IBPS RRB 2023: Clerk Mains Admit Card (OUT), Exam Date & FAQs

IBPS RRB is a national-level banking exam conducted every year by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for candidates who aspire to join the Regional Rural Bank (RRBs). Recruitment is carried out for the following Group A and B posts.

For Officer level posts, candidates are selected based on preliminary exam, mains/single-level exam, and interview. For Office Assistant (Multipurpose)/Clerk post, candidates are selected based on preliminary and mains exams. Candidates provisionally shortlisted are allotted to one of the participating RRBs based on the number of vacancies and merit-cum-preference.

Aspirants must also read about National Recruitment Agency (NRA). The organisation has been formed by the Union Cabinet to conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET) to appoint candidates in Non-Technical and Non-Gazetted Group B and C posts under SSC, RRB, and IBPS. NRA CET will serve as a screening/preliminary exam for subsequent stages of the selection process. NRA will only conduct the Prelims/Tier-I exam, while the other stages of selection will be conducted by the respective examination bodies.

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IBPS RRB 2023 dates

Private Sector Bank Recruitment in India

What are Regional Rural Banks?

Regional Rural Banks or RRBs are the scheduled commercial government banks operating at the regional level in different states of India. RRBs have been created with a view of serving primarily the rural population by providing banking and financial services. The roles and responsibilities of RRBs are given below:

• Providing banking services to rural and semi-urban areas
• Carrying out activities such as disbursement of wages of MGNREGA workers, distribution of pensions, etc.
• Providing facilities such as locker, debit and credit cards, mobile banking, internet banking, UPI, etc.

IBPS RRB Participating Banks

The purpose of conducting the IBPS RRB exam is to recruit candidates to the post of Officers Scale I, II, III, and Office Assistant to the different Gramin banks of the country. A total of 43 RRBs are participating in the recruitment process of IBPS RRB. Given below is the list of IBPS RRB participating banks.

Some of the highlights of IBPS RRB exam are explained in the infographic below:

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IBPS RRB Latest News:

September 6: IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Scorecard Released

August 23: IBPS RRB PO 2023 Prelims Result Expected Anytime Soon @ibps.in; Check Expected Cut off Here

The difficulty level of IBPS RRB Clerk mains exam was moderate. The mains exam carried questions from Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language and Computer Knowledge. The maximum number of marks allotted to the test is 200.

IBPS RRB PO mains exam 2023 was conducted on September 10, 2023. The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. IBPS RRB Clerk prelims exam paper was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. The Maths section was moderate whereas the Reasoning section was easy. Maximum questions from Maths were asked from DI and Simplification. Questions in Reasoning were asked from Number Series, Seating Arrangement, and Inequality.

Going through the exam analysis, candidates can check the number of good attempts, section-wise difficulty level, overall difficulty level, topic-wise distribution of questions, and memory-based questions.

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Student Reaction

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2023

The overall difficulty level of the IBPS RRB PO prelims exam was easy to moderate. The Quant section was moderate while the Reasoning section was easy. Questions from Reasoning section were asked from puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, etc. Questions from Maths section were asked from boat and stream, DI, etc. Candidates can check below IBPS RRB PO review by students.

IBPS RRB Clerk prelims result 2023 was announced on September 1, 2023. IBPS RRB PO result 2023 for the prelims exam was released on August 23, 2023. IBPS RRB result 2023 for the mains and single online exam will be released in October 2023. The provisional allotment list for all the posts will be announced in January 2024. Candidates can check their results and download scorecard by logging with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. Based on the final result, candidates have been selected for final appointment.

How to Download IBPS RRB Result 2023?

The steps to fill download IBPS RRB result 2023 are given below:

• Visit the official website 
• Click the 'IBPS RRB result link' on the home page
• In the login page, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
• IBPS RRB result page appears on the screen
• Download IBPS RRB result and save it

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IBPS RRB Toppers Interview

Go through IBPS RRB preparation tips and tricks shared by the topper.

IBPS RRB Clerk cut off 2023 for prelims exam was released on September 6, 2023. IBPS RRB PO cut off 2023 for prelims exam was released on August 28, 2023. IBPS RRB cut off is released category-wise and section-wise along with the scorecard. Based on the section-wise and overall cut offs, candidates are selected for the different stages of the selection process.

Previous Years' IBPS RRB Cut off

Candidates can check below IBPS RRB last year cut off. 

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Cutoff 2021

IBPS RRB PO Mains Cutoff 2021

Also Read: IBPS RRB Exam Analysis 2023

IBPS RRB Exam Day Guidelines 

Candidates can check below IBPS RRB exam day guidelines:

Reporting Time

• The reporting time is different for different candidates
• Candidates are required to report much before the reporting time to avoid crowding
• Candidates are required to report at least 15 minutes before the reporting time indicated on the admit card
• Candidates' roll numbers and lab numbers are not displayed outside the exam venue. They are informed individually at the entry gate, post admit card and ID verification

Items permitted inside the exam centre

• Candidates are required to wear a mask 
• Candidates can carry a personal transparent water bottle and hand sanitiser of 50 ml
• Candidates are allowed to carry pen
• Candidates are required to carry exam-related documents such as admit card, ID card in the original, photocopy of ID Card, etc
• Candidates are required to submit a health self-declaration
• The temperature of candidates is checked at the entry gate through thermo guns

Candidate registration

• Candidates' registrations are done through photo capture
• Photographs are taken while candidates are standing
• The seat number is given to the candidate after registration

Rough sheet, call letter and ID proof management

• Rough sheets are kept at each candidate's desk. No additional rough sheets are provided 
• The call letter and ID proof copy are required to be dropped in the boxes provided at the exit of lab/venue
• Candidates are required to drop the rough sheets in the boxes provided at the exit of the lab/venue while leaving the exam centres
• The drop boxes are different for the rough sheets and call letters

Banned items

• Any stationery item such as textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, geometry/pencil box, plastic pouch, calculator, scale, writing pad, pen drives, log table, electronic pen/scanner, etc are not allowed inside the exam centre
• Any communication device such as mobile phone, Bluetooth, earphones, microphones, pager, health band, etc. are not allowed
• Other items such as sunglasses, handbags, hair-pin, hair-band, belt, cap, etc. are also not allowed
• All ornament such as ring, earrings, nose-pin, chain/necklace, pendants, badge, brooch, etc. are thoroughly checked
• Watch, camera, or any metallic item are not allowed
• Any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle, etc. are not allowed
• Any other item which could be used for unfair means for hiding communication devices such as camera, bluetooth devices, etc. are not allowed

Iris Scan

Iris is scanned at the exam venue in lieu of a biometric thumb impression due to the COVID-19 situation. The process is given below:

• Iris of the left eye is captured for all the candidates
• Candidates are required to remove contact lenses and spectacles while capturing Iris
• Half feet distance between scanner and eye is maintained

Also Read: IBPS RRB Exam Day Guidelines

IBPS RRB 2023 notification was released to recruit eligible banking aspirants for Office Assistant (Clerk) and Officers Scale I, II and III in different Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). IBPS RRB notification PDF comprises details such as eligibility criteria, online form, vacancies, selection process, exam centres, pattern, syllabus, etc.

IBPS RRB application form 2023 was released on June 1, 2023. The application could be paid online only. The application form comprises several parts and applicants need to complete all the parts successfully.

How to Apply Online for IBPS RRB?

The steps to fill IBPS RRB application form are given below:

• Visit the official website of IBPS
• Register using your mobile number, name, father's name, and email ID
• Registration ID and password are generated
• Upload scanned photograph and signature
• Fill in basic details, educational qualification, and work experience
• Select preferences of Regional Rural Banks
• Review the details before final submission
• Upload handwritten declaration and left thumb impression
• Select the mode of payment and pay the application fees

Also Read: IBPS RRB Application Process

IBPS prescribed the IBPS RRB eligibility criteria in terms age limit, nationality and educational qualification. The eligibility criteria of IBPS RRB is given below.

The complete selection process of IBPS RRB is given below:

IBPS RRB Online Form

To appear for the exam, candidates need to first fill IBPS RRB application form online on the official website. The application fee which can be paid online is INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and it is INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD categories.

Release of IBPS Admit Card

Separate admit cards are released for preliminary, mains/single level exams, and interviews. IBPS RRB admit card is released online on the official website. To download IBPS RRB admit card, candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card is a mandatory document without which candidates are not allowed to appear in the exam.

IBPS RRB Exam

The preliminary, mains, and single-level exams are held online across various cities spread throughout the country and in multiple shifts.

IBPS RRB Result Declaration

IBPS RRB result is released online on the official website. To check the IBPS RRB result, candidates need to login with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The scorecard and IBPS RRB cut off are released a few days after the declaration of the result. 

IBPS RRB Final Selection

For Office Assistant (Multipurpose)/Clerk post, provisional allotment of candidates is done based on the mains exam only. The final selection for Officers Scale I post is done based on the mains exam and interview. Provisional allotment to the post of Officers Scale II and III is done based on the performance of candidates in the single-level exam and interview. 

IBPS RRB 2023 Exam Centres

IBPS RRB exam centres are the cities where prelims and mains exams are conducted. The preliminary exam of IBPS RRB is conducted in more than 170 cities while the mains exam is conducted in more than 70 cities. Candidates need to enter their preferences for exam cities while filling the application form.

Also Read: IBPS RRB exam cities

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IBPS RRB syllabus covers various topics from different subjects. The syllabus varies depending on the specialisation of Officer Scale-II. The prelims exam primarily covers Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The paper carries a total of 80 marks. IBPS RRB mains syllabus comprises topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English/Hindi Language, Financial Knowledge, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. The mains exam carries a total of 200 marks.

IBPS RRB Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

IBPS RRB Reasoning Syllabus

IBPS RRB English Syllabus

IBPS RRB Hindi Syllabus

IBPS RRB General Awareness Syllabus

IBPS RRB Computer Knowledge Syllabus

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IBPS RRB exam pattern comprises prelims, mains, and interview. The interview phase is not applicable for candidates applying to the post of Office Assistant. It is only applicable for Officers Scale I, II, and III posts. 

IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern for Office Assistant

IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern for Officers Scale I

IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern for Office Assistant

IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern for Officers Scale I

IBPS RRB Interview

The Interview is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale I, II, and III. The interview is co-ordinated by nodal Regional Rural banks with the help of NABARD. The marks allotted to the interview are 100. The marks obtained in the interview are taken into consideration for final merit list.

To ace the exam, candidates can follow IBPS RRB preparation tips:

• Understand the exam pattern and syllabus 
• Go through the previous years' question papers and syllabus to know the structure of the exam
• Clear your basic concepts of each and every topic
• Prepare a study routine and follow it diligently
• Devote equal time to each subject
• Study regularly and try to cover the syllabus 
• Attempt both sectional and full-length mock tests
• Refer to good study material and IBPS RRB books

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IBPS RRB Books

The best books for IBPS RRB exam are given below for different subjects.

English Language

Reasoning Ability

Quantitative Aptitude

General Awareness

IBPS RRB Clerk mains admit card 2023 was released on September 9, 2023. IBPS RRB admit card 2023 for Officers Scale 1, 2 and 3 was released on September 1, 2023.  To download IBPS RRB admit card 2023, candidates are required to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. Candidates can download their admit cards till the day of their exams. 

How to Download IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2023?

• Visit the official website of IBPS
• Now click on the ‘CRP RRBs’ on the side button
• Click the link ‘Click here to download Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP RRB XI Office Assistant & Officers Scale 1'
• Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
• IBPS RRB clerk admit card 2023
• Take print for future reference

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The official mock test of IBPS RRB is released on the official website. To take the IBPS RRB mock test, candidates need to enter the required credentials. IBPS RRB mock test acquaint candidates with the pattern of actual test. Attempting mock tests help candidates to improve their speed and accuracy. Mock tests also help candidates to analyse their preparation for the exam.

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IBPS RRB 2023 vacancies were revised by IBPS. Initially, a total of 8612 vacancies were announced. However, the vacancies were revised to 8860. The vacancies were again revised to 9075. The details regarding the revised vacancies are given below.

Also Read: IBPS RRB vacancies

The post-wise salary of IBPS RRB is given below. Candidates should note that the pay scale varies from bank to bank. 

In addition to the basic pay, candidates are also entitled to other allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), Special Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA)/Leased Accommodation, Travelling Allowance (TA), Conveyance Allowance, Medical Reimbursement, National Pension Scheme (NPS), Leave Travel Concession, Newspaper Allowance, Leave Encashment, etc. 

Also Read: IBPS RRB Salary

IBPS RRB: Roles & Responsibilities 

The post-wise roles and responsibilities of candidates selected under IBPS RRB recruitment are given below:

IBPS RRB Clerk/Office Assistant

IBPS RRB Clerk is the post of Office Assistant. Candidates selected for this post are responsible for handling receipts, handling withdrawal, handling emails, and delivery. 

IBPS RRB PO & SO

Officers Scale 3 is the post of Senior Manager, while Officer Scale 2 is the post of Manager. Officer Scale I is the post of Assistant Manager. The role of IBPS RRB is to check regular banking activities, granting loans, maintaining credit profile, recovery of loans, implementation of schemes, etc. 

A total of 7.56 lakh candidates had registered for Office Assistant post, out of which 5.33 lakh candidates had appeared for the IBPS RRB exam. For Officers post, a total of 5.74 lakh candidates had applied for the IBPS RRB exam and 4.36 lakh candidates had appeared for the exam.

Candidates can check below IBPS RRB 2023 FAQs related to the recruitment process.