Introduction – Why the Latest RRB Notification Matters
For banking aspirants across India, the RRB notification is one of the most anticipated announcements every year. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) play a vital role in rural financial inclusion, offering services in villages and semi-urban areas. Working in an RRB means not only building a stable banking career but also contributing directly to India’s grassroots economy.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs XIV Notification 2025 for the recruitment of:
- Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II, III)
- Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
This notification covers hundreds of RRBs across all states, offering thousands of vacancies. The online application window is open from 1st September 2025 to 21st September 2025.
Let’s break down the complete details of this rrb notification.
📊 Participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
Some of the participating banks under CRP RRBs XIV include:
- Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank (Telugu)
- Assam Gramin Vikash Bank (Assamese, Bengali, Bodo)
- Bihar Gramin Bank (Hindi)
- Karnataka Grameena Bank (Kannada, Konkani, Hindi, English)
- Kerala Gramin Bank (Malayalam, Hindi, English)
- Punjab Gramin Bank (Punjabi, Hindi)
- Telangana Grameena Bank (Telugu, Urdu)
- West Bengal Gramin Bank (Bengali, Nepali)
👉 Each RRB specifies the local language proficiency required for posting. Candidates must know the state’s language or be willing to learn within 6 months.
📅 Important Dates – RRB Notification 2025
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 01.09.2025 – 21.09.2025 |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | Nov–Dec 2025 |
| Prelims Result | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 |
| Mains/Single Exam | Dec 2025 – Feb 2026 |
| Mains Result (Officers) | Jan 2026 |
| Interview (Officers) | Jan–Feb 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | Feb–Mar 2026 |
📍 Posts & Eligibility
1. Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
- Education: Graduate in any discipline + local language proficiency.
- Age: 18–28 years.
2. Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)
- Education: Graduate in any discipline (Preference: Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics, Accountancy).
- Age: 18–30 years.
3. Officer Scale-II (Manager)
- General Banking Officer: Graduate with 50% + 2 yrs banking experience.
- Specialist Officer (IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing, Agriculture): Specific degrees + 1–2 yrs experience.
- Age: 21–32 years.
4. Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)
- Graduate with 50% + 5 yrs banking experience.
- Age: 21–40 years.
👉 Relaxations: SC/ST (+5 yrs), OBC (+3 yrs), PwBD (+10 yrs).
💰 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM | ₹175 |
| Others | ₹850 |
📝 Exam Pattern
Preliminary (Objective)
Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
- Reasoning – 40 Qs, 40 Marks
- Numerical Ability – 40 Qs, 40 Marks
- Duration: 45 mins
Officer Scale-I:
- Reasoning – 40 Qs, 40 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 40 Qs, 40 Marks
- Duration: 45 mins
Main Exam
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) & Officer Scale-I:
- Reasoning (50), Computer Knowledge (20), General Awareness (40), English/Hindi (40), Quant (50).
- Total: 200 Qs, 200 Marks, 2 hours
Officer Scale-II & III (Single Exam):
Includes Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi, Professional Knowledge.
👉 Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
📊 Vacancies (Indicative)
Examples from Annexure-I:
- Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank – 150 Office Assistants (23 SC, 11 ST, 41 OBC, 15 EWS, 60 Gen)
- Karnataka Grameena Bank – 800 Office Assistants (128 SC, 56 ST, 216 OBC, 80 EWS, 320 Gen)
- Bihar Gramin Bank – 365 Office Assistants
- Kerala Gramin Bank – 350 Office Assistants
👉 Final allotment will depend on actual vacancies reported by RRBs.
📍 How to Apply
- Visit IBPS RRB Application Portal.
- Select “CRP RRBs XIV Apply Online”.
- Register → Fill details → Upload photo/signature/thumb impression/declaration.
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit and download application form.
✅ Quick Summary – RRB Notification 2025
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | IBPS (for RRBs) |
| Posts | Officers (Scale-I, II, III), Office Assistants |
| Vacancies | State-wise, thousands (Annexure-I) |
| Qualification | Graduate (with experience for Scale II & III) |
| Age Limit | 18–40 yrs (varies by post) |
| Fee | ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM), ₹850 (Others) |
| Exam | Prelims + Mains (Scale I & Assistants); Single Exam (Scale II, III) |
| Dates | Apply 1–21 Sep 2025; Prelims Nov–Dec 2025; Mains Dec–Feb 2026; Interview Jan–Feb 2026 |
| Website | ibps.in |
Conclusion – Secure Your Banking Career with RRBs
The rrb notification 2025 opens doors to a rewarding career in India’s Regional Rural Banks. With thousands of vacancies across states, structured growth opportunities, and a chance to serve rural India, this is one of the best opportunities for fresh graduates and experienced professionals alike.
📢 Call to Action:
- Apply at IBPS RRB Portal before 21 September 2025.
- Start preparation for Prelims today—focus on Reasoning, Quant, English/Hindi, Computer & GA.
- Share this guide with fellow aspirants looking for RRB jobs in 2025.
