The IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) recruitment for 2025 is expected to kick off around June 2025smartkeeda.com. The official IBPS RRB 2025 Notification (once released) will detail openings for Office Assistant (Clerk) and Officer Scale I (PO) posts. Last year (2024) saw 5,800 clerk posts and 3,583 PO postssmartkeeda.com. Aspirants in Kolkata and across West Bengal should take note, as state RRBs (e.g. Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank) participate with their share of vacanciesbankersadda.combankersadda.com. Prepare to apply via the IBPS website (ibps.in) as soon as the notification goes livecareerpower.in testbook.com.

Notification & Exam Timeline

IBPS RRB 2025 Notification usually publishes a tentative calendar in advance. The latest (revised) calendar released on 16 June 2025 indicates that the IBPS RRB 2025 online notification and application window will open in late spring (around May–June 2025)smartkeeda.com. Key dates to remember (for Officer Scale I and Office Assistant posts) are:

• PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims: 22–23 November 2025smartkeeda.com.

• PO Mains: 28 December 2025smartkeeda.com.

• Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims: 6, 7, 13, 14 December 2025smartkeeda.com.

• Clerk Mains: 1 February 2026smartkeeda.com.

These dates come from the updated IBPS exam calendarsmartkeeda.com. (Earlier tentative dates had been July–September 2025 for RRB examseducation.sakshi.com, but IBPS’s revised calendar pushed exams to late 2025.) Aspirants should bookmark the official IBPS site (ibps.in)careerpower.in and check for the “CRP RRB” (Common Recruitment Process) notification. Registration is online, with the exam held in computer-based mode.

Vacancies (Post-wise Breakdown)

The exact number of vacancies for 2025 will be announced in the notification. Based on the last cycle, expect around 10,000+ total vacancies. For example, IBPS RRB 2024 had: 5800 Office Assistant (Clerk) posts and 3583 Officer Scale I (PO) postssmartkeeda.com (the rest were Scale II/III officers). Of course, 2025 could see different numbers. To gauge the scale:

• Last year (2024): 5800 clerks, 3583 POssmartkeeda.com.

• West Bengal RRBs: In 2024, Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank (WB region) alone had 138 Clerk and 220 PO vacanciesbankersadda.combankersadda.com. Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank added 17 clerks and 39 officersbankersadda.combankersadda.com. (Paschim Banga Gramin Bank had no separate vacancies listed.)

This shows West Bengal’s share in RRB recruitment. The IBPS RRB 2025 Notification will list state- and bank-wise vacancies. Aspiring Kolkata students should monitor IBPS updates and prep accordingly. Since RRB jobs are regional, proficiency in Bengali (the local language) will be tested for West Bengal RRB postssmartkeeda.com.

Eligibility Criteria (Age, Education)

Applicants must meet nationality and age norms set by IBPS. Key eligibility for Clerk (Office Assistant) and PO (Officer Scale I) posts are:

• Age Limit: Clerks – 18 to 28 years; PO – 18 to 30 years (as per IBPS’s “born not earlier/later than” dates) smartkeeda.comsmartkeeda.com. (There are age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/etc as per IBPS norms.)

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university is required for both Clerk and PO smartkeeda.comsmartkeeda.com. For Officer Scale I (PO), degrees in agriculture, IT, management, law, economics, etc., are preferred smartkeeda.com, but any graduate is eligible.

• Language: Clerical cadre aspirants must be proficient in the local language of the RRB’s state (e.g. Bengali for West Bengal banks) to qualify for appointment smartkeeda.com. PO applicants should also have local language skills by the interview stage.

Application Process (IBPS Website)

When the IBPS RRB 2025 notification is out, apply online only via the official portal: www.ibps.in:contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}:contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}. Key steps include:

• Register on IBPS: Create an account on ibps.in and note your Registration Number testbook.com.

• Fill Application Form: Choose the RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) or Officer Scale I link and enter personal, education, and communication details testbook.com.

• Upload Documents: Scan and upload a passport-size photograph (20–50 KB, JPEG) and signature (10–20 KB, JPEG) as specified testbook.com. Keep these ready in advance.

• Bank Preferences: Select your preferred RRBs (you can choose multiple). Kolkata/West Bengal aspirants might list Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank, etc. (Preference order matters for final allotment.)

• Pay Fees: Submit the application fee online by debit/credit card or net banking. The fee is likely to remain around ₹850 for General and ₹175 for SC/ST/PH candidates testbook.com.

• Submit & Print: Review all entries, then submit. Download and print the confirmation for your records.

Keep your email and phone active for communication from IBPScareerpower.in. Once registered, IBPS will not open a second window – the one-time registration covers prelims and mains.

Exam Preparation & Insights

Forums and coaching blogs note that the Clerk exam is often “easier” than the PO examvisionq.co.in, mainly because the PO paper adds extra difficulty in reasoning and quant. However, competition is high, so strategic prep is a must. Key pointers from aspirant discussions:

• Practice speed and accuracy: Regular mock tests help manage the high number of questions under time pressure.

• Focus areas: Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude carry the most weight. Strengthening basics and practicing previous year RRB papers is crucial.

• General Awareness: Prepare current affairs, especially banking and rural development topics.

• Local Language Paper: Do not neglect it – West Bengal aspirants should revise Bengali grammar and comprehension well before the exam.

According to coaching experts, what really matters is consistency, not fear of “difficulty”visionq.co.in. Rather than worrying about whether the exam is tough, build a steady routine with daily problem-solving. For PO aspirants, pay extra attention to Data Interpretation and higher difficulty reasoning. Many aspirants on Quora/Reddit/forums recommend topic-wise preparation and time-bound practice to crack IBPS RRB.

West Bengal Aspirants: Regional Focus

IBPS RRB 2025 Notification. For candidates in Kolkata and West Bengal, this recruitment is a prime opportunity to work in local RRBs. In addition to language proficiency, note:

• Participating Banks: In WB, Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank and Paschim Banga Gramin Bank are major RRBs (as of 2024, PBG Bank had no vacancies listed). Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank covers North Bengal. These banks recruit via IBPS RRBbankersadda.combankersadda.com.

• Vacancies: As mentioned, Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank alone had 138 Clerk and 220 PO vacancies in 2024 bankersadda.com bankersadda.com. Such figures hint at comparable or higher openings in 2025. Keep checking state-specific vacancy tables when the notification is released.

• Local Preparation: Attend any WB-specific coaching or study groups. Many Kolkata aspirants share tips online (for example, focusing on Bengali comprehension and West Bengal current affairs can give you an edge).

Official Details

All updates, application links, and official PDF downloads will be on ibps.in careerpower.in under the “CRP RRB” section. Bookmark this page and the “Latest News/Advertisements” section on IBPS. The IBPS calendar and notification will clearly state everything – exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, fees, and cut-off trends.

Coaching Support for Kolkata Aspirants

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