Overview

The IBPS RRBs Officer is a national-level banking exam conducted every year by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit candidates to the post of Officers Scale I, II and III, in the Regional Rural Bank (RRBs). The recruitment is carried out for the posts like Senior Manager, Manager and Assistant Manager etc.

Important Dates

The important dates for the IBPS RRBs Officer Scale I, II, and III exam 2024 are as follows

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Selection Process

The selection process is carried through three stages namely-

• Preliminary Examination
• Main/Single Examination
• Interview

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Officer Scale-I : Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent
• Officer Scale-II :

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Electronics/Communication/ Computer Science/Information Technology with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent
• Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
• Degree from a recognised University in Law with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent
• Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized University/ institution
• MBA in Marketing from a recognized university
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Pisciculture from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent

• Officer Scale-III : Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent

Age Limit (Age relaxation would be given as per government regulations.)

• Officer Scale-I : 18-30 years
• Officer Scale-II : 21-32 years
• Officer Scale-III : 21-40 years

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

• Negative Marking- There is a negative marking in the paper. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted in both main and preliminary examinations. No Marks would be deducted for an unattempted answer.
• Time Duration- The preliminary paper would be conducted in 45 minutes and the main examination would be conducted in 2 hours.
• No. of Questions- The preliminary paper would consist of 80 questions and the main paper would consist of 200 questions.
• Types of Questions- Both papers would consist of Objective type/Multiple-choice questions
• Mode of Exam- The exam will be conducted in online mode.
• Qualifying Marks- The candidates appearing for the IBPS RRBs Officer examination must qualify for the paper within the cut-off released by the official board.

Preliminary Examination (Officer Scale-I)

Main Examination (Officer Scale-I)

Note-Candidates can opt either English Language or Hindi Language.

Single Level Examination

Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)

Note-Candidates can opt either English Language or Hindi Language.

Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre)

Note-Candidates can opt either English Language or Hindi Language.

Officer Scale-III

Note-Candidates can opt either English Language or Hindi Language.

Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

• Quantitative Aptitude      Decimal, Fraction; Compound Interest; Ratio and Proportion; Averages; Profit and Loss; Charts and Graphs; Case Studies; Partnership; Number system; Time & Distance; Percentage; Simplification; HCF and LCM; Time and Work; Simple Interest; Probability; Permutation and Combination
• Reasoning     Series Test; Blood Relations; Statements and Action; Analogy; Causes and Effects; Number; Coding and Decoding; Statement and Conclusion; Assertion and Reason; Figure Series; Alphabet Test; Statement and Arguments; Direction Sense Test; Sitting Arrangement; Syllogism; Decision making; Statement and Assumption; Ranking and Time; Word Formation

Main Examination

• Reasoning    Puzzles - Sitting Arrangement (Circular/Direction-based/Misc.); Number Series; Odd One Out; Coding-Decoding; Blood Relation; Analogy; Syllogism ; Alphabet Test; Ranking and Time; Causes and Effects; Direction Sense Test; Figure Series; Word Formation; Statement and Assumption; Assertion & Reason; Statement & Conclusion; Statement & Arguments; Statements & Action
• Quantitative Aptitude    Number System; Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Graph & Pie Chart); HCF & LCM; Profit & Loss; Simple Interest & Compound Interest; Time & Work; Time & Distance; Decimal & Fraction; Mensuration; Simplification; Partnership; Percentages; Ratio & Proportion; Case Studies Charts and Graphs; Permutation & Combination; Probability 
• English Language    Reading Comprehensions; Grammar; Spotting Errors; Fill in the Blanks; Misspelled Words; Jumbled Words; Rearrangement of Sentence; Jumbled up Sentences; Idioms and Phrases; Cloze Test; One Word Substitution; Antonyms and Synonyms 
• Hindi Language   व्याकरण; विपरीतार्थक शब्द; पर्यायवाची शब्द; मुहावरे तथा लोकोक्तियां; गुढार्थी (क्लोज टाइप) प्रकार का गद्यांश; वाक्यक्रम व्यवस्थापन; वाक्यों में त्रुटियाँ; वाक्यों में रिक्त-स्थानों की पूर्ति; वर्तनी अशुद्धियाँ; वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द; अपठित गद्यांश  
• General Awareness    Current Affairs; Sports; Abbreviations; Currencies & Capitals; General Science; Government Schemes & Policies; Banking Awareness; Awards & Honours; RBI Related Questions; Books & Authors; National Parks & Sanctuaries; Current Events in Financial World; Monetary Policy; Budget; Economic Survey; Banking; Banking Reforms in India; Bank Accounts of Special Individuals Loans; Asset Reconstruction Companies; Non Performing Assets; Restructuring of Loans; Bad Loans Risk Management; BASEL I; BASEL II; BASEL III; Organisations (RBI, SEBI, IMF, World Bank & Others)   
• Computer Knowledge   Fundamentals of Computer; History of Computers; Future of Computers; Basic Knowledge of Internet; Networking Software & Hardware; Computer Shortcut Keys; MS Office; Database Security Tools; Virus; Hacking; Trojans,  Input and Output Devices; Computer Languages

Exam Analysis

Admit Card

Candidates can follow the steps below to download the Admit Card :

• Visit the official website of IBPS - http://www.ibps.in.
• Click on the CRB RRBs on the left side of the page.
• Click on "Common Recruitment Process – Regional Rural Banks".
• Click on the link for “Online Exam Call Letter RRB Officer”.
• In the new window, enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and DOB/Password. Also, fill the Captcha Box.
• Click on the "Login" button.
• Admit Card is displayed on the screen. You can save the Admit Card in PDF format or print the same as per choice.

Result

The candidates can follow the below discussed steps to check the Result :

• Visit the official website of the Institute of Banking & Personnel Selection at http://www.ibps.in.
• On the homepage, click on CRP RRBs appearing on the left side of the page.
• Now click on the text reading- “Common Recruitment Process- Regional Rural Banks”
• Click on the notification reading “Result Status of Online Examination for RRBs-Officers”.
• Enter your registration number, password and captcha code to check your result.
• The result is displayed on the screen. Download your result.
• Take a printout of your result for future reference.

Answer Key

The steps to check the answer key are as follows :

• Visit the official website of IBPS, http://www.ibps.in.
• On the home page, click on the ‘CRP RRBs’ tab.
• Candidates will be redirected to a different page and now click on the ‘Common Recruitment Process – Regional Rural Banks’ link.
• After clicking on the tab, candidates now need to click on the ‘IBPS RRB Officer Answer Key’ link.
• Applicants will now see the login page where they have to log in using their registration/roll no and password/date of birth.
• After filling in the credentials, click on submit.
• They will see the answer key on their screen.
• Candidates are advised to save and download the answer key for future reference

Preparation Tips

• Study Plan     Planning plays an important role in preparation. Divide time covering the entire syllabus and focus on important topics. 
• Practice Question Papers    Check previous years’ question papers to find out chapters from which more questions are typically asked in the exam. Set daily and weekly study targets and check your progress.
• Mock Tests    Mock tests are the best way to check your preparation level. Besides, it helps candidates to understand strong and weak points. After attempting mock test, analyse your answers, and identify the weak areas. Allocate time in your study plan to improve the weak areas.
• Preparation Strategy     Candidates need to find out their own strategy that works for them. Critical evaluation of their performance can help them to identify the best strategy. Keeping a high spirit and positive thoughts will ease the exam pressure.
• Time Management      Accuracy and time management are the important things which are important to crack the IBPS RRB bank exam. The common mistake candidates do they waste too much time on a single question. To get the correct answer, they will spend more time on the same question. So keep in mind while taking the examination that the time limit is 45 minutes only.
• Focus on Revision     Revision is one of the most essential things in the preparation of any competitive exam. Candidates ought to have quick access to the key formulas and shortcuts needed to solve problems. This will assist them in remembering the formulas, logic and techniques they have already mastered. Write down the key formulas and concepts for a rapid review, then go over them again and again.

Apply Online

The steps to follow for applying online are as follows : 

• Click on the Apply Online links.
• Click on the CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION link provided at the top of right side of the page.
• Fill in your basic information and click on Save and Next option.
• You are now required to upload your photograph, signature and IBPS RRB hand-written declaration
• Click on the next button after uploading your photograph and signature.
• You are now required to fill in your basic details. There are three sections that need to be completed in this portion of the application process.
• After the choices have been made, click on save and next.
• A preview of your application appears before you. In case you find any errors, you can edit the information. Once the data is uploaded and saved, you are not allowed to make any changes in the form, whatsoever. Therefore, kindly review all the details while filling in the application form.
• Finally, select the payment method to fill in the application fee. All payment is done online.

Click on Submit button. Your application will be successfully submitted

FAQs

Is the IBPS RRB exam tough?
The IBPS RRB exam is the same as any other bank exam. If a candidate is well prepared, then the exam is not very tough to crack. However, the competition is very tough.

How many banks participate in the IBPS RRB exam 2024?
Total 43 Regional Rural Banks are a part of the IBPS RRB recruitment 2024.

Is the IBPS RRB exam the same as the Bank PO exam?
The Bank PO exam is conducted for the post of Probationary Officers only. The IBPS RRB exam, on the other hand, is conducted for the post of Officer Scale I, II & III and also for the post of Office Assistant.