What is IBPS RRB Exam?
The IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) exam is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of Group A Officers (Scale I, II, and III) and Group B Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks across India.
The exam consists of two phases – Preliminary and Mains. Candidates who qualify for the Prelims exam are eligible to appear for the Mains exam, followed by an interview round for Group A Officer posts.
The exam syllabus includes topics such as Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English/Hindi Language, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, and Professional Knowledge (for Scale-II and III Officer posts).
Candidates who are interested in appearing for the IBPS RRB exam must fulfill the eligibility criteria, including age, educational qualifications, and language proficiency requirements. The recruitment process is based on the candidate’s performance in the Mains exam and the interview round.
IBPS RRB Eligibility Crietria
Age Limit:
- For Officer Scale-III: 21 to 40 years
- For Officer Scale-II: 21 to 32 years
- For Officer Scale-I: 18 to 30 years
- For Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 years
Educational Qualifications:
- For Officer Scale-III: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks and 5 years of relevant work experience.
- For Officer Scale-II: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks and 2 years of relevant work experience or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics, or Accountancy with a minimum of 50% marks.
- For Officer Scale-I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks.
- For Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or its equivalent.
Language Proficiency:
- Candidates must have proficiency in the local language of the State/UT in which they wish to apply.
- For Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts, candidates must have proficiency in the local language of the State/UT they are applying for.
Note: The above-mentioned eligibility criteria are general criteria, and there may be some variations depending on the specific requirements of different RRBs. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification of IBPS RRB for complete and accurate eligibility criteria.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
|
SC/ST |
5 Years |
|
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
|
PwD |
10 Years |
|
Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen |
Actual period of service rendered in defense forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
|
Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried |
9 Years |
|
Persons ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989 |
5 Years |
|
Persons affected by 1984 riots |
5 Years |
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for IBPS RRB varies based on the post applied for. Here is a table that summarizes the paper pattern for each post:
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Preliminary Exam Paper Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
|
|
Numerical Ability |
40 |
40 |
|
|
Total |
80 |
80 |
45 Minutes |
The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, except for the English/Hindi Language section, where candidates have to choose either English or Hindi. The total duration of the exam is 45 minutes.
The Office Assistant Prelims Exam is of easy to moderate difficulty level and tests the candidate’s basic knowledge and skills in various areas like reasoning and quantitative aptitude. Candidates who qualify in the Prelims Exam are eligible to appear for the Mains Exam.
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Mains Exam Paper Pattern
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Number | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reasoning
|
40 |
50 |
|
|
Numerical Ability |
40 |
50 |
|
|
General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
|
|
English Language/Hindi Language |
40 |
40 |
|
|
Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
|
|
Total |
200 |
200 |
2 Hours |
The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, except for the English/Hindi Language section, where candidates have to choose either English or Hindi. The total duration of the exam is 2 hours.
The Office Assistant Mains Exam is of moderate difficulty level and tests the candidate’s knowledge and skills in various areas like reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, and computer knowledge. Candidates are advised to prepare well for the exam and practice regularly to score well.
Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam Paper Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
|
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
40 |
|
|
Total |
80 |
80 |
45 Minutes |
The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, except for the English/Hindi Language section, where candidates have to choose either English or Hindi. The total duration of the exam is 45 minutes.
The Officer Scale-I Prelims Exam is of easy to moderate difficulty level and tests the candidate’s basic knowledge and skills in various areas like reasoning and quantitative aptitude. Candidates who qualify in the Prelims Exam are eligible to appear for the Mains Exam.
Officer Scale-I Mains Exam Paper Pattern
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Number | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reasoning
|
40 |
50 |
|
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
50 |
|
|
General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
|
|
English Language/Hindi Language |
40 |
40 |
|
|
Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
|
|
Total |
200 |
200 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, except for the English/Hindi Language section, where candidates have to choose either English or Hindi. The total duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The Officer Scale-I Mains Exam is of moderate to difficult level and tests the candidate’s knowledge and skills in various areas like reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, and computer knowledge. Candidates are advised to prepare well for the exam and practice regularly to score well.
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) Single Level Exam Pattern
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Number | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reasoning
|
40 |
50 |
|
|
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation |
40 |
50 |
|
|
Financial Awareness |
40 |
40 |
|
|
English Language/Hindi Language |
40 |
40 |
|
|
Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
|
|
Total |
200 |
200 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, except for the English/Hindi Language section, where candidates have to choose either English or Hindi. The total duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) Single Level Exam is of moderate to difficult level and tests the candidate’s knowledge and skills in various areas like reasoning, quantitative aptitude and data interpretation, financial awareness, computer knowledge, and language proficiency. Candidates are advised to prepare well for the exam and practice regularly to score well.
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre) Single Level Exam Pattern
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Number | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
|
|
Quatintative Aptitude & Data Interpretation |
40 |
40 |
|
|
Financial Awareness |
40 |
40 |
|
|
English Language/Hindi Language |
40 |
20 |
|
|
Professional Knowledge |
80 |
40 |
|
|
Total |
240 |
180 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, except for the English/Hindi Language section, where candidates have to choose either English or Hindi. The total duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre) Single Level Exam is of moderate to difficult level and tests the candidate’s knowledge and skills in various areas like reasoning, quantitative aptitude and data interpretation, financial awareness, professional knowledge, and language proficiency. Candidates are advised to prepare well for the exam and practice regularly to score well.
Note: The Professional Knowledge section will have questions based on the specific field of the candidate’s specialization.
Officer Scale-III Single-Level Exam Pattern
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Number | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reasoning |
40 |
50 |
|
|
Quatintative Aptitude & Data Interpretation |
40 |
50 |
|
|
Financial Awareness |
40 |
40 |
|
|
English Language/Hindi Language |
40 |
40 |
|
|
Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
|
|
Total |
200 |
200 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, except for the English/Hindi Language section, where candidates have to choose either English or Hindi. The total duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The Officer Scale-III Single Level Exam is of moderate to difficult level and tests the candidate’s knowledge and skills in various areas like reasoning, quantitative aptitude and data interpretation, financial awareness, computer knowledge, and language proficiency. Candidates are advised to prepare well for the exam and practice regularly to score well.
Selection Process
The selection process for IBPS RRB comprises three stages – Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview.
Candidates who clear the Preliminary Exam are eligible to appear for the Mains Exam. Candidates who clear the Mains Exam are called for the Interview round.
The final merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the Mains Exam and Interview, with a weightage of 80:20 respectively.
IBPS RRB Exam Interview Details
The Interview round is conducted for candidates who qualify for the Mains Exam. The interview panel evaluates the candidate’s communication skills, general knowledge, and awareness, leadership skills, and ability to handle pressure.
Candidates are advised to dress appropriately and carry all relevant documents, including their admit card, educational certificates, work experience certificates, and photo ID proof.
The interview panel will also ask questions related to banking and finance, current affairs, and the candidate’s work experience.
IBPS RRB Exam Total Vacancies:
The total number of vacancies for IBPS RRB varies every year. The vacancies are released by IBPS before the start of the application process.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the IBPS website for updates on the number of vacancies and other related information.
Application Fees
For Officer Scale I, II, and III:
- Rs. 850 for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category.
- Rs. 1750 for candidates belonging to all other categories.
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
- Rs. 850 for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/EXSM category.
- Rs. 1750 for candidates belonging to all other categories.
The fee payment can be made through online mode using debit card, credit card, or net banking. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for any updates or changes in the fee structure.
Exam Frequency:
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Regional Rural Banks (RRB) Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant exams every year to recruit eligible candidates for various posts in Regional Rural Banks across India.
Conducting Authority:
IBPS RRB Syllabus for Prelims Exam:
English Language
| Sections | Syllabus |
|---|---|
|
Reasoning |
Alpha-numeric Series, Analogy, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense, Inequalities, Input-Output, Order and Ranking, Puzzles, Syllogism |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
Data Interpretation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Simplification, Approximation, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance |
IBPS RRB Syllabus for Mains Exam:
| Selections | Syllabus |
|---|---|
|
Reasoning |
Alphabet Series, Analytical Reasoning, Blood Relations, Cause and Effect, Coding-Decoding, Critical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Inequalities, Input-Output, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles, Syllogism |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Mensuration, Mixtures and Alligations, Number Series, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance |
|
General Awareness |
Banking and Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, Static GK |
|
English/Hindi Language |
Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Fill in the blanks, Idioms and Phrases, Para Jumbles, Reading Comprehension |
|
Computer Knowledge |
Computer Fundamentals, Internet, MS Office, Operating Systems |
IBPS RRB Cut off marks for all posts for the past 5 years:
Please note that the cut off marks may vary for each year depending on the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of candidates who appeared for the exam.
Also, the cut off marks for each category may be different, as shown in the tables above. The General category candidates usually have the highest cut off marks, followed by OBC, SC, and ST categories.
It’s important to score above the cut off marks to increase your chances of selection for the next round of the recruitment process.
Salary Structure of IBPS RRB
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
| Component | Amount (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
|
Basic Pay |
14,650 |
|
Dearness Allowance (DA) |
688
|
|
Special Allowance |
1,035
|
|
House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
1,339 |
|
Gross Salary |
17,712 |
Office Assistant (Officer Scale-I)
| Component | Amount (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
|
Basic Pay |
28,150 |
|
Dearness Allowance (DA) |
1,326 |
|
Special Allowance |
2,175 |
|
House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
2,534 |
|
Gross Salary |
34,185 |
Office Assistant (Officer Scale-II)
| Component | Amount (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
|
Basic Pay |
32,580 |
|
Dearness Allowance (DA) |
1,530 |
|
Special Allowance |
3,225 |
|
House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
3,773 |
|
Gross Salary |
41,108 |
Office Assistant (Officer Scale-III)
| Component | Amount (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
|
Basic Pay |
42,020 |
|
Dearness Allowance (DA) |
1,974 |
|
Special Allowance |
4,050 |
|
House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
4,739 |
|
Gross Salary |
52,783 |
Note: The above-mentioned salaries are approximate and may vary based on the location of the posting and other factors. Additionally, there may be other allowances and benefits as per the bank’s policies.
Participating banks in IBPS RRB. Here is a list of all participating banks:
- Allahabad UP Gramin Bank
- Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
- Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank
- Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank
- Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
- Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank
- Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank
- Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank
- Baroda UP Bank
- Bihar Gramin Bank
- Central Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank
- Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank
- Dena Gujarat Gramin Bank
- Ellaquai Dehati Bank
- Gramin Bank of Aryavart
- Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank
- Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank
- Karnataka Gramin Bank
- Kashi Gomti Samyut Gramin Bank
- Kerala Gramin Bank
- Langpi Dehangi Rural Bank
- Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank
- Madhyanchal Gramin Bank
- Maharashtra Gramin Bank
- Malwa Gramin Bank
- Manipur Rural Bank
- Meghalaya Rural Bank
- Mizoram Rural Bank
- Nagaland Rural Bank
- Narmada Jhabua Gramin Bank
- Odisha Gramya Bank
- Pallavan Grama Bank
- Pandyan Grama Bank
- Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
- Pragathi Krishna Gramin Bank
- Prathama Bank
- Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank
- Punjab Gramin Bank
- Purvanchal Bank
- Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank
- Saptagiri Grameena Bank
- Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank
- Sarva UP Gramin Bank
- Saurashtra Gramin Bank
- Sutlej Gramin Bank
- Telangana Grameena Bank
- Tripura Gramin Bank
- Utkal Grameen Bank
- Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank
- Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
- Vananchal Gramin Bank
- Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank
- Vishva Bharti Kaushal Vikas Mission
Please note that the list of participating banks may change from year to year, and candidates should check the official website of IBPS for the latest information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IBPS RRB?
IBPS RRB stands for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Regional Rural Banks. It is a common recruitment exam conducted by IBPS for the recruitment of eligible candidates for various posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India.
What are the different posts available in IBPS RRB?
The different posts available in IBPS RRB are Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer), Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officers), and Officer Scale-III.
What is the eligibility criteria for IBPS RRB?
The eligibility criteria for IBPS RRB varies for different posts. Generally, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and must meet the age criteria mentioned in the notification.
What is the selection process for IBPS RRB?
The selection process for IBPS RRB consists of two stages – Preliminary Exam and Main Exam. Candidates who qualify for the Main Exam will be called for an interview.
What is the exam pattern for IBPS RRB?
The exam pattern for IBPS RRB varies for different posts. Generally, the Preliminary Exam consists of objective-type questions for a duration of 45 minutes, and the Main Exam consists of objective-type questions for a duration of 2 hours.
How can I apply for IBPS RRB?
Candidates can apply for IBPS RRB online through the official website of IBPS. The notification for IBPS RRB is usually released in the month of June/July, and candidates can apply for the exam during that period.
Is there any negative marking in IBPS RRB?
Yes, there is negative marking in IBPS RRB. For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
