IBPS RRB 2023 Exam: Eligibility Criteria, Vacancies, Participating Banks, and Application Process
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Regional Rural Banks (RRB) examination to recruit candidates for various posts in Regional Rural Banks across the country. The RRB exam was started in 2011 to provide a common platform for recruitment of officers and office assistants in various Regional Rural Banks in India. The exam is conducted annually in multiple phases: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview.
The RRB exam is primarily conducted for the recruitment of Group “A” officers (Scale I, II, and III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in various Regional Rural Banks in India.
State wise List of Participating Banks in the IBPS RRB Recruitment
| State | Participating Bank |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank |
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Vikash Bank |
| Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank |
| Gujarat | Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank |
| Gujarat | Dena Gujarat Gramin Bank |
| Haryana | Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank |
| Jammu and Kashmir | J & K Grameen Bank |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Gramin Bank |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank |
| Kerala | Kerala Gramin Bank |
| Madhya Pradesh | Central Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhyanchal Gramin Bank |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank |
| Odisha | Odisha Gramya Bank |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank |
| Rajasthan | Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank |
| Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank |
| Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad UP Gramin Bank |
| Uttar Pradesh | Sarva UP Gramin Bank |
| Uttar Pradesh | Purvanchal Bank |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank |
| West Bengal | Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank |
| West Bengal | Paschim Banga Gramin Bank |
| Andhra Pradesh/Telangana | Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Ellaquai Dehati Bank |
| Uttar Pradesh | Gramin Bank of Aryavart |
| Puducherry/Tamil Nadu | Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank |
| Tamil Nadu | Pandyan Grama Bank |
| Tamil Nadu | Saurashtra Gramin Bank |
| Andhra Pradesh/Telangana | Pragathi Krishna Gramin Bank |
| Uttar Pradesh | Prathama Bank |
| West Bengal | Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank |
| Assam | Langpi Dehangi Rural Bank |
| Madhya Pradesh | Narmada Jhabua Gramin Bank |
| Maharashtra | Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank |
| Madhya Pradesh | Vidisha Bhopal Kshetriya Gramin Bank |
Overview of the Exam
| Exam Name | Conducting Body | Exam Level | Frequency | Mode of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS RRB Exam | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) | National | Once a year | Online |
How to Apply for IBPS RRB Exam
- Visit the official website of IBPS – www.ibps.in
- Click on the ‘CRP RRB’ tab and select the relevant post
- Register by providing basic details to generate registration number and password
- Log in using the registration number and password
- Fill in the application form with the required details
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents
- Pay the application fee through online mode
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
IBPS RRB Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen | ₹175 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 |
IBPS RRB Vacancy (in tabular form)
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officer Scale I | [Number] |
| Officer Scale II | [Number] |
| Officer Scale III | [Number] |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | [Number] |
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Officer Scale I:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer):
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a bank or financial institution
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officers):
- Varies according to the specialization (Information Technology, Law, Treasury Manager, Marketing, Agricultural Officer)
Officer Scale III:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a bank or financial institution
Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
IBPS RRB Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Preliminary Exam | Online objective test for Officer Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| 2. Main Exam | Online objective test for Officer Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) who qualified in the Preliminary Exam |
| 3. Single Level Exam | Online objective test for Officer Scale II (Generalist and Specialist) and Officer Scale III |
| 4. Interview | Applicable only for Officer Scale I, II, and III who qualified in the Main Exam or Single Level Exam |
IBPS RRB Detailed Syllabus
Preliminary Exam Pattern:
| Stage | Section | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Reasoning | Alphanumeric series, analogy, classification, coding-decoding, direction sense, inequalities, puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogism, etc. |
| Numerical Ability (Office Assistant) / Quantitative Aptitude (Officer Scale I) | Arithmetic, data interpretation, number series, quadratic equations, simplification/approximation, etc. | |
| Main Exam | Reasoning | Alphanumeric series, analogy, classification, coding-decoding, direction sense, inequalities, puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogism, etc. |
| Computer Knowledge | Basics of hardware and software, computer abbreviations, computer networks, internet, Microsoft Office, operating systems, etc. | |
| General Awareness | Banking and financial awareness, current affairs, static general knowledge, etc. | |
| English/Hindi Language | Comprehension, cloze test, error spotting, fill in the blanks, paragraph completion, sentence improvement, etc. | |
| Numerical Ability (Office Assistant) / Quantitative Aptitude (Officer Scale I) | Arithmetic, data interpretation, number series, quadratic equations, simplification/approximation, etc. | |
| Single Level Exam (Officer Scale II and III) | Reasoning | Alphanumeric series, analogy, classification, coding-decoding, direction sense, inequalities, puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogism, etc. |
| Computer Knowledge | Basics of hardware and software, computer abbreviations, computer networks, internet, Microsoft Office, operating systems, etc. |
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
| Numerical Ability (Office Assistant) / Quantitative Aptitude (Officer Scale I) | 40 | 40 |
Main Exam Pattern:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| Numerical Ability (Office Assistant) / Quantitative Aptitude (Officer Scale I) | 40 | 50 |
Officer Scale II and III Single Level Exam Pattern:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | |
| Professional Knowledge (for Specialist Officers) | 40 | 40 |
Important Points
- The exam will be conducted in online mode.
- There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
- The questions will be objective type (multiple choice).
- For the Main Exam and Single Level Exam, candidates have the option to choose either English or Hindi as the medium of examination.
- Candidates must clear sectional as well as overall cut-off to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.
IBPS RRB Language of Examination
The language of the examination for the IBPS RRB Exam is English and Hindi.
IBPS RRB Salary and Pay-Scale
| Post | Scale | Basic Pay | In-hand Salary | Allowances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Clerk | Rs. 7200 | Rs. 15,000 – 20,000 | DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc. |
| Officer Scale I | PO | Rs. 14,500 | Rs. 29,000 – 33,000 | DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc. |
| Officer Scale II | Manager | Rs. 19,400 | Rs. 36,000 – 42,000 | DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc. |
| Officer Scale III | Senior Manager | Rs. 25,700 | Rs. 41,000 – 47,000 | DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc. |
IBPS RRB Preparation Tips
- Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
- Create a study plan and stick to it consistently.
- Practice previous year question papers and take mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.
- Focus on improving your weaker areas.
- Stay updated with current affairs and banking awareness.
- Revise regularly and manage your time efficiently during the exam.
IBPS RRB Best Books
Some recommended books for the IBPS RRB Exam preparation are:
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- IBPS RRB Guide for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Preliminary & Main Exam by Disha Experts
- IBPS RRB Guide for Officer Scale I Preliminary & Main Exam by Disha Experts
- IBPS RRB Guide for Officer Scale II & III Exam by Disha Experts
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
- Reasoning for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
- English Language by Wren and Martin
- Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Experts
- Banking Awareness by Arihant Experts
- General Awareness by Arihant Experts
- Previous year question papers and mock tests by various publishers
- Click here to register for free mock tests
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