RRB
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2025
A practical guide: vacancies, timeline, eligibility, selection flow, salary estimates and a clear preparation plan — presented in a fresh "greenfield" theme.
Posts
Clerk, Officer Scale I, II, III (specialist streams)
Apply
Online window — 1 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
Exam
Prelims: Nov–Dec 2025 • Mains: Dec 2025–Feb 2026
Vacancy breakdown
Numbers below are consolidated for easy reading — always verify the official notification for your state/region.
| Post | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Clerk) | ~7,972 |
| Officer Scale I (PO) | ~3,907 |
| Officer Scale II (Specialist streams) | ~1,139 |
| Officer Scale III | ~199 |
| Total | 13,217 |
Timeline — important dates
31 Aug 2025 — Official notification issued.
1 Sep — 21 Sep 2025 — Online application window.
Prelims — Officer Scale I: 22–23 Nov 2025; Office Assistant: 6,7,13,14 Dec 2025.
Mains / Single Exams — Dec 2025 to Feb 2026 (by post).
Eligibility — who can apply
- Nationality: Indian citizen or other categories as listed in the notification.
- Educational: Minimum graduation (for general posts). Specialist posts require domain qualifications (e.g., CA, Law Degree, Agriculture).
- Age: Typical range 18–40 years; relaxations apply per central rules for reserved categories.
Selection process explained
Selection varies by post — below is a simplified flow for quick understanding.
- Office Assistant: Prelims → Mains → Language Proficiency Test.
- Officer Scale I (PO): Prelims → Mains → Interview.
- Officer Scale II & III: Single-level exam (specialist papers) → Interview (where applicable).
Salary & perks (expected)
| Post | Approx. In‑Hand |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | ₹35,000–37,000 |
| Officer Scale I | ₹60,000–61,000 |
| Officer Scale II | ₹75,000–77,000 |
| Officer Scale III | ₹80,000–90,000 |
Perks include grade pay/allowances, PF, medical and other bank benefits per post.
How to apply — quick guide
- Visit the official IBPS careers page and locate the RRB 2025 notification.
- Register / Login and fill the online form carefully — choose the region(s) where you want to apply.
- Upload scanned documents: passport photo, signature, handwritten declaration (if required), ID proof and degree certificate.
- Pay the application fee online (card / netbanking / UPI).
- Print the confirmation page and keep one copy of all uploaded documents.
Preparation plan — 8‑week sprint
A focused study schedule to cover syllabus and build exam temperament.
- Week 1–2
Basics: Number systems, Algebra, Reasoning fundamentals. - Week 3–4
Practice: Mock tests, speed, accuracy drills. - Week 5–6
General Awareness + Computer Knowledge + Revision. - Week 7–8
Full-length mocks, previous year papers, exam strategy.
Tip: Maintain an error log and revise weak topics every alternate day.
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