Q. For which posts can I apply for IBPS RRB Exam?

Ans. You can apply for the post of IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, II, and III. However, one can apply only for one post under Officer Scale.

Q. What is the duration and marks of the IBPS RRB Exam?

Ans. IBPS RRB Prelims Exam will be of 45 minutes of 80 marks. The IBPS RRB Mains Exam will be of 200 marks of 2 hours. The duration is different for the IBPS Officer Scale Post.

Q. Is there a negative marking for IBPS RRB Exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. There is negative marking for prelims, mains and single written test exams under RRB.

Q. Is there a sectional cut-off in IBPS RRB Exam?

Ans. Yes, there is sectional cut off for the IBPS RRB exam for all the posts.

Can Candidate attempt IBPS RRB exams in Hindi language?

Yes, for all IBPS RRB exams, candidates can attempt exam in Hindi language except English subject Paper.

IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025, Exam Pattern for Prelims and Mains

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The Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection will announce the exam dates for the IBPS RRB 2025 once the detailed notification is released on the official website, @ibps.in. Interested candidates can have ample time to prepare and they must start with the IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025 and exam pattern. The syllabus is the foundation of the preparation, where the candidates must explore all the subjects and topics to make sure they can answer any kind of question asked in the actual examination. Here in this article, we have discussed the details of the IBPS RRB 2025 Syllabus and Exam Pattern for the convenience of the candidates.

IBPS RRB Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

According to the selection process, the IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025 is divided in two stages, Prelims and Mains. The Officer Scale 1 or PO exam has three phases, third stage being the Interview round, and the Officer Scale II which is SO has three stages.

IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025
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 Syllabus 2025

In this section, we have discussed the subject-wise IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025 in the tables below.
The subjects covered in the syllabus are as follows:

Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Hindi Language
Computer Knowledge
General Awareness
Financial Awareness

IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025
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 Combination 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 2025 PDF

IBPS provides the detailed IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025 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 Exam Pattern 2025

The IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2025 for the PO, Clerk, Officer Grade-II & III post has been discussed here.

For IBPS RRB Clerk, there will be two stages of the Exam- Prelims & Mains
For IBPS RRB PO or Officer Scale I, there will be three stages of the Exam- Prelims, Mains & Interview
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
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

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 the 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

IBPS RRB 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 Exam Pattern For Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)

The exam pattern for the IBPS RRB Officer Sclae II for General Banking Officer has been discussed in the table given below.

S.No.	Section	Question	Marks	Duration
1	Reasoning Paper	40	50	Composite Time of 2 hours
2	Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation	40	50
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. No.	Section	Question	Marks	Duration
1	Reasoning	40	40	Composite Time of 2 hours and 30 minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation	40	40
3	Financial Awareness	40	40
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 hours
2	Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation	40	50
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 2025: Interview

Candidates who get 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 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.

IBPS RRB Preparation Tips 2025

Here are some strategy tips to help you succeed in the IBPS RRB 2025 Exam. Candidates can follow these IBPS RRB Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II, and III Exam strategies to score great marks.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Take Mock Tests: Regularly take mock tests to assess your IBPS RRB preparation level and identify areas that need improvement. Analyze your performance, identify mistakes, and work on them to avoid repetition.
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.
Revision: Allocate regular time for revision.
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.

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