Overview
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1, also known as RRB PO, is an exam conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (POs) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The RRB PO job profile involves managing banking operations, leading teams, and maintaining customer relationships in rural areas.
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 exam is conducted in three stages:
1. Preliminary Exam
2. Main Exam
3. Interview
Candidates who qualify in all the three stages are finally selected for the post of RRB Officer Scale 1.
Eligibility criteria
1. Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan Refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of settling permanently in India.
2. Age Limit: The candidate should be between 18 to 30 years of age as of June 1, 2022. However, there is age relaxation provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government rules.
3. Educational Qualification: The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent qualification. Proficiency in the local language of the state/UT is desirable. Candidates should also have working knowledge of computer systems.
4. Work Experience: No prior work experience is required for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 exam.
Please note that the above-mentioned eligibility criteria are indicative and may be subject to change. Candidates should check the official IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 notification for the latest updates and eligibility criteria.
Exam Pattern for Prelims
Candidates can check the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Exam Pattern for Prelims mentioned in the tabular column below:
| Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Medium |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | English/ Hindi |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | English/ Hindi |
| Total | 80 | 80 | – |
Note: The total time duration for the Prelims exam is 45 minutes.
IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern for Mains
Like Prelims, the Main exam is also conducted in online mode only. While the Prelims exam has two sections, namely, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, the Main exam has five sections. The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 exam pattern for Mains is tabulated below:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
IBPS RRB PO Interview
IBPS invites candidates who have passed the RRB PO Mains exam to the Interview round. The interview process will be worth 100 marks, with the maximum score for qualifying for this round being 40 per cent (35 per cent for ST/SC/OBC/PWD candidates).
Syllabus
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 |
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PWBD | 175 |
| Other Category | 850 |
How to apply
To apply for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 exam, follow the below-given steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of IBPS at www.ibps.in.
Step 2: Click on the “CRP RRBs” section, and then click on the “Common Recruitment Process – Regional Rural Banks Phase X” link.
Step 3: Click on the “Apply Online” link for the Officer Scale 1 exam.
Step 4: Fill in the required details, including personal information, educational qualifications, and work experience.
Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
Step 6: Pay the application fee using online payment modes such as credit card, debit card, or net banking.
Step 7: Review the application form carefully and submit it.
Step 8: After submitting the application form, take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
The application fee for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 exam is Rs. 850 for General/OBC category candidates and Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen category candidates. The application fee can be paid through online modes only.
Please note that the application process may vary from year to year, and candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully before filling out the application form.