IBPS RRB 2023 Exam Date Out: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the official Exam Dates for the IBPS RRB Exam 2023. The Preliminary exam for Officer Scale I & Office Assistant will be conducted on 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th and 19th August 2023, the Mains exam is scheduled on 10th September 2023 for Officer Scale I and 16th September 2023 for Office Assistant. There’s a single examination for Officers Scale II & III is scheduled on 10th September 2023.
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IBPS RRB 2023 Notification
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the official Exam Dates notification for IBPS RRB 2023, IBPS PO 2023, IBPS Clerk 2023 & IBPS SO 2023 on 16 January 2023 (Check- IBPS RRB 2023 Important Dates).
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) every year conducts one of the Top Banking Exams i.e. the IBPS RRB exams, for the recruitment of the eligible candidates for the posts of Officer (Scale I, II & III) and Clerical Cadres/Office Assistants (multipurpose) in the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across the country.
The notification will reveal all the necessary details regarding the IBPS RRB exams, which includes recruitment process, important dates, job opening, educational requirements, age criteria and other important details.
IBPS RRB 2023 Important Dates
The selection process for the various managerial and office assistant posts at the Regional Rural Banks across the country is expected to begin in June/July 2023. The important dates regarding the RRB exams will be updated here as soon as IBPS publish the notification of IBPS RRB exams 2023.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is yet to release the official notification for IBPS RRB exams 2023. However, IBPS on 16th January 2023 has officially released the Tentative Exam Calendar for session 2023-24. The official exam dates are updated in the table below
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| Name of Posts | Probationary Officer, Office Assistant, Scale II & III |
| Notification Release Date | June/July 2023 |
| Beginning of the online registration | July 2023 |
| Last date for the online registration | July 2023 |
| Admit cards release for preliminary examination | To be announced |
| Preliminary examination date for IBPS RRB Scale I (RRB PO) & Office Assistant (Clerk) | 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th and 19th August 2023 |
| Preliminary examination results (IBPS RRB PO & Clerk) | To be announced |
| Admit cards release for mains examination (IBPS RRB PO & Clerk) | To be announced |
| Single examination IBPS RRB Scale II & III | 10th September 2023 |
| Mains examination date for IBPS RRB Scale I (RRB PO) | 10th September 2023 |
| Mains examination date for IBPS RRB Office Assistant | 16th September 2023 |
| Mains examination result announcement for IBPS RRB PO & Clerk | To be announced |
| Result announcement for IBPS RRB Scale II & III | To be announced |
| Call letter for IBPS RRB PO Interview | To be announced |
| IBPS RRB Po Interview Date | To be announced |
| Provisional Allotment | To be announced |
IBPS RRB 2023 Vacancies
Although the official notification for the IBPS RRB exams is yet to be released, more than 8000 vacancies are expected to be issued for the various posts such as Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager), Officer Scale II (Manager) and Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) etc.
We will update the information regarding the vacancies for IBPS RRB 2023 here as soon as the official notification is released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
IBPS RRB 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to be well-informed about the eligibility criteria required for the various posts for IBPS RRB 2023. The interested candidates require to fulfil the eligibility criteria such as nationality, age limit, education qualification etc. before applying for the IBPS RRB exams 2023.
Nationality/Citizenship
- The applicant must be a citizen of either India or Nepal or Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee who came over to India with an aim to be settled permanently, before January 1, 1962.
- A person from an Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, East African countries such as Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire and Vietnam.
IBPS RRB 2023 Education Qualification
The applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree from any recognised University. More details regarding the educational qualification for the various post of IBPS RRB 2023 are provided in the table below:
The criteria for the IBPS RRB exam vary from post to post as given in the table below:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience |
| IBPS RRB Office Assistant |
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| IBPS RRB Scale I |
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| IBPS RRB Scale II General Banking Officer (Manager) |
| Experience of minimum two years as an officer in a Bank or any financial institution. |
| IBPS RRB Scale II Specialist Officer (Manager) (Information Technology Officer) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in Electronics/ Communication/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or its equivalent with at least of 50%. Desirable: Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP, etc. | One year experience in the relevant field |
| IBPS RRB Scale II Specialist Officer (Manager) (Law Officer) | Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university or its equivalent with at least of 50% | Two years experience as an advocate or should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or financial institution for at least 2 years |
| IBPS RRB Scale II Specialist Officer (Manager) (Chartered Accountant) | Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | One year experience as an Chartered Accountant |
| IBPS RRB Scale II Specialist Officer (Manager) (Treasury Manager) | Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognised university or institution | |
| IBPS RRB Scale II Specialist Officer (Manager) (Marketing Officer) | MBA in Marketing from a recognised university | One year experience in the relevant field |
| IBPS RRB Scale II Specialist Officer (Manager) (Agricultural Officer) | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Forestry/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture from a recognised university or its equivalent with at least of 50% marks in aggregate | Two years experience in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) |
| Minimum 5 year experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
IBPS RRB 2023 Age Limit
The age criteria for the IBPS RRB exam vary from post to post as given in the table below:
| Post Name | Age Limit |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Between 18 years & 28 years |
| Officer Scale I | Between 18 years & 30 years |
| Officer Scale 2 | Between 21 years & 32 years |
| Officer Scale 3 | Between 21 years & 40 years |
Language Proficiency
Candidates applying for the posts of IBPS RRB PO & RRB Office Assistant should have proficiency in the local language of State/UT they are willing to apply from.
IBPS RRB Application Process
To apply for the various posts of IBPS RRB PO, candidates have to follow the following steps:
- Visit the IBPS official website ibps.in.
- Register yourself using your mobile number and email id.
- Login using your registration id, which will be generated after you use your mobile number and email.
- Fill all the necessary details such as your name, address, father’s name, mother’s name, address etc.
- Upload essential documents such as your passport size photograph and signature.
- Before submitting your application form, make sure you have filled each and every detail correct, without any error.
- Select the payment mode to pay the application fee.
IBPS RRB 2023 Application Fee
The Candidate applying for any of the posts of IBPS RRB 2023 need to pay application fee online via credit card, debit card, net banking etc. (Note: The application fees for IBPS RRB exam 2023 is not refundable).
The application fee for the post of IBPS RRB Office Assistant and IBPS RRB Scale I, II & III Officer is given below:
- General (UR)/OBC/EWS: Rs. 850/-
- SC/ST/OBC: Rs. 150/-
IBPS RRB 2023 Selection Process
The IBPS RRB 2023 selection process for various posts is mentioned below:
- IBPS RRB Clerk: The selection process for IBPS RRB Clerk will be held in two stages. These are: Preliminary exam and mains exam. The candidates who have passed the pre exams be qualified for mains. The marks obtained in mains will decide whether you are selected for the post or not.
- IBPS RRB PO: The selection process for IBPS RRB PO will be held in three stages- Pre, Mains and Interview. The Finale cut-off will be decided on the basis of mains and interview.
- IBPS RRB Scale II & III: The selection process for IBPS RRB Scale 2 & 3 will be conducted in two stages- a single (Main) exam and an Interview round.
IBPS RRB 2023 Exam Pattern
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conduct two written examinations for IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 an Office Assistant, whereas for IBPS Officer Scale II & III, there are only a single examination.
The written tests held online having multiple choice questions. Also, there is negative marking of one-fourth mark for each wrong answer.
Exam pattern for IBPS RRB Clerk 2023 preliminary examination:
| Section | Question | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | A Cumulative time of 45 minutes |
Exam pattern for IBPS RRB Clerk 2023 main examination:
| Section | Question | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | A Cumulative time of 2 hours |
Exam pattern for IBPS RRB PO 2023 preliminary examination:
| Section | Question | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | A Cumulative time of 45 minutes |
Exam pattern for IBPS RRB PO 2023 main examination:
| Section | Question | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | A Cumulative time of 2 hours |
Exam Pattern for IBPS RRB Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer):
| Section | Question | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| Quantitive Aptitude and Date Interpretation | 40 | 50 | |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | A Cumulative time of 2 hours |
Exam Pattern for IBPS RRB Officer Scale II (Specialist Officer):
| Section | Question | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | |
| Quantitive Aptitude and Date Interpretation | 40 | 40 | |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 240 | 200 |
Exam Pattern for IBPS RRB Officer Scale III:
| Section | Question | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| Quantitive Aptitude and Date Interpretation | 40 | 50 | |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | A Cumulative time of 2 hours |
IBPS RRB 2023 Participating Banks
A total of 43 Regional Rural Banks from across the country will participate in IBPS RRB 2023. The list of these banks is given below:
- Andhra Pragati Gramina Bank
- Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
- Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank
- Aryavart Bank
- Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
- Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank
- Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank
- Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank
- Baroda UP Bank Gorakhpur
- Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank
- Chhattishgarh Rajya Gramin Bank
- Dakshin Biha Gramin Bank
- Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank
- Ellaquai Dehati Bank Sr
- Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
- J & K Grameen Bank
- Jharkhand Rajya Grameen Bank
- Karnataka Gramin Bank
- Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
- Kerala Gramin Bank
- Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Madhyachal Gramin Bank
- Maharashtra Gramin Bank
- Manipur Rural Bank
- Meghalaya Rural Bank
- Mizoram Rural Bank
- Nagaland Rural Bank
- Odisha Gramya Bank
- Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
- Prathama UP Gramin Bank
- Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank
- Punjab Gramin Bank
- Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank
- Saptagiri Grameena Bank
- Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank
- Saurasthra Gramin Bank
- Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
- Telangana Grameena Bank
- Tripura Gramin Bank
- Utkal Grameen Bank
- Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank
- Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
- Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank
- Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank
IBPS RRB PO 2023 Complete Syllabus
The IBPS RRB exam syllabus varies from post to post. However, there are some common subjects applicants must study whether they are applying for RRB Office Assistant or Scale Officers I, II & III.
Reasoning: Puzzles, Blood relation, direction, Syllogism, data Sufficiency, sitting arrangement, alphanumeric sequences, coding decoding, Odd man out, Alphabet test, ranking and time, causes and effects, figure series, world formation, inequality, statement and assumption, assertion and reason, statement and conclusion, statement and arguments, statements and action courses.
Quantitive Aptitude/Numerical Ability: Number series, Quadratic equation, LCM & HCF, approximation, simplification, profit & loss, simple Interest & compound interest, time and distance, time and work, decimal and fraction, data sufficiency, quantity based questions, partnership, average, percentage, ration & proportion, mixture and allegations, boats and streams, problems on trains, ages, mensuration, pipes and cisterns, case study, charts & graphs, permutation & combination, probability.
English/Hindi Language: Reading comprehension, grammar, fill in the blanks, spotting errors, misspelled words, jumbled words, rearrangement of sentences, jumbled up sentences, idioms and phrases, cloze tests, match the column, one word substitution, identify the correct sentences, antonyms and synonyms.
Computer Knowledge: Fundamentals of computer, history of computers, future of computers, basic knowledge of the internet, networking software & hardware, computer shortcut keys, MS Office, security tools, data base, hacking, virus, Trojans input and output devices, computer languages.
General Awareness/Financial awareness: Currents affairs (national & international), sports abbreviations, general science, government schemes & policies, awards & honours, banking awareness, RBI, books & authors, national parks & sanctuaries, monetary policies, budget, economic survey.
IBPS RRB 2023 Preparation Books
The candidates of IBPS RRB 2023 must understand the syllabus first before starting preparation for the various posts. Then, accordingly, they must pick up IBPS RRB preparation books which can provide quality study material to enhance and upgrade the level of preparation.
Given below are some popular books that will help you improving your preparation and yielding best results in the IBPS RRB 2023 exams:
Objective English by Arihant Publication, Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal, Quantitive Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal, Objective Arithmetic by Arihant Publication, Verbal and non-verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal, Computer Knowledge by R. Pillai, Lucent’s General Knowledge.
IBPS RRB 2023 Admit Card
The admit cards for all the exams of IBPS RRB will be released at the official website ibps.in by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Candidates need to visit the official website and enter their roll no./registration no. and Date of Birth to get the admit card.
You must bring the admit card with you while appearing in IBPS RRB exams, as will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without your admit card.
IBPS RRB 2023 Cut-Off
The Cut-off is the minimum number of marks you need to obtain to qualify for the next phase of IBPS RRB 2023 exams. The cut-off varies from state to state as well as category to category. The IBPS will publish the cut-off marks on its official website as soon as the result comes out.
IBPS RRB 2023 FAQs
A. The IBPS RRB 2023 notification is expected to be released in June/July 2023.
A. Candidates need to visit the IBPS official website ibps.in to apply for IBPS RRB.
A. The examination will be conducted in online mode for all the posts of IBPS RRB 2023.
A. The minimum age requirement for IBPS RRB PO and Clerk is 18 years.
A. The maximum age requirement for IBPS RRB PO and Clerk is 28 years and 30 years, respectively.
A. Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong question in IBPS RRB 2023.
A. The minimum educational qualification to apply for any post (except some specific posts) of IBPS RRB 2023 is graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent.
Can a candidate take the IBPS RRB tests in Hindi?
Yes, candidates can take all IBPS RRB exams in Hindi with the exception of the English subject paper.
Can an IBPS RRB Clerk who is currently employed apply for a higher position or promotion?
Yes, however he must work on the same profile for a specific number of years. It is essential to carefully study the IBPS RRB notice to get a comprehensive understanding of the position. Numerous options for advancement are offered to candidates by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The qualified individuals can anticipate a promotion based on their performance.
What are the job positions for which IBPS RRB conducts recruitment?
The Officer Grade I/PO, II, and III vacancies are filled through the IBPS RRB recruitment process.
What additional benefits and allowances do IBPS RRB employees receive in addition to their pay?
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection provides the applicants hired as Clerks and Probationary Officers with a competitive wage package in addition to a wide range of benefits and allowances. The benefits and allowances increase the appeal of a job candidate’s profile. The candidates will receive a variety of benefits, including a Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Special Allowance, Travel Allowance, Newspaper Allowance, Medical Reimbursement, etc. The compensation increases significantly as a result of the addition of these various perks.
What is the selection procedure for the 2023 IBPS RRB recruitment?
The selection process of IBPS RRB 2023 exams for various posts is mentioned below:
IBPS RRB Clerk: The selection process for IBPS RRB Clerk will be held in two stages. These are: Preliminary exam and mains exam. The candidates who have passed the pre exams be qualified for mains. The marks obtained in mains will decide whether you are selected for the post or not.
IBPS RRB PO: The selection process for IBPS RRB PO will be held in three stages- Pre, Mains and Interview. The Finale cut-off will be decided on the basis of mains and interview.
IBPS RRB Scale II & III: The selection process for IBPS RRB Scale 2 & 3 will be conducted in two stages- a single (Main) exam and an Interview round.
How should I study for the IBPS RRB exam?
You should concentrate on reasoning and math for the preliminary exam. Make a list of reasoning issues, such as blood relations, seating arrangements, and direction puzzles, and then study and practice them all. Learn the theorems, practice shortcuts, and make sure your understanding of fundamental ideas is solid. You should concentrate on reasoning, numerical aptitude, general awareness, the English or Hindi language, and computer knowledge for the mains. Pay attention to recent occurrences from the past six months while assessing general awareness. By reading books and practicing your grammar and vocabulary, you can get better at English. Learn the fundamentals, networking, hardware, software, internet, windows, excel, etc. for the computer portion.
How many people apply for the IBPS RRB exam?
For the Office Assistant position in 2021–2022, a total of 7.56 lakh people applied, of whom 5.33 lakh took the IBPS RRB exam. 4.36 lakh people took the IBPS RRB test for the Officers position out of a total of 5.74 lakh applicants.
Hi . I have joined in ICICI bank on august 11th 2021. I’m eligible for this 2023 rrb scale 2. Notification .? Which was going to release on June or July. . I have started preparation .on august i will complete my 2 years of experience in a bank. I have doubt that for interview and document verification we should complete 2 years of experience.? Is it enough or till notification date we should complete 2 yrs.? Is there any problem before going to an interview ?
As per IBPS RRB notification 2022 required educational qualification & experience will be considered as per the last date of Online registration.
So it is mandatory to have a 2-year experience till the last online registration. You will have to wait for IBPS to officially release the dates for Online registration for the year 2023. Once released, if the last official date for application is after 11 August, then you will be eligible. Please note that you can reach out to IBPS to get an official confirmed answer on this.