IBPS RRB Syllabus and Exam Pattern For

Prelims and Mains

IBPS RRB Syllabus

IBPS RRB Syllabus Overview

Organization The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

(IBPS)

Posts Office Assistant Scale I, II, III

Vacancies To be released

IBPS RRB Selection Process Prelims, Mains

IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern MCQs based on reasoning and Numerical
Ability (80 Marks)

IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern MCQs (200 Marks)

Official Site https://www.ibps.in

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern

The IBPS RRB Exam Pattern for the PO, Clerk, Officer Grade-II & III post has been discussed
here.

1. For IBPS RRB Clerk, there will be two stages of the Exam- Prelims & Mains
2. For IBPS PO or Officer Scale I, there will be three stages of the Exam- Prelims, Mains &
Interview
3. For IBPS Officer Grade II (General Banking Officer and Specialist Cadre) and III, there
will be a single-window exam- IBPS Officer Grade II Exam & Interview
4. For all the posts of IBPS RRB, the candidates have to pass each stage of the Exam for
their successful selection.

IBPS RRB Assistant Prelims Exam: Pattern

A composite time of 45 minutes is provided to candidates to complete two sections

namely Reasoning and Numerical Ability. Candidates must clear the cut-off of each
section. The cut-off for each section is decided by the team of IBPS depending on the
level of difficulty of the paper
S.No. Section Question Marks Duration

1 Reasoning 40 40 Composite Time of

45 minutes
2 Numerical Ability 40 40

Total 80 80

IBPS RRB Assistant Mains Exam Pattern

A composite time of 2 hours is provided to candidates to complete five sections namely
Reasoning and Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and
Computer Knowledge IBPS RRB Assistant Mains Exam. There will be a penalty of 0.25
marks for every incorrect answer.
Section Question Marks Duration

Reasoning Paper 40 50 Composite Time of

2 hours
General Awareness Paper 40 40

Numerical Ability Paper 40 50

English/Hindi Language Paper* 40 40

Computer Knowledge Syllabus Paper 40 20

 Total 200 200

We have discussed the detailed exam pattern of the IBPS RRB Assistant Exam above, let’s
have a look at the IBPS RRB Officer Grade Exam Pattern.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Exam is conducted in 3 different phases:

1. Preliminary Exam
2. Mains Exam
3. Interview Process

The preliminary Exam is for only Scale I but the Mains Exam is for all Officer level posts, it
differs a bit in terms of professional knowledge required to qualify at this stage. The exact
IBPS RRB Officer Grade Exam Pattern has been released with IBPS RRB Notification.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Prelims Exam Pattern

A composite time of 45 minutes is provided to candidates to complete two sections

namely Reasoning and Numerical Ability for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Prelims Exam.
Candidates must clear the cut-off of each section. The cut-off for each section is
decided by the team of IBPS depending on the level of difficulty of the paper
Section Question Marks Duration

Reasoning 40 40 Composite Time of

45 minutes
Numerical Ability 40 40

Total 80 80

Officer Scale I Mains Exam Pattern

A composite time of 2 hours is provided to candidates to complete five sections namely

Reasoning and Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and
Computer Knowledge IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Mains Exam. There will be a penalty of
0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
 S.No. Section Question Marks Duration

1 Reasoning Paper 40 50 Composite Time of

2 hours
2 General Awareness Paper 40 40

3 Numerical Ability Paper 40 50

4 English/Hindi Language Paper* 40 40

5 Computer Knowledge Syllabus Paper 40 20

Total 200 200

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Exam Pattern

There will be a single-level exam for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Post. Selection will be made.
Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum score in each test of the Online
Single examination to be considered to be shortlisted for an interview.

Depending on the number of vacancies available, the adequate number of candidates

in each category not exceeding three times the declared vacancies shall be called for
interview, subject to availability. Before the completion of the interview process, scores
obtained in the Online Main Examination will not be shared with the candidates
shortlisted for the interview.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern For Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)
S.No. Section Question Marks Duration

1 Reasoning Paper 40 50 Composite Time

of
2 Quantitative Aptitude & Data 40 50
2 hours
Interpretation

3 Financial Awareness 40 40

4 English/Hindi Language Paper* 40 40

5 Computer Knowledge Syllabus Paper 40 20

Total 200 200

*Candidates will have the option to opt for an English or Hindi Language Paper.

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern For Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre)

The Exam Pattern for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Exam is given below for the following
sections:

S. Section Question Marks Duration

No.

1 Reasoning 40 40 Composite
Time
2 Quantitative Aptitude & Data 40 40
of 2 hours and
Interpretation
30
3 Financial Awareness 40 40 minutes

4 English/ Hindi Language 40 20

5 Computer Knowledge 40 20

6 Professional Knowledge 40 40

Total 240 200

IBPS RRB Officer Scale III Exam Pattern

The Exam Pattern for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale III Exam is given below for the following
sections:

S.No. Section Question Marks Duration

1 Reasoning Paper 40 50 Composite Time

of
2 Quantitative Aptitude & Data 40 50
2 hours
Interpretation

3 Financial Awareness 40 40

4 English/Hindi Language Paper* 40 40

5 Computer Knowledge Syllabus Paper 40 20

Total 200 200

IBPS RRB Syllabus Prelims and Mains

In this section, we have discussed the Syllabus for the IBPS RRB exam subject-wise.
Candidates can check the IBPS RRB Syllabus in the tables given below.
The subjects covered in the syllabus are as follows:
1. Reasoning
 2. Quantitative Aptitude
3. English Language
4. Hindi Language
5. Computer Knowledge
6. General Awareness
7. Financial Awareness

The detailed IBPS RRB Syllabus for each section is tabulated below. We have elaborated
on the IBPS RRB syllabus to make the process simpler for you. Candidates must refer to
the syllabus and then start the preparation for the upcoming IBPS RRB exams.

IBPS RRB Syllabus

Subject Syllabus
 Reasoning Ability • Odd man out
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relation
• Causes and Effects
• Decision Making
• Assertion and Reason
• Statements and Action Courses
• Analogy
• Blood Relation
• Series Test
• Direction Test
• Statement and Assumption
• Statement and Conclusion
• Inequalities
• Syllogism
• Alphabet Test
• Ranking and Time
• Sitting Arrangements
• Figure Series
• Word Formation
• Puzzles

Quantitative Aptitude • Number System

• Decimal Fractions
• Time and Work
• Age Problems
• Percentage
• Permutation and CombinationHCF
and LCM
• Simple Interest
• Time and Distance
• Simplification
• Ratio and Proportion
• Probability, Profit and Loss
• Compound Interest
• Average
• Partnership
• Data Interpretation
• Quadratic Equations
English or Hindi Language English:

• Reading Comprehension
• Rearrangement of Sentences
• Idioms
• Antonyms
• Error Detection
• Cloze Test
• One word substitution
• Fill in the blanks
• Jumbled Words
• Phrase Substitution
• Synonyms

Hindi:

• Vyakaran
• Error Spotting
• Paragraphs
• Reading Comprehension
• Fill in the blanks
• Antonyms and Synonyms
Computer Knowledge • Computer Fundamentals
• Computer Abbreviations
• Software and Hardware
Fundamentals
• Shortcut Keys
• Networking
• Basic Knowledge of the Internet
• MS Office
• Database
• History of Computer
• Security Tools
• Number System and Conversions
• Computer Languages
• Internet
• Input and Output Devices
General Awareness • India and International Current
Affairs
• Banking Awareness
• Countries and Currencies
• National Parks and Wildlife
Sanctuaries
• Banking Terms and Abbreviations
• Banking History
• RBI
• Sports
• Finance
• Sports
• Books ad Authors
• Agriculture
• Fiscal Policies
• Budget
• Government schemes
• Government policies
 Financial Awareness • Latest Topics in News in Financial
World Monetary Policy
• Budget and Economic Survey
• Overview of Banking and Banking
Reforms in India
• Bank Accounts and Special
Individuals
• Organizations Deposits Credit
• Loans
• Advanced Non-Performing Assets
• Asset Reconstruction Companies
• NPAs
• Restructuring of Loans
• Bad Loans
• Risk Management
• BASEL I
• BASEL II
• BASEL II
• ACCORDS

IBPS RRB Syllabus Interview Process

Candidates who have been shortlisted in the main examination for the post of Officers
Scale I, II & III will be subsequently called for an interview coordinated by the Nodal
Regional Rural Bank with the help of NABARD. The interview will be conducted in select
centers. The address of the centers will be informed to the shortlisted candidates in the
call letter.

The marks for the interview are 100. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview for
Officers Scale, I, II, and III will be as per extant guidelines. Only by qualifying both in the
Online Examination (Main/Single) and Common Interview with sufficiently high marks
will candidates be shortlisted for the subsequent provisional allotment process, the
details of which will be made available on the official IBPS website.

IBPS RRB Syllabus PDF

The IBPS RRB (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection – Regional Rural Banks) exam is a
crucial gateway for individuals aspiring to build a career in the banking sector. To excel
in this highly competitive exam, it is important to have a clear understanding of the IBPS
RRB syllabus. The syllabus serves as a roadmap, outlining the various subjects and topics
that candidates need to focus on during their preparation. To aid candidates in their
study, IBPS provides the RRB syllabus in PDF format, offering a comprehensive and easily
accessible resource. By familiarizing themselves with the syllabus, candidates can
effectively plan their study schedule and prioritize the areas that require more attention.

IBPS RRB Syllabus: Preparation Tips

Here are some strategy tips to help you succeed in the IBPS RRB Exam. Candidates can
follow these IBPS RRB Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II, and III Exam strategies to score
great marks.

1. Understand the IBPS RRB Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern,
including the number of sections, total marks, and time allotted for each section.
2. Analyze the IBPS RRB Syllabus: Thoroughly analyze the syllabus and identify the
important topics in each section. Prioritize your preparation based on the weightage
and difficulty level of each topic.
3. Focus on Strengths: Identify your strong areas and allocate more time for their
preparation. Build a solid foundation in these subjects to maximize your score.
4. Improve Weak Areas: Identify the subjects or topics where you need more practice
and focus on improving them. Allocate dedicated time for weak areas and seek help
from mentors or online resources if needed.
5. Take Mock Tests: Regularly take mock tests to assess your preparation level and
identify areas that need improvement. Analyze your performance, identify mistakes,
and work on them to avoid repetition.
6. Prioritize Accuracy: While speed is important, prioritize accuracy. Avoid making
guesswork or random answers as there may be negative markings. Focus on
attempting questions you are confident about.
7. Revision: Allocate regular time for revision.
8. Stay Calm and Focused: Maintain a calm and focused mindset during the exam.
Avoid getting stuck on difficult questions. Move on to the next question if you’re
struggling and come back to it later if time permits.