 21000 – 23000. The IBPS RRB officers earn higher and can expect a monthly salary of Rs. 51,000 to 58,000 for the IBPS RRB PO posts. The RRB clerk and officers are provided with many perks and benefits. Applicants looking for a good salary package with benefits should opt for RRB exams.
Ans. The preliminary exams of the RRB clerk exams are relatively straightforward, yet the cut-off, for the most part, remains high. Compared to other clerical banking tests with IBPS clerk tests, it is easy to clear the exams. The most crucial factor is how well the applicants prepare for the exams. Knowing all the details about the exam patterns and syllabus is essential to clear the exam.
Ans. The IBPS RRB clerk test is directed to enroll applicants for positions such as office clerks, officers, etc. The posts differ from Scale I to Scale III. The exam is organized by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. All applicants must clear all the exam phases. The test is held every year.
Ans. According to the IBPS RRB 2025 calendar, the prelims will be held on the 30th of August, 6th, and 7th of September 2025 and the mains exam will be on the November 9, 2025.
Ans. No restriction is limited to the applicants to attempt the IBPS PO test. Candidates can take tests as often as needed until they meet the eligibility criteria. No restriction is limited to the applicants to attempt the IBPS PO test. Candidates can take tests as often as needed until they meet the eligibility criteria. So, an individual is not eligible for the test if the eligibility criteria are fulfilled. In that case, the candidate cannot enroll in the exams.
If you’re between 18 and 28 years old and hold a graduation degree in any stream, you’re good to go for IBPS RRB Clerk 2025. Just make sure you’re comfortable with the local language and have some basic computer knowledge.
Authored by, Shivam Singh
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Shivam specializes in breaking down complex academic and technical concepts into engaging, student-friendly formats. From curriculum-aligned blogs to explainer content, his goal is to make learning both accessible and enjoyable.
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