IBPS RRB 2022, Notification (Soon), Dates, Application Form & Eligibility Criteria

IBPS RRB Exam Date 2022: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to release IBPS RRB 2022 notification in June. The application form will be released after the release of the notification. IBPS RRB exam is conducted every year by IBPS for selection to the post of Officers Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose). IBPS RRB 2022 exam dates have been announced. The prelims exam of IBPS RRB for Officers Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) will be conducted on August 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21. The single online exam for Officers Scale II and III will be conducted on September 24. The mains exam for Officers Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) will be conducted on September 24 and October 1, respectively. 

What is IBPS RRB Recruitment?

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.

Latest Update:

April 29: IBPS RRB 2021 Provisional Allotment Result under Reserve List Released

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.

Highlights of IBPS RRB Recruitment 

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

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IBPS RRB Notification 2022

IBPS RRB 2022 notification is expected to be released in June. The notification will be 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 will comprise details such as eligibility criteria, online form, vacancies, selection process, exam centres, pattern, syllabus, etc. Till the time, IBPS RRB 2022 notification PDF is released, candidates can check below the previous years' notification. 

Check here IBPS RRB 2022 notification

IBPS RRB 2022 Application Process

IBPS RRB application form is released online. The application fee needs to 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 RRB Dates 2022 Out

IBPS RRB 2022 dates have been announced by IBPS. Candidates can check below the complete schedule of IBPS RRB.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2022

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

Also Read: IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2022

IBPS RRB Selection Process

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 2022 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 of exam cities while filling the application form.

Also Read: IBPS RRB exam cities

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2022

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 Syllabus 2022

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 Computer Knowledge Syllabus

IBPS RRB General Awareness Syllabus

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IBPS RRB Salary 

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. 

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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. 

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IBPS RRB Preparation Tips 

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 Admit Card 2022 

IBPS RRB admit card is released separately for different stages of recruitment-prelims, mains and interview. To download the admit card, candidates need to login with the required credentials. The admit card is an important document without which candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam. The prelims admit card is not  collected at the exam centre. Candidates qualified for the mains exam are required  to bring the prelims admit card along with the mains admit card. 

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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 Result 2022

IBPS RRB result is announced separately for prelims, ,mains and provisional allotment. To check the result, candidates need to login with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The result displays the qualifying status of candidates for the next rounds.

IBPS RRB Toppers Interview

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

IBPS RRB Topper	Preparation Strategy
Abhishek Chowdhury qualified IBPS RRB exam in 2016	There is no alternative to hard work and regular practice Be strong and determined towards your goal Make weakness your strength Attempting mock tests gives you a real-time exam feeling and helps you to handle the exam pressure Study regularly Make a study plan for preparation and follow it strictly

IBPS RRB Cutoff 2022

IBPS RRB cutoff is released along with the scorecard. The cutoffs for prelims, mains and provisional allotment are different. The cutoff marks are generated state-wise and category-wise.

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Cutoff 2021

State/UT	General	OBC	EWS
Andhra Pradesh	69.25	69.25	69.25
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam	71
Bihar	73	73
Chhattisgarh	71
Gujarat	76.75	76.75
Haryana	75.75
Himachal Pradesh	74.25
Jammu & Kashmir	72
Jharkhand	76.25	76.25
Karnataka	70.75	70.75
Kerala	77
Madhya Pradesh	73.75	73.75
Maharashtra	72.75	72.75
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Odisha	78.5
Puducherry
Punjab	76.5
Rajasthan	76.75	76.75
Tamil Nadu	70.5	70.5
Telangana	69	69	69
Tripura			61.5
Uttar Pradesh	76.5	76.5	76.5
Uttarakhand	77.5
West Bengal	75.75

IBPS RRB PO Mains Cutoff 2021

State/UT	UR	OBC	EWS	ST
Andhra Pradesh	52.50
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam	45.75	45.75
Bihar	56.25	56.25	56.25
Chhattisgarh	48.50	48
Gujarat	57.25	57.25
Haryana	59.50
Himachal Pradesh	57.50	48.75	56.25
Jammu & Kashmir	47
Jharkhand	55	55
Karnataka	44.75	44.75
Kerala	57.75		47
Madhya Pradesh	54.25	54.25		41.50
Maharashtra	53.75	53.75		49.25
Mizoram				30
Punjab	60.25	54
Odisha	58.50
Rajasthan	60.75		60.75	53.50
Tamil Nadu	50.50	50.50
Tripura	48
Telangana	51	51
Uttar Pradesh	54.50	54.50	54.50	45.75
Uttarakhand	60.75
West Bengal	56.50	51	53. 25

IBPS RRB Registered Vs Appeared

In 2020-21, a total of 7.06 lakh candidates had registered for Office Assistant while 5.95 lakh candidates had registered for Officers. In 2019-20, a total of 7.13 lakh candidates had registered for the Office Assistant post while 5.39 lakh candidates had registered for the Officers post. In 2020-21, a total of 4.6 lakh candidates had appeared for the Office Assistants exam while 4.07 lakh candidates had appeared for the Officers exam. 

Number of registered candidates 

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IBPS RRB FAQs 2022

Q. Is IBPS RRB 2022 exam date announced?

A. Yes, IBPS RRB 2022 exam date has been announced. The prelims exam of IBPS RRB for Officers Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) will be conducted on August 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21. The single online exam for Officers Scale II and III will be conducted on September 24. The mains exam for Officers Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) will be conducted on September 24 and October 1, respectively.

Q. When IBPS RRB 2022 notification will be released?

A. IBPS RRB 2022 notification will be released in June. The notification will be made available in PDF form and comprises details related to the exam.

Q. When IBPS RRB application form 2022 will be released?

A. The application process of IBPS RRB will begin in June for the posts of Officers Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant.

Q. How do I prepare for IBPS RRB exam?

A. For prelims exam, you need to focus on Reasoning and Maths. Make a list of topics in Reasoning such as blood relation, seating arrangement, direction puzzle, etc. and study each topic and then do a lot of practice. For Maths, practice shortcuts, clear basic concepts, practice regularly and learn theorems. For mains, you need to focus on Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge. For General Awareness, focus on the latest events of the last six months. For English, improve your grammar and vocabulary by reading books and through practice. For the Computer section, learn the basics, networking, hardware, software, internet, windows, excel, etc.

Q. Which is easy to crack IBPS RRB PO or IBPS PO?

A. IBPS RRB PO is comparatively easier than the IBPS PO exam. The level of questions asked in IBPS RRB PO exam is not that high. The growth in IBPS PO exam is more than IBPS RRB exam.

Q. What is the career growth of IBPS RRB PO?

A. Once candidates get through the recruitment process of IBPS RRB, they start working as Assistant Managers. Candidates get a lot of opportunities to grow in Regional Rural Banks. They will get promoted to Manager after completion of two years' probation period. Banks conduct exams at a regular interval of time for the promotion of the employees. 

Q. What type of questions are asked in IBPS RRB PO Interview?

A. For interview, candidates must prepare current affairs, banking awareness questions, agriculture crops, priority sector loans, family and educational background, etc.

Q. Can I get my home state as a location after passing the bank IBPS RRB exam?

A. Most of the time, one gets posted in their respective home states. While filling the application form, you must choose the banks depending on your language/state. 

Q. Is IBPS RRB exam conducted every year?

A. Yes, IBPS RRB exam is conducted every year by IBPS to select eligible candidates for the post of Officers Scale I, II, III, and Office Assistant in participating Regional Rural Banks.

Q. How many candidates apply for IBPS RRB exam?

A. In 2020-21, total 7.06 lakh candidates had registered for Office Assistant while 5.95 lakh candidates had registered for Officers.

Q. Is a resume necessary for the IBPS RRB PO interview?

A. Resume or CV is not necessary for IBPS RRB PO interview. Candidates will get a bio-data form, which they need to fill while appearing for the interview. Candidates need to carry the necessary documents prescribed by the exam authority.