IBPS RRB Officer Selection Process
Last verified 31 Jul 2026
IBPS RRB Officer selection runs through the stages below.
- Scale I: Preliminary Examination (qualifying), Main Examination, Interview
- Scale II and III: Single Online Examination, Interview
Exam pattern by stage
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale I Prelims — Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Scale I Prelims — Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Scale I Prelims total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
| Scale I Mains — Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Scale I Mains — Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Scale I Mains — General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| Scale I Mains — English or Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Scale I Mains — Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Scale I Mains total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
| Scale II and III — Single Online Examination | As notified | As notified | As notified |
What counts towards the final merit
For Scale I, only the Main Examination and Interview count. For Scale II and III the Single Online Examination and Interview count. Merit is drawn separately for each Regional Rural Bank.
Document verification
Originals are checked against everything declared in the application — qualification, category, age and any relaxation claimed. Certificates must be in the prescribed formats and dated on or before the closing date of the application. A candidate found ineligible at this point loses the candidature regardless of score.
One application per cadre, one post within the officer cadre
IBPS states that not more than one application may be made for any cadre, and that candidates should apply for only one post among Scale I, II and III. You may apply once as an Office Assistant and once as an Officer — those are separate cadres with separate applications and separate fees — but you cannot spread applications across the three officer scales.