Every year, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) invites banking aspirants to apply for various posts in the participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across the country. For the fiscal year 2024-25, IBPS released the IBPS RRB notification on 7th June 2024, announcing the recruitment of 10,313 vacancies. The registration process, which will end on 27th June 2024, invites applications for the posts of Probationary Officer (PO), Officer Scale 2 & 3, and Office Assistants (Clerks). The recruitment aims to fill positions including Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager), Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer), and various specialist roles such as Information Technology Officer, Chartered Accountant, Law Officer, Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer, Agricultural Officer, and Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager).
| Office Assistant (Clerk) | Marketing Manager | Treasury Manager |
| Officer Scale – I (PO) | Banking Officer Scale – II | Agriculture Officer (Grade – II) |
| Law Officer (Grade – II) | Law Officer (Grade – II) | Chartered Accountant (Grade II) |
| Officer (Grade III) | IT Officer (Grade II) |
IBPS RRB Notification 2024:
IBPS has released the official notification PDF for the IBPS RRB 2024 Exam on 7th June 2024 at www.ibps.in to recruit eligible banking aspirants for 10,313 vacancies for Office Assistants (Clerk) and Officers Scale-I, II, and III posts in different Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across the country. With the release of the IBPS RRB notification, the banking examination season has officially started, and the next exams in line will be IBPS Clerk and PO. The detailed IBPS RRB (CRP RRBs-XIII) Notification 2024 includes information on eligibility criteria, an online application link, vacancies, the selection process, exam centers, exam patterns, syllabus, and more.
IBPS RRB Important Dates 2024:
| IBPS RRB 2024 Important Dates | |
| IBPS RRB Notification 2024 | 7th June 2024 |
| Online Application Starts | 7th June 2024 |
| IBPS RRB Apply Online 2024 Ends | 27th June 2024 |
| IBPS RRB Pre Exam Training | 22nd to 27th July 2024 |
| IBPS RRB PO and Clerk Prelims Exam | 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th and 18th August 2024 |
| PO Main / Single Officers (II & III) | 29th September 2024 |
| Office Assistant Mains Exam | 6th October 2024 |
IBPS RRB Exam Date 2024:
According to the IBPS Exam Calendar, the preliminary exams for IBPS RRB PO and Clerk are scheduled for 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, and 18th August 2024. The mains examination for PO (Officer Scale 1) and Single Officers (II & III) is set for 29th September 2024, while the Clerk’s main exam will take place on 6th October 2024.
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2024:
| IBPS RRB Vacancy 2024- Distribution | |
|---|---|
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 5,800 |
| Officer Scale I | 3,583 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | 70 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | 30 |
| Officer Scale-II (CA) | 60 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | 104 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 501 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 11 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 21 |
| Officer Scale III | 133 |
| Total Vacancies | 10,313 |
IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2024:
| Eligibility | Requirement |
| Nationality / Citizenship | • A Citizen of India. • A subject of Nepal or Bhutan. • A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India. • A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that candidates in categories (ii), (iii), and (iv) above have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. |
| Age Limit | • Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Between 18 years and 28 years, i.e., candidates should not have been born earlier than 02.06.1996 and later than 01.06.2006 (both dates inclusive). • Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Above 18 years and below 30 years, i.e., candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1994 and later than 30.06.2006 (both dates inclusive). • Officer Scale-II (Manager): Above 21 years and below 32 years, i.e., candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1992 and later than 31.05.2003 (both dates inclusive). • Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Above 21 years and below 40 years, i.e., candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1984 and later than 31.05.2003 (both dates inclusive). |
| Language Proficiency | Candidates applying for the posts of Office Assistant in any particular RRB are required to possess proficiency in the local language of the State/ UT in which the RRB is situated to be eligible for interview. |
IBPS RRB Educational Qualification & Experience 2024:
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent (a) Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s* (b) Desirable: Working knowledge of Computers. | No Experience |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | i. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy; ii. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s* iii. Desirable: working knowledge of Computer. | No Experience |
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | Information Technology Officer Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Desirable: Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP etc. | One year (in the relevant field) |
| Chartered Accountant Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of of India. | One Year as a Chartered Accountant. | |
| Law Officer Degree from a recognised University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. | Two years as an advocate or should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for a period of not less than two years | |
| Treasury Manager Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized university/ institution | One Year (in the relevant field) | |
| Marketing Officer MBA in Marketing from a recognized university | One Year (in the relevant field) | |
| Agricultural Officer Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate | Two Years (in the relevant field) | |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having Degree/ Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy. | Minimum 5 years experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institutions |
Note:
- All the educational qualifications mentioned should be from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies.
ii. Proper document from Board / University has to be submitted at the time of interview for the posts of Officers (Scale I, II and III) and at the time of joining for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose).
Category Wise Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | (for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) the actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled ExServicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
| For ex-servicemen who are commissioned officers, including ECOs/SSCOs, with at least 5 years of military service and who have been released after completing their assignment (or will complete it within the next year), except those dismissed or discharged for misconduct, inefficiency, or non-service-related physical disability, and as per Government guidelines. | (for the post of Officers) 5 years |
| Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | [only for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose)] Age concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years SC/ST candidates |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
IBPS RRB Application Fee 2024:
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PWBD | Rs175 |
| Other Category | Rs850 |
IBPS RRB Online Application Form 2024:
The online application link for IBPS RRB 2024 Office Assistant and Officers Scale-I, II & III is now active with the release of the IBPS RRB Notification 2024. Candidates can apply through the official IBPS website at https://ibps.in. The registration process will be open for 20 days, from 7th to 27th June 2024. For more details and to apply online, click on the link mentioned above.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2024:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
RRB Assistant Preliminary Exam Pattern:
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | (A cumulative time of 45 mins) |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | ||
RRB Assistant Mains Exam Exam Pattern:
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | (A cumulative 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 | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Note:No interview is required after the Mains Exam to get selected for the post of Office Assistant.
RRB Officer 2024 Exam Pattern
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview Process
The final selection for the post of Office Assistant will be made based on the cumulative score obtained by a candidate in both the Mains Exam and the Interview Process.
RRB Officer Grade Preliminary Examination 2024:
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | (A cumulative time of 45 mins) |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | ||
IBPS RRB Mains Exam 2024 (Officer Scale-I):
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | (A cumulative 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 | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
IBPS RRB Salary Structure 2024:
| Post | Monthly Income |
| Officer Scale-I | Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 61,000 |
| Officer Scale-II | Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 77,000 |
| Officer Scale-III | Rs 80,000 to Rs 90,000 |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 37,000 |
IBPS RRB Participating Banks 2024:
The banking aspirants interested in the vacancies of IBPS RRB Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II, and III must be keen to know which banks have been added to the list. In this article, we have listed all 43 Participating Regional Rural Banks.read a list link PDF below.
IBPS RRB Syllabus 2024:
The syllabus for IBPS RRB 2024 is almost the same for IBPS RRB Assistant and IBPS RRB Officers. Apart from the below-mentioned sections, an additional section of professional knowledge section is asked for the Specialist Officer Grade-II.
Reasoning Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Odd One out | Analogy |
| Syllogism | Coding-Decoding |
| Blood Relation | Alphabet Test |
| Series Test | Number |
| Ranking and Time | Causes and Effects |
| Direction Sense Test | Sitting Arrangements |
| Decision Making | Statement and Assumption |
| Figure Series | Assertion and Reason |
| Statement and Conclusion | Word Formation |
| Statement and Arguments | Statements and Action Courses |
| Figure Series Test | Miscellaneous Tests |
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Number System | HCF and LCM |
| Decimal Fraction | Profit and Loss |
| Simple Interest | Compound Interest |
| Time and Work | Time and Distance |
| Averages | Simplification |
| Partnership | Percentages |
| Ratio and Proportion | Averages |
| Case Studies | Charts and Graphs |
| Permutation and Combination | Probability |
English Language Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Spotting Errors | Commonly Misspelled Words |
| Jumbled Words | One Word Substitution |
| Fill in the Blanks | Jumbled up sentences |
| Idioms and Phrases | Cloze Tests |
| Comprehension | One word Substitution |
Hindi Language Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Vyakaran | Fill in the Blanks |
| Mistakes | Paragraphs |
Computer Knowledge Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Computer Fundamentals | Computer Abbreviations |
| Software and Hardware Fundamentals | Shortcut Keys |
| Networking | Basic Knowledge of the Internet |
| MS Office | History of Computers |
| Database | Security Tools |
| History and Future of Computers | Virus, Hacking |
General Awareness Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Current Affairs | Social Function of Banks |
| Countries/Currencies | UNO |
| Indian and International Economy | Marketing |
| Banking Terms | Awards and Honors |
| RBI | Sports |
| Books and Authors | Finance |
| Fiscal Monetary Policies | Agriculture |
| Repo and Reverse Repo Rate | History of Banking |
IBPS RRB Notification Recruitment 2024 FAQs:
1. What is the application fee for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2024?
- SC/ST/PWBD :Rs175
- Other Category :Rs850
2. How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2024?
The total number of vacancies in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2024 is 10,313.
3. When is the IBPS RRB Exam scheduled to be held in 2024?
According to the IBPS Exam Calendar, the preliminary exams for IBPS RRB PO and Clerk are scheduled for 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, and 18th August 2024. The mains examination for PO (Officer Scale 1) and Single Officers (II & III) is set for 29th September 2024, while the Clerk’s main exam will take place on 6th October 2024.
4. What is the salary structure for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2024?
- Officer Scale-I : Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 61,000
- Officer Scale-II : Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 77,000
- Officer Scale-III : Rs 80,000 to Rs 90,000
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose) : Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 37,000
5. What is the syllabus for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2024?
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- Hindi Language
- Computer Knowledge
- General Awareness