IBPS RRB PO Exam Date 2025 Announced: Everything You Need to Know

If you’re an aspirant aiming for the regional rural bank (RRB) Probationary Officer post, one phrase you’ve been refreshing your browser for is “IBPS RRB PO Exam Date 2025”. The exam date isn’t just a calendar event — it’s your roadmap, your countdown clock, your cue to plan meticulously. In this article, we dive into the latest updates, official exam dates, key notifications, and how to align your preparation to the timeline.

Latest News Update

Official Notification Release

IBPS officially published the RRB PO / Officer Scale I, II & III notification (part of CRP RRBs XIV) on 31 August 2025. This notification lays the foundation for all subsequent dates and rules.

Application Window & Extension

The application began on 1 September 2025. Initially, the last date was 21 September 2025, but to accommodate more candidates, IBPS extended it to 28 September 2025.

Vacancy Revision

A revised total of 13,294 posts have been announced across various officer and clerk roles. Earlier, the figure was slightly lower (~13,217) before revision. Among them, 3,907 are earmarked for Officer Scale I (PO) roles.

Key News Highlights

The exam dates were officially published: Prelims on 22–23 November 2025, Mains / Single exam on 28 December 2025.

News outlets confirm these dates and urge aspirants to prepare accordingly.

Application correction windows, document guidelines, and exam pattern revisions are also emerging topics.

Official Exam Dates for 2025

Stage	Date(s)
Prelims (Officer Scale I)	22 & 23 November 2025
Mains / Single Exam (All Scales)	28 December 2025
Interview / Final Round	Tentatively Jan–Feb 2026 (To be notified)

A few notes:

The exam for Officer Scale II & III is being held on the same date (28 December 2025) as the PO mains / single-level exam.

Pre-exam training (PET) will likely occur before prelims; exact schedule to be announced.

Detailed Notification & Application Timeline

Notification & Application Dates

Notification Released: 31 August 2025

Application Start: 1 September 2025

Original Deadline: 21 September 2025

Extended Deadline: 28 September 2025

Fee & Correction Window

Candidates must pay the application fee by the last date. A correction window (for limited fields) will likely open post-submission (dates to be notified).

Document Upload Guidelines

Scanned photograph & signature must be in prescribed dimensions.

Left thumb impression and handwritten declaration images may also be required.

File size, format (JPEG / PNG), and background norms will be specified.

Make sure you read the notification PDF carefully because failing in document formats or upload rules is a common cause for rejection.

Vacancy & Post-wise Breakdown

Total Vacancies (Revised)

The revised total is 13,294 positions across RRB Officer and Office Assistant posts.

Officer Scale I (PO)

Out of those, 3,907 vacancies are earmarked for Officer Scale I (PO) roles.

Other Officer Scales & Numbers

Scale II – in categories like Agriculture Officer, Law, CA, IT, General Banking, etc.

Scale III – Senior Manager positions with limited vacancies (e.g., ~199)

Office Assistant / Clerk vacancy major share also released in the notification.

State / Bank-wise Distribution

The full state-wise or bank-wise allotment is typically available in the official PDF — aspirants need to refer to that when released.

Eligibility Criteria & Key Requirements

Age Limits

For Officer Scale I (PO):

Minimum age: 18 years

Maximum age: 30 years (relaxations apply for reserved categories)

Educational Qualifications

A candidate must hold a graduation degree (in any discipline) from a recognized university.

Additional requirements or specializations for certain Scale II roles (e.g., law, CA, IT) may apply.

Nationality & Other Norms

Indian citizen (or as defined by RRB / IBPS norms)

Some character / discipline / experience rules (if any)

Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Prelims, Mains, Interview)

Prelims (Officer Scale I)

Two sections: Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude

~80 questions, total ~80 marks

Time: 45 minutes (or as per norm)

Negative marking (usually ¼ mark)

Mains / Single Exam

Subjects: Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English / Hindi, Quantitative Aptitude

Total marks, sectional weights, time limits will be specified in official notification

Possibly descriptive writing (letter / essay) in mains (depending on revised pattern)

Interview / Personal Round

Qualified candidates from mains / single exam stage

Final merit may factor both exam + interview scores

Negative Marking & Scoring

Standard negative marking (1/4) in objective parts

Marks normalization might be applied if multiple shifts

Preparation Strategy Based on the Exam Timeline

Monthly → Weekly Planning

Break down your time left (from now until Nov/Dec) into monthly goals, then weekly micro-goals.

Subject-wise Division

Distribute subjects across weeks, ensuring no subject is left for the final week. You could follow:

Month 1–2: Basics & foundational strength

Month 3–4: Intermediate practice & mock tests

Last month: Revision, full mocks, weak area polishing

Important Dates & Calendar Snapshot

Here’s a snapshot calendar summary:

Notification: 31 August 2025

Application: 1 – 28 September 2025

Prelims (PO): 22 & 23 November 2025

Mains / Single Exam: 28 December 2025

Interview / Final: January – February 2026 (tentative)

Visual timeline (e.g. a horizontal bar with months and labels) helps you see how much time remains in each stage.

Sample Preparation Timeline (From Now to Dec 2025)

Phase 1: Foundation (Sep – Oct)

Cover basics of Quant, Reasoning

Begin light GA reading daily

Do topic-wise practice

One mock every 10–12 days

Phase 2: Intermediate (Nov)

Start mixed question sessions

Full-length mocks once a week

Revise earlier topics

Phase 3: Final & Revision (Dec)

Daily mocks, full syllabus revision

Focus on error correction

Mental conditioning, time management

Last 10–15 Days

Light revision, solve mocks under strict exam timing

Relaxation, maintain health, minimum stress

Conclusion & Final Tips

Knowing the IBPS RRB PO Exam Date 2025 well in advance is like getting the map before the journey begins. It gives you structure, direction, and confidence. With prelims slated for 22–23 November 2025 and mains / single exam on 28 December 2025, you have time — but not unlimited time. Plan smartly, follow the official notification, practice deeply, and avoid common pitfalls.