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Introduction:
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially announced the Common Recruitment Process (CRP RRBs XIV) for Regional Rural Banks across India. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for aspirants to join the banking sector as Officers (Scale I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose). With a wide range of vacancies and a structured selection process, this is your chance to secure a stable and rewarding career in rural banking.
📅 Recruitment Schedule
| Activity | Dates |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 01 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | Nov-25 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download | Nov/Dec 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | Nov/Dec 2025 |
| Preliminary Result | Dec 2025 / Jan 2026 |
| Main/Single Exam Call Letter Download | Dec 2025 / Jan 2026 |
| Main/Single Exam | Dec 2025 – Feb 2026 |
| Interview (Officers Scale I, II, III) | Jan/Feb 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | Feb/March 2026 |
📌 Vacancy Details
Vacancies are available across 28 states/UTs in 43 participating Regional Rural Banks. Posts include:
Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager)
Officer Scale II (Generalist & Specialist)
Officer Scale III (Senior Manager)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.09.2025)
| Post | Age Range |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 – 28 years |
| Officer Scale I | 18 – 30 years |
| Officer Scale II | 21 – 32 years |
| Officer Scale III | 21 – 40 years |
Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OA only) | Service + 3 years (max 50 years) |
| Widows/Divorced Women (OA only) | Up to 35 years (Gen), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
Educational Qualification
1.Office Assistant & Officer Scale I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; proficiency in local language; computer knowledge desirable.
2.Officer Scale II (Generalist): Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks + 2 years experience.
3.Officer Scale II (Generalist): Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks + 2 years experience.
4.Officer Scale III: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks + 5 years experience as officer in bank/financial institution.
🧠 Recruitment Process
Aptitude Examination Structure
Preliminary Exam
| Post | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Office Assistant | Reasoning, Numerical Ability | 80 | 80 | 45 mins |
| Officer Scale I | Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude | 80 | 80 | 45 mins |
Main Exam
| Post | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Office Assistant | Reasoning, Computer, GA, Language, Numerical Ability | 200 | 200 | 120 mins |
| Officer Scale I | Reasoning, Computer, GA, Language, Quantitative Aptitude | 200 | 200 | 120 mins |
| Officer Scale II & III | Reasoning, Computer, Financial Awareness, Language, Quant & DI | 200 | 200 | 120–150 mins |
Penalty: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Interview
- Applicable for Officer Scale I, II, III only.
- Weightage: 80% (Exam) + 20% (Interview)
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
Final Selection
Based on combined score of Main/Single Exam + Interview.
Office Assistant selection is based solely on Main Exam score.
💰 Application Fees and Intimation Charges
| Category | Officer Scale I/II/III | Office Assistant |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | ₹ 175 | ₹ 175 |
| Others | ₹ 850 | ₹ 850 |
Hand Written Declaration:
“I, __ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
📄 Notification and Application Link
IBPS CRP RRBs XIV Notification
Apply Online Here for Office Assistant
Apply Online Here for Scale I, II & III Officer
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Recruitment of Probationary Officer & Administrative Officer
Recruitment of Scale II Officer Onwards