The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the hall tickets for candidates appearing in the upcoming RRB PO Mains examination. The admit cards for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XIV) are now available for download on the official portal, ibps.in.
How to Download Your IBPS RRB Mains Hall Ticket
Eligible candidates who have qualified for the mains stage can access their call letters by visiting the IBPS website. To download the document, you will need to log in using your valid credentials. This includes your registration number or roll number along with your password or date of birth as per the records.
It is crucial to carefully check all the details printed on the admit card once downloaded. Key information such as the candidate's name, photograph, exam date, reporting time, and the exact venue address will be mentioned. Candidates must carry a printed copy of this hall ticket along with an original, valid photo identification proof to the examination centre. No entry will be permitted without these documents.
Exam Date and Selection Process
The IBPS RRB 2025 Officer Scale 1 Mains examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 28, 2025. This exam is a critical part of the recruitment drive to fill a total of 3,928 vacancies for Scale 1 Group A Officer posts across various Regional Rural Banks in India.
Performance in this mains examination will determine which candidates move forward to the final round of selection. According to IBPS guidelines, the final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the mains exam combined with the scores from the subsequent interview round.
IBPS RRB PO Mains 2025: Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The computer-based test is designed to comprehensively assess candidates in five key areas. The total exam duration will be 120 minutes (2 hours), during which candidates must answer 200 questions for a maximum of 200 marks.
The sectional breakdown highlights the focus on core banking aptitudes:
- Reasoning: 40 questions for 50 marks. Time: 30 minutes.
- Numerical Ability: 40 questions for 50 marks. Time: 30 minutes.
- English/Hindi Language: 40 questions for 40 marks. Time: 30 minutes.
- General Awareness: 40 questions for 40 marks. Time: 15 minutes.
- Computer Knowledge: 40 questions for 20 marks. Time: 15 minutes.
This structure places significant weight on the Reasoning and Numerical Ability sections, each carrying 25% of the total marks. The General Awareness and Computer Knowledge sections test speed and accuracy, with only 15 minutes allotted for each.
Important Instructions for Exam Day
All aspirants are advised to reach the examination centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card to complete the necessary entry and verification procedures. Following all the guidelines issued by IBPS and the test centre authorities is mandatory.
Candidates should also note that items such as calculators, mobile phones, smart watches, and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall. With the admit card release, the final countdown for one of the biggest banking recruitment exams of the year has begun.
