IBPS RRB 2025 Karnataka: Apply Online, Dates & Eligibility
IBPS has announced CRP RRBs XIV (IBPS RRB 2025) for recruitment to Office Assistants and Officers (Scale I, II, III). For Karnataka candidates, the test medium includes Kannada and Konkani, and the participating bank is Karnataka Grameena Bank. This guide covers Karnataka-specific dates, eligibility, exam pattern, fees, and how to apply. It’s an All-India recruitment with 13,217 posts overall, of which 1,425 are for Karnataka.
📌 Recruitment at a Glance
| Exam | IBPS CRP RRBs XIV (2025) |
| Posts | Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II, Officer Scale III |
| Karnataka RRB | Karnataka Grameena Bank |
| Test Medium (Karnataka) | English / Hindi / Kannada / Konkani |
| Application Window | 01–28 Sept 2025 (online) |
| Vacancies (India) | Total: 13,217 Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 7,972 Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager): 3,907 Officer Scale II & Officer Scale III (combined): 1,338 |
| Vacancies (Karnataka) | Total: 1,425 Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 800 Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager): 500 Officer Scale II & Officer Scale III (combined): 125 |
Vacancies are indicative and subject to change by RRBs.
🗂️ Karnataka Vacancy Overview — Karnataka Grameena Bank
Total (Karnataka): 1,425
Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 800
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager): 500
Officer Scale II — All Streams: 125
Officer Scale III (Senior Manager): 0
| Post | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | General | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 128 | 56 | 216 | 80 | 320 | 800 |
| Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer) | 11 | 6 | 20 | 8 | 30 | 75 |
| Officer Scale II (Information Technology) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Officer Scale II (Chartered Accountant) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Officer Scale II (Law) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Officer Scale II (Treasury Manager) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Officer Scale II (Marketing Officer) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Officer Scale II (Agriculture Officer) | 6 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34 |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: Figures are indicative and taken from the IBPS Annexure for Karnataka Grameena Bank. They may change if IBPS/Bank updates the notification.
🎓 Educational Qualifications & Post-Qualification Experience
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Qualification
- Any Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
- Must know the local language prescribed by the RRB (for Karnataka: Kannada/Konkani as applicable).
- Basic computer skills are an advantage.
Experience
- Not required.
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Profiles with studies in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, IT, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy are preferred.
- Local language proficiency required.
- Computer knowledge desirable.
Experience
- Not required.
Officer Scale-II — General Banking Officer (Manager)
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks overall.
- Preference for Banking/Finance/Marketing/Agriculture & allied subjects/IT/Management/Law/Economics/Accountancy.
Experience
- 2 years as an officer in a Bank/Financial Institution.
Officer Scale-II — Specialist Officers (Manager)
Information Technology
- Bachelor’s in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT (or equivalent) with 50%+.
- Extra credit for tech certifications (e.g., ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP).
Experience
- 1 year in the relevant field.
Chartered Accountant
- CA (ICAI) — Certified Associate.
Experience
- 1 year as a Chartered Accountant.
Law Officer
- LL.B or equivalent with 50%+.
Experience
- 2 years as Advocate or Law Officer in Banks/Financial Institutions.
Treasury Manager
- CA or MBA (Finance) from a recognised institution.
Experience
- 1 year in the relevant field.
Marketing Officer
- MBA (Marketing).
Experience
- 1 year in the relevant field.
Agricultural Officer
- Bachelor’s in Agriculture / Horticulture / Dairy / Animal Husbandry / Forestry / Veterinary Science / Agricultural Engineering / Fisheries with 50%+.
Experience
- 2 years in the relevant field.
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) with minimum 50% marks.
- Preference for Banking/Finance/Marketing/Agriculture & allied subjects/IT/Management/Law/Economics/Accountancy.
Experience
- 5 years as an officer in a Bank/Financial Institution.
⏱️ Age Limits (as on 01 Sept 2025)
Cut-off date: 01-09-2025
DOB ranges are inclusive
| Post | Age limit | DOB range (both dates inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18–28 years | Born between 02-09-1997 and 01-09-2007 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18 & below 30 years | Born between 02-09-1995 and 01-09-2007 |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | Above 21 & below 32 years | Born between 02-09-1993 and 01-09-2004 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Above 21 & below 40 years | Born between 02-09-1985 and 01-09-2004 |
Age Relaxation (upper-age)
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen (Office Assistant): Actual service in defence + 3 years (Disabled ESM SC/ST: +8 years) — cap at 50 years.
- Ex-Servicemen Officers (for Officer posts): +5 years (as per Govt. ceiling).
- Widows/Divorced/Legally Separated (not remarried) — Office Assistant only: up to 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST).
🧩 Exam Pattern
Prelims (OA & Officer Scale I)
- 80 questions / 80 marks — Reasoning (40/40, 25 min) and Numerical/Quant (40/40, ~20–25 min).
- Sectional cut-offs; qualify to be shortlisted for Mains.
Mains (OA & Officer Scale I)
- 200 questions / 200 marks / 120 minutes.
- Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English or Hindi, and Numerical/Quant.
Single Exam (Officer Scale II & III)
Objective test with Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi, and (for Specialists) Professional Knowledge.
⚠️ Negative marking: 0.25 marks deduction for each wrong answer in all objective tests.
💳 Application Fees (Online only)
| Post | SC/ST/PwBD (₹) | All Others (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistants | 175 | 850 |
| Officer Scale I/II/III | 175 | 850 |
Bank transaction charges extra.
📝 How to Apply (01–28 Sept 2025)
- Go to ibps.in → CRP RRBs.
- Choose the correct link: CRP-RRBs Office Assistants or CRP-RRBs Officers (Scale I/II/III).
- Click New Registration, note your provisional Reg. No. & Password.
- Upload photo, signature, LTI, handwritten declaration, Class 10 certificate, and applicable certificates (per spec).
- Select Karnataka for provisional allotment (OA & Scale I) and choose your test medium (Kannada/Konkani/English/Hindi).
- Pay the fee online and submit. No changes allowed after final submission.
🗓️ IMPORTANT DATES
| Application start | 01 September 2025 |
| Application last date — Extended | 28 September 2025 |
| Fee payment last date — Extended | 28 September 2025 |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2025 |
| Prelims (Office Assistant & Officer Scale I) | November/December 2025 |
| Mains / Single exam | December 2025 – February 2026 |
| Interviews (Officers) | January/February 2026 |
| Provisional allotment | February/March 2026 |
Note: Last date extended to 28 September 2025 as per IBPS corrigendum (21 Sep 2025). Apply and pay the fee within the deadline; after cut-off, the portal will not accept submissions.
📥 Important Links (Official)
🌿 Karnataka Focus
- Test Medium: For Karnataka, you can choose English / Hindi / Kannada / Konkani in the application form. Select carefully — this cannot be changed later.
- Local Language Proficiency: Kannada/Konkani proficiency is required as prescribed by the RRB. Keep documents ready if asked.
- Participating Bank: Karnataka Grameena Bank (vacancies are indicative and subject to change).
- Vacancy snapshot (indicative): Office Assistants total 800 for Karnataka Grameena Bank (category-wise split in the notification).
- State selection: For OA and Officer Scale I, choose Karnataka in the application for provisional allotment; the option is irrevocable.
