IBPS RRB Officer Syllabus 2021 : Exam Pattern, Selection Process

IBPS RRB Officer Syllabus 2021 : IBPS RRB PO 2021 exam pattern consists of Prelim, Main Exam, and Interview. IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II and III exam pattern consists of a Single exam followed by an Interview. Candidates appearing for the IBPS RRB officer exam must have in-depth knowledge of the IBPS Officer exam pattern and syllabus to prepare for the posts of Officers in Regional rural banks.

IBPS RRB Prelim and Main exam pattern of Officer scale I and Single level exam for officer scale II (General banking officer and Specialist cadre) and Officer scale III is explained here. The exam pattern will give an idea about the exam structure, the nature of questions, the number of questions, maximum marks, and time duration.

• IBPS RRB Notification has been released on 7th June 2021 and interested candidates can complete the online registration of application form between 8th June – 28th June 2021.
• Prelim Admit cards will be issued in online mode in July 2021 onwards and the Preliminary examination for Officer Scale I will be held on 1,7,8,14,15th August 2021.
• A single examination for Officers Scale II & III and Officer Scale I Main exam will be held on 25 Sep 2021. The interview will be held in Nov 2021.

IBPS RRB Officer Exam Pattern 2021

For IBPS RRB PO/ Officer Scale-I, the recruitment process is conducted in 3 stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. However, for the Officer’s Scale-II, the entire process of recruitment will be completed through a single exam followed by an Interview.

Further details about the IBPS exam pattern of online tests conducted by IBPS for recruitment of officers to the Regional Rural Banks have been mentioned below.

IBPS RRB PO/Officer Scale I Prelim Exam Pattern

• The preliminary examination for Officer Scale I will be conducted online, consists of 2 tests – Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning.
• Each test will have 40 objective-type questions, each with 1 mark. The total no. of questions will be 80 for 80 marks.
• Candidates will get a composite time of 45 minutes to solve all 80 MCQs of both sections/tests. MCQs will be in both Hindi and English.
• For every incorrect answer, 1/4^{th of} marks allotted to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
• Candidates have to qualify in both the tests by securing minimum cut-off marks in each test, hence there is a sectional cut-off.
• To be shortlisted for Online Main Examination, candidates who appear for the online preliminary examination will have to score minimum cut-off marks in both tests. Minimum cut-off marks will be decided by IBPS after considering overall & category-wise vacancies.

IBPS RRB PO/Officer Scale I Main Exam Pattern

• Candidates who manage to qualify in both the tests of the Preliminary examination of Officer Scale I will be called to appear for the Main examination to be held online.
• The Main exam consists of tests of Computer Knowledge, Hindi or English Language, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.
• Each test will have Objective type questions to be solved in a composite time of 2 hours.
• The total no. of MCQs will be 200 for 200 marks.
• For every incorrect answer, 1/4^{th of} marks allotted to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
• Candidates have to score minimum cut-off marks in each test to qualify the main examination. There is a sectional cut-off along with an overall cut off.

Single level Examination for Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) & Officer Scale III

• For IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) and Scale III, a single level exam will be conducted online
• There will be 5 tests in the Main exam for the posts of Officer Scale-II and III. Each test will have 40 questions.
• Total questions will be 200 for a maximum of 200 marks
• There will be a composite time of 2 hours
• For every incorrect answer, 1/4^{th of} marks allotted to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
• Candidates need to score minimum cut off marks in each test of online single examination along with overall cut off decided by IBPS to be considered for shortlisting for interview.

Single level Examination for Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre)

• For the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Specialist cadre, a single level exam will be conducted online
• There will be a total of 5 tests in the Main exam for the posts of Officer Scale-II Specialist cadre. Each test will have 40 questions.
• Total questions will be 200 for a maximum of 200 marks
• Composite time of 2 hours and 30 minutes will be given
• For every incorrect answer, 1/4^{th of} marks allotted to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
• Candidates will have to score minimum cut off marks in each test of online single examination along with overall cut off to be considered for shortlisting for interview.

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Penalty For Wrong Answers

Penalty for wrong answers will be applicable to all examinations/tests to be conducted for Officers Scale I, II & III. For every incorrect answer, 1/4^{th of} marks allotted to that question will be deducted as a penalty.

Interview

The final stage of selection will be an interview for all posts of IBPS RRB Officers (Scale I, II, and III). Interviews will be conducted by the Nodal Regional Rural Bank with the help of IBPS and NABARD at few selected centers only. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be informed through a call letter having details like center name, address, date & time of interview.

Interviews will be conducted for 100 marks and to qualify it, candidates will have to score at least 40% marks (35% for PWD / OBC / SC / ST candidates). While coming for the interview, candidates must bring the following documents in original and self-attested photocopies.

• A printed copy of the valid Interview call letter and online application form registered for CRP RRBs – IX
• Any photo ID proof
• Proof of date of birth
• Marksheets / certificates of academic qualifications
• Caste certificate (for SC / ST / OBC category candidates)
• Experience certificates (if any)
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Any other relevant documents in support of eligibility

IBPS RRB Officer Syllabus 2021

IBPS RRB Officer’s Grade Syllabus is given below. The whole preparation for the RRB is categorized into the following sections:

Quantitative Aptitude

• Decimal Fraction
• Partnership
• Averages
• Number System
• Simple Interest
• Time and Work
• HCF and LCM
• Profit and Loss
• Ratio and Proportion
• Permutation and Combination
• Case Studies
• Compound Interest
• Percentages
• Charts and Graphs
• Averages
• Simplification
• Time and Distance
• Probability

Reasoning

• Syllogism
• Odd man out
•  Series Test
• Statement and Conclusion
• Blood Relation
• Direction Sense Test
• Ranking and Time
• Figure Series
• Number
• Coding-Decoding
• Alphabet Test
• Decision Making
• Statement and Arguments
• Figure Series Test
• Analogy
• Sitting Arrangements
• Word Formation
• Statements and Action Courses
• Causes and Effects
• Assertion and Reason
• Statement and Assumption

English Language

• Jumbled Words
• Spotting Errors
• Fill in the Blanks
• Commonly Misspelled Words
• Comprehension
• Idioms and Phrases
• Cloze Tests
• Jumbled up sentences
• Phrase Substitution
• One-word Substitution

Hindi Language

• Fill in the Blanks
• Vyakaran
• Mistakes

General Awareness

• Countries/Currencies
• Current Affairs
• Banking Terms
• UNO
• Marketing
• Indian and International Economy
• Books and Authors
• RBI
• Awards and Honors
• Agriculture
• Social Function of Banks
• Repo and Reverse Repo Rate
• Fiscal-Monetary Policies
• Finance
• Sports
• History of Banking

Computer Knowledge

• Software and Hardware Fundamentals
• Computer Fundamentals
• Networking
• History and Future of Computers
• Database
• MS Office

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IBPS RRB Officer Exam Date 2021

• IBPS RRB recruitment online exam is conducted in the month of 1,7,8,14,15th August 2021 (Prelim) and 25 Sep 2021 (Main & Single exam).
• IBPS RRB PO Preliminary examination will be conducted in August 2021 for Officer Scale I positions.
• Single level exam for Officer Scale-II and Scale III and Main examination for the candidates shortlisted from the preliminary examination of Officer Scale I/ PO will be conducted on 25 Sep 2021.
• The interview will be held in November 2021.

Read : IBPS RRB Officer Apply Online 2021

IBPS RRB Selection Process

• Officer Scale I

Candidates who successfully applied for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I have to appear for the Preliminary examination, which is a screening test and only qualifying in nature, and the marks scored in the prelims are not taken into consideration during the final selection.

On scoring the cut off marks in the prelims to be decided by IBPS, the candidates will become eligible to appear in the Main Exam. The candidates who clear the main exam will appear in the interview round. Marks obtained by candidates in the main examination and interview will be considered for final merit.

• Officer Scale-II & III

Marks obtained by candidates in the single level examination and interview will be considered for final merit.

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern & Syllabus FAQs

Q. What Type Of Questions Are Asked In The Examination For IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II & III?

A. Objective type questions will be asked in the IBPS RRB exam.

Q. When Will Preliminary Examination Conducted For Officer Scale I?

A. The preliminary examination will be conducted for Officer Scale I On 1,7,8,14,15th August 2021.

Q. Will There Be Any Prelim Examination For Officers Scale II & III?

A. No, there will be a single examination for Officers Scale II & III to be conducted On 25 Sep 2021.

Q. What Is The Criteria To Appear For Main Examination For Officer Scale I?

A. To be eligible for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I main examination, you will have to qualify preliminary examination by scoring the minimum cut-off marks in each test along with the overall cut-off.

Q. When Will Main Examination Conducted For IBPS RRB Officer Scale I?

A. IBPS RRB Officer Main exam will be held on 25 Sep 2021.

Q. Is There Any Interview For Officer Scale I Position?

A. Yes. Candidates who clear the main examination by securing minimum marks will be called for Interviews to be held at selected centers.

Q. Is There Sectional Cut Off In IBPS RRB?

A. Yes, there is a sectional cut off in IBPS RRB. Each test has to be qualified by securing minimum cut off marks.

Q. How Many Marks Will Be Deducted As Negative Marking For Wrong Attempt?

A. 1/4th marks allotted to the question will be deducted as negative marking in the IBPS RRB exam.