The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Regional Rural Banks (RRB) Exam to recruit officers and office assistants in various Regional Rural Banks across India. The IBPS RRB exam is an annual competitive examination aimed at selecting candidates for positions like Officer Scale-I, II, and III, as well as Office Assistant (Multipurpose).
The exam consists of preliminary and mains phases for Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant posts, followed by an interview for Officer Scale-I and single-level exams for Officer Scale-II and III. The subjects tested include Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English/Hindi Language, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.
Feature | Description |
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Exam Dates | Tentative: August 2024 (Prelims) |
Application Dates | Tentative: June 15 - July 15, 2024 |
Exam Mode | Online (CBT) |
Exam Duration | Prelims: 2 hours |
Number of Papers | Prelims: 1 |
Total Marks | Prelims: 200 |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Qualifying Marks | Prelims: 40% (General), 35% (OBC, SC, ST) |
Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
Eligibility Criteria | Graduation in any discipline |
Official Website | https://ibps.in/: https://ibps.in/ |
Exam | Tentative Date | Application Dates |
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IBPS RRB Prelims 2024 | August 5 - 19, 2024 | June 15 - July 15, 2024 |
IBPS RRB Mains 2024 | October 2024 | July 25 - August 25, 2024 |
Notification Release: Keep an eye on the official IBPS website for the release of the IBPS RRB Exam 2024 notification. This usually happens a few months before the exam.
Check Eligibility: Read the eligibility criteria carefully. Ensure that you meet the age, educational, and other requirements specified in the notification.
Online Registration: Visit the official IBPS website and find the link to the IBPS RRB Exam 2024 application form. Complete the registration process by providing necessary details.
Fill Application Form: Log in with your registration credentials and fill in the required details in the online application form. This includes personal information, educational details, choice of exam center, etc.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents as per the specified dimensions and formats.
Payment of Fee: Pay the application fee online using the available payment options. The fee structure may vary for different categories.
Print Application Form: After successful submission and payment, take a printout of the completed application form for your records.
Admit Card Download: Once the application process is complete, wait for the release of the IBPS RRB Exam admit card. Download it from the official website using your registration details.
Photograph: A recent passport-sized color photograph with a white background. Ensure that it adheres to the specified dimensions and file size.
Signature: A scanned copy of your signature. Make sure it meets the prescribed dimensions and file format.
Educational Qualification Documents: Details of your educational qualifications, including certificates and mark sheets. You may need to enter information from these documents during the application process.
Date of Birth Proof: A valid document proving your date of birth, such as a birth certificate or Class 10th certificate.
Category Certificate (if applicable): If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), you may need to upload a scanned copy of the category certificate.
Identity Proof: A government-issued identity proof such as Aadhar card, passport, or voter ID.
Address Proof: Proof of your residential address, which can be a utility bill, passport, or any other document accepted by the authorities.
Bank Details: Details of your bank account for payment purposes, including account number and IFSC code.
Payment Confirmation: Keep a record of the payment confirmation, such as a transaction ID or payment receipt, as proof of application fee payment.
Region | City |
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North India | Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Dehradun, Patna, Raipur, Bhopal |
South India | Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trivandrum, Vijayawada |
East India | Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Shillong, Patna |
West India | Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Goa, Indore, Rajkot |
Central India | Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Nagpur, Raipur |
Northeast India | Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Agartala, Aizawl, Itanagar, Kohima |
Category | Application Fee | Mode of Payment |
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General | INR 850 | Online & Offline |
OBC | INR 850 | Online & Offline |
EWS | INR 850 | Online & Offline |
SC/ST/PWD | INR 175 | Online & Offline |
Section | Topic | Book Title | Author |
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Prelims | Reasoning | Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey | ||
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal | ||
Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal | |
Quickest Mathematics for Competitive Exams | M. Tyra | ||
Quantum CAT | Sarvesh Verma | ||
General Awareness | Lucent's General Knowledge | Lucent Publications | |
Manorama Yearbook | The Hindu Group | ||
India's Year Book | Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting | ||
English Language | Objective General English | R.S. Aggarwal | |
Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren & Martin | ||
Word Power Made Easy | Norman & Lewis |
Exam Stage | Section | Officer Scale I, II, III | Office Assistant |
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Prelims | Reasoning | Verbal, Non-Verbal, Analytical | Verbal, Non-Verbal, Analytical |
Quantitative Aptitude | Number Systems, Averages, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation | Number Systems, Averages, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, Algebra, Geometry | |
English Language | Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion, Para Jumbles | Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion, Para Jumbles | |
Computer Knowledge | Basic Concepts, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet, Networking (Officer Scale II, III only) | N/A | |
Hindi Language | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary (Office Assistant only) | N/A | |
Mains | Reasoning | Same as Prelims + Inequality | Same as Prelims + Inequality |
Quantitative Aptitude | Same as Prelims + Data Sufficiency, Mensuration | Same as Prelims + Data Sufficiency, Mensuration | |
English Language | Same as Prelims + Fill in the Blanks, Odd One Out | Same as Prelims + Fill in the Blanks, Odd One Out | |
General Awareness | Banking & Finance, Current Affairs, Indian Economy, Static GK (Officer Scale I, II, III only) | Banking & Finance, Current Affairs, Static GK (Office Assistant only) | |
Computer Knowledge | Same as Prelims (Officer Scale I, II, III only) | N/A | |
Hindi Language | Same as Prelims (Office Assistant only) | N/A |