Who Can Apply for IBPS RRB Notification 2025?

Candidates must carefully review all eligibility criteria before applying for the IBPS RRB 2025 recruitment for 13,217 vacancies till 21 September 2025, as non-compliance can lead to rejection. Ensuring you meet the age, education, and other requirements not only saves time but also strengthens your chances of being shortlisted for the exam.

Who Can Apply for IBPS RRB Notification 2025?

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB 2025 Notification for recruitment in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. With thousands of vacancies announced for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officers (Scale I, II & III), aspirants are eager to know the eligibility conditions. This blog explains in detail who can apply for IBPS RRB 2025.

Detailed Eligibility for IBPS RRB 2025

A candidate must fulfil all the eligibility criteria for RRB posts set by the IBPS to successfully take up employment in Regional Rural Banks.

1. Nationality / Citizenship

Candidates must be

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or
• A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, etc.

2. Age Limit (as on cut-off date in notification)

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 – 28 years
• Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager): 18 – 30 years
• Officer Scale II (Manager): 21 – 32 years
• Officer Scale III (Senior Manager): 21 – 40 years

Age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, Ex-servicemen, and other reserved categories.

3. Educational Qualification

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Proficiency in the local language is mandatory.
• Officer Scale I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; preference for Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, etc.
  Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer): Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks + 2 years experience.
• Officer Scale II (Specialist Officer): Degree in specialised field (Law, IT, CA, MBA Finance, etc.) + 1–2 years experience.
• Officer Scale III: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks + 5 years experience.

4. Language Proficiency

Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state/UT where the RRB is located. Proficiency will be tested at the time of selection.

Ensuring Your Eligibility for IBPS RRB 2025

The IBPS RRB 2025 Notification opens opportunities for graduates across India who meet the eligibility criteria. Whether you’re aiming for Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, or higher managerial posts, ensure you fulfil age, education, and language requirements before applying.