IBPS RRB Syllabus 2023: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Regional Rural Banks (RRB) exam annually to select candidates for various positions such as Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II, and III. The CRP RRB-XII 2023 Notification was released on 01/06/2023. Aspiring candidates can refer to the IBPS Exam Calendar 2024 for the IBPS RRB 2023 exam schedule. To begin their preparation, candidates for the RRB exam should have a clear understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus. Below, we have provided the detailed syllabus and pattern for both the IBPS RRB (Clerk & PO) prelims and mains exams. Aspirants can use the information below as a guide for their preparation.
The RRB exam for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I consists of two stages: Prelims and Mains. On the other hand, the IBPS RRB exam for Officer Scale II and III is a single-level examination.
IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern for:
The table below outlines the prelims exam pattern for the RRB for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I. Candidates applying for Office Assistant or Officer Scale I positions must successfully clear the preliminary examination to proceed to the next level of the examination.
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 Minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | ||
IBPS RRB Syllabus for Prelims:
Quantitative Aptitude:
The Numerical Ability syllabus remains the same for all the RRB exams Prelims and mains as well as single level exams.
| S. No | Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus |
| 1 | Simplification |
| 2 | Profit and Loss |
| 3 | Decimal Fractions |
| 4 | Percentage |
| 5 | Ratio and Proportion |
| 6 | Averages |
| 7 | Simple and Compound Interest |
| 8 | HCF and LCM |
| 9 | Surds |
| 10 | Permutation and Combination |
| 11 | Quadratic Equations |
| 12 | Number System |
| 13 | Series |
| 14 | Time and Work |
| 15 | Time, Distance and Speed |
| 16 | Basic Data Interpretation |
| 17 | Probability |
| 18 | Mensuration |
| 19 | Geometry |
| 20 | Problems on Clocks |
| 21 | Partnership |
Reasoning:
The Reasoning syllabus remains the same for all the RRB exam Prelims and Mains as well as Single Level Exams.
| S. No | Reasoning syllabus |
| 1 | Syllogism |
| 2 | Linear Seating Arrangements |
| 3 | Circular Seating Arrangements |
| 4 | Distance and Directions |
| 5 | Ranking and Time |
| 6 | Blood Relations |
| 7 | Puzzles |
| 8 | Analogy |
| 9 | Classification |
| 10 | Statements and Arguments |
| 11 | Word Formation and Position of Words |
| 12 | Assertion and Reasoning |
| 13 | Statements and Conclusions |
| 14 | Causes and Effect |
| 15 | Alpha-Numeric Series |
| 16 | Odd Man Out |
| 17 | Figure Series Test |
| 18 | Decision Making |
| 19 | Coding-Decoding |
IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern:
IBPS RRB mains exam pattern for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I is mentioned in the below table.
| S. No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| 3 | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| 4 | English Language/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| 5 | Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & III Exam Pattern:
The RRB exam for Officer Scale II and III will be a single level examination. So candidates can go through the pattern mentioned in the below table and prepare accordingly.
Officer Scale II (Generalist) Exam Pattern:
| S. No | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| 4 | English / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Officer Scale II (Specialist) Exam Pattern:
| S. No | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| 4 | English / Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 | |
| 6 | Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 240 | 200 |
Officer Scale III Exam Pattern:
| S. No | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| 4 | English / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
IBPS RRB Syllabus for Mains & Single level exam:
Mains exam syllabus for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I and Single level exam, Officer Scales II & III.
English Language:
- Spotting Errors
- Commonly Misspelled Words
- Jumbled Words
- Phrase Substitution
- Fill in the Blanks
- Jumbled up sentences
- Idioms and Phrases
- Cloze Tests
- Comprehension
- One word substitution
Hindi Language:
- Vyakaran
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Spotting
- Paragraphs
Computer Aptitude:
- Computer Fundamentals, Computer Abbreviations
- Software and Hardware
- Fundamentals Shortcut Keys
- Networking Basic
- Knowledge of Internet MS Office
- History of Computers Database
- Security Tools
- History and Future of Computers
- Hacking, Anti-Virus Protection
Financial awareness:
- Latest Topics in News in Financial World Monetary Policy
- Budget and Economic Survey
- Overview of Banking and Banking Reforms in India
- Bank Accounts and Special Individuals
- Organisations Deposits Credit
- Loans
- Advanced Non Performing Assets
- Asset Reconstruction Companies
- NPAs
- Restructuring of Loans
- Bad Loans
- Risk Management
- BASEL I, BASEL II, BASEL II
- ACCORDS
General Awareness:
- Current Affairs
- Banking Awareness
- Countries/Currencies
- UNO
- Indian and International Economy
- Marketing
- Banking Terms
- Awards and Honors
- Functions of RBI
- Sports Books and Authors
- Finance
- Fiscal-Monetary Policies
- Agriculture Repo and Reverse Repo Rate
- History of Banking
