IBPS RRB Officer Application Form 2021 : IBPS RRB Officer 2021 Apply Online process started from 8th June 2021 for the posts of Officer Scale I, Officer Scale-II, and Office scale III and the last date to submit an online application will be 28th June 2021. IBPS RRB Officer Application Form 2021 submission process consists of registration, upload of documents, fill application details, payment of the fee, and confirmation & print.
Interested candidates are required to make sure that they fulfill the specified eligibility criteria to apply for the IBPS RRB CRP IX. IBPS RRB recruitment will be held for the posts of PO/ Scale I Officers, Scale-II General banking, and Specialist Officers (Agricultural, Marketing, Treasury, Law, CA, IT), and Officer Scale-III.
- The total number of IBPS RRB Officer vacancies is Scale I – 4716, Scale II – 1139, and Scale III – 215 available at 43 participating Regional Rural Banks across India.
- IBPS RRB PO/ Officer Scale I exam will be held in 3 stages and for Scale II and Scale III, only a single-stage examination will be conducted online followed by an Interview.
IBPS RRB Officer Important Dates
- IBPS RRB Notification has been released on 7th June 2021 and Application submission commences from 8th July 2021 and the last date of registration is 28th July 2021.
- The Preliminary examination for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I 2021 will be held on 1,7,8,14,15th August 2021.
- IBPS RRB PO/ Officer Scale I 2021 Main exam and a single examination for Officers Scale II & III will be held on 25th Sep 2021.
- The IBPS RRB Officer Interview will be held in Nov 2021.
Here is a table to show the important dates that will help candidates planning to appear for the IBPS RRB Officer exam.
| IBPS RRB Officer Description | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification | 7th June 2021 |
| Online registration start date | 8th June 2021 |
| Online registration start date | 28th June 2021 |
| Call letters for pre exam training | Officer Scale – I – 9 July 2021 |
| Pre exam training (Officer Scale – I ) | 19.07.2021 to 25.07.2021 |
| Call letters for prelim examination (Officer Scale – I) | July 2021 |
| Online Preliminary Examination (Officer Scale I) | 1,7,8,14,15th August 2021 |
| Online Preliminary Exam Result (Officer Scale I) | Sep 2021 |
| Call Letter for Online Main/Single Examination | Sep 2021 |
| Online Examination – Main/Single | 25 Sep 2021 |
| Main/Single Exam Result | Oct 2021 |
| Call Letter for Interview | Oct 2021 |
| Interview | Nov 2021 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2022 |
- IBPS RRB 2021
- IBPS RRB Officer Syllabus 2021
- IBPS RRB Officer 2021 Admit Card
- IBPS RRB Officer Result 2021
IBPS RRB Officer Eligibility 2021
IBPS RRB Officer Eligibility conditions are decided by IBPS and the candidate must check post wise eligibility criteria before applying. In order to appear in the IBPS RRB exam, it is necessary that one must fulfill eligibility criteria in the terms of Nationality, Age, Education, and Experience if any.
Nationality
The aspirants must fulfill one of the following criteria:
- A citizen of India (or)
- A subject of Bhutan (or)
- A subject of Nepal (or)
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with an intention to settle permanently in India (or)
- Person of Indian origin migrated from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma, East African countries of Zambia, Kenya, Zaire, Uganda, Ethiopia, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Malawi, and Vietnam with an intention of settling permanently in India.
Note – Applicants other than Indian citizens are required to produce a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India at the time of the interview.
Age Limit
For different posts of IBPS RRB Officer, the age limit is as follows.
1. Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager)
- Lower limit: 18 years
- Upper limit: 30 years
- Candidates must have been born between 03 June 1989 and 31 May 2001 (both dates inclusive)
2. Officer Scale-II (Manager)
- Lower limit: 21 years
- Upper limit: 32 years
- Candidates must have been born between 03 June 1987 and 31 May 1998 (both dates inclusive)
3. Officer Scale III (Senior Manager)
- Lower limit: 21 years
- Upper limit: 40 years
- Candidates must have been born between 03 June 1979 and 31 May 1998 (both dates inclusive)
| Post | Lower Age Limit (in years) | Upper Age Limit (in years) |
|---|---|---|
| Officer scale I | 21 | 30 |
| Officer scale II (Manager) | 21 | 32 |
| Officer scale III (Senior Manager) | 21 | 40 |
Age Relaxation
There is a relaxation in terms of age for Reserved Category candidates as per the Government rules which are given below.
- Ex-servicemen/ Disabled servicemen –No Relaxation
- Widows, Divorced women, and legally separated women from husband and not remarried – No Relaxation
| Category | Age relaxation (in years) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 |
| Persons lived in J&K between 01 Jan 1980 and 31 Dec 1989 | 5 |
| Ex- servicemen commissioned officers, including ECOs/ SSCOs | 5 |
| PWBDs | 10 |
| OBC | 3 |
Note – Candidates seeking relaxation in the upper age limit will be required to show and submit necessary documents at the time of the interview if shortlisted.
Educational Qualifications & Experience (As on 21st July 2021)
IBPS RRB Officer post-wise education qualification and experience as of 21st July 2021 is given below.
| IBPS RRB Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| PO/ Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) | The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in discipline | NA |
| Candidates having a degree in Information Technology, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Management, Law, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Economics or Accountancy will be preferred for the said post. | ||
| Proficiency in local language is mandatory and working knowledge of Computer is desirable. | ||
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any one of the disciplines along with the minimum of 50% marks. | Must have 2 years’ working experience as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Candidates having a degree in Information Technology, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Management, Law, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Economics or Accountancy will be preferred for the said post. | ||
| Officer Scale-II SO (Manager) / Treasury Manager | The candidates must have the MBA degree in Finance or Chartered Accountancy | 1 year work experience in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II SO (Manager) / Marketing Manager | The candidates must have the MBA degree in Marketing | 1 year work experience in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II SO (Manager) / IT Officer | Bachelor’s degree in IT / CS / Communication / Electronics or its equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate | 1-year work experience in the relevant field |
| Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP etc. is desirable | ||
| Officer Scale-II SO (Manager) / Chartered Accountant | CA from ICAI | 1-year work experience as a CA |
| Officer Scale-III Senior Manager | Bachelor’s degree in any stream / discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate | 5 years’ work experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Candidates having Degree/ Diploma in Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, IT, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Banking, Finance, Marketing, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy will be preferred for the said post |
IBPS RRB Officer Application Form 2021
IBPS RRB Application form will be available on the IBPS website from 8th June 2021 and the last date of registration is 28th July 2021. It is mandatory for the candidates to apply online to participate in IBPS RRB Officer recruitment. The mode of application for IBPS RRB is online and the candidates need not send a hard copy of the application form.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Direct Link to Apply
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II & III Direct Link to Apply
They can apply online through the official website of the IBPS at https://www.ibps.in. Candidates should remember that they can apply only for a single position at a time.
How To Apply Online For IBPS RRB Officer?
The IBPS RRB Officer 2021 application process encompasses the following steps:
Step 1 Registration of Application
- Visit the official website of IBPS
- Find a link on the home page that reads “Common Recruitment Process for RRBs”.
- Then, click on the appropriate link that takes them to apply for the CRP – RRB Officer Position.
- To register their application, candidates will have to click on the link that reads “Click Here for New Registration”
- Now, they will have to provide their basic details such as full name, mobile number, and email ID
- After this, a provisional registration number and a password will be generated by the system and will be displayed on the computer screen of the applicant
- The registration number and password should be noted down. Even, candidates will get an SMS and an email with these details. Using the provisional registration number and password they can edit the particular if required
Step 2 Upload of Documents
- In this step, upload the following documents:
- A hand-written declaration (20-50kb)
- Left-hand thumb impression (10-20kb)
- Signature (10-20kb)
- Photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20kb – 50kb file size)
- They should upload these documents as per the specification they will find in the notification
- After uploading, click on the ‘Next’ tab
Step 3 Fill in Application Details
- Enter details of your basic details such as educational qualifications, work experience, etc.
- Select / provide your preference order of RRB
- Read and accept the declaration
- Check the details by using the preview option and edit if changes are to be done
- Validate all the details then click on ‘Final Submit’
Step 4 Payment of Application Fees
- Click on the Pay button
- Fee can be paid in online mode only
- Several options will be available for payment of application fees like debit card/credit card/internet banking / mobile wallets etc.
- Select any of the available options and make payment
Step 5 Confirmation & Printing of application
- On successful payment of fees, you will be needed to confirm your application by entering the required details
- Once your application submission will be confirmed, you can print the e-receipt and your final submitted application form
- Keep the printed copies safe for future reference
Application Fee
- IBPS RRB officer application fee for General and OBC category is Rs.850/- and for reserved category candidates of SC/ ST/ PwBD is Rs. 175.
- The payment of application fees is compulsory as without paying the application fees no application form will be considered complete. Individuals can make the payment through the use of a Debit Card, Internet Banking, and credit card.
- Bank transaction charges/intimation charges have to be borne by the candidate for submitting an online application. Online payment can be done between 08.06.2021 to 28.06.2021.
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Documents Needed When Applying
- Scanned copy of Photograph (Latest passport size color photo, 4.5 x 3.5 cm size, the dimension of 200 x 230 pixel, 20-50kb in size, and in JPG/ JPEG format )
- Signature scanned copy (In black ink, not in capital letters, 140 x 60 pixels, size of 10-20 kb and in JPG/JPEG format)
- Scanned copy of left thumb impression (Taken on white paper with blue/ black ink, dimensions of 140 x 60 pixels, and size of 10-20 kb)
- Scanned copy of handwritten declaration (on white paper with black ink, size of 20-50 kb)
- Working mobile number and mail id
- Education certificates to enter details
- Payment details
Hand Written Declaration: ‘I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.
When applying, candidates should keep the marks they have secured in the qualifying degree ready. Also, they should have documents for age proof, community certificates. Further, they will have to submit some documents in original at the time of the interview. So make sure to enter the details specified in the respective document while filling the application form.
IBPS RRB Officer Apply Online FAQs
Q. What Will Be The Mode Of Payment?
A. Application fee/intimation charges can be paid in online mode only using debit card/credit card/internet banking / mobile wallets etc.
Q. Is It Mandatory To Be Proficient In Any Local Language?
A. Yes, the applicant should be proficient in the local language of the state from s/he will apply for. The applicant must have studied the local language in class VIII or above.
Q. When Will IBPS RRB Apply Online Process Start?
A. IBPS RRB 2021 apply online process for submitting the online application form will start from 8th June 2021 and the last date of registration will be 28th June 2021.
Q. What Is The Application Fee For Officer Posts and For How Many Posts Can I Apply For?
A. Application fee for General and OBC candidates is Rs.850/- and for SC/ ST/PWBD candidates will be Rs.175/-. Candidates can apply only for one category of posts for IBPS RRB officers recruitment.