About IBPS RRB Officer Recruitment

Banking is one of the most sought-after career options in present times. A banking career offers an excellent salary, perks, job security, fast growth, and the right work-life balance.

The Indian Government had set up Personnel Selection Services (PPS) in 1975 for the recruitment of Probationary officers and clerks in Public Sector banks. PPS was later renamed to Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 exam to recruit Assistant Managers in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across the country. Scale-1 officers are responsible for informing farmers about credit facilities, assessment of credit profiles and loan repayments, implementation and promotion of policies, and maintaining annual balance sheet and auditing.

IBPS RRB Officer Exam Pattern

The selection of Assistant Managers happens in 3 stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview round

IBPS RRB Officer Prelims Exam

IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Mains Exam

IBPS RRB Officer Notification

This recruitment process is for selection of candidates for the post of Scale-1 officers in various regional rural banks. The selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India. The notification is released every year around May/June. The IBPS RRB Officer Notification contains the details like exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, vacancy, application process, etc.

Read the Full Latest Notification Details here

IBPS RRB Officer Important Dates

The Important dates for IBPS RRB PO recruitment are declared through the official notification pdf. Following table has the tentative important dates for IBPS RRB Officer 2020 Recruitment. 

IBPS RRB Officer Eligibility Criteria

Age Criteria

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 30 years

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
• Preference will be given to the candidates having a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy;
• Proficiency in the local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s*
• Desirable: working knowledge of Computer.

IBPS RRB Officer Vacancy - Details

A total of 3800 vacancies have been announced for the 2020 recruitment of the Probationary Officer (Assistant Manager) or scale 1 officer. The vacancies are according to the banks participating in the state. Participating banks share the details of vacancy for their branches in a particular state and later after the final result banks are allotted as per the merit of the aspirant and the state they applied from. 

IBPS RRB Officer Application Process

Prerequisites for Applying Online

Before applying online, candidates should,

• Scan their signature and photographs. Candidate must ensure that both the photograph (4.5 cms x 3.5 cms) and signature adhere to the specifications mentioned.
• CAPITAL LETTERS signature will not be accepted
• Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make the online payment.
• Must have a valid personal email ID. This should be maintained until the completion of the recruitment process.

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges

Note: Candidates have the option of making the payment of requisite fees/ intimation charges through the ONLINE mode only.

• Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
• Rs. 850 /- for all others.

Steps to Apply for IBPS RRB Officer Exam Online

• Step 1 - Go to www.ibps.in website
• Step 2 - Click on the homepage
• Step 3 - Open 'CRP for RRBs' and click 'Click here to apply online for CRP RRB Officers (Scale I, II and III) to open the online application form.
• Step 4 - Click on 'Click here for new registration' and register by entering basic information. A provisional registration number and password is displayed on the screen. Note this down. The registration number and password is also sent by SMS and Email.
• Step 5 - Upload photograph and signature as per specifications
• Step 6 - Indicate state for provisional allotment.
• Step 7 - Before submitting use 'save and next' to verify and modify details if required
• Step 8 - Hit the 'Final Submit' button once you have verified your details
• Step 9 - Pay the fee/intimation charges online.

IBPS RRB Officer Admit Card

The admit cards are usually out in the month of August for the prelims round and in the month of Sep and Oct for the mains round.

IBPS RRB Officer Syllabus

IBPS RRB Officer Prelims Syllabus

Reasoning

Input output, Seating arrangement (circular &linear), Coding decoding, Syllogism, Data sufficiency, Alphanumeric series, Alphabet test, Ranking/direction/order, Coded inequalities, Puzzles, Blood relations, Logical reasoning, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude

Quadratic equations, Data sufficiency, Data interpretation, Number series, Partnership, Problems on ages, Percentage, Averages, Ratio and proportion, Mixture & allegation, Profit and loss, Work and time, Simple and compound interest, Time and distance, Simplification/approximation, Boats and streams.

IBPS RRB Officer Mains Syllabus

General Awareness

Banking Awareness (Banking Current Affairs, Appointments, Mergers, Bank Taglines, Headquarters, etc.) Financial Awareness (Annual Budget, RBI monetary policy rates, Economic survey, All Latest Government Schemes and Policies, etc.), Current Affairs (Last 6 months), Static Awareness (Awards, Important Days, Books and Authors etc.)

Computer Knowledge

History and Generation of Computers, Introduction to Computer Organisation, Computer Memory, Computer Hardware and I/O Devices, Computer Software, Computer Languages, Operating System, Computer Network, Internet, MS Office Suite and Shortcut keys, Basics of DBMS, Number System and Conversions, Computer and Network Security, etc.

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fillers, Sentence Errors, Vocabulary based questions, Sentence Improvement, Jumbled Paragraph, Word Usage, Phrase/Connectors, Paragraph related questions, etc.

Hindi Language

विपरीतार्थक शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द, मुहावरे तथा लोकोक्तियां, गुढार्थी (क्लोज टाइप) प्रकार का गद्यांश, वाक्यक्रम व्यवस्थापन, वाक्यों में त्रुटियाँ, वाक्यों में रिक्त-स्थानों की पूर्ति, वर्तनी अशुद्धियाँ, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, अपठित गद्यांश

Read the detailed IBPS RRB PO Syllabus here