IBPS RRB Books 2024: Subject-Wise Books for IBPS RRB PO, Clerk & SO
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Written Examination Regional Rural Banks 2025 ( IBPS RRB )
Exam On - 6 Dec '25 - 7 Dec '25
Candidates can refer to the IBPS RRB books to clear the concept of the topics given in the IBPS RRB syllabus. The books help candidates to plan their preparations. Referring to good books can help candidates clear the exam. Read below for more details on IBPS RRB books.
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IBPS RRB Books
Are you searching for IBPS RRB books? If yes, then this article is going to be useful. A large part of effective preparation also depends on the choice of good books. As the exam is highly competitive, there is no dearth of books. However, the best books of IBPS RRB cover the subjects and are highly relevant for the exam. The list of best books for IBPS RRB is given below.
IBPS RRB Books for General Awareness
Preparation for this subject should be through newspapers, weekly current affairs, magazines. Questions are mostly asked from events within three to four months prior to the exam. Candidates can refer to the following books:
- Manorama Yearbook
- India Year Book by Publications Division, Government of India
- Banking Awareness by BK Raut and SR Behera
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IBPS RRB Books for English Language
The English Language section assesses a candidate’s vocabulary and grammar skills. For this section, candidates can refer to the following books.
- High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin. How to Read Better and Faster by Norman Lewis
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- Reading Comprehension, Ordering of Sentences, Ordering of Words and Cloze Test by Dilip Khushwaha
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IBPS RRB Books for Quantitative Aptitude
This section might be tricky and time-consuming. Therefore, candidates must refer to good study material to prepare for this section. Some of the books recommended for Quantitative Aptitude are given below:
- Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal
- The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude by Dinesh Khattar
- Magical Books On Quicker Maths by M Tyra
- Kiran's Quantitative Aptitude Numerical Ability
IBPS RRB Books for Reasoning Ability
The Reasoning Ability section tests a candidate’s ability to think logically. Candidates can refer to the following books for this section.
- A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Agrawal
- A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali
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IBPS RRB Books for Computer Awareness
The following books are recommended for Computer Aptitude section:
- Objective Computer Awareness and Banking Awareness
- Objective Computer Awareness
- Computer Awareness Objective & Subjective
- Objective Computer Awareness, Banking Awareness and Marketing Aptitude
Commonly asked questions
The Quantitative Aptitude section requires practice. Candidates should practice multiple questions. They should choose the books that have covered the syllabus. Candidates must prepare well for the exam. The Quantitative Aptitude section appears in both prelims and mains exams.
The General Awareness syllabus is vast and comprises question current affairs and static GK. Candidates must read newspapers and watch news channels to stay updated with the latest events. The best books for IBPS RRB General Awareness section are given below.
Name of Books | Author/Publication |
Banking Awareness | Arihant Publication |
Static General Knowledge | Arihant Publication |
General Knowledge | Lucent |
Banking Awareness Handbook of Banking Information | N.S Toor |
IBPS RRB Books FAQs
Candidates can check below IBPS RRB exam pattern FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
IBPS RRB Clerk exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims and Mains exams. The PO exam pattern comprises prelims Mains and interview. IBPS RRB SO exam pattern comprises single online exam and interview.
The Reasoning Ability section assess a candidate's ability on the basis of logical Ability. This section also requires immense practice. Going through the books, candidates will be able to develop a logical sense of solving the questions and understand the concepts by learning the right techniques to solve the questions from the Reasoning Ability section. Candidates can check below the best books for IBPS RRB Reasoning section:
Name of Books | Author/Publication |
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning | R. S Agarwal |
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal | B. S Sijwali & InduSijwali |
Analytical Reasoning | MK Pandey |
How to Crack Test of Reasoning: In All Competitive Exam | Arihant Publication |
Scores obtained by candidates in IBPS RRB exam are calculated based on the marking scheme. Candidates score one mark for correct answers. 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers in the exam.
The IBPS RRB PO interview include questions related to your education, work experience, etc. Total marks allotted to interview are 100.
IBPS RRB syllabus is given below:1. Reasoning:Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Alphanumeric Series, Input-Output, Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test, Data Sufficiency, Inequalities, Decision Making, 2. Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability: Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, etc.), Quadratic Equations, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Averages, Ages, Problems on Ages, Mixtures and Alligations, Probability, 3. English/Hindi Language (Language Proficiency):Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para jumbles, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement,
The English Language section assesses the candidate's understanding about the grammatical concepts, vocabularly, comprehension, etc. Candidates need to pic the right IBPS RRB books for learning the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus. Candidates can refer to the following books for IBPS RRB exam:
Name of Books | Author Name |
High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
Daily News Paper and Vocabulary | The Hindu |
Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
Objective General English | SP Bakshi |
IBPS RRB English Syllabus is given below:
- Reading Comprehension:
- Cloze Test:
- Para jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
IBPS RRB syllabus for Reasoning is given below:
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangements
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations:
- Alphanumeric Series
- Input-Output
- Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Inequalities
- Decision Making
IBPS RRB normalization is a process used to adjust the difficulty level of the question paper spread across various sessions. This is done since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. Result is calculated based on this.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
The highest salary is given to IBPS RRB Officers Scale III. The salary for this post is fixed between INR 80,000 to 90,000. Officers Scale 1 employees are also given good salary. The salary is fixed between INR 35,000 to 37,000.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The details related to IBPS RRB exam centre are mentioned in the admit card. Candidates are required to reach the exam centre on time. Candidates reaching the exam centre late are not allowed to appear for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
IBPS RRB exam centres 2025 were released on September 1 along with the notification. Candidates are required to select one exam centre each for prelims and Mains exam while filling the application form. IBPS RRB prelims exam is conducted at 170 cities, while the Mains exam will be conducted at more
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Answered 2 months ago
IBPS RRB Clerk participating banks are given below.
STATE | Bank |
ANDHRA PRADESH | ANDHRA PRAGATHI GRAMEENA BANK |
CHAITANYA GODAVARI GRAMEENA BANK | |
SAPTAGIRI GRAMEENA BANK | |
ARUNACHAL PRADESH | ARUNACHAL PRADESH RURAL BANK |
ASSAM | ASSAM GRAMIN VIKASH BANK |
BIHAR | DAKSHIN BIHAR GRAMIN BANK |
UTTAR BIHAR GRAMIN BANK | |
CHHATTISGARH | CHHATTISGARH RAJYA GRAMIN BANK |
GUJARAT | BARODA GUJARAT GRAMIN BANK |
SAURASHTRA GRAMIN BANK | |
HARYANA | SARVA HARYANA GRAMIN BANK |
HIMACHAL PRADESH | HIMACHAL PRADESH GRAMIN BANK |
JAMMU & KASHMIR | ELLAQUAI DEHATI BANK |
J & K GRAMEEN BANK | |
JHARKHAND | JHARKHAND RAJYA GRAMIN BANK |
KARNATAKA | KARNATAKA GRAMIN BANK |
KARNATAKA VIKAS GRAMEENA BANK | |
KERALA | KERALA GRAMIN BANK |
MADHYA PRADESH | MADHYA PRADESH GRAMIN BANK |
MADHYANCHAL GRAMIN BANK | |
MAHARASHTRA | MAHARASHTRA GRAMIN BANK |
VIDHARBHA KONKAN GRAMIN BANK | |
MANIPUR | MANIPUR RURAL BANK |
MEGHALAYA | MEGHALAYA RURAL BANK |
MIZORAM | MIZORAM RURAL BANK |
NAGALAND | NAGALAND RURAL BANK |
ODISHA | ODISHA GRAMYA BANK |
UTKAL GRAMEEN BANK | |
PUDUCHERRY | PUDUVAI BHARATHIAR GRAMA BANK |
PUNJAB | PUNJAB GRAMIN BANK |
RAJASTHAN | BARODA RAJASTHAN KSHETRIYA GRAMIN BANK |
RAJASTHAN MARUDHARA GRAMIN BANK | |
TAMIL NADU | TAMIL NADU GRAMA BANK |
TELANGANA | ANDHRA PRADESH GRAMEENA VIKAS BANK |
TELANGANA GRAMEENA BANK | |
TRIPURA | TRIPURA GRAMIN BANK |
UTTAR PRADESH | ARYAVART BANK |
BARODA UP BANK | |
PRATHAMA UP GRAMIN BANK | |
UTTARAKHAND | UTTARAKHAND GRAMIN BANK |
WEST BENGAL | BANGIYA GRAMIN VIKASH BANK |
PASCHIM BANGA GRAMIN BANK | |
UTTARBANGA KSHETRIYA GRAMIN BANK |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
IBPR RRB PO 2025 vacancies are given below.
Category | Vacancies |
General | 1476 |
SC | 520 |
ST | 243 |
OBC | 969 |
EWS | 343 |
Total | 3583 |
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IBPS RRB Clerk vacancies are given below.
State | Bank | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | GENERAL | TOTAL |
Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank | 16 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 40 | 100 |
Andhra Pradesh | Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank | 8 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 15 |
Assam | Assam Gramin Vikash Bank | 47 | 12 | 50 | 22 | 93 | 224 |
Bihar | Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank | 35 | 18 | 63 | 23 | 95 | 234 |
Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank | 43 | 79 | 0 | 32 | 154 | 308 |
Gujarat | Saurashtra Gramin Bank | 23 | 11 | 41 | 23 | 52 | 150 |
Haryana | Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank | 34 | 0 | 49 | 18 | 81 | 182 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
A total of 13217 vacancies were announced for IBPS RRB 2025 exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.
| Posts | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 7972 |
| Officer Scale I (PO) | 3907 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | 50 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | 48 |
| Officer Scale-II (CA) | 69 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | 87 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 854 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 15 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 16 |
| Officer Scale III | 199 |
| Total Vacancies | 13217 |
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Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
RRB NTPC Graduate Application Form 2025 for CEN No. 06/2025 21 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25 SSC JE Tier 1 Self-Slot Booking window reopened 25 Nov '25 - 28 Nov '25
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