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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is a central recruitment agency under India’s Ministry of Finance.
Established in 1984 (and evolved from its predecessor in 1984), IBPS conducts recruitment across multiple streams: Probationary Officers, Clerks, Regional Rural Bank (RRB) roles, and Specialist Officers.
1. IBPS RRB XIV (2025) – Office Assistants & Officer Scale I, II, III
- Vacancies: A total of 13,217 positions across Regional Rural Banks.
- Office Assistants: 7,972
- Officer Scale I (PO): 3,907
- Officer Scale II (Agriculture, Law, CA, IT, GBO, Marketing, Treasury): ~1,139
- Officer Scale III: 199
- Important Dates:
- Notification released: August 31, 2025
- Online registration: September 1 to September 21, 2025
- Admit card, Prelims, Mains, Interview schedule:
- Prelims for Officers: Nov 22–23, 2025
- Prelims for Assistants: Dec 6, 7, 13, 14, 2025
- Mains for Officers Scale I: Dec 28, 2025; Assistants Mains: Feb 1, 2026
- Officer Scale II & III: Single exam & interview: Dec 28, 2025
- Selection Process:
- Assistants & Scale I: Prelims → Mains → Interview
- Scale II & III: Single online exam → Interview
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (fields like LLB, Diploma, CA, MBA/PGDM, etc. accepted)
- **Age Limits (as on Sept 1, 2025)**:
- Office Assistants: 18–28 years (born between Sept 2, 1997 and Sept 1, 2007)
- Scale I (Assistant Manager): Above 18 & under 30 years (born Sept 2, 1995 to Sept 1, 2007)
- Scale II (Manager): Above 21 & under 32 years (born Sept 2, 1993 to Sept 1, 2004)
- Scale III (Senior Manager): Above 21 & under 40 years (born Sept 2, 1985 to Sept 1, 2004)
- Application Fees:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
- Pay Scale (approx.):
- Assistant: ₹35,000–₹37,000
- Officer Scale I: ₹60,000–₹61,000
- Officer Scale II: ₹75,000–₹77,000
- Officer Scale III: ₹80,000–₹90,000
2. IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate, CRP CSA-XV) 2025
- Vacancies: 10,277 posts for Customer Service Associates in public sector banks
- Key Dates:
- Notification: July 29 or July 31, 2025
- Registration: Aug 1 – Aug 28, 2025
- Correction window: Sept 2–3, 2025 (fee applicable)
- Prelims: Oct 4, 5 & 11, 2025
- Mains: Nov 29, 2025
- Eligibility: Graduate from any recognized university
- Selection Process: Two-stage (Prelims → Mains) — notably, no interview
3. IBPS PO/MT (CRP-XV) 2025
- Vacancies: 5,208 positions across 11 public sector banks
- Important Dates:
- Notification released: June 30, 2025
- Registration: July 1 – July 28, 2025 (extended if applicable)
- Prelims exam: August 23–24, 2025
- Mains exam: October 12, 2025
- Eligibility & Salary:
- Graduate required. The in-hand salary ranges ₹74,000–₹76,000, with a starting basic of ~₹48,480
- Selection Process: Prelims → Mains → Interview
4. IBPS Specialist Officers (SO) 2025
- Vacancies: 1,007 specialist officer positions in various fields like IT, Agriculture, Law, etc.
- Application & Salary:
- Graduate in relevant fields can apply
- Salary up to ₹85,920 per month
Why IBPS 2025 Recruitment Matters
- Opportunities across roles — from clerks to senior management — span hundreds to thousands of openings, offering a massive gateway into India’s banking sector.
- Transparent, structured processes ensure merit-based selections.
- Multiple rounds across sectors widen the chances for eligible candidates.
Summary Table
| Recruitment Stream | Vacancies | Application Period | Exam Stages | Approx. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB XIV | 13,217 | Sep 1–21, 2025 | Prelims, Mains, Interview (varies by role) | ₹35k–₹90k |
| Clerk (CSA-XV) | 10,277 | Aug 1–28, 2025 | Prelims → Mains | N/A |
| PO/MT (CRP-XV) | 5,208 | Jul 1–28, 2025 | Prelims → Mains → Interview | ₹74k–₹76k |
| Specialist Officers | 1,007 | (Likely mid-2025) | Based on specific SO process | Up to ₹85,920 |
