About IBPS RRB
IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) exam is conducted by IBPS to recruit Officer Scale-I (PO), Officer Scale-II (General & Specialist), Officer Scale-III, and Office Assistants (Multipurpose/Clerk) in Regional Rural Banks across India. A standout feature is the vernacular-friendly format — candidates can choose Hindi or their regional language in the Mains exam, making it highly accessible across states.
Key Facts
- Conducted by IBPS for 43 Regional Rural Banks across India
- Four post categories: Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale-I (PO), Scale-II (SO/GM), Scale-III (Senior Manager)
- Over 10,000 vacancies expected across all posts
- Two-stage exam (Prelims + Mains) for Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I; single-stage for Scale-II & III
- Interview only for Officer Scale posts — not for Office Assistant
- Candidates can choose English OR Hindi in the Mains language section
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains
- Officer Scale-I in-hand salary: ~₹74,500/month; Office Assistant: ~₹32,000–₹35,000/month
- Local language proficiency required — must have studied the regional language up to Class 8
- No restriction on number of attempts within age limit
Eligibility Criteria
Office Assistant — Qualification
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
Office Assistant — Age
18–40 years (as on 1 Sep 2026)
Officer Scale-I — Qualification
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
Officer Scale-I — Age
21–30 years (as on 1 Sep 2026)
Officer Scale-II — Qualification
Bachelor's degree + 1–5 years relevant experience (varies by specialisation)
Officer Scale-II — Age
21–32 years
Officer Scale-III — Qualification
Bachelor's degree + minimum 5 years of banking experience
Officer Scale-III — Age
21–40 years
Local Language
Must have studied the state/regional language up to at least Class 8
Attempts
No specific limit — can attempt each year within the age limit
Tier 1 — Preliminary Exam (Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)
80 Questions · 45 Minutes| Section / Module | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 |
- Qualifying stage only — marks not counted in final merit
- Composite 45-minute timer — no sectional time limits
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
- Same paper for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I candidates
Tier 2 — Mains Exam (Office Assistant)
200 Questions · 120 Minutes · No Interview| Section / Module | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English / Hindi Language (candidate's choice) | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
- Final selection based 100% on Mains marks — no interview
- Sectional timing: 30 min each for Reasoning, Quant & Language; 15 min each for GA & Computer
- Candidate can choose English OR Hindi for the Language section
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
Tier 2 — Mains Exam (Officer Scale-I)
200 Questions · 120 Minutes + Interview| Section / Module | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 |
| General Awareness (with Banking focus) | 40 | 40 |
| English / Hindi Language (candidate's choice) | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
- Final selection: Mains (80%) + Interview (20%)
- Sectional timing: 30 min each for Reasoning, Quant & Language; 15 min each for GA & Computer
- Candidate can choose English OR Hindi for the Language section
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
- Officer Scale-II & III: Single-level exam (no Prelims) + Interview
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangements (Linear, Circular, Floor-based)
- Syllogisms
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Coding-Decoding
- Inequalities
- Alphanumeric Series & Order-Ranking
- Logical Reasoning & Analytical Reasoning
- Input-Output (Mains level)
- Statement-Assumption / Statement-Conclusion
Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability
- Number Series & Simplification
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work; Time, Speed & Distance
- Ratio, Proportion & Mixtures
- Averages & Partnership
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar, Line, Pie Charts, Caselets)
- Quadratic Equations (Mains)
- Approximation & Comparison
General Awareness (Banking & Finance)
- Current Affairs (national & international)
- Banking & Financial Awareness
- RBI Policies, Repo Rate, CRR, SLR
- Government Schemes & Programmes
- Regional Rural Banks — history & structure
- Awards, Sports & Important Appointments
- Important Dates & Events
- Static GK — HQs, taglines, capitals
English / Hindi Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Detection & Correction
- Para Jumbles & Sentence Rearrangement
- Cloze Test & Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms, Antonyms & Vocabulary
- Grammar & Usage
- (Hindi option: Vyakaran, Sandhi, Samaas, Ras, Alankar, Comprehension)
Computer Knowledge
- Computer Basics & Hardware
- Software & Operating Systems
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Internet, Email & Networking basics
- Database Management fundamentals
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection basics
- Number Systems & Computer Memory
Popular Posts & Salary
| Post | Department | Pay Level | Approx. In-Hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose / Clerk) | Regional Rural Banks | ₹19,900 basic | ₹32,000–₹35,000/mo |
| Officer Scale-I (Probationary Officer) | Regional Rural Banks | ₹48,480 basic | ~₹74,500/mo |
| Officer Scale-II — General Banking Officer | Regional Rural Banks | ₹64,820 basic | ~₹85,000–₹90,000/mo |
| Officer Scale-II — Specialist Officer (IT / CA / Law / Agriculture / Treasury) | RRBs — Specialist roles | ₹64,820 basic | ~₹85,000–₹90,000/mo |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Regional Rural Banks | ₹85,920 basic | ~₹1,10,000+/mo |
In-hand varies by posting city (HRA) and applicable allowances. Figures are approximate for metro cities.
Important Dates
Notification Release
June 2026
IndicativeOnline Registration Opens
June 2026
IndicativeRegistration Closes
July 2026
IndicativeOfficer Scale-I — Prelims
22–23 Aug 2026
IndicativeOffice Assistant — Prelims
Aug–Sep 2026
IndicativeOfficer Scale-I — Mains
4 Oct 2026
IndicativeOfficer Scale-II & III — Single-level Exam
Nov–Dec 2026
IndicativeOffice Assistant — Mains
Jan 2027
IndicativeInterview (Officer Scale posts only)
Feb–Mar 2027
IndicativeFinal Result & Allotment
Apr–May 2027
IndicativeDates marked "Indicative" reflect the standard annual cycle. Always verify the latest dates from the official website before acting.