The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the RRB Clerk Exam every year to recruit Office Assistants for Regional Rural Banks across India. One of the most important details candidates often look for is the medium of exam, which varies from state to state as per the local language requirements of each RRB. Understanding the language medium is crucial for proper preparation because candidates must be comfortable with both the exam instructions and the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) conducted during final selection.
IBPS RRB Clerk Medium of Exam 2025
The IBPS RRB Clerk Medium of Exam 2025 allows candidates to attempt the exam in English, Hindi, and various regional languages, depending on the state they apply for, ensuring accessibility and comfort for aspirants across the country. States offer languages like Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Odia, and more, making it easier for candidates to understand questions and perform better. Since Regional Rural Banks primarily serve local populations, the exam medium closely aligns with each state’s linguistic needs, and candidates must also be proficient in the local language for final selection.
Also Check- IBPS RRB Clerk Admit Card 2025
State-Wise Medium of Exam for IBPS RRB Clerk 2025
Below is the expected state-wise language medium based on the previous year’s pattern. IBPS generally keeps this unchanged
| State / UT | Medium of Exam (Languages Available) |
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| Andhra Pradesh | English, Hindi, Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Assam | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali |
| Bihar | English, Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | English, Hindi |
| Gujarat | English, Hindi, Gujarati |
| Haryana | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
| Himachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Jharkhand | English, Hindi |
| Karnataka | English, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani |
| Kerala | English, Hindi, Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Maharashtra | English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani |
| Manipur | English, Hindi, Manipuri |
| Meghalaya | English, Hindi |
| Mizoram | English, Hindi |
| Nagaland | English, Hindi |
| Odisha | English, Hindi, Odia |
| Punjab | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | English, Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| Telangana | English, Hindi, Telugu |
| Tripura | English, Hindi, Bengali |
| Uttar Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Uttarakhand | English, Hindi |
| West Bengal | English, Hindi, Bengali |
IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Pattern (Medium-Wise)
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Prelims:
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Reasoning
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Numerical Ability
Available in the regional medium + Hindi + English.
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Mains:
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Reasoning
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Quantitative Aptitude
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English / Hindi
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General Awareness
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Computer Knowledge
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Candidates can select their preferred language during the exam.
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