IBPS RRB 2024: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS RRB exam annually to recruit candidates for the posts of Officer (Scales I, II, and III) and Office Assistants (Clerk) in various regional rural banks.
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The IBPS RRB stands for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection—Regional Rural Banks. The IBPS RRB selection for Officer (PO) is based on the preliminary, mains, and interviews. For Office Assistant (Clerk), there will be only two rounds of prelims and mains.
The IBPS has released the IBPS RRB Exam Date 2024 in their annual exam calendar for 2024. Those who wish to apply for the IBPS RRB 2024 exam can check out the complete recruitment process along with the latest update in the given article.
IBPS RRB 2024 Highlights
Check out the IBPS RRB Recruitment highlights in the table below.
Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
Name of Post | Probationary Officer Clerk Officer Scale -2 & 3 |
Category | Government Jobs |
Total Participating Banks | 43 |
Exam Mode | Online |
Selection Process | Officer Scale 1: Prelims, Mains, Interview Officer Scale 2 & 3: Single Exam, Interview Office Assistant: Prelims and Mains |
Official website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS RRB 2024 Exam Date (Out)
The IBPS RRB exam dates for 2024 are out. The IBPS RRB PO and Clerk prelims exam will be held on the 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, and 18th of August 2024. The dates of the IBPS RRB PO Main and Single Officers (II and III) are September 29, 2024, and October 6, 2024, respectively.
IBPS RRB 2024 Notification
The IBPS RRB Notification 2024 is expected to be out in June 2024. The IBPS RRB (CRP RRBs-XIII) Notification 2024 PDF will include complete details related to the Office Assistant (Clerk) and Officers Scale-I, II & III posts.
The IBPS RRB Notification 2024 will include all the recruitment details such as the online form, vacancy, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, etc. On release, the IBPS RRB Notification 2024 will be provided here.
IBPS RRB 2024 Important Dates
Events | Dates |
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IBPS RRB 2024 Notification | May/June 2024 |
IBPS RRB Application From | TBA |
IBPS RRB Application Submission | TBA |
IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Prelims Exam | 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th and 18th August 2024 |
IBPS RRB PO Main / Single Officers (II & III) | 29th September 2024 |
Office Assistant Mains Exam | 6th October 2024 |
IBPS RRB 2024 Application Form
It is expected that the IBPS RRB 2024 application form will be out in June 2024. Usually, the IBPS RRB application form remains active for 28 to 30 days. The steps to fill out the IBPS RRB PO and Clerk application are provided below.
- Visit the official website of IBPS, i.e., www.ibps.in.
- Click the “New Registration” link.
- Fill out the basic personal details, such as name, phone number, email ID, etc.
- After successful registration, a provisional registration number and password will be sent to your registered mobile number and email ID.
- Now, log in with the registration number and password and click on the application form.
- Fill in all the necessary details, such as personal and educational details, correctly.
- Upload the required documents, i.e., your scanned images of a photograph, signature, left numb impression, and handwritten declaration, as per the required format.
- After verification of all details, click on “Submit” and pay the application fee online.
- After the successful payment, take a printout of the e-receipt and the IBPS RRB Online application form.
IBPS RRB Application Fee
The IBPS RRB application fee is INR 850 for the UR, OBC, and EWS categories. For SC and ST, the application fee is INR 175. Candidates need to pay the application fee online via credit card, debit card, net banking, etc.
Note: The application fee for the IBPS RRB Exam 2024 is not refundable.
General (UR)/OBC/EWS | Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST) |
SC/ST/OBC | Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) |
IBPS RRB 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2024 includes multiple factors such as age limit, education qualification and nationality. The eligibility for the IBPS RRB exam varies for each post.
IBPS RRB Nationality 2024
- Citizens of India and subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who came over to India before January 1, 1962, are eligible.
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and East African countries such as Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire and Vietnam is also eligible.
IBPS RRB Educational Qualification 2024
For IBPS RRB 2024, the minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree from any recognised university. The specialization required for various posts under IBPS RRB Officer (Scales I, II, and III) and Office Assistants (Clerk) is in the table below.
IBPS RRB Qualification For PO, Clerk and Scale 2 & 3
Name of Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
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IBPS RRB Office Assistant | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent. Proficiency in Local Language. Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer | – |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Veterinary Science, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy; Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s* Working knowledge of Computer. | |
IBPS RRB Scale II General Banking Officer (Manager) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in Electronics/ Communication/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or its equivalent with at least 50%. Desirable: Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP, etc. | |
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% | One year experience as a Chartered Accountant |
IBPS RRB Scale II Specialist Officer (Manager) (Chartered Accountant) | 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 50% marks in aggregate | Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
IBPS RRB Scale II Specialist Officer (Manager) (Treasury Manager) | Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognised university or institution | One year experience in the relevant field |
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) | Two years experience as an advocate or should have worked as a Law Officer in Banks or financial institutions for at least 2 years | Two years experience in the relevant field |
Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | 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 50% marks | Minimum 5 years experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
IBPS RRB Age Limit 2024
The age limit to apply for the IBPS RRB is between 18 and 40 years. The IBPS RRB age limit varies depending on the post.
For the IBPS RRB PO, the age limit is between 18 and 30 years, while for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose), the maximum age to apply is 28 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will get age relaxation based on their category.
Name of Post | Age Limit |
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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 |
IBPS RRB 2024 Selection Process
The IBPS RRB selection process for office assistant (Clerk) is based on preliminary and main exams followed by LPT. For IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1, the selection will be based on prelims, mains, and interviews.
The IBPS RRB Scales 2 and 3 selection will be conducted in two stages: a single (Mains) exam and an interview round.
IBPS RRB Clerk | IBPS RRB PO | IBPS RRB Scale II & III |
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Prelims Exam Mains Exam Language Proficiency Test | Prelims Exam Mains Exam Interview | Single (Mains exam) Interview |
IBPS RRB 2024 Exam Pattern
The IBPS RRB exam pattern also varies for different posts. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts two written examinations for IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 and Office Assistant, whereas for IBPS Officer Scales II and III, there is only a single examination.
IBPS RRB Clerk 2024 Exam Pattern
The IBPS RRB PO exam pattern has two parts: prelims and mains. Both exams are held online via CBT. The IBPS RRB PO prelims exam consists of 80 objective-type questions. Additionally, there is a 0.25 deduction for each incorrect response.
There are five sections in the IBPS RRB PO main exam. The exam consists of 200 questions, each of which is worth one mark. The main exam duration is two hours.
Exam | Section | Duration |
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IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam | Reasoning Ability Numerical Ability Total question – 80 Total Marks – 80 | A Cumulative time of 45 minutes |
IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam | Reasoning General Awareness Numerical Ability English/Hindi Language Computer Knowledge Total question – 200 Total Marks – 200 | A Cumulative time of 2 hours |
IBPS RRB PO 2024 Exam Pattern
The IBPS RRB PO exam pattern has two parts: prelims and mains. Both exams are held online via CBT. The IBPS RRB PO prelims exam consists of 80 objective-type questions. Additionally, there is a 0.25 deduction for each incorrect response.
There are five sections in the IBPS RRB PO main exam. The exam consists of 200 questions, each of which is worth one mark. The main exam duration is two hours.
Exam | Section | Duration |
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IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam (Officer Scale 1) | Reasoning Ability Numerical Ability Total question – 80 Total Marks – 80 | A Cumulative time of 45 minutes |
IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam (Officer Scale 1) | Reasoning General Awareness Numerical Ability English/Hindi Language Computer Knowledge Total question – 200 Total Marks – 200 | A Cumulative time of 2 hours |
IBPS RRB Officer Exam Pattern: Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) & Scale III
The IBPS RRB exam pattern for Officer Scale 2 (General Banking Officer) and Scale 3 is the same. The exam consists of five sections with a total of 200 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours.
Section | Question | Marks | Time |
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Reasoning | 40 | 50 | |
English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
Quantitive Aptitude and Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | |
Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
Total | 200 | 200 | A Cumulative time of 2 hours |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Exam Pattern for (Specialist Officer)
The IBPS RRB exam pattern for Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officer) has an additional section of professional knowledge. Altogether, there are 240 questions with a total of 200 marks. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Section | Question | Marks | Time |
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Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
English/Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | |
Quantitive Aptitude and Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 | |
Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | |
Total | 240 | 200 | A Cumulative time of 2 hours and 30 minutes |
IBPS RRB 2024 Syllabus
The subjects of the IBPS RRB syllabus are reasoning, quantitative aptitude/numerical ability, English/Hindi language, computer knowledge, and general awareness/financial awareness.
Candidates can check the subject-wise IBPS RRB syllabus in the table below.
1). Reasoning: puzzles, blood relations, 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.
(2). Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability: Number series, quadratic equations, LCM and HCF, approximation, simplification, profit and 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.
(3). English/Hindi Language: reading comprehension, grammar, filling in the blanks, spotting errors, misspelt words, jumbled words, rearrangement of sentences, jumbled up sentences, idioms and phrases, cloze tests, matching the column, one-word substitution, identifying the correct sentences, antonyms, and synonyms.
(4). Computer Knowledge: Fundamentals of computers, history of computers, future of computers, basic knowledge of the internet, networking software and hardware, computer shortcut keys, MS Office, security tools, databases, hacking, viruses, Trojans, input and output devices, computer languages.
(5). General Awareness/Financial Awareness: Current 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 2024 Preparation
To ace the IBPS RRB PO, Clerk and Officer Scale II and III exam candidates need to have a strong preparation plan. Candidates should choose expert-suggested IBPS RRB books to ensure their selection.
Some of the effective IBPS RRB Books 2024 are Objective English by Arihant Publication, Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal, Quantitive Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal, Computer Knowledge by R. Pillai, and Lucent’s General Knowledge.
IBPS RRB 2024 Admit Card
The IBPS RRB admit cards will be out for each post separately on the official website, ibps.in. The admit card is a mandatory document that candidates have to carry to the exam centre.
The admit card will include all the essential details, such as exam date, time, location, shift, etc. Candidates can download their IBPS PO admit card using the following:
- Roll Number/Registration Number
- DOB/Password
IBPS RRB 2024 Result
The IBPS RRB results for PO, Clerk, and Officer (Scales II and III) will be out separately. The prelims exam is qualifying in nature. The IBPS RRB final selection will be based on the scores of the mains and interviews.
The IBPS will release the IBPS RRB result pdf on their official website. Candidates will be able to check their qualifying status using their login credentials.
IBPS RRB 2024 Participating Banks
The IBPS conducts the IBPS RRB exam for about 43 regional rural banks from across the nation. As per the requirements of each bank, the vacancies are released for IBPS RRB Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II, and III.
Candidates can have a look at the list of banks that participate in the IBPS RRB exam in the table below.
Andhra Pragati Gramina Bank | J & K Grameen Bank | Prathama UP Gramin Bank |
Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank | Jharkhand Rajya Grameen Bank | Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank |
Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | Karnataka Gramin Bank | Punjab Gramin Bank |
Aryavart Bank | Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank | Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank |
Assam Gramin Vikash Bank | Kerala Gramin Bank | Saptagiri Grameena Bank |
Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank |
Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank | Madhyachal Gramin Bank | Saurasthra Gramin Bank |
Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | Telangana Grameena Bank |
Baroda UP Bank Gorakhpur | Manipur Rural Bank | Tripura Gramin Bank |
Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank | Meghalaya Rural Bank | Utkal Grameen Bank |
Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank | Mizoram Rural Bank | Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank |
Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank | Nagaland Rural Bank | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank |
Ellaquai Dehati Bank Sr | Odisha Gramya Bank | Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank |
Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | Paschim Banga Gramin Bank | Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank |
IBPS RRB 2024 Cut-Off
The IBPS RRB cut-off will be out along with the IBPS RRB result on the official website. The IBPS RRB cut-off for each post varies from the others. Only those who meet the required IBPS RRB cut-off will appear for subsequent rounds.
The IBPS RRB cut-off will be released category-wise for various states. Candidates can have a look at the IBPS RRB PO Cut-off 2023 and the IBPS RRB Clerk Cut-off 2023 for the general category in the given table to get an idea about the competition.
State | IBPS RRB Clerk Cut-off 2023 | IBPS RRB PO Cut-off 2023 |
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Rajasthan | 75.25 | 54.5 |
Haryana | 75.25 | 54.75 |
Uttar Pradesh | 74.25 | 53.75 |
West Bengal | 73.75 | 53.25 |
Himachal Pradesh | 73.75 | 55 |
Madhya Pradesh | 72.50 | 50 |
Gujarat | 70.25 | 52.75 |
IBPS RRB 2024 FAQs
A- IBPS RRB preliminary exam dates for the PO and Clerk are the 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, and 18th of August 2024.
A- The IBPS RRB Notification 2024 will be out in June 2024, tentatively.
A. Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong question in the IBPS RRB PO and IBPS RRB Clerk exams.
A- The minimum educational qualification to apply for any post (except some specific posts) in the IBPS RRB is graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent.
Candidates need to visit the IBPS official website, ibps.in, to apply for the IBPS RRB.
Ans- The IBPS RRB application fee is INR 850 for the UR, OBC, and EWS categories. For SC and ST, the application fee is INR 175.
A- Yes, the IBPS RRB exam is bilingual; it is held in both Hindi and English.
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.