Examination Name

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I

Popular Name

IBPS RRB PO

Conducting Authority

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Post

Officer Scale-I

Organisation

Regional Rural Banks

Examination Mode

Online

Question Type

Objective Multiple-Choice Questions

Selection Process

Prelims, Mains and Interview

Prelims Marks

80 marks

Mains Marks

200 marks

Interview Marks

100 marks

Negative Marking

One-fourth of the marks assigned to the question

Final Merit Weightage

Mains: 80% and Interview: 20%

Official Website

www.ibps.in

Seating Arrangements

Linear, circular, square, rectangular, parallel-row and uncertain-number arrangements

Floor-Based Puzzles

Single-floor, multiple-floor, floor and flat-based puzzles

Box-Based Puzzles

Box arrangement, stacking and distribution

Scheduling Puzzles

Day, date, month, year and time-based scheduling

Classification Puzzles

Person, city, profession, colour, object and category-based arrangements

Comparison Puzzles

Age, height, weight, rank and performance comparisons

Syllogism

Conclusions, possibility cases and coded syllogism

Inequality

Direct, coded and statement-based inequality

Coding-Decoding

Traditional coding, new-pattern coding and Chinese coding

Blood Relations

Family tree, coded relationships and generation-based questions

Direction and Distance

Direction sense, movement, distance and coded direction

Order and Ranking

Rank from left/right, top/bottom and comparison-based ranking

Alphanumeric Series

Letter, number, symbol and mixed series

Alphabet Test

Letter positions, word formation and alphabet-based arrangements

Pair Formation

Letter pairs, number pairs and word-based pairs

Data Sufficiency

Two or three-statement reasoning questions

Input-Output

Number, word and mixed machine arrangements

Logical Reasoning

Assumption, conclusion, inference, argument and course of action

Simplification

BODMAS, fractions, decimals, percentages and basic calculations

Approximation

Rounded values and approximate calculations

Number Series

Missing number and wrong number series

Quadratic Equations

Factorisation and comparison of roots

Number System

Divisibility, remainders, factors, multiples, LCM and HCF

Data Interpretation

Table, bar graph, line graph, pie chart and caselet

Percentage

Basic percentage and percentage increase/decrease

Ratio and Proportion

Ratios, proportions and distribution

Average

Simple and weighted average

Profit and Loss

Cost price, selling price, profit, loss and discount

Simple Interest

Principal, rate, time and amount

Compound Interest

Annual and half-yearly compounding

Partnership

Investment and profit-sharing ratio

Mixture and Allegation

Mixing quantities at different prices or concentrations

Problems on Ages

Present, past and future ages

Time and Work

Efficiency, combined work and wages

Pipes and Cisterns

Filling, emptying and leakage

Time, Speed and Distance

Relative speed and average speed

Trains

Platform, pole and crossing-based questions

Boats and Streams

Upstream and downstream movement

Mensuration

Area, perimeter, volume and surface area

Probability

Basic probability concepts

Permutation and Combination

Selection and arrangement

Quantity Comparison

Comparing Quantity I and Quantity II

Data Sufficiency

Arithmetic-based statement analysis

Advanced Puzzles

Multi-variable, scheduling, designation and comparison puzzles

Seating Arrangements

Linear, circular, rectangular, parallel-row and uncertain arrangements

Floor and Flat Puzzles

Multiple floors, flats, professions and other variables

Input-Output

Word, number and mixed machine input-output

Syllogism

Standard, coded and possibility-based conclusions

Inequality

Direct and coded inequality

Coding-Decoding

New-pattern, sentence and conditional coding

Blood Relations

Coded and puzzle-based family relationships

Direction Sense

Complex direction and distance arrangements

Order and Ranking

Multi-variable ranking questions

Data Sufficiency

Two-statement and three-statement questions

Statement and Assumption

Identifying hidden assumptions

Statement and Conclusion

Testing whether conclusions logically follow

Statement and Inference

Identifying the most appropriate inference

Cause and Effect

Establishing causal relationships

Course of Action

Selecting the appropriate response to a situation

Statement and Argument

Strong and weak arguments

Decision Making

Selecting the most logical decision

Critical Reasoning

Passage-based logical analysis

Data Interpretation

Table, bar, line, pie chart, caselet, missing and mixed DI

Arithmetic DI

Data sets based on percentage, ratio, average, profit and interest

Simplification

Complex calculations using BODMAS

Approximation

Approximate values and calculation shortcuts

Number Series

Missing and incorrect numbers

Quadratic Equations

Root comparison

Number System

Factors, multiples, divisibility, LCM, HCF and remainders

Percentage

Percentage changes and applications

Ratio and Proportion

Distribution, comparison and proportional relationships

Average

Weighted average and combined average

Profit and Loss

Marked price, discount and successive percentage changes

Simple and Compound Interest

Interest calculation and comparison

Partnership

Capital, duration and profit sharing

Mixture and Allegation

Price and concentration-based mixtures

Time and Work

Efficiency, combined work and wages

Pipes and Cisterns

Filling, emptying and leakage

Time, Speed and Distance

Relative speed and average speed

Boats and Streams

Upstream and downstream speed

Trains

Crossing objects, platforms and other trains

Problems on Ages

Past, present and future age relationships

Mensuration

Two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures

Probability

Events, selection and basic probability

Permutation and Combination

Arrangements and selections

Quantity Comparison

Comparing two mathematical quantities

Data Sufficiency

Determining whether statements provide sufficient information

National News

Important national developments and government decisions

International News

International events and India’s foreign relations

Appointments

Heads of banks, organisations, ministries and institutions

Awards and Honours

National and international awards

Books and Authors

Important books, authors and publications

Important Days

Dates, themes and related organisations

Sports

Winners, tournaments, venues and records

Summits

National and international conferences

Reports and Indices

Publisher, India’s rank and important findings

Agreements

Important MoUs and international agreements

Defence

Exercises, missiles and defence acquisitions

Science and Technology

Space missions, technology and scientific developments

Obituaries

Important personalities who passed away

RBI

Functions, structure, monetary policy and regulatory role

Monetary Policy

Repo rate, reverse repo, SDF, MSF, CRR and SLR

Banking Terminology

Deposits, advances, liquidity, assets and liabilities

Bank Accounts

Savings, current, fixed and recurring deposits

Payment Systems

UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, AePS and digital wallets

Cheques

Crossing, endorsement, dishonour and CTS

Financial Institutions

RBI, NABARD, SIDBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA

Types of Banks

Commercial, cooperative, payment and small finance banks

Priority Sector Lending

Agriculture, MSME and weaker sections

Non-Performing Assets

Classification, provisioning and recovery

Deposit Insurance

DICGC and deposit protection

Financial Inclusion

Basic accounts, banking correspondents and digital access

Capital Market

Shares, bonds, mutual funds and stock exchanges

Money Market

Treasury bills, call money and certificates of deposit

Budget

Key announcements, allocations and terminology

Economic Survey

Growth, inflation, employment and sectoral performance

Banking Committees

Important committees and recommendations

Basel Norms

Capital adequacy and risk management

Digital Banking

Mobile banking, internet banking and cybersecurity

Regional Rural Banks

Formation, ownership, purpose and functions

NABARD

Functions, refinancing and rural development role

Agricultural Credit

Short-term and long-term agricultural finance

Kisan Credit Card

Purpose, eligibility and benefits

Crop Insurance

Important crop insurance programmes

Rural Infrastructure

Irrigation, roads, storage and rural connectivity

Self-Help Groups

Structure, bank linkage and livelihood support

Microfinance

Small-value financial services and institutions

Cooperative Banks

Structure and role in agricultural finance

Financial Inclusion

Rural banking access and government initiatives

Government Schemes

Farmer, rural employment and livelihood schemes

Rural Employment

Programmes supporting employment and income

Agriculture

Major crops, seasons, irrigation and allied activities

Lead Bank Scheme

District-level banking coordination

Priority Sector

Agriculture, MSME and economically weaker groups

Essential

Last 5–6 months before Mains

Strong Preparation

Last 8 months

Banking and Government Schemes

Important developments from the entire examination cycle

Revision

Daily, weekly and monthly revision

Computer Fundamentals

Definition, characteristics and applications

Computer History

Generations and development of computers

Types of Computers

Micro, mini, mainframe and supercomputer

Hardware

CPU, motherboard, ports and peripheral devices

Software

System, application and utility software

Input Devices

Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone and biometric devices

Output Devices

Monitor, printer, speaker and projector

Memory

RAM, ROM, cache, primary and secondary memory

Storage

HDD, SSD, CD, DVD, pen drive and cloud storage

Operating Systems

Windows, Linux, Android and basic functions

MS Word

Formatting, editing, commands and shortcut keys

MS Excel

Cells, worksheets, formulas, functions and charts

MS PowerPoint

Slides, presentation tools and formatting

Internet

Website, URL, browser, search engine and web services

Email

Email fields, attachments, protocols and security

Networking

LAN, MAN, WAN, topology and network devices

Database

Database concepts, tables, fields and DBMS

Computer Languages

Machine, assembly and high-level languages

Number System

Binary, decimal, octal and hexadecimal

Cybersecurity

Virus, malware, ransomware, phishing and firewall

Cloud Computing

Cloud services and online storage

Abbreviations

Common computer and internet-related full forms

Shortcut Keys

Windows, Word, Excel and browser shortcuts

Reading Comprehension

Passage, inference, tone, title and fact-based questions

Cloze Test

Contextual vocabulary and grammar-based blanks

Error Detection

Grammar and usage errors

Sentence Improvement

Correcting an underlined part of a sentence

Phrase Replacement

Replacing an incorrect phrase

Fillers

Single, double and multiple blanks

Para Jumbles

Arranging sentences into a logical paragraph

Sentence Rearrangement

Correct sequence of sentence parts

Word Swap

Interchanging words to correct sentences

Sentence Connectors

Combining sentences logically

Odd Sentence

Finding the sentence that does not fit

Paragraph Completion

Selecting the most suitable concluding sentence

Vocabulary

Synonyms, antonyms and contextual meaning

Idioms and Phrases

Meaning and correct usage

Word Usage

Correct use of a word in different sentences

Subject-Verb Agreement

Agreement between subject and verb

Tenses

Correct tense and verb form

Articles

Use of a, an and the

Prepositions

Correct relationship between words

Conjunctions

Connecting words, clauses and sentences

Pronouns

Correct pronoun reference and agreement

Voice

Active and passive voice

Narration

Direct and indirect speech

अपठित गद्यांश

गद्यांश आधारित तथ्य, निष्कर्ष एवं शब्दार्थ

रिक्त स्थान

उपयुक्त शब्द का चयन

क्लोज टेस्ट

अनुच्छेद आधारित रिक्त स्थान

त्रुटि पहचान

व्याकरण एवं वाक्य संरचना की त्रुटि

वाक्य सुधार

अशुद्ध वाक्य को शुद्ध करना

वाक्य पुनर्व्यवस्था

वाक्यों को सही क्रम में लगाना

पर्यायवाची

समान अर्थ वाले शब्द

विलोम

विपरीत अर्थ वाले शब्द

अनेकार्थी शब्द

एक शब्द के अनेक अर्थ

एक शब्द

वाक्यांश के लिए एक उपयुक्त शब्द

मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ

अर्थ एवं सही प्रयोग

वर्तनी

शुद्ध एवं अशुद्ध शब्द

संधि

संधि एवं संधि-विच्छेद

समास

समास एवं समास-विग्रह

उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय

शब्द निर्माण

लिंग एवं वचन

सही लिंग और वचन

कारक

कारक एवं विभक्ति

काल

वर्तमान, भूत एवं भविष्य काल

वाच्य

कर्तृवाच्य, कर्मवाच्य एवं भाववाच्य

शब्द प्रयोग

संदर्भ के अनुसार सही शब्द

Reasoning

Yes

Yes

Quantitative Aptitude

Yes

Yes

General Awareness

No

Yes

Banking Awareness

No

Yes

Rural and Agricultural Awareness

No

Yes

Computer Knowledge

No

Yes

English Language

No

Optional

Hindi Language

No

Optional

Descriptive Writing

No

No

Interview

No

After Mains

Correct Answer

Full marks assigned to the question

Incorrect Answer

One-fourth of the assigned marks deducted

Unattempted Question

No deduction

More Than One Answer

Treated as an incorrect answer

Personal Introduction

Education, family, interests and achievements

Educational Background

Graduation subjects and academic concepts

Work Experience

Job responsibilities and professional learning

Banking Awareness

RBI, banking products and current developments

Regional Rural Banks

Purpose, ownership and functions

NABARD

Role in agricultural and rural development

Agriculture

Crops, agricultural credit and farmer schemes

Financial Inclusion

Rural banking, SHGs, microfinance and government initiatives

Current Affairs

National, banking and economic developments

Local Knowledge

District, state, economy, crops and major industries

Situational Questions

Customer service, teamwork and decision making

Career Motivation

Reason for joining an RRB

Rural Posting

Willingness to work in rural and semi-urban areas

Prelims

Speed and accuracy in Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude

Mains

Advanced aptitude, Banking Awareness, Current Affairs, Computer Knowledge and language

Interview

Banking knowledge, rural awareness, communication and personality