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The IBPS RRB (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Regional Rural Banks) exam is a national-level banking exam conducted to recruit Group “A” Officers (Scale I, II, III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) for regional rural banks across India. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
You can find all updates and apply through the Official IBPS Website. [6, 7]
Available Posts & Categories
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Also known as IBPS RRB Clerk. This is an entry-level position handling cash counters and data entry.
- Officer Scale-I: Also known as IBPS RRB PO (Probationary Officer). This is a management-trainee level role managing daily branch operations.
- Officer Scale-II & III: Specialist and senior managerial roles requiring specific work experience or technical degrees. [7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Proficiency in the local language of the participating state is highly preferred. [11, 13, 14, 15, 16]
- Age Limits (General Category):
- Office Assistant: 18 to 28 years
- Officer Scale-I: 18 to 30 years [13, 17, 18, 19]
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The exam is highly competitive and does not use sectional timing, though it features a composite time. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for every incorrect objective answer. [20, 21, 22, 23, 24]
- Office Assistant (Clerk): Consists of a Prelims exam followed by a Mains exam. There is no interview for this post.
- Officer Scale-I (PO): Requires passing Prelims, Mains, and a final Personal Interview stage.
- Officer Scale-II & III: Candidates take a Single-Level Examination followed by a Personal Interview. [7, 12, 25, 26, 27]
Core Syllabus Sections
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability
- General Awareness (with a special focus on Banking and Rural Economy)
- English / Hindi Language (Candidates can choose either)
- Computer Knowledge [12, 28, 29, 30, 31]
Tentative 2026 Cycle Timeline
According to the published IBPS exam calendar, the timeline is scheduled as follows:
- Detailed Notification: Expected mid-year.
- Prelims Exam Dates: 06, 12, and 13 December 2026.
- Mains Exam Dates: 30 January 2027. [7, 13, 26]
Let me know if you want details on a specific area:
- The exact state-wise cutoff trends for Clerk or PO.
- A structured study plan or section-wise syllabus breakdown.
- Help choosing the right state to apply from based on your local language. [32, 33, 34]
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