The RRB GBO Notification 2025 has been officially released by IBPS under the CRP RRBs XIV recruitment, announcing a total of 13,301 vacancies across various posts, including Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants. Out of these, 859 openings are for Officer Scale-I General Banking Officer (GBO), providing a significant opportunity for aspirants looking to start a banking career with managerial responsibilities in Regional Rural Banks.
RRB GBO Notification 2025 Out
The IBPS RRB GBO 2025 online application process is now open and will remain active until 21 September 2025, giving candidates a limited time to apply. The single-level online examination for the GBO post is scheduled for 28 December 2025, with interviews expected to take place in January or February 2026. Successful candidates will secure a prestigious managerial role in Regional Rural Banks, playing a vital part in rural development while advancing their professional careers.
RRB GBO 2025: Notification PDF
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IBPS RRB GBO Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights
Recruitment Body: IBPS (CRP RRBs XIV)
Post Name: Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)
Total Vacancies: 859 out of 13,301
Application Dates: Ongoing, ends on 21st September 2025
Exam Date: 28th December 2025 (Single Online Exam)
Interview: January/February 2026
Age Limit: 21–32 years
Application Fees: ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates | ₹850 for others
RRB GBO Vacancy 2025
The bank-wise and category-wise vacancies are mentioned below in the table:
RRB GBO Vacancy 2025 | ||||||
BANK | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | TOTAL |
ANDHRA PRADESH GRAMEENA BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ARUNACHAL PRADESH RURAL BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
ASSAM GRAMIN VIKASH BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
BIHAR GRAMIN BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CHHATTISGARH RAJYA GRAMIN BANK | 8 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 38 |
GUJARAT GRAMIN BANK | 9 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 20 | 55 |
HIMACHAL PRADESH GRAMIN BANK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
JAMMU AND KASHMIR GRAMEEN BANK | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
JHARKHAND RAJYA GRAMIN BANK | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK | 11 | 6 | 20 | 8 | 30 | 75 |
KERALA GRAMIN BANK | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
MADHYA PRADESH GRAMIN BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MAHARASHTRA GRAMIN BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MANIPUR RURAL BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MEGHALAYA RURAL BANK | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 19 |
MIZORAM RURAL BANK | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
NAGALAND RURAL BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ODISHA GRAMEEN BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PUDUVAI BHARATHIAR GRAMA BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PUNJAB GRAMIN BANK | 4 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
RAJASTHAN GRAMIN BANK | 60 | 30 | 109 | 40 | 166 | 405 |
SARVA HARYANA GRAMIN BANK | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 25 |
TAMIL NADU GRAMA BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TELANGANA GRAMEENA BANK | 15 | 8 | 27 | 10 | 40 | 100 |
TRIPURA GRAMIN BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UTTAR PRADESH GRAMIN BANK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UTTARAKHAND GRAMIN BANK | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
WEST BENGAL GRAMIN BANK | 8 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 54 |
Total | 859 |
IBPS RRB GBO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Candidates must be above 21 years and below 32 years as on the cutoff date.
Educational Qualification
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
Preference will be given to candidates with degrees in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, IT, Management, Law, Economics, and Accountancy.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years’ experience as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution is mandatory.
Additional Requirements: Credit History
Candidates must maintain a healthy credit history at the time of joining. Those with adverse reports must update their CIBIL status or provide NOCs from lenders to confirm no outstanding dues, failing which their offer may be withdrawn.
IBPS RRB GBO Notification 2025 Application Fee
Fees must be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD candidates)
- ₹850 (All other candidates)
IBPS RRB GBO 2025 Application Form
The IBPS RRB GBO 2025 Application Form is available online, and candidates must complete their registration before the last date, 21st September 2025. Applicants are required to provide accurate details, upload documents in the prescribed format, and pay the application fee to confirm their candidature.
IBPS RRB GBO Online Application 2025 Form: Click Here to Apply
RRB GBO 2025 Selection Process
Single Online Examination: Candidates must secure the cut-off marks section-wise and overall.
Interview Round: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews organised by the Nodal RRB with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.
Final Selection: Based on the combined performance in the online exam and interview.
RRB GBO Exam Pattern 2025
The recruitment process for Officer Scale-II (GBO) includes a single-level online examination followed by an interview.
Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
- Each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks.
- Unanswered questions will not be penalized.
Why Apply for RRB GBO 2025?
The post of General Banking Officer in RRBs offers:
- Managerial responsibilities in rural banking.
- Hands-on exposure to lending, customer service, and financial inclusion.
- Career progression opportunities in higher managerial scales.
- A stable and rewarding banking career with job security.
RRB GBO 2025 Salary
The salary for the IBPS RRB General Banking Officer (GBO) Scale II is attractive and competitive. The basic pay starts at ₹48,170 and increases every year, reaching up to ₹69,810. On top of the basic salary, candidates get extra allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Special Allowance. This makes the total monthly salary around ₹75,000 to ₹78,000. After deductions like taxes and Provident Fund (PF), the in-hand salary is usually between ₹65,000 and ₹70,000 per month. This pay is good for the responsibilities the job requires.
Job Nature and Job Profile of RRB GBO
The RRB General Banking Officer (GBO) is a Scale-I officer role primarily responsible for handling daily banking operations, customer service, and branch administration. It is a frontline officer role with a mix of administrative and operational responsibilities.
Job Nature of GBO
- Administrative: Handling branch operations, maintaining records, and supervising clerical staff.
- Operational: Processing loans, deposits, remittances, and other banking transactions.
- Customer-Facing: Assisting customers with banking queries, opening accounts, and resolving complaints.
- Growth-Oriented: Opportunities for promotion to Scale-II and Scale-III officer positions.
Job Profile
Task Area |
Responsibilities
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Branch Operations |
Managing day-to-day activities, cash handling, and ledger maintenance
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Loans & Advances |
Processing and sanctioning loans, following up on repayments
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Customer Service |
Handling customer queries, grievances, and providing solutions
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Account Management |
Opening accounts, updating records, KYC compliance
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Financial Inclusion |
Educating customers, promoting banking products, assisting rural initiatives
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Administrative Work |
Staff supervision, report generation, branch planning
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Promotional Role |
Opportunities to move to higher scales (Scale-II, Scale-III) with more responsibilities
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