IBPS RRB

The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS RRB PO exam are given below:

• Candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus of the exam and focus on the areas where they need improvement
• Candidates must use the credible study materials such as books. Make sure to study from the latest edition of the books and resources to ensure that candidates have the most up-to-date information
• Take as many mock tests as candidates can. This help candidates understand the exam pattern and time management better
• Candidates should stay updated on current affairs
• Regular revision is essential to retain what candidates have learned. Make sure to revise what you have studied every day to ensure that you don't forget it
• Candidates should stay healthy and take proper rest
• Candidates must keep a positive approach towards preparation

The prelims exam of IBPS RRB is conducted at more than 170 cities while theMainsexam is conducted at more than 70 cities. The exam of IBPS RRB is conducted in various venues across many centres in India.  No request for change of centre for examination is entertained. IBPS, however, reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres and/ or add some other Centres, at its discretion, depending upon the response, administrative feasibility, etc. IBPS also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any centre other than the one he/she has opted for and a candidate may be allocated a centre of exam outside the State/UT for which vacancies he/she is applying. Candidate will appear for the examination at an Examination Centre at his/her own risk and expenses and IBPS will not be responsible for any injury or losses etc. of any nature. Any unruly behaviour/misbehaviour in the examination hall may result in cancellation of candidature/ disqualification from the exam and also from the future exams conducted by IBPS.

The size of signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image for IBPS RRB application form is given below:

Signature

• The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen
• Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
• Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb
• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb 

Left Thumb Impression

The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink

File type: jpg / jpeg

Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm * 3 cm (Width * Height)

File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB

Handwritten Declaration

The applicant has to write the declaration in English only clearly on a white paper with black ink

 File type: jpg / jpeg

Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)

File Size: 50 KB -100 KB

The dimensions and specifications related to the photograph for IBPS RRB application form are given below:

• Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture
• Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background
• Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face
• If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows
• If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye"
• If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen
• Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.
• Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
• Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb
• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning
• Photo uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible

The guidelines for scanning the documents for IBPS RRB application form are given below:

• Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
• Set Colour to True Colour
• File Size as specified above
• Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature/ left thumb impression / hand written declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above)
• The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon
• Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg format by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager
• Scanned documents in any format can be saved in .jpg / .jpeg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu. Size can be adjusted by using crop and then resize option

IBPS RRB application form needs to be filled online. The application fee for the exam is accepted online only. The application process comprises different steps which candidates need to complete successfully or else their application forms will be rejected. The steps to fill IBPS RRB application form are given below:

• Applicants need to visit the official website of IBPS
• They need to click the 'IBPS RRB Apply Online Link' on the home page
•  Candidates need to first register for the exam by entering the basic details
• After registration, registration ID and password are generated
• Candidates need to upload the scanned photograph and signature
• Candidates need to proceed towards filling the detailed application form
• After filling the detailed application form, candidates need to preview and submit the same
• Candidates need to upload left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
• They need to pay the application fees and take the printout of the fee transaction receipt