The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS RRB exam annually. Candidates, by qualifying the various stages of IBPS recruitment test can expect to get recruited in various posts of Officer category and that of Assistant Officer (Multipurpose) in participating rural regional banks across India.
This year, IBPS RRB Prelims examination was held across 150 cities in India. On the other hand, the upcoming IBPS RRB Mains will be conducted in around 70 cities in India. IBPS RRB 2021 Mains will be conducted in CBT or Computer Based Test mode. The same test mode will be used for the Prelims exam as well.
The IBPS RRB Prelims question paper contains 80 questions and the candidates are given 45 minutes to attempt all the questions. In the Mains exam, candidates are asked 200 questions which they have to answer in 120 minutes(240 questions in 2.5 hours for Special Cadre Officers) .
Buddy4Study has compiled and updated all the information related to IBPS RRB in this article so that aspiring candidates can get a better idea of what they can expect from this recruitment exam.
Table of Contents
- Participating Banks for IBPS RRB 2021
- IBPS RRB – Key Highlights
- IBPS RRB – Important Dates and Events
- IBPS RRB – Eligibility Criteria
- IBPS RRB – Application Form
- IBPS RRB – Admit Card
- IBPS RRB – Guidelines for Exam Day
- IBPS RRB – Mandatory COVID-19 Guidelines (2021)
- IBPS RRB – Exam Centres
- IBPS RRB – Exam Pattern
- IBPS RRB – Syllabus
- IBPS RRB – Recommended Books
- IBPS RRB – Answer Key
- IBPS RRB – Cut Off
- IBPS RRB Cut Off 2021 for Officers Scale-III
- IBPS RRB – Result
- IBPS RRB – FAQs
- When was the IBPS RRB notification published?
- How many vacancies are open for IBPS RRB?
- What is the selection process for the IBPS RRB exam 2021?
- What is the last date to apply online for the IBPS RRB 2021 exam?
- What if there are discrepancies in IBPS RRB admit cards?
- Will the candidates appearing for Class 12th be allowed to apply for IBPS RRB exam?
- Is there any negative marking in IBPS RRB 2021 exam?
Participating Banks for IBPS RRB 2021
Several rural regional or Gramin banks will be participating in the IBPS RRB exam 2021.
IBPS RRB Participating Banks
| Allahabad UP Gramin Bank (Uttar Pradesh) | Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank (West Bengal) | Bihar Gramin Bank (Bihar) | Ellaquai Dehati Bank (Jammu & Kashmir) |
| Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank (Telangana) | Nagaland Rural Bank (Nagaland) | Central Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank (Madhya Pradesh) | Pallavan Grama Bank (Tamil Nadu) |
| Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank (Andhra Pradesh) | Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank (Gujarat) | Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank (Andhra Pradesh) | Gramin Bank of Aryavart (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Mizoram Rural Bank (Mizoram) | Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin (Rajasthan) | Odisha Gramya Bank (Odisha) | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank (Himachal Pradesh) |
| Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank (Arunachal Pradesh) | Baroda UP Gramin Bank (Uttar Pradesh) | Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank Chhattisgarh) | J & K Grameen Bank (Jammu & Kashmir) |
| Assam Gramin Vikash Bank (Assam) | Narmada Jhabua Gramin Bank (Madhya Pradesh) | Dena Gujarat Gramin Bank (Gujarat) | Pandyan Grama Bank (Tamil Nadu) |
| Jharkhand Gramin Bank (Jharkhand) | Madhyanchal Gramin Bank (Madhya Pradesh) | Purvanchal Bank (Uttar Pradesh) | Utkal Grameen Bank (Odisha) |
| Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (Karnataka) | Maharashtra Gramin Bank (Maharashtra) | Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank (Rajasthan) | Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank (West Bengal) |
| Kashi Gomti Samyut Gramin Bank (Uttar Pradesh) | Prathama Bank (Uttar Pradesh) | Saptagiri Grameena Bank (Andhra Pradesh) | Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank (Bihar) |
| Paschim Banga Gramin Bank (West Bengal) | Malwa Gramin Bank (Punjab) | Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank (Haryana) | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank(Uttarakhand) |
| Kaveri Grameena Bank (Karnataka) | Manipur Rural Bank (Manipur) | Sarva UP Gramin Bank (Uttar Pradesh) | Vananchal Gramin Bank (Jharkhand) |
| Kerala Gramin Bank (Kerala) | Meghalaya Rural Bank (Meghalaya) | Saurashtra Gramin Bank (Gujarat) | |
| Langpi Dehangi Rural Bank (Assam) | Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank Puducherry) | Sutlej Gramin Bank (Punjab) | |
| Pragathi Krishna Gramin Bank (Karnataka) | Punjab Gramin Bank (Punjab) | Telangana Grameena Bank (Telangana) |
IBPS RRB – Key Highlights
It is essential for candidates who have registered and applied for the IBPS RRB exam to prepare for the exam with the right strategy. Here are a few key points that they should keep in mind:
IBPS RRB Key Highlights
| Name of Examination | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) – CRP RRBs X 2021-22) |
| Exam Conducting body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| IBPS RRB Recruitment Official Website | http://www.ibps.in |
| IBPS RRB Total Vacancies | 9698 |
| IBPS RRB Exam Date – Prelims | 1st August, 7th August, 8th August, 14th August and 21st August 2021 |
| IBPS RRB Exam Date – Single and Mains | Single – 25th September 2021 (Officers Scale II & III) Main: Officer Scale I – 25th September 2021 Office Assistant – 3rd October 2021 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (computer-based test) |
| Credentials required to download Admit Card | Registration Number Date of Birth or Password |
| Compulsory documents to carry on exam day | Admit Card Valid Photo ID Proof Photocopy of Photo ID Proof |
| Duration of IBPS RRB Exam – Prelims | 45 minutes |
| Duration of IBPS RRB Exam – Mains | 2 hours (120 minutes) 2.30 hours or 150 minutes for Generalist Cadre for Officer Scale-II (Specialist) |
| Duration of IBPS RRB Exam – Single level | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
IBPS RRB – Important Dates and Events
IBPS has announced a few important events and their dates for the IBPS RRB exam.
IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2021
| Exam Events | Important Dates |
| IBPS RRB Official Notification | 3rd week of June 2021 |
| Availability of online application form | 1st week of June 2021 |
| Last date to submit the application form | 2nd week of June 2021 |
| Last Date to Submit Fee | 2nd week of June 2021 |
| IBPS RRB Prelims admit card | July 2021 |
| IBPS RRB Prelims Examination Dates | 1st August 2021 7th August 2021 8th August 2021 14th August 2021 21st August 2021 |
| IBPS RRB Single Exam | 25th September 2021 (Officers Scale II & III) |
| IBPS RRB Prelims Result | To be Announced |
| Release of Result (Officers Scale II & III) | To be Announced |
| IBPS RRB Mains Exam | Officer Scale I – 25th September 2021 Office Assistant – 3rd October |
| IBPS RRB Mains Result | To Be Announced |
| Provisional Allotment for IBPS RRB Officers Scale I, II and III & Office Assistant | To Be Announced |
Note: Candidates must keep in mind that there is no preliminary examination for Officers Scale II and III. For them, there is only a single level examination followed by an interview process upon passing.
IBPS RRB – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to apply for IBPS RRB have to fulfil the predetermined eligibility criteria to register and sit for the exam. The below table will highlight the eligibility criteria of IBPS RRB in terms of domicile, educational qualification and age.
NATIONALITY
As per IBPS RRB eligibility criteria, a candidate should either be an Indian citizen or citizen of the countries highlighted below.
The applying candidate must be either a:
- Citizen of India
- OR Subject of Bhutan
- OR Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 intending to settle in India permanently
- OR Subject of Nepal
- OR Person of Indian origin who has migrated from:
- Sri Lanka
- East African Countries (Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania ((formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), and Zaire (to settle permanently in India))
- Burma
- Pakistan
- Vietnam
Note: An eligibility certificate must be issued by the Government favouring the candidates belonging to the category number 2,3,4 and 5, as mentioned above. The candidates have to produce a certificate of eligibility duly approved and signed from the Government of India during the IBPS RRB Interview.
AGE LIMIT
Before applying for the different IBPS RRB posts, candidates should fulfil the important age limit eligibility. IBPS has set an upper and lower age limit for candidates who wish to appear for the IBPS RRB exam 2021.
Candidates should remember that the age limits of all the posts are different and they should check them carefully before applying for their preferred choices.
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Age should be between 18 to 28 years (Not born before 2nd July 1992 and later than 1st July 2002. |
| Officer Scale – I (Assistant Manager) | Age should be between 18 to 30 years (Not born before 3rd July 1990 and later than 31st June 2002. |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | Age should be between 21 to 32 years (Not born before 3rd July 1988 and later than 30th June 1999. |
| Officer Scale – III (Senior Manager) | Age should be between 21 to 40 years (Not born before 3rd July 1980 and later than 30th June 1999. |
IBPS RRB Notification – Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Limit Relaxation |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”
| 10 years |
| Applicants affected by 1984’s riots | 5 years |
| 5 years (for the post of Officers) The actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years (for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose)) |
| Other Backward Classes* | 3 years |
| Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | 9 years (only for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose)) |
| 3 years |
*Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming under creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Candidates applying for the IBPS RRB exam 2021 must have the minimum educational qualifications from a recognized university board as indicated in the table below.
IBPS RRB Notification – Educational Qualifications for Different Posts (As on June 2021)
| IBPS RRB Posts | Educational Qualification | Experience |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) |
| Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institutions |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers ( IT) |
| 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer (Marketing Officer) | MBA in Marketing from a recognized university | One year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer (Law Officer) | Degree in Law from a recognized University in Law or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate | 2 years as an advocate or should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for not less than two years |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer (Agricultural Officer) | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal husbandry, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture from a recognized university or it’s with a minimum of 50% marks or aggregate | Two Years in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer ( Treasury Manager) | Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or MBA in Finance from a recognized | One year in the relevant field. |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers ( CA) | Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) |
| Two years as an officer in a Banking or a Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale – I (Assistant Manager) |
| Not required |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| Not Required |
IBPS RRB – Application Form
IBPS RRB application form will release sometime around July 2021. Seeing the last year’s trend, the online registration process is expected to be a lengthy process as lakhs of aspirants will apply for the IBPS RRB exam. To make the application process smooth, IBPS will tentatively keep the application/registration portal active for a lengthy period.
IBPS had offered aspirants several payment channels to pay their application without hassle. Candidates were able to find them easily in the IBPS RRB notification. They could pay via online mode [Debit Cards (RuPay/ Visa/ Master Card/ Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets].
Candidates submitted their application forms via online mode by accessing the official IBPS website. They had to follow four major steps to complete the application form submission process –
- Registration
- Uploading Scanned Documents
- Fill Application Form
- Pay Application Fees
IBPS RRB – Admit Card
Until now, the exact dates for the release of IBPS RRB Mains admit card has not been announced. The tentative date of admit card release is expected to be around 1st week of June 2021. Once the dates are finalised, IBPS would publish it on their official website. Once the admit cards are available, candidates can collect/download their respective admit cards by logging into www.ibps.com.
After the admit card download link is made active, candidates have to follow the below-mentioned steps to download their admit cards:
- Visit the official website of IBPS – www.ibps.in
- Click on the provided link stating ‘CRP RRBs IX Admit Card’ to download IBPS RRB admit card 2021
- Read IBPS RRB exam day instructions carefully and click on ‘Yes’ tab
- Enter roll number/registration number, date of birth/password and captcha code
- IBPS RRB admit card 2021 will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout of the admit card
Note: For any error in the admit card (incorrect information, spelling mistake, etc.), candidates must contact the given helpline numbers 1800 222 366 OR 1800 103 4566 between 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM on all days except Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
IBPS RRB – Guidelines for Exam Day
Candidates must follow the online test instructions and guidelines set by the IBPS RRB authority. The test instructions will help the candidates to attempt the computer-based exam without any hassles. Given below is a list of online test instructions set by the IBPS panel:
- The candidate/s must report at the examination centre at least an hour and a half (1.5 hours) before the allotted exam time
- Candidates reporting after the exam commencement will not be allowed to enter the examination hall
- The candidate/s must compulsorily bring the admit card (hard copy). The test centre officials will verify it and then allow the candidate to sit for the examination
- The candidate must show, on-demand, the admit card downloaded/printed from the IBPS’s website
- Admit cards must be in good condition. Dismantled, disfigured or mutilated admit cards compromising the details of the candidate will not be accepted
- A seat with Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. They should find and sit on their allocated seats only
- No baggage is allowed inside the examination hall
- Candidates will be allowed to carry a photo ID proof and hard copy of admit card inside the examination hall. Gloves, a personal transparent water bottle, personal hand sanitizer (50 ml), and a pen will also be allowed in the exam hall.
- Candidates will not be allowed to carry mathematical/log tables, electronic watches, calculator, slide rules, pager, bits of papers and cell phone inside the examination hall
What to Carry Inside the IBPS RRB Exam Centre?
Candidates are advised to bring the following documents to the examination hall. Without these documents, candidates won’t be allowed to enter the examination venue.
- A hard copy of admit card
- Photo ID proof
- Xerox of ID proof
- 2 passport-sized photographs
Candidates need to carry any one of the below-mentioned photo ID cards to the IBPS RRB exam hall:
- Aadhaar card with a photograph
- Identity card issued by a recognized college
- Employee ID
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- Passport
- Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted officer
- Voter’s ID Card
- Bank passbook with photograph
What NOT to carry inside the IBPS RRB exam centre?
- Mobile phones/pagers
- Geometry/pencil box
- Writing pad, pen drives, log table
- Any extra papers
- Calculator
- Ornaments like a ring, earrings, nose-pin, chain/necklace, pendants, badge, brooch, etc.
- Electronic pen/scanner
- Scale
- Cap
- Belt
- Handbags
- Goggles/sunglasses
IBPS RRB – Mandatory COVID-19 Guidelines (2021)
Candidates must check out these general COVID-19 related guidelines and follow them at all the IBPS RRB exam centres:
- Social distancing would be maintained strictly at the exam centres. Candidates have to maintain at least 6 feet or 2-metre distance from other candidates.
- All candidates will be checked for temperature with thermo guns at the entry point.
- The Arogya Setu App must be installed on the candidate’s mobile phone.
- After the Aarogya Setu status display at the entry gate, candidates need to switch off their mobile phones and deposit them at the designated location. The same has to be collected while exiting.
- Exam authority will ensure that monitor, keyboard, mouse, webcam, desk, chair, etc. are thoroughly sanitised.
- A significant gap has to be present between two seats inside the exam hall.
- Besides the admit card and photo ID card, gloves, a personal transparent water bottle, personal hand sanitizer (50 ml), and a pen will also be allowed in the exam hall.
- Invigilators will distribute rough sheets to candidates wearing gloves.
- To avoid crowding, exam room numbers would not be displayed outside the centre.
- Candidates violating COVID-19 directives/advisories would not be allowed to sit for the exam
- Candidates would be allowed to leave the test centre one at a time to avoid the rush and maintain social distancing.
IBPS RRB – Exam Centres
IBPS RRB exam (Prelims) was conducted in 150 cities. However, the Mains examination will be conducted in 70 cities. Most IBPS RRB exam centres are present in district headquarters and major cities. To make things easier, IBPS conducts the examination across all the cities in India via online mode.
The exam centre allotted to each candidate will be printed on their respective admit cards. Please note that the candidates cannot make the changes once the preferred centres are submitted by them during the application process.
IBPS RRB Exam Centres (Mains)
| State | Mains Exam Centre |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur, Kurnool, Vijayawada |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Guwahati, Silchar |
| Bihar | Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar |
| Haryana | Ambala, Karnal, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Baddi, Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bangalore, Belgaum, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hubli, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi |
| Kerala | Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Aurangabad, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai Nagpur, Pune |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Bhubaneshwar, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Madhurai, Thiruchirapalli, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Greater Kolkata, Siliguri |
IBPS RRB – Exam Pattern
Candidates who have registered and applied for the exam should go through the exam pattern thoroughly and practice well with the help of online mock tests before attempting the exam. Here are a few key points that they should keep in mind.
- IBPS RRB will be conducted in CBT mode (online)
- 80 questions were asked in the Prelims exam carrying 80 marks
- 200 questions will be asked in the Mains exam carrying 200 marks
- 240 questions will be asked in the Mains exam (for Specialist Cadre Officers) carrying 200 marks
- Questions asked are multiple-choice or MCQ-type
- All questions have 4 options
- IBPS RRB Prelims exam was be conducted for 45 minutes
- IBPS RRB Mains exam will be conducted for 2 hours or 120 minutes
- IBPS RRB Mains for Specialist Cadre Officers exam will be conducted for 2.5 hours or 150 minutes
Online Examination Structure for Prelims Exam
Officer Scale-I
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Note – Candidates applying for Officer Scale-II and III will need to appear for a single online examination. Successful candidates will be shortlisted to appear for Common Interview for final recruitment in various rural regional banks.
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
| Serial No | Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
| 2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Online Examination Structure for Mains Exam
Officer Scale-I
| Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 hours or 120 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| English/ Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Generalist Cadre for Officer Scale-II and III
| Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 hours or 120 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Generalist Cadre for Officer Scale-II (Specialist)
| Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 2.30 hours or 150 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 240 | 200 |
IBPS RRB – Syllabus
IBPS has released the IBPS RRB syllabus 2021 along with the IBPS RRB notification. Candidates can find the syllabus by visiting the official website.
As per the IBPS RRB notification, IBPS RRB syllabus (Prelims) is divided into 2 sections:
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude (Officer Scale – I)
- Numerical Ability (Office Assistant (Multipurpose))
The Mains syllabus is divided into 6 sections:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- Financial Awareness
- English/ Hindi Language
- Computer Knowledge
- Professional Knowledge (Specialist Cadre)
Candidates will find below all the topics related to each subject covered in the prescribed syllabus of IBPS RRB exam.
IBPS RRB 2021 Syllabus (Prelims and Mains)
| Reasoning | English | Quantitative Aptitude |
| Odd man out Syllogism Coding-Decoding Alphabet Test Blood Relation Ranking and Time Causes and Effects Sitting Arrangements Decision Making Figure Series Assertion and Reason Word Formation Statements and Action Courses Puzzles Analogy Blood Relation Series Test Direction Test Statement and Assumption Statement and Conclusion Inequalities | Cloze Test Fill in the Blanks Error Spotting Reading Comprehension Phrase Replacement Sentence completion Para Jumbles Rearrangement of Sentences Antonyms Synonyms | Number System Decimal Fractions Time and Work Age Problems Percentage Permutation and Combination Profit and Loss Compound Interest Average Partnership Data Interpretation Quadratic Equations HCF and LCM Simple Interest Time and Distance Simplification Ratio and Proportion Probability |
| Computer Knowledge | General Awareness | Financial Awareness |
| Computer Fundamentals History of Computer Software and Hardware Fundamentals Networking MS Office Number System and Conversions Internet Computer Abbreviations Shortcut Keys Basic Knowledge of Internet Database Security Tools Computer Languages Input and Output Devices | National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries Finance Sports Books and Authors Agriculture Fiscal Policies India and International Current Affairs Banking Awareness Countries and Currencies Budget Government schemes Government policies Banking Terms and Abbreviations Banking History RBI Sports | Latest Topics in News in Financial World Monetary Policy Overview of Banking and Banking Reforms in India Advanced Non-Performing Assets NPAs Bad Loans Organizations Deposits Credit BASEL I BASEL II BASEL II Budget and Economic Survey Bank Accounts and Special Individuals Loans Asset Reconstruction Companies Restructuring of Loans Risk Management Accords |
IBPS RRB – Recommended Books
Buddy4Study advises candidates to prepare well for their upcoming exam with the help of the below-mentioned books that are recommended by candidates who cracked the exam successfully in the previous years.
Quantitative Ability (Prelims and Mains)
| Name of the Book | Author/Publication |
| Quantitative Aptitude of Competitive Examination | R.S Aggarwal – S.Chand Publication |
| Data Interpretation | Arun Sharma – TMH Publication |
| Magic Book on Quicker Mathematics | M Tyra – BSC Publication |
| Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Examination | Abhijit Guha – McGraw Hill education |
| Objective Mathematics for Competitive Examination | Tarun Goyal – Arihant Publication |
| Arithmetic for General Competition | Neetu Singh |
| Rapid Quantitative Aptitude with Shortcuts and Tricks | Disha Publications |
| Quantitative Aptitude Test for Bank PO | N K Singh – Upkar Publication |
| Quantum Cat | Sarvesh Kumar Verma |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma |
| Objective Mathematics | Dhrmpat – Rai Publication |
Reasoning Ability (Prelims and Mains)
| Name of Books | Author/Publication |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning | R.S Aggarwal |
| Analytical Reasoning | M.K Pandey |
| Lucent’s Reasoning | Lucent |
| Logical Reasoning | K Kundan |
| How to Crack Test of Reasoning | Arihant Publication |
| A New Approach to Reasoning | B.S Sijwali – Arihant Publication |
| Reasoning Books for Competitive Examinations | Pearson |
| Multi-Dimensional Reasoning | Mishra and Kumar Dr. Lal |
| SSC Reasoning Chapterwise | S.N. Prasad – Kiran Publication |
General Awareness (Mains)
| Name of Books | Author/Publication |
| Banking Awareness | Arihant publication |
| Dhankar Current Affairs | Dhankar Publication |
| Manohar Pandey Books for General Studies | Arihant Publication |
| Lucent General Knowledge | Lucent Publication |
| Basic Banking & Financial Issue | Gautam Majumdar – Upkaar’s Publication |
| Banking Awareness Handbook of Banking Information | N.S.Toor |
| Competition Infocus | Arihant Publication |
| Year Book 2015 – Manorama Year Book | Current Affairs Handout of Vanik |
| Lucent General Knowledge (for static GK) | Lucent Publication |
| The Pearson GK Manual | Edgar Thorpe & Showick Thorpe – Pearson Publication |
| General Studies | Manohar Pandey – Arihant Publication |
General Awareness (Mains)
| Name of the Book | Author/Publisher |
| English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
| Objective English | R.S Aggarwal – S. Chand Publication |
| New Pattern English Language for SBI/IBPS Bank PO | Disha Experts |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| Descriptive General English | S P Bakshi and Richa Sharma – Arihant Publication |
| DGP English | R.S. Dhillon & S. Zareen – Dhillon Group of Publication |
| Objective English | Hari Mohan Prasad & U.R. Sinha – Tata McGraw Hill |
| General English | S. Gupta – Arihant Publication |
| High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren & Martin |
Hindi Language (Mains)
| Name of the Book | Author/Publisher |
| IBPS RRBs Objective General Hindi | Kiran Editorial |
Computer Awareness (Mains)
| Name of the Book | Author/Publication |
| Computer Awareness | Dhankar Publications for PO |
| Computer Awareness | Lucent Publications for Clerk |
| Objective Computer Knowledge | S.N. Prasad – Kiran Publication |
| Objective Computer Awareness | R. Pillai – Arihant Publication |
| Computer Knowledge for SBI/ IBPS Clerk/ PO/ RRB/ RBI/ SSC/ Insurance Exams | Sikha Aggarwal |
IBPS RRB – Answer Key
IBPS releases the answer key on the official IBPS website after the exams are conducted. Candidates can download the answer key in the form of a PDF. They can calculate their probable scores with the help of the answer key and response sheet, much before the results are declared.
IBPS RRB – Cut Off
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection authority publishes the IBPS RRB cutoff after the results are announced. Candidates who qualify as per the cutoffs are eligible to take part in the Mains exam.
The number of candidates selected for the IBPS RRB Mains exam is 20 times more than the number of actual vacancies. When the Mains test is complete, the candidates shortlisted in that round become eligible to move forward to the Interview round.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Cut Off (GBO) (2020)
| Subject | Maximum Score | Qualifying Score | |
| SC/ST/OBC/PWD | EWS/General | ||
| Reasoning | 40 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 2.25 | 5.75 |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 1.00 | 1.75 |
| English Language | 40 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Hindi Language | 40 | 3.00 | 6.25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 1.00 | 2.0 |
IBPS RRB Cut Off 2020 for Officers Scale-II (IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing & Agricultural Officer)
| Subject | Maximum Score | Qualifying Score | |
| SC/ST/OBC/PWD | EWS/General | ||
| Professional Knowledge – IT | 40 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Professional Knowledge – CA | 40 | 12.25 | 14.00 |
| Professional Knowledge – Law | 40 | 2.00 | 5.00 |
| Professional Knowledge – Treasury | 40 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Professional Knowledge – Marketing | 40 | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| Professional Knowledge – Agricultural | 40 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Reasoning | 40 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 1.00 | 1.75 |
| English Language | 40 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Hindi Language | 40 | 3.00 | 6.25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 2.25 | 5.75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
IBPS RRB Cut Off 2021 for Officers Scale-III
| Subject | Maximum Score | Qualifying Score | |
| SC/ST/OBC/PWD | EWS/General | ||
| Reasoning | 40 | 1.75 | 4.00 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 5.25 | 8.25 |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 2.00 | 4.50 |
| English Language | 40 | 4.00 | 7.50 |
| Hindi Language | 40 | 6.50 | 9.75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 3.00 | 5.75 |
IBPS RRB – Result
For now, the schedule for IBPS RRB result declaration remains unannounced. The exam authority will release the Mains result on the official website in due time. Once the notification for the results is out, candidates can check their results online by using their registration number and date of birth.
Candidates must download a copy of their result and verify the details highlighted below:
- Name of candidate
- Maximum score overall and section-wise
- Roll number
- The score obtained in the exam section-wise and overall
- Category
- IBPS RRB Cutoff marks
- Registration number
- Details on the process of arriving at scores
- Date of Interview
IBPS RRB – FAQs
When was the IBPS RRB notification published?
The IBPS RRB notification will released around June 2021.
How many vacancies are open for IBPS RRB?
Comparative to the last trend, it is expected that a total of 9698 vacancies will be open for IBPS RRB posts. However, the exact number will be released with the announcement of the IBPS RRB notification 2021.
What is the selection process for the IBPS RRB exam 2021?
The selection process for the IBPS RRB exam consists of 3 stages -
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview round
The final merit is calculated based on the marks scored in the mains and interview.
What is the last date to apply online for the IBPS RRB 2021 exam?
The precise date to apply online for IBPS RRB 2021 exam will be informed by IBPS in due time.
What if there are discrepancies in IBPS RRB admit cards?
Candidates should immediately contact the IBPS examination authority to rectify any discrepancies in the admit card. Relevant helpline numbers and contact address are given in the article above.
Will the candidates appearing for Class 12th be allowed to apply for IBPS RRB exam?
No. Candidates appearing for class 12th are not eligible for IBPS RRB exam. Only Graduate and Postgraduate level candidates can apply for the exam. For more information, read IBPS RRB eligibility criteria (https://exam.buddy4study.com/ibps-rrb-eligibility-criteria).
Is there any negative marking in IBPS RRB 2021 exam?
Yes. For every incorrect answer in both preliminary and mains exam, 1/4th mark will be deducted.