The Indus Zone Tech Desk | Published: Nov 16,2025 | IBPS RRB Prelims Exam 2025
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS RRB Prelims 2025 admit card for Scale 1 (Officer) posts. Candidates appearing for the Regional Rural Bank recruitment exam can now download their hall tickets from the IBPS official website – ibps.in.
This much-awaited release marks the beginning of the recruitment cycle for thousands of banking aspirants preparing for government jobs in India.
IBPS RRB Prelims 2025: Key Highlights
Admit Card Release Date: November 16, 2025
Exam Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Post: Group A – Officer Scale 1
Official Website: ibps.in
The preliminary exam is scheduled to be held between late November and December 2025. IBPS has also confirmed that the results for the Prelims will be announced between December 2025 and January 2026.
The Mains admit cards will be published in the same timeframe, while the final selection stages – Mains Result and Interview – are expected to be concluded by February 2026.
IBPS RRB Scale 1 (2025): Eligibility Highlights
Age Limit
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 30 years
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
Persons with Benchmark Disability: 10 years
Educational Qualifications
To apply for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 post, candidates must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Preference may be given to candidates with degrees in:
Agriculture
Horticulture
Forestry
Animal Husbandry
Fisheries / Pisciculture
Veterinary Science
Agricultural Engineering
Marketing & Cooperation
IT, Management, Law, Economics, or Accountancy
- Proficiency in the local language of the RRB’s state/region is essential.
IBPS RRB Prelims 2025: Exam Pattern (Scale 1 Officer)
The information handout for the Prelims exam is now available online. The exam will consist of:
Section No. of Questions Marks Time
Reasoning Ability 40 40 25 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 40 40 20 minutes
Total 80 80 45 minutes
IBPS has also published sample papers and mock tests, which candidates can access by logging in with their registered credentials.
How to Download IBPS RRB Prelims 2025 Admit Card
Follow these simple steps to access your hall ticket:
- Visit the official website: ibps.in
- On the homepage, click on CRP-RRBs Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter
- Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Password
- Your IBPS RRB PO Prelims admit card will appear on the screen
- Download and print the hall ticket for exam-day use
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