IBPS RRB
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IBPS RRB
About This Course
- IBPS RRB PO & Officer Scale II & III online examination will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for regional rural banks across the country.
- The interviews for recruitment of Group “A”- Officers (Scale-I, II & III) under the same process will be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the assistance of NABARD and IBPS in consultation with the appropriate authority.
Overview
Exam Conducting Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
Exam Name | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs XIII) |
Post Name | Officer Scale I (Probationary Officer) Officer Scale II Officer Scale III |
Application Mode | Online |
Examination Mode | Online |
Frequency of Exam | Yearly |
Job Location | India |
Selection Process | Officer Scale 1 (PO): Prelims, Mains, Interview Officer Scale 2 & 3: Single Exam, Interview |
Application Form Expected Month | June |
Preliminary Exam Expected Month | Aug |
Mains Exam Expected Month | Sept or Oct |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
IBPS RRB Officer Scale Age Limit | |
Post | Age Limit |
Officer Scale I (PO) | Candidates should be between 18 to 30 years of age on 1 June 2024 i.e. candidates must have been born between 03.06.1994 and 31.05.2006, inclusive of both dates. |
Officer Scale II | Candidates should be between 21 to 32 years of age on 1 June 2024 i.e. candidates must not have been born earlier than 03.06.1992 or later than 31.05.2003, inclusive of both dates. |
Officer Scale III | Candidates should be between 21 to 40 years of age on 1 June 2024 i.e. candidates must not have been born earlier than 03.06.1984 or later than 31.05.2003, inclusive of both dates. |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale Relaxation Age | |
Category | Age Relaxation |
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 05 years |
Other Backward Class | 03 years |
Person with disability | 10 years |
Ex-Serviceman/Disabled Ex-Serviceman | 5 years |
A person affected by riots of 1984 | 5 years |
Educational Qualification
Posts | Education Qualification | Experience |
Officer Scale-I (PO/Assistant Manager) | Candidate should have graduated from a recognized university. Candidates having a degree in Veterinary Science, Forestry, Pisciculture, Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, and Accountancy will be given preference. Proficiency in the local language. Knowledge of Computer skills | —— |
Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer | Candidates should be graduated with at least 50% marks. Candidates having a degree in Pisciculture, Banking, Finance, Horticulture, Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Marketing, Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Information Technology, Management, Law, and Cooperation, and Accountancy will be given preference | 2 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (IT) | Candidates should have a degree in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology with a minimum of 50% marks. Certification in ASP, P VB, VC, OCP,HP, C++, Java, etc. will be given preference | 1 year |
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (CA) | Candidates should be a Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | 1 year |
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (LA) | Candidates should have a degree in Law with a minimum of 50% marks | 2 years as an advocate OR should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or Financial |
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Treasury Manager) | MBA in Finance or Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. | 1 year |
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Marketing Officer) | MBA in marketing | 1 year |
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Agriculture Officer) | Degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, and Pisciculture with a minimum of 50% marks | 2 year |
Officer Scale-III | Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. Candidates with a Degree/Diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Pisciculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Marketing and cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy will be given preference | 5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
Selection Process
IBPS RRB PO/ Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam:-Candidates have to qualify in both tests by securing minimum cut-off marks. A sufficient number of candidates in each category, based on requirements, will be shortlisted for the Online Main Examination.
- Main Exam:- Marks obtained only in the online main examination will be considered for shortlisting for interview and final merit listing.
- Interview:- Candidates shortlisted in the Main Examination for the post of Officers Scale I under CRP-RRBs-XIII will subsequently be called for an interview, which will be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Bank with assistance from NABARD and IBPS in consultation with the appropriate authority.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II & III (Manager/ Senior Manager) Selection Process
- Single level Examination:- Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum score in each test of the Online Single Examination to be considered to be shortlisted for an interview.
- Interview:- Candidates who have been selected in the Single Level Examination for the positions of Officers Scale II and III under CRP-RRBs-XIII will be invited for an interview. The coordination of this process will be overseen by the Nodal Regional Rural Bank, with support from NABARD and IBPS, in consultation with the appropriate authority.
Exam Pattern
IBPS RRB PO/ Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)
Preliminary Examination
The IBPS RRB Preliminary Exam will be conducted for the post of Officer Scale 1.
There will be 80 Questions of 80 marks in objective type.
Candidates have to complete the Officer Scale 1 Prelim Exam in 45 Minutes.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern: Officer Scale I | |||
Subject | Question | Marks | Duration |
Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 Minutes |
Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
Total | 80 | 80 | 45 Minutes |
Main Examination
The IBPS RRB Main Exam will be conducted for the post of Officer Scale 1.
There will be 200 Questions of 200 marks in objective type.
Candidates have to complete the Officer Scale 1 Main Exam in 2 Hours.
IBPS RRB Main Exam Pattern: Officer Scale 1 | |||
Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | 2 Hours |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
General Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | |
English/Hindi Language Paper* | 40 | 40 | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | |
Total | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II & III (Manager/ Senior Manager)
Single Level Examination
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 Single Level Exam will be conducted for the post of Officer Scale 2 (General Banking Officer).
There will be 200 Questions of 200 marks in objective type.
Candidates have to complete the Officer Scale 2 Single Level Exam in 2 Hours.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Exam | |||
Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | 2 Hours |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
English/Hindi Language Paper* | 40 | 40 | |
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | |
Total | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre)
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 Single Level Exam will be conducted for the post of Officer Scale 2 (Specialist Cadre).
There will be 240 Questions of 200 marks in objective type.
Candidates have to complete the Officer Scale 2 Single Level Exam in 2 Hours & 30 Minutes.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Exam | |||
Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Reasoning Paper | 40 | 40 | |
Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
English/Hindi Language Paper* | 40 | 20 | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
Quantitive Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 | |
Total | 240 | 200 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Officer Scale- III
The IBPS RRB Single Level Exam will be conducted for the post of Officer Scale 3.
There will be 200 Questions of 200 marks in objective type.
Candidates must complete the Officer Scale 3 Single Level Exam in 2 Hours.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale III Exam | |||
Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | 2 Hours |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
English/Hindi Language Paper* | 40 | 40 | |
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | |
Total | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Best Books
Books | Corresponding Links |
IBPS RRB PO/ Officer Scale-I | |
Preliminary Examination | |
Main Examination | |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II & III | |
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | |
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre) | |
Officer Scale- III |
Why to join us?
- Experienced Faculty: Teachers with in-depth knowledge and teaching experience.
- Comprehensive Study Material: Well researched and regularly updated study resources.
- Structured Course Plan: A well-planned curriculum covering all aspects of the syllabus.
- Regular Classes: Consistent and punctual classes with sufficient time for doubt clearance.
- Practice Tests and Mock Exams: Regular assessments to simulate the actual exam experience.
- Personalized Attention: Small batch sizes or individual focus for better understanding.
- Technology Integration: Utilization of digital tools and resources for enhanced learning.
- Doubt Clearance Sessions: Separate sessions for clarifying doubts and reinforcing concepts.
- Performance Tracking: Regular evaluation and feedback to monitor progress.
- Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on achieving high scores and selection in top institutions.
IBPS RRB Syllabus
The syllabus for IBPS RRB is almost the same for IBPS RRB Assistant and IBPS RRB Officers.
Apart from the below-mentioned sections, an additional section of professional knowledge section is asked for the Specialist Officer Grade-II.
Reasoning Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
Odd One out | Analogy |
Syllogism | Coding-Decoding |
Blood Relation | Alphabet Test |
Series Test | Number |
Ranking and Time | Causes and Effects |
Direction Sense Test | Sitting Arrangements |
Decision Making | Statement and Assumption |
Figure Series | Assertion and Reason |
Statement and Conclusion | Word Formation |
Statement and Arguments | Statements and Action Courses |
Figure Series Test | Miscellaneous Tests |
English Language Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
Spotting Errors | Commonly Misspelled Words |
Jumbled Words | |
Fill in the Blanks | Jumbled up sentences |
Idioms and Phrases | Cloze Tests |
Comprehension | One word Substitution |
Computer Knowledge Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
Computer Fundamentals | Computer Abbreviations |
Software and Hardware Fundamentals | |
Networking | Basic Knowledge of the Internet |
MS Office | History of Computers |
Database | Security Tools |
History and Future of Computers | Virus, Hacking |
Hindi Language Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
Vyakaran | Fill in the Blanks |
Mistakes | Paragraphs |
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
Number System | HCF and LCM |
Decimal Fraction | Profit and Loss |
Simple Interest | Compound Interest |
Time and Work | Time and Distance |
Averages | Simplification |
Partnership | Percentages |
Ratio and Proportion | Averages |
Case Studies | Charts and Graphs |
Permutation and Combination | Probability |
General Awareness Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
Social Function of Banks | |
Countries/Currencies | UNO |
Indian and International Economy | Marketing |
Banking Terms | Awards and Honors |
Finance | |
Fiscal Monetary Policies | Agriculture |
Repo and Reverse Repo Rate | History of Banking |
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2021 Question Paper | 2016 Question Paper |
2020 Question Paper | 2015 Question Paper |
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