IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age, Educational Qualification and Reservation

The IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2025 is one of the most important points to be kept in mind for those who want to participate in the IBPS RRB recruitment process. A candidate has to fulfill all the eligibility norms as prescribed by IBPS to apply for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, Officer Scale-II, & Officer Scale-III post or IBPS RRB Officer Assistant post.

The official IBPS RRB notification has been released by IBPS Rural Regional Bank (RRB) 2025 for 9075 vacancies. Candidates filling up the IBPS RRB application form must go through the IBPS RRB age limit, IBPS RRB educational qualification, and the age relaxation in order to avoid the application cancellation later on.

It is important to fulfill certain IBPS RRB age criteria to be eligible for the post of PO and Clerk. IBPS has mentioned certain age guidelines and candidates who wish to appear for IBPS RRB 2025 exam must fulfill the IBPS RRB age limit.

There are various educational qualifications which the candidates have to fulfill for certain posts. They can check IBPS RRB officer scale-1 educational qualification and IBPS RRB Office Assistant educational qualification in detail. All the educational qualification requirements are as of 28/06/2025.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose):

●      The Candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or its equivalent as on the above-mentioned date.

●      He/ She should also be proficient in the local language of the state from which they are applying.

●      Proper knowledge of computer skills is also desirable.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager):

●      As on the above-mentioned date, the candidate should have a degree from a recognized University or its equivalent in any discipline.

●      Preference will be given to candidates holding a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy.

●      Proficiency in the local vernacular of the participating RRB is also required.

●      Computer knowledge will be the desired qualification.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) (Manager)-

●      Candidates should have a degree in any discipline from an acknowledged university, with a minimum 50% aggregate marks as on the above-mentioned date.

●      Candidates who have a degree in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering,Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics, and Accountancy will be given preference.

●      Candidates should also have Work Experience of a total of two years as an officer in a Banking or Financial Institution.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officer) (Managers)-

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)

●      Candidates must hold a degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks are qualified to apply.

●      Preference will be given to the candidates having Degree/ Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics, and Accountancy.

●      Candidates should also have a minimum experience of 5 years as an Officer in Banking or Financial Institutions.

●       There is requirement of a minimum percentage for only posts of IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II and Scale III

●       There is no percentage barrier for applying online for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I and Office Assistant posts.

●      Candidates applying particularly for the posts of Officer Scale I and Office Assistant under IBPS RRB 2025 need to be proficient in the local vernacular of the state from which they are applying.

●      For the posts of IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant, candidates who have already studied the local language of the State from which they are applying, in standard VIII or at any level above this in any Government acknowledged Boards of Education/ School or those who have any certificate to the effect for standard VIII or any level above standard VIII will be considered proficient in that local vernacular.

●      They will be given a period of 6 months from the day of joining will be given to the candidates, who do not possess the required language proficiency, to gain proficiency in the local language of the concerned RRB. This period can be extended by the RRB Boards within the structure of rules. However, the mentioned period cannot be extended beyond the probation period.

1.What is the minimum age to apply for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1?

The minimum age to apply for IBPS RRB officer scale-1 is 21 Years and maximum age is 30 years.

2.I am in the final year of my graduation, can I apply?

According to the official notification, the final result of the candidate should have been declared on or before November 2025.

3.Can freshers apply for IBPS RRB 2025 recruitment?

Yes, freshers who fulfill certain eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for IBPS RRB 2025 recruitment.

4.Can I apply from a different state/or region other than mine?

Yes, but you should be proficient in the local language of that region.

5.What is the total number of vacancies under IBPS RRB recruitment 2025?

The total vacancies under IBPS RRB recruitment 2025 are 10,000+.