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IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit, Qualification

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will announce the IBPS RRB 2025 Notification in the first week of June 2025 for the posts of Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II, and III. The online application process will begin on the same day as the notification release. Before applying, candidates should carefully review the IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria, including the required qualifications and age limits. This article provides a detailed overview of the IBPS RRB 2025 age limit and educational qualifications. Read on for complete information.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates interested in applying for IBPS RRB 2025 must first ensure they meet the minimum eligibility requirements before starting the online application process. The eligibility criteria vary depending on the specific position for which the candidate is applying through the IBPS RRB exam. The three main factors considered for eligibility are nationality, age limit, and educational qualification. Below, candidates can find detailed eligibility criteria for the different posts available.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria Overview

The detailed IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria is discussed below. Check the overview here.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria
Name of Organisation Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Post Name Officer Assistant, Officer Scale I, II, and III
Vacancy Released Soon
Age limit 18-32 Years (as per post)
Qualification Graduation(as per post)
Official Website ibps.in

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IBPS RRB 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for IBPS RRB Exam, a candidate is required to fulfill the given eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria Requirement
Nationality / Citizenship
  1. a Citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or
  2. a subject of Bhutan or
  3. a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
  4. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Language Proficiency Candidates applying for the posts of Office Assistant in any particular RRB are required to possess proficiency in the local language of the State/ UT in which the RRB is situated to be eligible for an interview.

IBPS RRB Age Limit

The age limit to apply for the IBPS RRB Exam is given below. Candidates can check the post-wise age limit here. The IBPS RRB Age relaxation details are given below this.

IBPS RRB Age Limit
Post Name IBPS RRB Age Limit
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Between 18 years and 28 years i.e. candidates should have not been born earlier than 02.06.1994 and later than 01.06.2004 (both dates inclusive).
For Officer Scale- I (Assistant Manager) Above 18 years – Below 30 years i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1992 and later than 30.06.2004 (both dates inclusive).
For Officer Scale-II (Manager) Above 21 years – Below 32 years i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1990 and later than 31.05.2001 (both dates inclusive).
For Officer Scale- III (Senior Manager) Above 21 years – Below 40 years i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1982 and later than 31.05.2001 (both dates inclusive).

IBPS RRB Age Relaxation provided to the Candidates

Category Age Relaxation Criteria
SC/ST/Person Affected by 1984 Riots 5 Years
OBC 3 Years
PwD 10 Years
ESM/Disabled ESM (For the post of Office Assistant – Multipurpose)

  • The actual period of service rendered+ 3 years
  • 8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years
Widow, Divorced, Legally Separated Women who didn’t remarry (For the post of Office Assistant – Multipurpose)

9 Years

In the case of ESM commissioned officers, including ECOs/ SSCOs who have rendered at least 5 years of military service and have been released on completion of assignment other than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or on account of physical disability, subject to the ceiling as per Government guidelines 5 Years

IBPS RRB Educational Qualification

Check the academic qualification and experience required to apply for the posts released by Regional Rural Banks in India from the below table.

IBPS RRB Educational Qualification
Post  Educational Qualification  Experience
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent
(a) Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s*
(b) Desirable: Working knowledge of Computers.
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Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) i. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent Preference
will be given to the candidates having degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry,
Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation,
Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy;
ii. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s*
iii. Desirable: working knowledge of Computer.
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Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager)  Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent
with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having 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.
 Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager)  Information Technology Officer
Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science /
Information Technology or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Desirable:
Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP etc.
 One year (in the relevant field)
Chartered Accountant
Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
 One Year as a Chartered Accountant.
Law Officer
Degree from a recognized University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Two years as an advocate or should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for a period of not less than two years
Treasury Manager
Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized university/ institution
One Year (in the relevant field)
Marketing Officer
MBA in Marketing from a recognized university
 One Year (in the relevant field)
Agricultural Officer
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science/
Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate
Two Years (in therelevant field)
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent
with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. 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 Co-operation,
Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy.
Minimum 5 years experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institutions

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria- Important points

  • Make sure to have all the required documents mentioned as a part of identification.
  • Candidates claiming age relaxation must provide supporting documents.
  • Signatures on all the provided documents must be identical.
  • Candidates who have married before their legal marital age will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
  • Candidates holding any court cases against them will not be considered for the post.
  • Decisions made by the board will be final regarding the eligibility criteria, acceptance or rejection of the applications, the penalty for false information, mode of selection, the conduct of examination(s), allotment of examination centers, and selection and posting of the selected candidate. No queries will be entertained by the authority.
Links Related to IBPS RRB
IBPS RRB Notification 2025 IBPS RRB Previous Year Paper
IBPS RRB Syllabus IBPS RRB PO Syllabus
IBPS RRB Clerk Salary  IBPS RRB PO Salary 
IBPS RRB Clerk Cut Off IBPS RRB PO Cut Off
IBPS RRB Selection Process

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FAQs

What are the main eligibility criteria for IBPS RRB 2025?

The key eligibility criteria include nationality, age limit, and educational qualification, which vary depending on the post applied for.

What is the Educational Qualification for IBPS RRB? 

The Educational Qualification for IBPS RRB is that the candidates must have a minimum qualification of a Graduation degree in any stream from a recognised University.

When will the IBPS RRB 2025 notification be released?

The IBPS RRB 2025 notification is expected to be released in the first week of June 2025.

For which posts will the IBPS RRB 2025 recruitment be conducted?

The recruitment will be conducted for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II, and III posts.

What is the prescribed age limit under the IBPS RRB 2025?

The prescribed age limit under IBPS RRB 2025 is 18 years to 40 years.

Is proficiency in the local language mandatory?

Yes, candidates applying for Office Assistant must have proficiency in the local language of the state or union territory where the RRB is located.

Do candidates need computer knowledge?

While it is desirable, especially for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I posts, it is not mandatory.