Introduction
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has successfully conducted the preliminary examination for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks across India. Thousands of banking aspirants who appeared for the exam on December 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2025, are now eagerly waiting for the results to plan their next move.
In this post, we track the entire journey of the IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 recruitment—from the initial application phase to the latest updates on the expected result date.
1. The Recruitment Journey: Timeline of Events
The IBPS RRB XIV (2025) cycle has followed a systematic schedule. Here is a look back at how we reached this stage:
| Activity / Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | August 31, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 1, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees | September 28, 2025 (Extended) |
| Prelims Admit Card Released | November 30, 2025 |
| Online Preliminary Exam Dates | December 6, 7, 13 & 14, 2025 |
| Expected Prelims Result Date | 1st or 2nd Week of January 2026 |
| RRB Clerk Mains Exam Date | February 1, 2026 |
2. Expected RRB Clerk Prelims Result Date
Based on the official calendar and previous years’ trends, the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Result 2025 is expected to be announced anytime in the first or second week of January 2026.
- Current Status: Results are expected shortly on the official website
ibps.in. - Next Steps: Candidates who qualify in the Prelims will immediately receive their Mains Admit Cards in mid-January.
- Scorecard & Cut-off: The individual scorecards and state-wise cut-off marks are usually released 4–7 days after the result status is declared.
3. Selection Process & Mains Exam Pattern
As a candidate, you should remember that there is no interview stage for the RRB Clerk post. Your final selection depends entirely on your performance in the Mains exam.
Selection Stages:
- Prelims (Qualifying): 80 Questions | 45 Minutes.
- Mains (Merit Based): 200 Questions | 120 Minutes.
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT): For those who haven’t studied the local language in Class 10/12.
Mains Exam Structure (Feb 1, 2026):
- Reasoning: 40 Questions (50 Marks)
- Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions (20 Marks)
- General Awareness: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
- English/Hindi Language: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
- Numerical Ability: 40 Questions (50 Marks)
4. How to Check Your RRB Clerk Result
Once the link is active, follow these steps:
- Go to the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
- Click on the “CRP RRBs” tab on the left sidebar.
- Select “Common Recruitment Process – Regional Rural Banks Phase XIV”.
- Click on the link “Result Status of Online Preliminary Examination for CRP RRBs-XIV-Office Assistant”.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Your qualifying status (“Qualified” or “Not Qualified”) will be displayed.
Conclusion
With the Mains exam scheduled for February 1, 2026, candidates should not wait for the result to begin their preparation. Focus on Current Affairs (specifically from October 2025 to January 2026) and Banking Awareness to gain an edge in the final merit list.
🔗 Direct Link to Check IBPS Result Status