IBPS RRB PO Salary 2025, Check Officer Scale 1 In-hand Salary & Pay Scale

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is responsible for conducting the IBPS RRB exam to recruit candidates for Probationary Officers (PO) posts in various regional rural banks across India. Candidates who will be selected for the post of PO will receive an attractive salary package along with various benefits & allowances, and job security. Candidates. The starting IBPS PO Salary 2025 includes a basic pay of Rs. 48,480, with allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Special Allowance contributing to a gross salary of approximately Rs. 80437.

RRB PO Basic Pay and Salary Structure

​The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has revised the salary structure for RRB PO posts in 2025. The IBPS RRB PO Salary 2025 is one of the major attractions for candidates preparing for the exam. As per the Revised IBPS RRB Salary 2025, the initial basic pay for appointed candidates for Probationary Officers (Officer Scale 1) posts is Rs. 48,480. Apart from monetary benefits, employees are also entitled to medical facilities, pension schemes, job security, and yearly increments. The salary structure is based on the 10th Bipartite Settlement, and the pay scale for an Officer Scale I is:

• Officer Scale I: Rs. 48,480 – 1,490/7 – 58910- 1,740/2 – 62390 – 1,990/7 – 76320

This indicates that the initial basic pay is INR 48,480, and after annual increments over the years, the maximum basic pay can reach up to Rs. 63,840.

IBPS RRB PO In-hand Salary

The in-hand salary of an IBPS RRB 2025, after all the deductions and inclusion is approximately Rs. 74561 per month, wherein the gross salary is around Rs. 80437. This can vary based on the place of posting and other factors. Furthermore, various perks and benefits further enhance the attractiveness of this job, making it a sought-after position for banking aspirants.

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Components of Officer Scale 1 Salary

Basic Pay: The fundamental component of the salary, starting at Rs. 48480.

Dearness Allowance (DA): This is a cost of living adjustment allowance and is currently around 17.47% of the basic pay.

House Rent Allowance (HRA): This varies depending on the posting location:

• Rural Areas: 5% of the basic pay
• Semi-urban Areas: 7.5% of the basic pay
• Urban Areas: 10% of the basic pay

Special Allowance: This is 7.75% of the basic pay.

Other Allowances: Include transport allowance, medical allowance, etc.

Below is the attached salary slip of an IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Officer-

RRB PO Perks and Benefits

1. Leased Accommodation: In some cases, RRB POs can avail of leased accommodation instead of HRA.
2. Travel Allowance: Reimbursement of travel expenses for official purposes.
3. Medical Reimbursement: Provision for medical reimbursement for the officer and their family.
4. Leave Policy: Includes casual leave, medical leave, maternity/paternity leave, etc.
5. Other Benefits: Pension schemes, newspaper allowances, conveyance allowances, and coverage under the New Pension Scheme (NPS).

IBPS RRB PO Career Growth

The career ladder for an IBPS RRB PO offers ample growth opportunities for the candidates who are selected for Probationary Officer (Scale 1).  The hierarchy for career advancement is as follows:

Officer Scale-I (Probationary Officer)
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Officer Scale-II (Manager): Promotion usually after 3-4 years of service
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Officer Scale III (Senior Manager): Promotion after 5-6 years of service as Officer Scale II
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Chief Manager
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Assistant General Manager (AGM)
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Deputy General Manager (DGM)
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General Manager (GM)

Conclusion

The IBPS RRB PO post offers a lucrative salary package coupled with various allowances, benefits, and a clear path for career advancement. The salary structure, starting with a basic pay of Rs. 48480/- and inclusive of various allowances, ensures a comfortable lifestyle. Furthermore, various perks and benefits further enhance the attractiveness of this job, making it a sought-after position for banking aspirants.