
Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
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?
- Highlights of IBPS RRB Recruitment
- IBPS RRB Notification 2022
- IBPS RRB 2022 Application Process
- IBPS RRB Dates 2022 Out
- IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2022
- IBPS RRB Selection Process
- IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2022
- IBPS RRB Syllabus 2022
- IBPS RRB General Awareness Syllabus
- IBPS RRB 2022 Vacancies
- IBPS RRB Salary
- IBPS RRB Preparation Tips
- IBPS RRB Admit Card 2022
- IBPS RRB Result 2022
- IBPS RRB Cutoff 2022
- IBPS RRB Registered Vs Appeared
- IBPS RRB FAQs 2022
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.
Post Name | Post Name |
---|---|
Office Assistant | Marketing Manager |
Treasury Manager | Officers Scale I |
Banking Officer Scale-II | Agriculture Officer (Grade-II) |
Law Officer (Grade-II) | Chartered Accountant (Grade-II) |
IT Officer (Grade-II) | Officer (Grade III) |
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.
Name of RRBs | State / UT |
---|---|
Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank |
Telangana |
Andhra Pragathi Gramin Bank |
Andhra Pradesh |
Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Aryavart Bank |
Uttar Pradesh |
Assam Gramin Vikash Bank |
Assam |
Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank |
West Bengal |
Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank |
Gujarat |
Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank |
Rajasthan |
Baroda U P Bank |
Uttar Pradesh |
Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank |
Andhra Pradesh |
Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank |
Chhattisgarh |
Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank |
Bihar |
Ellaquai Dehati Bank |
Jammu & Kashmir |
Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank |
Himachal Pradesh |
J & K Grameen Bank |
Jammu & Kashmir |
Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank |
Jharkhand |
Karnataka Gramin Bank |
Karnataka |
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank |
Karnataka |
Kerala Gramin Bank |
Kerala |
Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank |
Madhya Pradesh |
Madhyanchal Gramin Bank |
Madhya Pradesh |
Maharashtra Gramin Bank |
Maharashtra |
Manipur Rural Bank |
Manipur |
Meghalaya Rural Bank |
Meghalaya |
Mizoram Rural Bank |
Mizoram |
Nagaland Rural Bank |
Nagaland |
Odisha Gramya Bank |
Odisha |
Paschim Banga Gramin Bank |
West Bengal |
Prathama UP Gramin Bank |
Uttar Pradesh |
Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank |
Puducherry |
Punjab Gramin Bank |
Punjab |
Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank |
Rajasthan |
Saptagiri Grameena Bank |
Andhra Pradesh |
Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank |
Haryana |
Saurashtra Gramin Bank |
Gujarat |
Tamil Nadu Grama Bank |
Tamil Nadu |
Telangana Grameena Bank |
Telangana |
Tripura Gramin Bank |
Tripura |
Utkal Grameen Bank |
Odisha |
Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank |
Bihar |
Uttarakhand Gramin Bank |
Uttarakhand |
Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank |
West Bengal |
Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank |
Maharashtra |
Highlights of IBPS RRB Recruitment
Some of the highlights of IBPS RRB exam are explained in the infographic below:
Also Read: IBPS RRB recruitment
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 Events | IBPS RRB Dates | Salient Features |
---|---|---|
Release of notification |
June 2022 |
IBPS RRB notification will be released in PDF format |
Application form |
June 2022 |
Candidates can fill the application form and pay the fees online within the given deadline |
Prelims exam |
07-Aug-2022, 13-Aug-2022, 14-Aug-2022, 20-Aug-2022 and 21-Aug-2022 |
The prelims exam will be conducted for Officers Scale I and Office Assistant posts |
Prelims admit card for Officers Scale I |
To be notified |
Prelims admit card will be released for all the registered candidates |
Prelims admit card for Office Assistant/Clerk |
To be notified |
Prelims admit card will be released for Office Assistant post |
Prelims result |
To be notified |
IBPS RRB PO prelims result 2022 will be announced online |
Online mains & single level examination for Officers Scale I, II and III |
24-Sep-2022 |
IBPS RRB mains exam will be conducted for Officers Scale I post while the single-level exam will be conducted for Officers Scale II and III posts |
Mains exam for Office Assistant/Clerk |
01-Oct-2022 |
The mains exam for Office Assistant/Clerk will be conducted for candidates who qualify the prelims exam |
IBPS RRB PO mains admit card |
To be notified |
The admit card will be made available online for candidates who will qualify the prelims exam |
IBPS RRB Clerk mains admit card |
To be notified |
IBPS RRB Clerk mains admit card will be eleased for the qualified candidates of the prelims exam |
Admit card for single online exam for Officers Scale II and III |
To be notified |
The admit card for the single-online exam will be released for Officers Scale II and III |
Mains and single online exam result for Officers Scale I, II and III |
To be notified |
The result will be announced online for Officers Scale I, II and III |
Interview |
To be notified |
The interview will be conducted for the posts of Officers Scale I, II, and III |
Interview admit card |
To be notified |
The admit card for the interview will be released for candidates who will qualify the mains exam and single online exam for the posts of Officers Scale I, II, and III |
Provisional allotment |
01-Jan- 2023 |
The provisional allotment will be released for Officers Scale I, II, III, and Office Assistant |
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.
Parameters | Specifications |
---|---|
Age Limit | Office Assistant/Clerk: 18 to 28 years Officers Scale I: Above 18 and below 30 years Officer Scale II: Above 21 and below 32 years Officer Scale III: Above 21 and below 40 years Note: Relaxation in age is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories |
Educational Qualification | The educational qualification is different for different posts. However, the basic educational qualification is graduation |
Local Language Proficiency | Candidates applying in any particular RRB are required to possess proficiency in the local language of the State/UT, in which the same is situated |
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
Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
Total | 80 | 80 |
IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern for Officers Scale I
Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | |
Total | 80 | 80 |
IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern for Office Assistant
Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
English/Hindi Language* | 40 | 40 | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern for Officers Scale I
Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
English/Hindi Language* | 40 | 40 | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
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
Number System |
HCF and LCM |
Decimal Fraction |
Profit and Loss |
Simple Interest |
Compound Interest |
Time and Work |
Time and Distance |
Averages |
Simplification |
Partnership |
Percentages |
Ratio and Proportion |
Averages |
Case Studies |
Charts and Graphs |
Permutation and Combination |
Probability |
IBPS RRB Reasoning Syllabus
Odd One out |
Analogy |
Syllogism |
Coding-Decoding |
Blood Relation |
Alphabet Test |
Series Test |
Number |
Ranking and Time |
Causes and Effects |
Direction Sense Test |
Sitting Arrangements |
Decision Making |
Statement and Assumption |
Figure Series |
Assertion and Reason |
Statement and Conclusion |
Word Formation |
Statement and Arguments |
Statements and Action Courses |
Figure Series Test |
Miscellaneous Tests |
IBPS RRB English Syllabus
Spotting Errors |
Commonly Misspelled Words |
Jumbled Words |
Phrase Substitution |
Fill in the Blanks |
Jumbled up sentences |
Idioms and Phrases |
Cloze Tests |
Comprehension |
One word Substitution |
IBPS RRB Hindi Syllabus
Vyakaran |
Fill in the Blanks |
Mistakes |
Paragraphs |
IBPS RRB Computer Knowledge Syllabus
Computer Fundamentals |
Computer Abbreviations |
Software and Hardware Fundamentals |
Shortcut Keys |
Networking |
Basic Knowledge of the Internet |
MS Office |
History of Computers |
Database |
Security Tools |
History and Future of Computers |
Virus, Hacking |
IBPS RRB General Awareness Syllabus
Social Function of Banks |
|
Countries/Currencies |
UNO |
Indian and International Economy |
Marketing |
Banking Terms |
Awards and Honours |
RBI |
Sports |
Books and Authors |
Finance |
Fiscal Monetary Policies |
Agriculture |
Repo and Reverse Repo Rate |
History of Banking |
Also Read: IBPS RRB syllabus
Also Read: IBPS RRB vacancies
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.
Posts | Pay Scale (In INR) |
---|---|
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 7,200-19,300 |
Officer Scale I | 14,500-25,700 |
Officer Scale II | 19,400-28,100 |
Officer Scale III | 25,700-31,500 |
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.
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