The IBPS RRB PO Preliminary Exam 2025 will be conducted on 22nd and 23rd November 2025 and the admit card for the same has been released on 16th November 2025, while the Mains Exam for Officer Scale I and the Single Exam for Officer Scale II & III will be held on 28th December 2025. The recruitment process consists of Prelims, Mains, and Interview for Officer Scale I, and a Single Exam followed by Interview for Officer Scale II & III. Given the updated schedule and competitive nature of the exam, candidates are advised to adjust their preparation plans accordingly and stay informed through official channels.
IBPS RRB PO Exam Date 2025 Out
IBPS has revised the IBPS RRB Exam Calendar 2025–26, and the RRB PO Prelims will now be conducted on 22nd and 23rd November 2025, followed by the Mains/Single Exam on 28th December 2025. IBPS has also released the IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2025 on 16th November, which contains the exact exam centre details, reporting time, and important instructions. Candidates should check the updated schedule, download their admit card, and prepare according to the new timeline.
| Exam Stage | Post | Revised Exam Date |
|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Officer Scale I | 22nd & 23rd November 2025 |
| Mains Exam | Officer Scale I | 28th December 2025 |
| Single Exam | Officer Scale II & III | 28th December 2025 |
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IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
This is the first stage of the selection process for Officer Scale I. The preliminary exam consists of two sections.
- The Prelims Exam is qualifying in nature, and candidates must clear the cut-off to move forward to the mains exam.
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable for each wrong answer.
- There is no sectional timing, allowing candidates to switch between sections.
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 45 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The Mains exam is conducted for Officer Scale I candidates, while Officer Scale II & III candidates appear for a single exam on the same day.
- Mains scores are considered for the final selection.
- Candidates must score above the cut-off to be shortlisted for the Interview (for Officer Scale I only).
- A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each incorrect answer.
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 Hours (Overall) |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
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IBPS RRB PO Selection Process
The selection process for IBPS RRB PO 2025 varies based on the post applied for. Below is a breakdown of the stages:
| Post | Selection Stages |
|---|
| Officer Scale I | Prelims → Mains → Interview → Final Selection |
| Officer Scale II & III | Single Exam → Interview → Final Selection |
- The prelims exam is qualifying in nature, and its score is not considered for final selection.
- The Mains Exam score is crucial as it determines eligibility for the Interview Round (for Scale I) and final selection for Scale II & III.
- The final merit list is prepared based on Mains + Interview performance.
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