IBPS RRB 2019: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result
Interested candidates who desire to work as RRB Officers (Scale I, II & III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) need to clear the IBPS RRB 2019 exam. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, popularly known as IBPS, organises an online test for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks for various posts. While IBPS administers the exam, the recruitment interviews are done by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the assistance of the Institute and NABARD.
IBPS RRB 2019 Latest Updates –This year, the entrance test will tentatively be held between August and October 2019. The online registration will probably start in the second week of June 2019.
IBPS RRB 2019 Overview:
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Name of Exam |
IBPS RRB |
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Extended Form |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Regional Rural Banks |
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Conducted by |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
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Purpose |
Recruitment in RRBs |
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Posts |
RRB Officers (Scale I, II & III) and Office Assistant |
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Exam Type |
Objective |
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Exam Level |
National Level |
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Exam Mode |
Online |
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Official Website |
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Exam Commencement Date |
August 2019 |
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IBPS RRB 2019 Activity |
IBPS RRB 2019 Dates (Tentative) |
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Online registration starts |
Second week of June 2019 |
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Last date to complete registration |
First week of July 2019 |
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Last date to make fee payment |
First week of July 2019 |
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Avail Officer Scale-I pre-exam training admit card |
July 2019 |
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Officer Scale-I pre-exam training commences |
Last week of July 2019 |
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Officer Scale-I pre-exam training ends |
First week of August 2019 |
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Avail Office Assistant pre-exam training admit card |
July 2019 |
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Office Assistant pre-exam training commences |
First week of August 2019 |
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Office Assistant pre-exam training ends |
Second week of August 2019 |
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Access Preliminary Exam admit card (Officer Scale I) |
July 2019 |
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Online Preliminary Exam (Officer Scale I) commences |
Second week of August 2019 |
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Preliminary exam result declaration (Officer Scale I) |
September 2019 |
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Access Preliminary Exam admit card (Office Assistant) |
August 2019 |
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Online Preliminary Exam (Office Assistant) commences |
Third week of August 2019 |
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Officer Scale I, II & III admit card for main (single) exam releases |
September 2019 |
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Officer Scale I, II & III online main (single) exam takes place |
Last week of September 2019 |
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Officer Scale I, II & III online main (single) exam result |
October 2019 |
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Office Assistant admit card for main (single) exam releases |
September 2019 |
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Office Assistant online main (single) exam commences |
Second week of October 2019 |
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Download Interview admit cards (Officer Scale I, II & III) |
November 2019 |
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Officer Scale I, II and III Interview takes places |
November 2019 |
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Officer Scale I, II & III and Office Assistant provisional allotment releases |
January 2020 |
IBPS RRB Exam 2019 Pattern & Syllabus
The online examination structure of both posts – Officer Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) is similar. Candidates need to score the qualifying marks to be eligible for the Online Main Exam. The questions will be objective type.
Preliminary Exam for Officer Scale-I (Objective) –
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Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Medium |
Duration |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
45 |
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Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Total |
80 |
80 |
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45 |
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Preliminary Exam for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) (Objective) –
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Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Medium |
Duration |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
45 |
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Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Total |
80 |
80 |
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45 |
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Online Main Examination (Objective)
The online main exam will be held for the Officer Scale I and Office Assistant posts.
Officer Scale-I –
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Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Medium |
Duration |
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Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
English/ Hindi |
120 minutes |
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General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Reasoning |
40 |
50 |
English/ Hindi |
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English/ Hindi Language |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
50 |
English/ Hindi |
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Total |
200 |
200 |
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Office Assistant (Multipurpose) –
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Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Medium |
Duration |
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Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
English/ Hindi |
120 minutes |
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General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Reasoning |
40 |
50 |
English/ Hindi |
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English/ Hindi Language |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
50 |
English/ Hindi |
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Total |
200 |
200 |
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Single Level Examination (Objective)
The online single level examination will be conducted for Officer Scale II and III.
Officer Scale II (Specialist Cadre)
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Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Medium |
Duration |
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Professional Knowledge |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
2 hours and 30 minutes |
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Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Financial Awareness |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
English/ Hindi |
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English/ Hindi |
40 |
20 |
English/ Hindi |
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Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Total |
240 |
200 |
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Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer)
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Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Medium |
Duration |
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Reasoning |
40 |
50 |
English/ Hindi |
2 hours |
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Financial Awareness |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
English/ Hindi |
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English/ Hindi |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation |
40 |
50 |
English/ Hindi |
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Total |
240 |
200 |
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Officer Scale III
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Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Marks |
Medium |
Duration |
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Reasoning |
40 |
50 |
English/ Hindi |
2 hours |
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Financial Awareness |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
English/ Hindi |
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English/ Hindi |
40 |
40 |
English/ Hindi |
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Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation |
40 |
50 |
English/ Hindi |
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Total |
240 |
200 |
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Negative Marking Scheme –
The aspirants must note that there will be a penalty for every incorrect answer. One fourth (0.25) marks will be deducted as penalty. For the unanswered or unattempted questions, there will be no deduction.
IBPS RRB Syllabus 2019 -
The syllabus of IBPS RRB 2019 mainly encompasses the following subjects – Reasoning, Financial Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation and English or Hindi language.
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IBPS RRB Exam 2019 Eligibility
This is a significant section that deals with the eligibility of the prospective candidates applying for the CRP. Qualifying in the Common Recruitment Process and getting provisionally allotted in the RRBs does not guarantee an employment. It is the Ultimate Authority (the concerned RRB), in its sole judgment, selects or cancels the candidature of the candidate.
Nationality –
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Must be a subject of Bhutan, Nepal or Tibetan Refugee who migrated to India before 01.01.1962 to settle down permanently
- Must be a PIO (Person with Indian Origin) migrated from Sri Lanka, Burma, Pakistan, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Zaire, Zambia, Vietnam and Ethiopia with an intention to settle down permanently in India
Educational Requirements –
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Post Name |
Qualification |
Experience |
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Office Scale-I (Assistant Manager) |
Graduation from a recognised university or equivalent |
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Subjects like Forestry, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Information Technology, Accountancy, Law, Economics, Management, Pisciculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture and Agricultural Marketing & Corporation |
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Proficiency in the vernacular language |
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Computer knowledge |
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Officer Scale-II (Generally Banking Officer - Manager) |
50% marks in aggregate in Graduation from a recognised University or equivalent |
2 years of experience as a Bank Officer (or in any Financial Institution) |
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Accountancy, Banking, Forestry, Finance, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Management, Veterinary Science, Marketing, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Agricultural Engineering, Law, Economics and Information Technology |
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Officer Scale-III (Specialist Officer - Manager) |
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1-year experience |
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Chartered Accountant – from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
1-year experience as CA |
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Treasury Manager – MBA or Chartered Accountant from a recognised institution or university |
1-year experience |
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Agricultural Officer – 50% marks in aggregate in graduation from a recognised university.
Preference will be given to Agriculture, Pisciculture, Dairy, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Forestry and Agricultural Engineering |
2 years experience in the relevant field |
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Marketing Officer – MBA in marketing |
1 year experience |
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Law Officer – Law Degree from a recognised university with 50% marks in aggregate |
2 years experience as a lawyer or Law Officer in any Financial Institutions and Banks |
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Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) |
A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in graduation
Preferable Degree or Diploma in Economics Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Banking, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Pisciculture, Veterinary Science, Information Technology, Management, Law and Accountancy |
5 years experience as an Officer in a financial institution or bank |
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Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
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Age Limit –
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): The candidates should be between 18 – 30 years
- Officer Scale-II (Manager): The candidates should be between 21 – 32 years
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): The candidates should be between 21 – 40 years
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): The candidates should be between 18 – 28 years
Upper Age Limit Relaxation –
RRB aspirants who fall under the following category will enjoy the maximum age limit relaxation.
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Ex-servicemen: Actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (Officer Assistant - Multipurpose)
- People affected by 1984 riots and those who domiciled in J&K between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989: 5 years
- Divorced women, widows and women legally separated from husbands and have not married again: 9 years (for Office Assistant - Multipurpose)
- PWD as prescribed under ‘Rights to Disabilities Act, 2016’: 10 years
Reservations for Physically Disabled Persons –
Not all differently-abled persons would avail the facility. Those with benchmark disabilities who fall under section 34 of “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” are eligible for Reservation. They are –
- Deaf and mute
- Low vision and blindness
- Autism, learning disability, intellectual disability, mental illness, etc.
- Leprosy, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, etc.
IBPS RRB Exam 2019 Application Process
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will tentatively release the IBPS RRB application form 2019 in the second week of June. The form will be available online. Candidates can apply for both the posts of Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose). Applicants applying for the post of Officer’s Cadres need to know that they can only submit the application form for only one post -
- Officer Scale-I
- Or Officer Scale-II
- Or Officer Scale-III
How to Fill IBPS RRB Application Form 2019 -
- Visit the authorised website of IBPS, i.e. www.ibps.in.
- Select ‘CRP for RRBs’ and click on the following options that you wish to apply - “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- RRBs- OFFICE ASSISTANT (Multipurpose)” or “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- RRBs OFFICERS (Scale-I, II and III)”.
- The application form will be displayed.
- “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” – select the link for new registration
- Get registered by providing basic details like the name of the candidate, address, contact number and email ID.
- A system-generated registration number and password will be displayed and sent to the registered email ID and mobile number.
- Now use the login credentials and fill the form.
- Upload the digital images of the photograph, signature, handwritten declaration and left-thumb impression (as prescribed).
- Make sure all the details are correct. Before submitting, click on the ‘Save and Next’ button to verify the details for the last. Details once submitted will not be altered or changed under any circumstances.
- Remit the application fee amount through the online mode using the credit card, net banking, mobile wallets and debit card.
- Click the ‘Final Submit’ button.
Application Fee Amount –
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Posts |
Amount (INR) |
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Officer Scale I, II & III (General) |
600 |
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Officer Scale I, II & III (SC/ST/PWD) |
100 |
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Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – General |
600 |
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Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – SC/ST/PWD |
100 |
Note: The concerned RRB or IBPS reserves the right to reject the candidature of an applicant at any stage during the application process if it detects malpractices or finds that the particular person has provided invalid details.
Other Details
IBPS RRB Admit Card 2019
The Institute will release three different IBPS RRB 2019 admit cards for exams. The call letters for the Office Assistant and Scale I online preliminary exam will be released in the months of July and August 2019 respectively. The call letters for the Online Main/ Single Exam (Officer Scale I, II & II and Office Assistant) will be issued in September 2019. The admit card will contain the name of the candidate, roll number, address, photograph, signature and address of the allotted examination centre.
To download the IBPS RRB call letter, visit the official website. Use the login credentials, such as registration number and date of birth details.
IBPS RRB Result 2019
The IBPS RRB 2029 results will be declared at the conclusion of the exam at every stage. The result of the first stage of the exam, i.e. the Preliminary exam is expected to be declared in September 2019. Similarly, the result of the second stage of the exam, i.e. Main/ Single written exam is likely to be declared in October 2019. Candidates applying for the Officers Scale 1, 2 and 3 posts will be further shortlisted for the interview.
IBPS RRB Cut-off 2019
The exam-conducting body will release the IBPS RRB 2019 cut-off, which would contain the minimum qualifying marks. General candidates need to score a minimum of 40% marks, while the reserved category applicants must possess 35% marks.
IBPS RRB 2019 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q: How can I apply for the IBPS RRB 2019 exam?
A: The application form will be issued in the month of June 2019 by the exam-conducting Authority, i.e. the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Visit the official website of IBPS and look for the link. Read the IBPS RRB application process section above for detailed information.
Q: Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
A: Yes, he can. But this facility is limited up to applying for the Officer Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts. If someone is applying for the Scale II and Scale III posts, he can’t apply for the Office Assistant post.
Q: My grandfather migrated to India from Pakistan in 1960. Since then we have been living in India, will it create any problem while submitting the form?
A: For that, you need to produce a PIO certificate.
Q: I went through the official website and couldn’t find any details about the exam pattern. FYI, I wish to appear for Office Assistant (Multipurpose). Please help!
A: IBPS will conduct the Office Assistant exam in two phases – Preliminary and Main. The preliminary exam will carry 80 objective type questions (80 marks). After qualifying the prelims, the candidates can appear in the main exam. It will have 200 questions. There will be a penalty for the wrong answer. However, before applying for the post make sure that you meet the pre-requisite eligibility.
Q: When will the call letters be issued?
A: The call letter for the preliminary exam will be issued July 2019.
Q: Do the reserved category candidates have to pay the application fee?
A: Yes, there is a certain amount to be paid (INR 100/-)
Q: If I clear both the rounds (Prelims and Mains), does it guarantee a job?
A: No, not exactly. You will be called for the Interview Round. It will be done by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the assistance of the Institute and NABARD. After all the rounds are done, it is the Authority or the concerned RRB that will take the ultimate decision.
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