The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will begin the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 exam tomorrow, December 6 . This important exam is for students who want to join Regional Rural Banks as Clerks. The exams will happen on four different days: December 6, 7, 13, and 14 , 2025.
On each of these four days, the exam will be held in four separate shifts. Candidates who are taking the test must know their shift timings and follow all important rules. It is very important to arrive on time at the exam centre.
Exam Structure and Duration
The IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims exam will have two main parts: Reasoning and Numerical Ability. There will be 40 questions in the Reasoning section and 40 questions in the Numerical Ability section. This means a total of 80 questions in the exam.
Candidates will get 45 minutes to complete the entire exam. It is important to manage your time well to answer as many questions as possible. This exam is the first stage for selection as a Clerk in Regional Rural Banks across India.
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 Shift Timings
Here are the detailed shift timings for the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 exam. Please check your admit card carefully for your specific shift time.
| Shifts | Reporting Time | Handwriting Sample | Exam Start Time | Exam End Time |
| 1 | 8 AM | 8:55 to 9:05 AM | 9:05 AM | 9:50 AM |
| 2 | 10:15 AM | 11:10 to 11:20 AM | 11:20 AM | 12:05 PM |
| 3 | 12:30 PM | 1:25 to 1:35 PM | 1:35 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 4 | 2:45 PM | 3:40 to 3:50 PM | 3:50 PM | 4:35 PM |
Important Exam Guidelines to Follow
All candidates must follow these rules strictly when they go to the exam centre. These rules are important for a smooth and fair exam process. Not following them may stop you from taking the test.
- You must carry your IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Admit Card . This is your entry pass to the exam hall. Make sure a clear photo is printed on it.
- Also, bring a photocopy of a valid photo ID card . You need to bring the original ID card too. Examples of valid photo IDs include your PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, or Passport. The photocopy will be collected.
- If your photo on the admit card is not clear, you must paste a recent passport-size photograph on it. If your photo is not visible or not pasted, you might not be allowed to sit for the exam.
- Remember to carry a blue ink pad . You will need to put your left thumb impression on your admit card and the attendance sheet during the exam process.
- Reach your exam centre at least 30 to 45 minutes before your reporting time . This allows enough time for security checks, document verification, and other necessary procedures before the exam starts. Do not be late.
- Read all instructions printed on your admit card very carefully. They contain specific details for your exam day.
Following these guidelines will help ensure that your exam experience is stress-free. Good luck to all students appearing for the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2025 exam.
