A Complete Guide to Ace the IBPS RRB 2023 Officer Scale-I: Preliminary & Mains Exam Pattern, Syllabus PDF, Study Materials and Preparation Tips...#Blog-210
3 June 2023, Created By Careericons Team,
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts recruitment exams for various posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. One such post is the Officer Scale-I, which is a highly sought-after position among job seekers aspiring to work in the banking sector.
The IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam is a competitive exam, and cracking it requires a well-planned preparation strategy. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the "Prelims & Mains Exam pattern, Syllabus, and Preparation Tips" to help you ace the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Exam 2023.
From understanding the exam pattern to mastering the syllabus, we've got you covered. So, whether you're a first-time aspirant or someone who's been trying to crack the exam for a while now, this guide will provide you with all the essential information and tips to succeed in the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Exam 2023. Let's get started!
All further announcements/ details pertaining to this process will only be published/ provided on IBPS authorised website www.ibps.in from time to time.
IBPS RRB 2023 Exam Notification Released
(Officer Scale-I Post)
Prelims & Mains Exam pattern, Syllabus, and Subject Topics
In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through everything you need to know about the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Exam, including the exam pattern, syllabus, and expert tips to help you prepare effectively. Whether you are a first-time aspirant or have attempted the exam before, this guide will equip you with all the necessary information and resources to succeed.
IBPS RRB 2023: Officer Scale-I
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) **
Sr.No. | Name of Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1. | Reasoning | * |
40 | 40 | Composite time of 45 minutes |
2. | Quantitative Aptitude | * |
40 | 40 | |
Total | 80 | 80 | |||
** Candidates (for both posts) have to qualify in both the tests by securing minimum cutoff marks. Adequate number of candidates in each category, depending upon requirements, will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination. |
IBPS RRB 2023: Officer Scale-I
Mains Examination (Objective Type)
Sr.No. | Name of Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1. | Reasoning | * |
40 | 50 | Composite time of 2 Hours |
2. | Computer Knowledge | * |
40 | 20 | |
3. | General Awareness | * |
40 | 40 | |
4a.• | • English Language | • English |
40 | 40 | |
4b.• | • Hindi Language | • Hindi |
40 | 40 | |
5. | Quantitative Aptitude | * |
40 | 50 | |
Total | 200 | 200 | |||
• Candidates can opt either 4 a or 4 b. |
Source: Official IBPS RRB Notification 2023.
Any change in the structure of the examination will be intimated through authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in. Other detailed information regarding the online examination will be given in Information Handout, on authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in which will be made available for the candidates to download along with the call letter.
Penalty For Wrong Answers
(Applicable to all - Preliminary. Main and Single Level Examinations)
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question.
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PLEASE NOTE:
For Office Scale-I Posts:-
Call letter for Preliminary Exam will not be collected at the examination venue. However, it will be duly authenticated/stamped by the exam centre staff. Candidate will need to retain the call letter (along with authenticated/ stamped copy of the ID proof) safely.
Those candidates who are called for Main Exam will be required to bring this call letter along with Main Exam call letter and other requisite documents as per information provided in the “information handout” and call letter. However, scribe form (wherever applicable) will be collected during the Preliminary Exam.
Candidates need to bring one additional photograph (same as pasted by the candidate on call letter) along-with the call letter and other requisite documents as per information provided in the “information handout” and call letter.
* List of Version of tests (Medium of examination) for CRP RRB XII for posts of Officer Scale I:
Sr.No. | Name of State | Version of tests (Medium of examination) |
1 | Andhra Pradesh | English, Hindi and Telugu |
2 | Arunachal Pradesh | English and Hindi |
3 | Assam | English, Hindi and Assamese |
4 | Bihar | English and Hindi |
5 | Chhattisgarh | English and Hindi |
6 | Gujarat | English, Hindi and Gujarati |
7 | Haryana | English and Hindi |
8 | Himachal Pradesh | English and Hindi |
9 | Jammu & Kashmir | English, Hindi and Urdu |
10 | Jharkhand | English and Hindi |
11 | Karnataka | English, Hindi, Kannada and Konkani |
12 | Kerala | English, Hindi and Malayalam |
13 | Madhya Pradesh | English and Hindi |
14 | Maharashtra | English, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani |
15 | Maharashtra | English, Hindi and Manipuri |
16 | Meghalaya | English and Hindi |
17 | Mizoram | English and Hindi |
18 | Nagaland | English and Hindi |
19 | Odisha | English, Hindi and Odia |
20 | Puducherry | English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam |
21 | Punjab | English, Hindi and Punjabi |
22 | Rajasthan | English and Hindi |
23 | Tamil Nadu | English, Hindi and Tamil |
24 | Telangana | English, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu |
25 | Tripura | English, Hindi and Bengali |
26 | Uttar Pradesh | English, Hindi and Urdu |
27 | Uttarakhand | English and Hindi |
28 | West Bengal | English, Hindi and Bengali |
In the Online Application, candidates will be provided the option to indicate the Version of Tests (Medium of Examination) as applicable above. Candidates should be careful in exercising this option of Medium of Examination.
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Latest IBPS RRB Notification 2023 Highlights & Recent Updates
(Get All Information in One Click)
S.No | IBPS RRB Notification 2023 Highlights | Respective Links |
1 | IBPS RRB 2023 Notification PDF with Latest Updates & Hightlights in Detail | Click Here |
2 | The Tentative Dates and Timings of the IBPS RRB Examination in 2023 | Click Here |
3 | List of Participating RRBs for IBPS RRB 2023 Exam | Click Here |
4 | Eligibility Criteria – (Nationality, Age limit & Reservation) for IBPS RRB 2023 Exam | Click Here |
5 | Educational Qualifications & Post Qualification Experience for IBPS RRB 2023 Exam | Click Here |
6 | Application Fee/ Intimation Charges Details for IBPS RRB 2023 Exam | Click Here |
7 | IBPS RRB 2023 Office Assistant (Multipurpose) - Preliminary & Main Exam Pattern (Objective Type) | Click Here |
8 | IBPS RRB 2023 Officer Scale-I - Preliminary & Main Exam Pattern (Objective Type) | Click Here |
9 | IBPS RRB 2023 Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) - Preliminary Exam Pattern (Objective Type) | Click Here |
10 | IBPS RRB 2023 Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre) - Preliminary Exam Pattern (Objective Type) | Click Here |
11 | IBPS RRB 2023 Officer Scale-III - Preliminary Exam Pattern (Objective Type) | Click Here |
12 | Expected Cut-off score Analysis for IBPS RRB 2023 | Click Here |
13 | List of Examination Centres all over India for IBPS RRB 2023 | Click Here |
14 | IBPS RRB 2023 Interview Process - Applicable only for post of Officers (Scale I, II and III) | Click Here |
15 | Identity verification & Document Verification for IBPS RRB 2023 Examination | Click Here |
16 | Proceudres for How to apply for IBPS RRB 2023 | Click Here |
17 | Important General instructions for IBPS RRB 2023 Examination | Click Here |
18 | Call letters & Admit Card details for IBPS RRB 2023 | Click Here |
19 | List of Vacancies in IBPS RRB for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in 2023 | Click Here |
20 | List of Vacancies in IBPS RRB for Officer Scale I in 2023 | Click Here |
21 | List of Vacancies in IBPS RRB for Agriculture Officer Scale II in 2023 | Click Here |
22 | List of Vacancies in IBPS RRB for Marketing Officer Scale II in 2023 | Click Here |
23 | List of Vacancies in IBPS RRB for Treasury Officer Scale II in 2023 | Click Here |
24 | List of Vacancies in IBPS RRB for Law Officer Scale II in 2023 | Click Here |
25 | List of Vacancies in IBPS RRB for CA Officer Scale II in 2023 | Click Here |
26 | List of Vacancies in IBPS RRB for IT Officer Scale II in 2023 | Click Here |
27 | List of Vacancies in IBPS RRB for General Banking Officer Scale II in 2023 | Click Here |
28 | List of Vacancies in IBPS RRB for Officer Scale III in 2023 | Click Here |
29 | Guidelines for scanning and upload of documents for IBPS RRB 2023 | Click Here |
In this comprehensive guide, We will take you through everything you need to know about the IBPS RRB 2023 Exam Dates, Vacancies, Eligibility criteria, Exam patterns, Syllabus, and Preparation tips. So, if you're looking to crack the IBPS RRB exam and secure a job in the banking sector, keep reading to find out more. Discover How to Maximize Your Chances of Success by Cracking the IBPS RRB Exam with us.
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