IBPS RRB PO Exam: 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, implementing and promotion of policies, and maintaining annual balance sheets and auditing.
IBPS RRB Officer Exam 2022 - Notification
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB PO Recruitment notification 2022 for the hiring of probationary officers in the Rural & Regional Banks across the country. This is one of the most sought-after exams by the aspirants preparing for the bank exams after the SBI PO. This article will provide you with important details regarding the recruitment process. You will be familiarised with the complete details starting from the eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus for the exam, and more.
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IBPS RRB Officer Exam 2022 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Name of exam | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Regional Rural Banks (IBPS RRB) |
Recruitment for the
Post | PO (Probationary Officer) |
| Cadre | Scale-1 |
| Vacancies | 2676 |
| Exam level | National |
| Exam Eligibility | Graduate |
| IBPS RRB Exam stage | Preliminary, Mains and Interview |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| IBPS RRB Exam Duration | Prelims: 45 minutes
Mains: 2 hours
Single level exam: 2 hours |
| Official website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS RRB PO Important Dates-2022
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
| On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates | 7 June - 27 June 2022 |
| Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online) | 7 June - 27 June 2022 |
| Download of call letters for Pre-Exam Training | 9 July 2022 |
| Conduct of Pre-Exam Training | 18 July - 23 July 2022 |
| Download of call letters for online examination— Preliminary | 22nd July 2022 |
| Online Examination— Preliminary | 20th and 21st August 2022 |
| Result of Online exam— Preliminary | 14 September 2022 |
| Download of Call letter for Online exam— Main / Single | 24th September 2022 |
| Online Examination— Main / Single | 1st October 2022 |
| Declaration of Result – Main/ Single (For Officers Scale I, II and III) | 18th October 2022 |
| Provisional Allotment (For Officers Scale I, II and III & Office Assistant. (Multipurpose)) | January 2023 |
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IBPS RRB PO/Officer 2022 – Vacancies
The vacancies for the IBPS RRB PO 2022 exam have been announced on 06th June 2022 along with an IBPS RRB notification PDF. This year, IBPS announced 8106 vacancies for the posts of RRB Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II & III. The table for Post-wise and Category-wise IBPS RRB Vacancy 2022 is mentioned below.
| Posts | Vacancies |
|---|
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 4483 |
| Officer Scale I | 2676 |
| Officer Scale II (Agriculture Officer) | 12 |
| Officer Scale II (Marketing Officer) | 06 |
| Officer Scale II (Treasury Manager) | 10 |
| Officer Scale II (Law) | 18 |
| Officer Scale II (CA) | 19 |
| Officer Scale II (IT) | 57 |
| Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer) | 745 |
| Officer Scale III | 80 |
| Total Vacancies | 8106 |
Note: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has increased the overall number of openings from 8106 to 8285 among the 43 participating rural regional banks (RRB) recruitment, according to official notification.
IBPS RRB Officer Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for IBPS RRB PO are as follows :
Age Criteria for IBPS RRB PO
- For Officer Scale- III (Senior Manager)- Above 21 years – Below 40 years i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1982 and later than 31.05.2001 (both dates inclusive)
- For Officer Scale-II (Manager)- Above 21 years – Below 32 years i.e. candidate sshould not have been born earlier than 03.06.1990 and later than 31.05.2001 (both dates inclusive)
- For Officer Scale- I (Assistant Manager)- Above 18 years –i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1992 and later than 31.05.2004 (both dates inclusive)
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 Application Process
Prerequisites for Applying Online
Before applying online, candidates should,
- Scan their signature and photographs. The 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.
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IBPS RRB PO 2022 Application Fee
The online application fee for IBPS RRB 2022 exam was increased last year. A total of Rs. 850/- is to be paid by candidates belonging to General Category as the application fee for both IBPS RRB Assistant and IBPS RRB Officers exam and Rs. 175/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category.
| Post | Category | Application Fees |
|---|
| Officer (Scale I, II & III) | SC/ST/PWBD | INR 175/- |
| | Unreserved/OBC/Others | INR 850/ |
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.
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IBPS RRB Officer Exam Pattern
The selection of IBPS RRB officer exam is being conducted in in 3 stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview round. Here are the complete details about the three rounds.
IBPS RRB Officer Prelims Exam
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | Composite of 45 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Mains Exam
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | Composite of 2 Hour |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2022
it is very important to know about the syllabus before starting the preparation. Here is the section-wise IBPS RRB PO syllabus is provided below :
IBPS RRB PO Reasoning Syllabus
The topics asked in reasoning are as follows:
IBPS RRB PO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
The questions asked from the quant topics are as follows:
IBPS RRB PO Computer Knowledge Syllabus
The questions asked from the computer knowledge section are based on the below topics:
| History of Computers – Generations, Types | Logic Gates |
| Computer Memory | Internet |
| Computer Hardware and IO Devices | MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PPT, etc. |
| Computer Software | File Extensions |
| Storage Units | Basics of DBMS |
| Computer Languages | Computer Hacking |
| Operating System – Types, Functions | Computer Network |
| Number System and Conversions | Shortcut Keys |
| Computer Abbreviations | Internet |
| Computer Network – Types, Topology | Computer Virus & Hacking |
IBPS RRB PO English Language Syllabus
The different topics asked in the English Language are as follows:
| Grammar (Verb, Prepositions, Adverbs, Articles, Tenses) |
| Reading Comprehension | Vocabulary based questions |
| Cloze Test | Error Spotting |
| Para jumbles | Sentence Improvement |
| Fillers – Single, Double | Synonyms/ Antonyms |
| Odd One Out | Idioms and Phrases |
| Correct Usage | One Word Substitution |
| Paragraph Completion | Word/Phrase Replacement |
IBPS RRB PO Hindi Language Syllabus
The questions asked in Hindi Langauge are from the below topics:
| विपरीतार्थक शब्द | वाक्यों में त्रुटियाँ |
| पर्यायवाची शब्द | वाक्यों में रिक्त-स्थानों की पूर्ति |
| मुहावरे तथा लोकोक्तियां | वर्तनी अशुद्धियाँ |
| गुढार्थी (क्लोज टाइप) प्रकार का गद्यांश | वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द |
| वाक्यक्रम व्यवस्थापन | अपठित गद्यांश |
IBPS RRB PO General Awareness Syllabus
The General Awareness questions in IBPS RRB PO mains are from the following topics:
| International Issues |
| Sports and Games |
| Current National and International Events – Download Monthly Current AffairsBolt |
| Countries, Capitals, and Currencies |
| Policies and Laws Related to Banking |
| Important Days |
| Awards and Honours |
| Indian Constitution |
| Books and Authors |
| History of Banks |
| Economics and Finance |
| Bank Rates, KYC, Bank Abbreviations. |
| Financial Institutions of India |
| Reserve bank of India (RBI) – Structure & Function |
| Indian Budget |
| Banking and Economic Appointments – Download Monthly New Appointments PDF |
| Budget |
| GDP/ GNP |
| NDP/ NNP |
| Indian Financial System |
| Financial Markets – Its Types |
| Money Markets and Capital Markets |
| Bond Markets and types of Bonds |
| Payment Banks and Small Finance Banks |
| Economic Policies and Schemes of Government |
IBPS RRB Salary For Different Posts
The In-hand IBPS RRB salary for the different Assistant & Officer Scale posts are as follows:
| IBPS RRB Posts | IBPS RRB salary (In-hand Salary) |
|---|
| IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Rs. 15000 – Rs.19000 |
| IBPS RRB Officer (Scale I) | Rs. 29,000 – Rs. 33,000 |
| Officer Scale-II | Rs. 33,000 – Rs. 39,000 |
| Officer Scale III | Rs. 38,000 – Rs. 44,000 |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Salary
IBPS RRB Salary varies depending on the posts. IBPS RRB officers can expect an amount of Rs. 43,000/- to 47,000/- for the PO posts. Below is the detailed description of the salary of the scale 1 IBPS RRB PO.
- The starting Basic pay for IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 is 23,700/-
- The In-hand Salary at present varies from Rs.43,000 – 47,000 at 100% D.A.
- After the selection of the candidate for the post of Officer Scale-I, he/she will need to undergo training for 2 years under the probationary period. During the probationary period, the candidate will receive a fixed amount that is usually less than the normal pay scale.
- After completion of the probationary period, the candidates will be promoted to the Assistant Manager post.
IBPS RRB PO Salary | Basic Pay & In-hand Salary
IBPS RRB Officer Scale- I or PO Pay Scale is Rs. 23700 – 980/7 – 30560 – 1145/2 – 32850 – 1310/7 – 42021.
| Annual Increments | IBPS RRB PO In-hand Salary |
|---|
| Starting Pay | Rs. 23700 |
| Rs. 980 for the first 7 years | Rs. 30650 |
| Rs. 1145 for the next 2 years | Rs. 32850 |
| Rs. 1310 for the next 7 years | Rs. 42021 |
Perks and allowances of IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Post
Apart from the basic pay, the officers are entitled to the following allowances and perks:
- Dearness Allowance
- Special Allowance
- House Rent Allowance / Leased Accommodation
- Conveyance Allowance
- Furniture Allowance
- Household Cleaning Expenses
- Leave Encashment
- Leave Travel Concession
- Medical Reimbursement
- National Pension Scheme
- Newspaper Allowance
- Travelling Allowance
IBPS RRB PO Allowances in percentage form is as follows:
| Dearness Allowance | 75.9% of the basic pay. |
| House Rent Allowance | For Rural Areas: 5% of the basic pay
For Semi-urban Areas: 7.5% of the basic pay
For Urban Areas: 10% of the basic pay |
| Special Allowances | 7.75% of the basic pay. |
| Other Allowances (Depends on Bank to the bank) | Travel Allowance
Newspaper Allowance (200 per month In case of PO)
Medical Reimbursement (8000 per year in case of Scale-1 and 2200 in case of office Assistant)
entertainment (400 Rs for 3 months and 1200 for a year in case of PO)
Leased Accommodation
Other Miscellaneous |
Additional Benefits
The benefits of the IBPS PO RRB Officer Scale-I (PO) post are numerous. Stress and work pressure are relatively less in comparison to commercial banks. Employees have a good work-life balance. The cost of living is low since employees get posted in rural areas. Employees are eligible for 100% D.A. Employees can be deputed to other departments in Govt. the sector under exchange programs.
Exam Date
1st October 2022
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