. IBPS RRB – Regional Rural Banks

The IBPS RRB (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Regional Rural Banks) Examination is conducted annually to recruit candidates for various posts in Regional Rural Banks across India. Here’s an overview of the examination:

Posts Offered:

The IBPS RRB exam typically recruits candidates for the following posts in Regional Rural Banks:

1. Officer Scale-I: Assistant Manager
2. Officer Scale-II: Manager
3. Officer Scale-III: Senior Manager
4. Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Clerical Cadre

Exam Pattern:

The exam pattern for IBPS RRB varies depending on the post applied for, primarily focusing on Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II, Officer Scale-III, and Office Assistant. Here’s a general overview of the exam pattern:

1. Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose):

Preliminary Examination:

• Sections:
  • Reasoning
  • Numerical Ability
• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Number of Questions: 80 (40 from each section)
• Duration: 45 minutes

Main Examination:

• Sections:
  • Reasoning
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • General Awareness
  • English Language/Hindi Language
  • Computer Knowledge (for Officer Scale-I)
• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Number of Questions: Varies (typically around 200 questions in total)
• Duration: 2 hours

2. Officer Scale-II and III:

Single Level Examination:

• Sections:
  • Reasoning
  • Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
  • Financial Awareness
  • English Language/Hindi Language
  • Computer Knowledge
• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Number of Questions: Varies (around 200 questions)
• Duration: 2.5 hours

Note:

• Negative Marking: There is a penalty for wrong answers in the objective tests.
• Language Options: Candidates can choose either English or Hindi for the exams (except for the Language section which is specific to the regional language of the state).

Syllabus:

The syllabus for IBPS RRB exams broadly covers the following areas:

1. Reasoning:
   • Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
   • Analogies
   • Coding-Decoding
   • Syllogism
   • Blood Relations
   • Directions
   • Seating Arrangements
   • Puzzles
2. Quantitative Aptitude:
   • Number Series
   • Simplification
   • Average
   • Percentage
   • Ratio & Proportion
   • Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs)
   • Profit & Loss
   • Time & Work
   • Speed & Distance
3. General Awareness:
   • Banking Awareness
   • Current Affairs (national and international)
   • Static GK (important dates, personalities, awards, etc.)
4. English Language/Hindi Language:
   • Grammar
   • Vocabulary
   • Comprehension
   • Error Spotting
   • Fill in the Blanks
5. Computer Knowledge:
   • Basic Computer Operations
   • MS Office
   • Internet Concepts
   • Networking

Selection Process:

The selection process includes:

• Preliminary Examination (for Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant)
• Main Examination (for all posts)
• Single Level Examination (for Officer Scale-II and III)
• Interview (for Officer Scale-I, II, III)