IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale-I) 2026: Official Notification, Pattern, Syllabus & Mock Tests

Recruitment of Scale-I Assistant Managers in 43 Regional Rural Banks (Gramin Banks) across Indian states, serving rural and semi-urban agricultural economies.

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Examination Overview

Recruitment of Scale-I Assistant Managers in 43 Regional Rural Banks (Gramin Banks) across Indian states, serving rural and semi-urban agricultural economies.

Exam Name	IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale-I)
Conducting Authority	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Level	National / Regional
Frequency	Annual
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Examination
Language of Exam	English, Hindi & State Regional Languages
Official Website	https://www.ibps.in/ ↗

Important Dates & Events

Timeline confirmed from official notices issued by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

Event / Milestone	Important Date / Status
IBPS RRB Notification	June / July Annual Cycle
Preliminary Exam	August CBT

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Prelims CBT: 80 Questions, 80 Marks, 45 Minutes (Reasoning: 40 Qs, Quantitative Aptitude: 40 Qs). Note: No English in Prelims! Mains CBT: 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours (Reasoning, Computer, General Awareness, English/Hindi, Quant). Followed by Interview.

Examination Parameter	Scheme Details	Remarks / Evaluation
Question Format	Multiple Choice Questions (Objective MCQs)	4 or 5 options per question
Evaluation Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR Sheet	Centralized Evaluation System
Negative Marking Scheme	Standard 1/3rd or 1/4th negative deduction	Penalized for incorrect responses
Language Medium	Bilingual (English & Hindi) + Regional State Languages	Language toggle available in CBT
Normalization	Equipercentile or Percentile method across shifts	Multi-shift normalization applied

Selection Process & Stages

Candidate progression through sequential recruitment tiers:

Stage 1

Preliminary / Tier 1 Examination

Comprehensive objective screening test covering core aptitude, reasoning, general knowledge and language skills.

Stage 2

Mains / Tier 2 / Skill Test

Advanced written assessment or post-specific technical/descriptive examination determining the final merit order.

Stage 3

Document Verification & Medical

Scrutiny of original certificates, category credentials, age proofs and required medical fitness examination.

Eligibility Criteria (Age & Educational Qualification)

Graduation in any discipline with proficiency in local state language (e.g., Bengali for Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank / Paschim Banga Gramin Bank). Age: 18 to 30 years.

Parameter	Eligibility Condition	Relaxation Norms
Educational Criteria	Graduation in any discipline with proficiency in local state language (e.g., Bengali for Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank / Paschim Banga Gramin Bank). Age: 18 to 30 years.	Recognized Board / University required
Age Requirement	As specified in official notification (General Category)	SC/ST: +5 Years \| OBC: +3 Years \| PwD: +10 Years
Citizenship	Citizen of India	Subject of Nepal/Bhutan as per Central/State rules
Language Proficiency	Regional / English & Hindi working knowledge	Applicable as per State / National jurisdiction

Detailed Syllabus by Subject

Reasoning Puzzles, Arithmetic & DI, Rural Banking & Financial Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Language test in English or Hindi.

📖 General Studies & Current Affairs

Current National & International Events
Indian History & Freedom Struggle
Indian & World Geography
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
Basic Economic Concepts & Budget Highlights

🔢 Quantitative & Numerical Aptitude

Simplification, Number System, HCF & LCM
Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss
Simple & Compound Interest
Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar & Pie Charts)

🧩 Reasoning & Mental Ability

Analogies, Classification & Series Completion
Coding-Decoding & Blood Relations
Direction Sense Test & Ranking Order
Syllogisms, Statements & Assumptions
Non-Verbal Reasoning & Figure Counting

📝 Language Comprehension

Reading Comprehension Passages
Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
Grammar, Error Spotting & Sentence Correction
Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases
One Word Substitutions & Spelling Check

Preparation Strategy & Cut-Off Trends

Historical scoring benchmarks and safe score targets for IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale-I) based on competitive trends:

Category	Safe Target Percentage	Preparation Focus	Benchmark Accuracy
General (UR)	75% - 82%	Speed + Negative Control in Reasoning & Quant	90%+ Accuracy
OBC / EWS	70% - 76%	High Scoring in Current Affairs & Language	88%+ Accuracy
SC / ST	62% - 70%	Syllabus Coverage & Previous Year Papers	85%+ Accuracy
PwD / Ex-SM	55% - 65%	Sectional Cut-Off clearance + Accuracy	82%+ Accuracy

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