IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Bank) Officer Scale I, II, III:
This exam is conducted for the recruitment of Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant in Regional Rural Banks. The exam is conducted in two stages: Preliminary exam and Main exam.
The IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Bank) exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant in Regional Rural Banks. Here are some details about the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II, III exam:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years for Officer Scale I, and 21 to 32 years for Officer Scale II and III.
- Educational Qualification: The educational qualification varies depending on the post. Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.
IBPS RRB (Assistant Post) Prelims Exam
A composite time of 45 minutes is provided to candidates to complete two sections namely Reasoning and Numerical Ability. Candidates must clear the cut-off of each section. The cut-off for each section is decided by the team of IBPS depending on the level of difficulty of the paper
S.No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
2 | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
3 | Total | 80 | 80 |
IBPS RRB (Assistant Mains)
A composite time of 2 hours is provided to candidates to complete five sections namely Reasoning and Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge IBPS RRB Assistant Mains Exam. There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
Reasoning Pap | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
General Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | |
Numerical Ability Paper | 40 | 50 | |
English/Hindi Language Paper* | 40 | 40 | |
Computer Knowledge Syllabus Paper | 40 | 20 | |
Total | 200 |
Syllabus:
The syllabus for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II, III exam varies for the different posts. The syllabus covers topics such as Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, Computer Knowledge, and Professional Knowledge (for Officer Scale II and III only).
The IBPS RRB 2023 Office Assistant (Clerk) & Officer Scale-I (PO) Exam Syllabus majorly falls into five sections:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Computer Knowledge
- General Awareness and
- English Language / Hindi Language
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) and Officer Scale-III 2023 Exam Syllabus majorly falls into five sections:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- Computer Knowledge
- Financial Awareness and
- English Language / Hindi Language
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre) 2023 Exam Syllabus majorly falls into five sections:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- Computer Knowledge
- Professional Knowledge and
- English Language / Hindi Language
Reasoning
- Puzzles – Seating Arrangement: Circular/Direction-based/MISC
- Number Series
- Odd man out
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relation
- Analogy
- Syllogism
- Alphabet Test
- Ranking and Time
- Causes and Effects
- Direction Sense
- Figure Series
- Word Formation
- Statement and Assumption
- Assertion and Reason
- Statement and Conclusion
- Statement and Arguments
- Statements and Action Courses
Quantitative Aptitude Or Numerical Ability
- Number System
- Data Interpretation – Bar Graph, Line Graph & Pie chart
- HCF & LCM
- Profit & Loss
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Time & Distance
- Decimal & Fraction
- Averages
- Mensuration
- Simplification
- Partnership
- Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion
- Averages
- Case Studies Charts and Graphs
- Permutation & Combination
- Probability
General Awareness Syllabus
- Current Affairs National
- International Current Affairs
- Sports Abbreviations
- Currencies & Capitals
- General Science
- Government Schemes & Policies
- Banking Awareness
- Awards and Honors
- RBI
- Books and Authors
- National Parks & Sanctuaries
English Language or Hindi Language
- Reading Comprehensions
- Grammar / Vyakaran
- Spotting Errors
- Fill in the Blanks
- Misspelled Words
- Jumbled Words
- Rearrangement of Sentence
- Jumbled up sentences
- Idioms and Phrases
- Cloze Tests
- One word Substitution
- Antonyms and Synonyms
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
Financial Awareness
- 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
Application Process:
Candidates can apply for the IBPS RRB exam online through the official website of IBPS (www.ibps.in) during the specified dates. The application fee for the exam varies for different categories.
Selection Process:
The selection process for the IBPS RRB exam consists of two stages – Preliminary Exam (only for Officer Scale I post), and Main Exam. Candidates who clear both stages are selected for the post of Officer Scale I, II, III in Regional Rural Banks.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website of IBPS for more information and updates about the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II, III exam.
