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IBPS RRB Exam is a national-level exam held annually that must be cleared if an aspirant wishes to work for RRB or the Regional Rural Bank of India. Clearing the examination mentioned above will help you get recruited as an assistant or an officer cadre in the RRB. Also, you’ll get a decent salary and other perks for getting recruited there.
Coming to the RRB exam, there may be several queries coming to your mind, such as when will the exam dates be out for 2023, where can one receive notifications regarding the exam, what are the vacancies for 2023, how can one apply for the exam online and so on. If that’s the case, then don’t fret, because this article will help you out with the entire process.
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Post name | Probationary Officer, Clerk, Officer Scale -2 & 3 |
| Vacancy | 8285 |
| Participating Banks | 43 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Recruitment Process | Officer Scale 1, 2 & 3: Prelims, Mains, Interview Clerk: Prelims and Mains |
| Salary | Varies for different posts |
| Website | Official Website |
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IBPS RRB Exam Latest Updates
Candidates awaiting the results of the IBPS RRB Exam 2022 do not have to wait any longer. This is because the ‘Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS’) has released the results for various departmental exams on its official website. Results for the said exam were released on 22nd December 2022. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check their results between 22nd December (2022) – 31st December (2022).
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IBPS RRB Exam 2023
As mentioned before, the IBPS RRB exam is a national-level exam that is conducted annually for candidates who aspire to work as :
- Officer Assistant- Officer scale 1, Law Officer ( grade II), Officer (grade III)
- Marketing Manager- Banking officer scale- II, Law officer (grade II), IT officer (grade II)
- Treasury Manager- Agricultural officer (grade II), Chartered accountant (grade II)
As per the official website of the ‘Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection, there have been 8285 vacancies announced by the government body for 43 participating banks. If you intend to apply for the examination and don’t want to miss out on anything important, then there are some important dates that you ought to look out for.
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IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2023
Candidates will find the exam dates for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2023 on the mentioned body’s official website page. If you are preparing for the esteemed examination, consult the table below to identify important dates and prepare accordingly.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| IBPS RRB Notification | June 2023 |
| Online Application Starts | July 2023 |
| Online Applications Ends | to be notified |
| Admit Card Prelims | to be notified |
| Preliminary Exam | August 05, 06, 12, 13, 19, 2023 (Office Assistant and Officer Scale – I) |
| Mains Admit Card | to be notified |
| Mains Exam | September 10, 2023 (Single/Main exam for Officer Scale II and III)September 10, 2023 (Mains exam for Officer Scale III)September 16, 2023 (Mains exam for Office Assistant) |
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2023
As of 2022, IBPS has announced around 8285 vacancies for those aspiring for the posts of RRB Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II & III. The following table will clear your doubts regarding the allocation of the vacancies.
| Posts | Vacancies (as of 6th June 2022) | Vacancies (as of 21st June 2022) |
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 4483 | 4567 |
| Officer Scale I | 2676 | 2759 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | 12 | 12 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 06 | 06 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 10 | 10 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | 18 | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II (CA) | 19 | 19 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | 57 | 57 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 745 | 756 |
| Officer Scale III | 80 | 81 |
| Total Vacancies | 8106 | 8285 |
IBPS RRB Online Application 2023
The IBPS conducts three major exams:
- Officer Scale-I (IBPS RRB PO)
- Officer Scale-II & III
- Officer Assistants (IBPS RRB Clerk)
IBPS RRB Application Fee 2023
Applicants appearing for the IBPS RRB exam 2023 are required to pay an online application fee of 850 INR. But keep in mind that the aforementioned fee was applicable for only to those who belong in the General Category. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PWD category will need to pay a fee of 175 INR.
IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2023
Candidates appearing for the IBPS RRB examination (2023) will only be deemed eligible and permitted to give the exam if they meet the requisite eligibility criteria. Have a look at the following table to understand the requirements for eligibility:
| Eligibility | Requirement |
| Nationality | Candidates must be citizens of India to be deemed eligible. Subject(s) of Nepal/Bhutan are allowed to give the exam. Tibetan Refugees who relocated to India before 1st January 1962. |
| Age Limit (as on 01/06/2023) | For Office Assistant (Multipurpose)- Must be between 18 years and 28 years. For Officer Scale- I (Assistant Manager)-Between 18 years to 30 years. For Officer Scale-II (Manager)- Above 21 years – Below 32 years For Officer Scale- III (Senior Manager)- Above 21 years – Below 40 years. |
| Language proficiency | Must be proficient in the local language of the State/ UT in which the RRB is located. |
Educational Qualification
The following table will help you go through the educational requisites for the IBPS RRB exam 2023. To be deemed eligible for the aforementioned exam, one must ensure the mentioned educational qualifications are:
- From recognized Indian institutions
- From boards recognized by the Govt. Of India.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree (in any subject ) from a recognized institution in India. Must be able to operate computers. |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized institution in India. |
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized institution in India. Must have a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) | Information Technology Officer- Must have a bachelor’s degree in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science. Bachelor’s degree in Information technology with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Must have a certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP, etc. Chartered Accountant- Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Law Officer- Must have a degree in Law from a recognized university in India. Must have a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Must have a bachelor’s degree from any recognized university in India. Must have a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. |
Exam Pattern of RRB Post 2023
The exam conducted for the IBPS RRB Assistant post will be conducted in two phases:
- Preliminary exam
- Mains exam
Applicants selected for the ‘Office Assistant’ post will not have to go through any interview process. In such a case, the selection will solely be based on the marks acquired by the applicant in their main examination.
Assistant Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | – |
| Numerical ability | 40 | 40 | – |
| Total: | 80 | 80 | 45 mins |
Assistant Mains Exam Pattern
| Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | – |
| General Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | – |
| Numerical Ability Paper | 40 | 50 | – |
| English/Hindi Language Paper | 40 | 40 | – |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | – |
| Total: | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
IBPS RRB Officer Exam Pattern
| Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | – |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | – |
| Total: | 80 | 80 | 45 mins |
IBPS RRB Mains Exam (Officer Scale-I):
| Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | – |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | – |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | – |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | – |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | – |
| Total: | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
IBPS RRB Syllabus 2023
It is mandatory to know about the IBPS RRB syllabus before starting the preparation. It helps to understand important topics of the exam. Make sure, you don’t miss any topic at the time of preparation. In the table below, we have mentioned subject-wise important topics of the exam.
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Salary of RRB Posts
Have a look at the following table to go through the latest revised salaries announced by the IBPS RRB for different positions:
| Post name | Salary (per month) |
| Officer Scale-I | INR 29,000 to 33,000 |
| Officer Scale-II | INR 33,000 to 39,000 |
| Officer Scale-III | INR 38,000 to 44,000 |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 15,000 INR/month to 20,000 INR/month |
FAQs
Ans. Only the preliminaries and major tests will be required of applicants for the position of office assistant. Candidates who are interested in the IBPS PO position must show up for the Preliminary, Main, and Interview rounds. Candidates must show up for the Mains and Interview rounds if they are applying for the Officer Scale Posts II and III.
Ans. There is no restriction on how often you may appear, however there is an age restriction. IBPS RRB does not have any limitations on the number of tries.
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking policy for all incorrect answers in the IBPS RRB Preliminary & Main tests. For each question the candidate marks incorrectly, 1/4 of the total marks will be subtracted.
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