The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the CRP RRBs XIV Common Recruitment Process for the recruitment of Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for 2025, offering a promising opportunity to join India’s rural banking sector.
Overview of IBPS RRBs XIV Recruitment
The CRP RRBs XIV recruitment drive aims to fill 13,217
vacancies for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II, and III) and Group “B”
Office Assistants (Multipurpose) across 43 participating Regional Rural Banks.
The selection process is coordinated by IBPS in consultation with NABARD and
relevant authorities
Key Points
- Candidates
can apply for both Office Assistant and one Officer post (Scale I, II, or
III), but not for multiple officer scales in the same year.
- The
recruitment process includes an online exam (Preliminary and
Main or Single, depending on the post), interviews (for Officers), and
provisional allotment.
Important Dates
|
Event |
Dates (Tentative) |
|
Application Registration |
01.09.2025 to 21.09.2025 |
|
Payment of Fees |
01.09.2025 to 21.09.2025 |
|
Pre-Exam Training (PET) |
November 2025 |
|
Admit Card Download (Prelims) |
Nov/Dec 2025 |
|
Preliminary Exam |
Nov/Dec 2025 |
|
RESULT (Prelims) |
Dec 2025 / Jan 2026 |
|
Main/Single Exam |
Dec 2025 / Feb 2026 |
|
Interviews (Officers) |
Jan / Feb 2026 |
|
Provisional Allotment |
Feb/Mar 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Indian
citizens, as well as subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, certain refugees, and PIOs
from specified countries can apply (with eligibility certificate where
required).
Age Criteria (as on 01.09.2025)
|
Post |
Age Range |
|
Office Assistant |
18 to 28 years |
|
Officer Scale-I |
18 to 30 years |
|
Officer Scale-II |
21 to 32 years |
|
Officer Scale-III |
21 to 40 years |
Age relaxation applies for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen,
and other categories as per detailed notification guidelines.
Educational Qualification
|
Post |
Qualification |
Experience |
|
Office Assistant |
Bachelor’s in any discipline + local language |
Nil |
|
Officer Scale-I |
Bachelor’s in any discipline, preference for Agriculture,
Horticulture, etc., + local language |
Nil |
|
Officer Scale-II (Generalist) |
Bachelor’s + 2 yrs experience |
2 years |
|
Officer Scale-II (Specialist) |
Specific degree (as per role) + relevant experience |
As per notification |
|
Officer Scale-III |
Bachelor’s + 5 years’ experience |
5 years |
Selection Process
- Office
Assistants & Officer Scale-I: Two-tier exam (Prelims and Main)
for both posts. Interview only for Officer Scale-I.
- Officer
Scale-II & III: Single-level online exam followed by interview.
- Final
merit list and allotment are based on exam/interview scores and candidate
preferences.
Application Steps
- Register
online at the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in) during the specified period.
- Upload
required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay
application fees online (Rs. 850 for Gen/OBC/EWS; Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Submit
form and download confirmation for future reference.
Reservation & Relaxation
- Reservations
for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD are as per government policy.
- Benchmark
disability reservation as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,
2016.
- Detailed
guidelines for candidates requiring a scribe and compensatory time are
included in the notification.
List of Participating RRBs
There are more than 40 participating Regional Rural Banks
across various states. Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the
respective RRB is mandatory.
Conclusion
The CRP RRBs XIV is an excellent gateway to a
career in rural banking for graduates from all disciplines. Candidates should
carefully review the official notification for details on eligibility,
reservation, post qualifications, and exam structure before applying.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always
refer to the official IBPS notification and website.
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