The IBPS RRB CA Officer Syllabus 2026 is based on the online examination prescribed for the post of Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Chartered Accountant) under CRP RRBs XV. Candidates have to appear for a Single Online Examination, followed by a Common Interview for shortlisted candidates. The Single Online Examination comprises Professional Knowledge, Reasoning, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Computer Knowledge, and Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation. The official notification specifies the subjects, number of questions, marks and duration, but does not provide a detailed topic-wise syllabus.
IBPS RRB CA Officer Syllabus 2026
Candidates can choose either English Language or Hindi Language for the language section. The remaining sections are conducted in Hindi/English, while the English Language test is in English and the Hindi Language test is in Hindi. The IBPS RRB CA Officer online examination consists of the following sections:
- Professional Knowledge
- Reasoning
- Financial Awareness
- English Language or Hindi Language
- Computer Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
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IBPS RRB CA Officer Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (CA) consists of a Single Online Examination followed by a Common Interview. Unlike Officer Scale-I, candidates applying for Scale-II Specialist Officers do not have to appear for a preliminary examination. IBPS specifically states that candidates for Officer Scale-II General Banking and Specialist Officers, as well as Scale-III, appear for a Single Online Examination, after which shortlisted candidates are called for the Common Interview. For the CA post, candidates must also fulfil the prescribed qualification and experience requirement. The 2026 notification requires a Chartered Accountant qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and one year of experience as a Chartered Accountant.
IBPS RRB CA Officer Professional Knowledge Syllabus 2026
The Professional Knowledge section carries 40 questions for 40 marks and is allotted 30 minutes. The official notification identifies Professional Knowledge as a separate test for Specialist Cadre officers but does not prescribe a detailed topic-wise syllabus. For preparation, CA candidates should focus on the core areas relevant to their professional qualification and banking role, including:
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|
| Accounting & Finance | Financial Accounting Principles, Accounting Standards (AS) & IFRS, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statements, Bank Reconciliation Statements, Cash Flow & Fund Flow Analysis, Financial Ratios & Interpretation, Cost Accounting Basics, Auditing Principles & Procedures, Accounting for Non-Banking Assets (NBAs), Corporate Finance & Financial Management |
| Banking & Regulatory Knowledge | Indian Banking System & Structure, Core Banking Solutions (CBS), Basel Norms (I, II, III), Risk Management in Banks, Non-Performing Assets (NPA), Loans & Advances, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Guidelines, SEBI & Other Regulatory Bodies, Digital Payment Systems & Financial Inclusion |
| Business & Taxation | Goods & Services Tax (GST), Income Tax Fundamentals, Direct & Indirect Taxes, Budget & Economic Survey Overview, Investment & Portfolio Management |
IBPS RRB CA Officer Reasoning Ability Syllabus 2026
The Reasoning section contains 40 questions for 40 marks with a time limit of 30 minutes. The reasoning section assesses logical and analytical thinking:
- Puzzles (Seating Arrangement: Circular, Linear, Direction-based, Miscellaneous)
- Number Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Analogy
- Syllogism
- Alphabet Test
- Ranking & Time
- Causes & Effects
- Direction Sense
- Statement & Assumption
- Assertion & Reasoning
- Statement & Conclusion
- Statement & Arguments
- Figure Series
- Word Formation
IBPS RRB CA Officer Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Syllabus
The Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation section comprises 40 questions for 40 marks and has a 30-minute time limit.
- Number System
- Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Tabular Data)
- HCF & LCM
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Time & Distance
- Averages
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Simplification & Approximation
- Partnership
- Case Studies
- Probability
- Permutation & Combination
IBPS RRB CA Officer English Language / Hindi Language Syllabus
Candidates opting for Language have 40 questions for 20 marks and 30 minutes to complete the section. Candidates can attempt this section in English or Hindi. The details of the syllabus are as follows:
| English Language | Hindi Language |
|---|
- Reading Comprehension- Grammar & Usage - Spotting Errors - Fill in the Blanks - Sentence Improvement - Jumbled Sentences - Cloze Test- Vocabulary: • Antonyms • Synonyms • Idioms & Phrases • One-word Substitution | - व्याकरण (Grammar) - गद्यांश (Reading Comprehension) - वाक्य सुधार (Sentence Correction) - वर्तनी की अशुद्धियाँ (Spotting Errors) - पर्यायवाची/विलोम शब्द (Synonyms & Antonyms) - मुहावरे और वाक्यांश (Idioms & Phrases) - रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति (Fill in the Blanks) |
IBPS RRB CA Officer Financial Awareness Syllabus
The Financial Awareness section consists of 40 questions carrying 40 marks, with 15 minutes allotted to the section. Current Affairs related to Finance & Banking
- Monetary Policy & Fiscal Policy
- Union Budget & Economic Survey
- Indian Banking & Financial Reforms
- Types of Bank Accounts & Deposits
- Loans & Advances
- Non-Performing Assets (NPA)
- Risk Management in Banks
- BASEL Norms (I, II, III)
- Regulatory Bodies – RBI, SEBI, NABARD, IMF, World Bank, etc.
IBPS RRB CA Officer Professional Knowledge (Computer/IT) Syllabus
Computer Knowledge is a separate section in the 2026 examination. It contains 40 questions for 20 marks, with 15 minutes allotted to the section.
- Computer Architecture & Organization
- Database Management System (DBMS)
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX)
- Computer Networks (LAN, WAN, Internet Protocols)
- Software Engineering Concepts
- Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.)
- Web Technologies (HTML, XML, JavaScript, Networking Basics)
- Cyber Security, Cryptography & Network Security
- Cloud Computing & Virtualization
- Mobile Technologies
- Information Systems & SDLC
- Data Warehousing & Data Mining
- Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (Basics)
- Digital Payment Systems, Core Banking Solutions
- Recent Trends in IT & Banking Technology
