Every year IBPS releases the posts for both Assistant and Officer Cadre in Regional Rural Banks all over India. IBPS selects the following posts through IBPS RRB Exam:
| Posts |
| IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale -I |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (Treasury Officer) |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (Law) |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (CA) |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (IT) |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) |
Officer Scale – III |
Notification of IBPS RRB 2020
Good News for BANK RRB aspirants after a long wait!
Finally, the wait is OVER as Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released IBPS RRB official notification on June 30th, 2020 on its official website www.ibps.in It has released the posts of Office Assistants and Officer Scale I, II, and III. The registration process of the same will be started on July 1, 2020. Interested candidates can visit the official website to fill the application for the post. The last date to fill the required application form and pay the registration fee is July 21, 2020. According to the official notification of IBPS RRB the exam will be tentatively conducted in September/October 2020 for the prelims stage.
IBPS RRB 2020 Notification PDF
For aspirant's help to understand more information about the IBPS RRB exam, we have uploaded the official PDF. You can download this file to ger more information.
Download IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2020 Admit Card
IBPS Exam Calendar 2020-21
The Institute of Banking & Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the exam calendar for this year. The candidates were also eagerly waiting for the same. Now they can check all the exam dates in this newly released IBPS exam calendar 2020-21.
Click here to Download IBPS Exam Calendar 2020-21 PDF
IBPS RRB will be released the final vacancy list for the post of Scale I, II & III 2020. Here, we are sharing the Bank wise detail of vacancies as allotted by IBPS. We hope this will help you in the process ahead of allotment. As per the official notification IBPS RRB 2020 release 9500+ posts
The table for Post-wise vacancies is mentioned below.
Job Category Wise IBPS RRB Vacancies
|
Job Category
|
Number of Vacancies
|
|
Office Assistant
|
4000+
|
|
Officer Scale-I
|
3500+
|
|
Officer Scale-II
|
1500+
|
|
Officer Scale-IIII
|
1500+
|
IBPS RRB 2020 Exam Date Out:
| IBPS RRB 2020: Exam Schedule |
| Posts |
Exam Name |
Dates |
| Officer Scale I and Office Assistants |
Preliminary Exam |
September 12, 13, 19, 20 and 26, 2020 |
| Officers Scale II and III |
Single Exam |
October 18, 2020 |
| Officer Scale I |
Main Exam |
October 18, 2020 |
| Office Assistants |
Main Exam |
October 31, 2020 |
|
Event
|
Dates
|
|
Availability of the online application form
|
1st July 2020 |
|
Last date of Online application form
|
21st July 2020
|
Date of downloading Call letters for Pre Exam Training |
12 August 2020
|
| Dates of Pre Exam Training |
24-8-2020 to 29 -8-2020
|
|
When to Download Call Letters for Pre Exam
|
August 2020 |
IBPS RRB Preliminary Examination
(Officer Scale-I & Office Assistant)
|
September 12, 13, 19, 20
and 26, 2020 |
| Results of Pre Exam |
October 2020 |
|
Online Examination – Single Officers (II & III)
|
18 October 2020
|
| Officer Scale I Mains Exam |
18 October 2020 |
|
Office Assistant Mains Exam
|
31 October 2020 |
| Provisional Allotment (For Officers Scale I, II and III & Office Assistant): |
To be announced |
Participating Bank's Name - IBPS RRB PO & Office Assistant 2020
|
Allahabad UP Gramin Bank
(Uttar Pradesh)
|
Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
(Telangana)
|
|
Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank
(Andhra Pradesh)
|
Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank
(Arunachal Pradesh)
|
|
Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
(Assam)
|
Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank
(West Bengal)
|
|
Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank
(Gujarat)
|
Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin
(Rajasthan)
|
|
Baroda UP Gramin Bank
(Uttar Pradesh)
|
Bihar Gramin Bank
(Bihar)
|
|
Central Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
(Madhya Pradesh)
|
Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank
(Andhra Pradesh)
|
|
Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank
Chhattisgarh)
|
Dena Gujarat Gramin Bank
(Gujarat)
|
|
Ellaquai Dehati Bank
(Jammu & Kashmir)
|
Gramin Bank of Aryavart
(Uttar Pradesh)
|
|
Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
(Himachal Pradesh)
|
J & K Grameen Bank
(Jammu & Kashmir)
|
|
Jharkhand Gramin Bank
(Jharkhand)
|
Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank
(Karnataka)
|
|
KashiGomtiSamyut Gramin Bank
(Uttar Pradesh)
|
Kaveri Grameena Bank
(Karnataka)
|
|
Kerala Gramin Bank
(Kerala)
|
Langpi Dehangi Rural Bank
(Assam)
|
|
Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank
(Bihar)
|
Madhyanchal Gramin Bank
(Madhya Pradesh)
|
|
Maharashtra Gramin Bank
(Maharashtra)
|
Malwa Gramin Bank
(Punjab)
|
|
Manipur Rural Bank
(Manipur)
|
Meghalaya Rural Bank
(Meghalaya)
|
|
Mizoram Rural Bank
(Mizoram)
|
Nagaland Rural Bank
(Nagaland)
|
|
Narmada Jhabua Gramin Bank
(Madhya Pradesh)
|
Odisha Gramya Bank
(Odisha)
|
|
Pallavan Grama Bank
(Tamil Nadu)
|
Pandyan Grama Bank
(Tamil Nadu)
|
|
Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
(West Bengal)
|
Pragathi Krishna Gramin Bank
(Karnataka)
|
|
Prathama Bank
(Uttar Pradesh)
|
Puduvai Bharthiar Grama Bank
Puducherry)
|
|
Punjab Gramin Bank
(Punjab)
|
Purvanchal Bank
(Uttar Pradesh)
|
|
Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank
(Rajasthan)
|
Saptagiri Grameena Bank
(Andhra Pradesh)
|
|
Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank
(Haryana)
|
Sarva UP Gramin Bank
(Uttar Pradesh)
|
|
Saurashtra Gramin Bank
(Gujarat)
|
Sutlej Gramin Bank
(Punjab)
|
|
Telangana Grameena Bank
(Telangana)
|
Tripura Gramin Bank
Tripura)
|
|
UtkalGrameen Bank (Odisha)
|
Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank
(West Bengal)
|
|
Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank (Bihar)
|
Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
(Uttarakhand)
|
|
Vananchal Gramin Bank
(Jharkhand)
|
Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank
(Maharashtra)
|
HOW TO APPLY FOR RRB SCALE I, II OR III?
An applicant can apply for the Post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and can also apply for the Post of Officer. Every candidate can apply for one post only either for Officer Scale-I or Scale-II or Scale-III.
Candidates need to apply individually and pay fees/intimation charges separately for each post.
PROCESS FOR APPLYING ONLINE
1. Candidates should visit the official website of IBPS at www.ibps.in.
2. Click on the Home page and open the link
3. Candidates are first required to go to the IBPS's CRP for RRBs"
4. Press the suitable option "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- RRBs OFFICERS (Scale-I, II and III)" or "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- RRBs- OFFICE ASSISTANT (Multipurpose)"
5. Then open up the On-Line Application For
6. Click for the new registration link to register for the current exam and fill in your basic information.
7. After filling in the basic information you will get a provisional registration number and password which will be displayed on the screen.
8. Note down the registration number and password. Although you will get an alert on email and mobile through SMS for the Provisional Registration number and Password yet note down separately.
9. In case you want to edit any particulars you can reopen the saved data using registration number and password.
|
Posts Name
|
Pay Scale
|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
Rs.7200-19300/-
|
|
Officer Scale- I
|
Rs.14500- 25700/-
|
|
Officer Scale-II (General Banking
Officer/Specialist Officers )
|
Rs.19400- 28100/-
|
|
Officer Scale- III
|
Rs.25700- 25700/-
|
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2020)
|
Post Name
|
Age limit
|
|
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
|
Between 18 years and 28 years.
|
|
For Officer Scale- I (Assistant Manager)-
|
Above 18 years - Below 30 years.
|
|
For Officer Scale-II (Manager)
|
Above 21 years - Below 32 years.
|
|
For Officer Scale- III (Senior Manager)
|
Above 21 years - Below 40 years
|
IBPS RRB 2020 - Age Relaxation:
|
Category
|
Age Relaxation Limit
|
|
SC/ST
|
5 Years
|
|
OBC
|
3 Years
|
|
PWD
|
10 Years
|
|
Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen
|
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
|
|
Widows, Divorced women and women
legally separated from their husbands
who have not remarried
|
9 Years
|
|
Persons affected by 1984 riots
|
5 Years
|
Educational Qualification & Experience
(as on the last date of Online Registration i.e. 21.07.2020)
|
Post
|
Educational Qualification
|
Experience
|
|
Office Assistant
(Multipurpose)
|
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent
|
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|
|
Officer Scale-I
(Assistant Manager)
|
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent
Preference will be given to the candidates having a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry,
Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing, and Cooperation,
Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy;
|
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|
|
Officer Scale-II
General Banking
Officer (Manager)
|
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a
minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
|
Two years as an officer
in a Bank or Financial
Institution.
|
|
Officer Scale-II
Specialist Officers
(Manager)
|
Information Technology Officer:
Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Electronics / Communication / Computer
Science / Information Technology or it's equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Desirable: Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP etc.
|
One year (in the relevant
field)
|
|
Chartered Accountant:
Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India
|
One Year as a
Chartered Accountant
|
|
Law Officer:
Degree from a recognised University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in
aggregate.
|
Two years as an
advocate or should have
worked as
Law Officer
in
Banks
|
|
Treasury Manager:
Charted Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized university/ institution
|
One Year (in the relevant field)
|
|
Marketing Officer:
MBA in Marketing from a recognized university
|
One Year (in the relevant field)
|
|
Agricultural Officer:
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Veterinary
Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture from a recognized university
or it's equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate
|
Two Years
(in the relevant field)
|
|
Officer Scale-III
(Senior Manager)
|
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a
minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
|
Minimum of 5 years
experience as an Officer
in a Bank or Financial
Institutions
|
Proficiency of Local Language:
|
State / UT with Desired Local Language Proficiency as prescribed by the Participating RRBs
|
|
Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit
(Uttar Pradesh)
|
Telugu
(Telangana)
|
|
Telugu
(Andhra Pradesh)
|
English
(Arunachal Pradesh)
|
|
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo
(Assam)
|
Bengali
(West Bengal)
|
|
Gujarati
(Gujarat)
|
Hindi
(Rajasthan)
|
|
Hindi
(Bihar)
|
Hindi
(Madhya Pradesh)
|
|
Hindi
(Chhattisgarh)
|
Gujarati
(Gujarat)
|
|
Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Ladakhi, Balti (Palli), Dardi, Hindi
(Jammu & Kashmir)
|
Hindi
(Himachal Pradesh)
|
|
Hindi (Jharkhand)
|
Kannada
(Karnataka)
|
|
(Malayalam)
Kerala
|
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo
(Assam)
|
|
Hindi
(Bihar)
|
(Marathi)
Maharashtra
|
|
Punjabi
(Punjab)
|
Manipuri
(Manipur)
|
|
(Khasi, Garo)
Meghalaya
|
Mizo
(Mizoram)
|
|
English
(Nagaland)
|
Hindi
(Haryana)
|
|
Tamil
(Tamil Nadu)
|
Bengali
(West Bengal)
|
|
Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu
(Puducherry)
|
Punjabi
(Punjab)
|
Telugu, Urdu
?(Telangana)
|
Hindi, Sanskrit
(Uttarakhand)
|
|
Hindi
(Jharkhand)
|
Bengali, Nepali
?(West Bengal)
|
|
Marathi (Maharashtra)
|
|
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IBPS RRB Assistant Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of Office Assistant and Officer Grade for IBPS RRB Exam 2020 is different.
IBPS RRB Assistant 2020 Exam comprises of two phases namely,
-
Preliminary Exam
-
Mains Exam
There will be no interview for the post of Office Assistant post after the Mains exam in case he or she qualifies both the phases.
Exam Pattern: IBPS RRB Officer 2020
RRB OFFICER 2020 exam comprises of three stages:
1. Preliminary Exam
2. Mains Exam
3. Interview Process
The final selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of the marks scored in both Mains and Interview process.
IBPS RRB PRE Exam Pattern - Office Assistants:
|
S.No
|
Subject
|
Max. Questions
|
Max. Marks
|
Time duration
|
|
1
|
Reasoning Ability
|
40
|
40
|
45 minutes
|
|
2
|
Quantitative Aptitude
|
40
|
40
|
|
Total
|
80
|
80
|
IBPS RRB PRE Exam Pattern - (Officers Scale I):
|
S.No
|
Subject
|
Max. Questions
|
Max. Marks
|
Time Duration
|
|
1
|
Reasoning Ability
|
40
|
40
|
45 minutes
|
|
2
|
Quantitative Aptitude
|
40
|
40
|
|
Total
|
80
|
80
|
IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern - Office Assistants :
|
S.no
|
Subject
|
Max. Questions
|
Max. Marks
|
Time durations
|
|
1
|
Reasoning Ability
|
40
|
50
|
Composite Time of 2 Hours
|
|
2
|
Numerical Ability
|
40
|
50
|
|
3
|
General Awareness
|
40
|
40
|
|
4
|
Hindi/ English Language
|
40
|
40
|
|
5
|
Computer Awareness
|
40
|
20
|
|
Total
|
200
|
200
|
IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern - (Officers Scale I):
|
S.no
|
Subject
|
Max. Questions
|
Max. Marks
|
Time duration
|
|
1
|
Reasoning Ability
|
40
|
50
|
Composite Time of 2 Hours
|
|
2
|
Quantitative Aptitude
|
40
|
50
|
|
3
|
General Awareness
|
40
|
40
|
|
4
|
Hindi/ English Language (Optional)
|
40
|
40
|
|
5
|
Computer Awareness
|
40
|
20
|
|
Total
|
200
|
200
|
IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern - Officers Scale II (General Banking Officer):
|
S.no
|
Subject
|
Max. Questions
|
Max. Marks
|
Time durations
|
|
1
|
Reasoning Ability
|
40
|
50
|
Composite Time of 2 Hours
|
|
2
|
Quantitative Aptitude & DI
|
40
|
50
|
|
3
|
Financial Awareness
|
40
|
40
|
|
4
|
Hindi/ English Language (Optional)
|
40
|
40
|
|
5
|
Computer Awareness
|
40
|
20
|
|
Total
|
200
|
200
|
IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern - Officers Scale II (Specialist Cadre):
|
S.no
|
Subject
|
Max. Questions
|
Max. Marks
|
Time duration
|
|
1
|
Reasoning Ability
|
40
|
40
|
Composite Time
of 2 hours and 30
minutes
|
|
2
|
Quantitative Aptitude
|
40
|
40
|
|
3
|
Financial Awareness
|
40
|
40
|
|
4
|
Hindi/ English Language (Optional)
|
40
|
20
|
|
5
|
Computer Awareness
|
40
|
20
|
|
6
|
Professional Knowledge
|
40
|
40
|
|
Total
|
240
|
200
|
IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern - Officer Scale- III:
|
S.no
|
Subject
|
Max. Questions
|
Max. Marks
|
Time duration
|
|
1
|
Reasoning Ability
|
40
|
50
|
2 Hours
|
|
2
|
Quantitative Aptitude & DI
|
40
|
50
|
|
3
|
Financial Awareness
|
40
|
40
|
|
4
|
Hindi/ English Language (Optional)
|
40
|
40
|
|
5
|
Computer Awareness
|
40
|
20
|
|
Total
|
200
|
200
|
Note: This year a common exam will be held for IBPS RRB OFFICER SCALE II AND III which will be based on their professional knowledge.
Reasoning Ability Syllabus for IBPS RRB 2020 Exam
|
Blood Relation
|
Alphabet Test
|
|
Syllogism
|
Coding-Decoding
|
|
Odd one out
|
Alphabet Test
|
|
Series Test
|
Sitting Arrangements
|
|
Ranking & Number Test
|
Puzzle Tests
|
|
Direction Sense Test
|
Causes and Effects
|
|
Decision Making
|
Statement and Assumption
|
|
In- Equalities
|
Assertion and Reason
|
|
Statement and Conclusion
|
Word Formation
|
|
Statement and Arguments
|
Statements & Course of Action
|
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for IBPS RRB 2020 Exam
|
Number System
|
HCF and LCM
|
|
Decimal Fraction
|
Simplification
|
|
Simple Interest
|
Compound Interest
|
|
Time and Work
|
Time and Distance
|
|
Averages
|
Simplification
|
|
Partnership
|
Percentages
|
|
Ratio and Proportion
|
Profit and Loss
|
|
Case Studies
|
Charts and Graphs
|
|
Permutation and Combination
|
Probability
|
English Language Syllabus for IBPS RRB 2020 Exam
|
Spotting Errors
|
Misspelled Words
|
|
Fill in the Blanks
|
Phrase Replacement
|
|
Cloze Tests
|
Jumbled up sentences
|
|
Idioms and Phrases
|
Reading Comprehension
|
Hindi Language Syllabus for IBPS RRB 2020 Exam
|
Vyakaran
|
Fill in the Blanks
|
|
Mistakes
|
Paragraphs
|
Computer Knowledge Syllabus for IBPS RRB 2020 Exam
|
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
|
Virus, Hacking
|
General Awareness Syllabus for IBPS RRB 2020 Exam
|
Current Affairs
|
Banking Awareness
|
|
Countries/Currencies
|
UNO
|
|
Indian and International Economy
|
Marketing
|
|
Banking Terms
|
Awards and Honors
|
|
RBI & Its Functions
|
Sports
|
|
Books and Authors
|
Finance
|
|
Fiscal Monetary Policies
|
Agriculture
|
|
Repo and Reverse Repo Rate
|
History of Banking
|
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IBPS RRB Pre Exam Training
The Pre Exam Training is organized by IBPS for the candidate who belongs to SC/ST and Minority Communities. The main endeavor of the Pre Exam Training is to offer training services to perk up the ability and to improve the capability of under privilege aspirants.
The training is imparted free of cost but there is no provision of giving any other expenses to the candidates such as traveling, accommodation, food, etc. These are borne by the aspirants themselves.
Pre Exam Training is a specifically crafted program by IBPS for those who cannot afford to join any private coaching due to financial crunch.
During the training, aspirants are updated with the exam pattern, preparation tips, syllabus and expected questions related to the IBPS BANK Exam.
Pre-Exam Training is conducted five days before the date of the Preliminary Exam. Those who wish to undertake Pre Exam Training should select the pertinent choice at the time of Online Registration.
The administrative body reserves the right to withdraw the training program anytime at any of the centers as per the requirement and responses received for the training. It can add or make alternative arrangements to make the training smooth and easy for the aspirants.
There will be no interview for the post of Office Assistant post after the Mains exam in case he or she qualifies both the phases. For RRB Officer The final selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of the marks scored in both Mains and Interview process.
The application fee is Rs. 850/- for the candidates belonging to General Category for both the posts as IBPS RRR ASSISTANT 2020 and IBPS RRB OFFICER 2020. For SC/ST/PWD category candidates the fee is Rs. 175/-
|
Post Name
|
Category
|
Fee
|
|
Officer (Scale I, II & III)
|
SC/ST/PWD
|
Rs. 175
|
|
all others
|
Rs. 850
|
|
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
|
SC/ST/PWD/EXSM
|
Rs. 175
|
|
all others
|
Rs. 850
|
Online Registration: IBPS RRB 2020 Exam
The official link for the online application for IBPS RRB 2020 Exam is not activated. It will be activated soon and the link will be provided here for your convenience.
IBPS RRB 2019 Admit Card
IBPS has released the Admit Card for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Prelims Examination, for that Preliminary Examination was scheduled on 3rd & 4th August 2019. Candidates applied for the examination was waiting for the Call Letter, Here IBPS RRB Admit Card for Officer Scale-1 Prelims examination.
Steps to Download IBPS RRB Admit Card 2019 for Officer Scale-1 and Assistant Prelims Exam
Candidates those who have applied for the IBPS RRB PO and Assistant 2019 Examination can check the call letter for the prelims examination using the link given above.
- Only online mode is allowed to check the IBPS RRB Call Letter 2019
- After clicking the link given above, candidates should mention their Register Number or Roll Number.
- You need to enter your date of birth or password to proceed further.
- Now you can see the Admit card of IBPS RRB PO Prelims Examination 2019, there you can check the Exam Date, Time & Venue of the exam hall.
- Download it and make a hard copy for your future reference.
Click Here to Download the IBPS RRB officer scale-I Admit Card
Click here to download the IBPS RRB Assistant Admit Card
Results
IBPS RRB Result
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IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims Exam Analysis, Review 2019: 18th August- 1st Slot
Previous year exam analysis of the IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims Exam held on 18th August 2019 can help the aspirants of the forthcoming IBPS RRB Exam to prepare them for the exam. Let us analyze the question paper section wise and syllabus wise to know the latest exam pattern adopted by IBPS.
For IBPS RRB OFFICE GRADE EXAM there are two sections which are common to all, language varies from region to region. Let us analyze the Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude section of IBPS RRB EXAM 2019.
Section-wise Analysis of IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam 2019:
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Subject
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Good Attempts
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Reasoning Ability
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28-32
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Quantitative Aptitude
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27-33
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Total
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65-70
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Quantitative Aptitude Section
QA section had easy to moderate level questions which make the section scoring for the IBPS RRB Prelims exam.
DIs included the following topics in this exam:
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Topics Covered
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No. of MCQs
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Level of Questions
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Data Interpretation
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8
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Moderate
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Approximation
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7
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Easy-Moderate
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Wrong Number Series
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5
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Easy-Moderate
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Simplification
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11
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Easy
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Arithmetic Word Problems
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9
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Moderate
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Total
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40
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Easy-Moderate
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Reasoning
The questions asked in the reasoning section were from Easy to moderate level. It had 4 sets of Puzzles and Seating Arrangements covering the following topics:
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Linear Seating Arrangement, single line, 6 people
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Box based puzzle, 7 boxes
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Month based puzzle
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Random arrangement based puzzled, a salary of 6 persons was given.
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Topics Covered
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No. of MCQs
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Level of questions
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Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
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18
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Moderate
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Syllogism
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5
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Moderate
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Blood Relation
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2
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Easy-Moderate
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Direction Sense
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3
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Moderate
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Coding-Decoding
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5 |
Easy-Moderate |
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Numeric Series
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5
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Moderate
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Alphabet
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2
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Easy-Moderate
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Total
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40
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Easy-Moderate
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Final cut off for IBPS RRB 2019 Exam will be released once the exam is over. Right at the moment, we can only have an idea about the expected cut off by looking at the previous year's cut-offs The cut-off marks will be generated both state-wise as well as category wise.
IBPS RRB 2019 Cut-Off
Expected IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Cut off 2019
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Category Wise
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Subject Wise
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Category
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Overall Cut off
(Out of 80)
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Reasoning Cut Off
(Out of 40)
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Quantitative Aptitude Cut Off
(Out of 40)
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General
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58-65
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16.00
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14.25
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OBC
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51-53
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12.75
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9.75
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SC
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42-44
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11.25
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8.75
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ST
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25-30
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–
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–
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Expected IBPS RRB Office Assistant Cut off 2019
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Category
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Numerical Ability Cut off (Out of 40)
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Reasoning Ability Cut off (Out of 40)
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General
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17.25
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19.25
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OBC
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12.50
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14.25
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SC
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12.50
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14.25
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Given is the IBPS RRB previous year cut-off:
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Category
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IBPS RRB Office Assistant Cut Off
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General
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53-61
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OBC
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51-55
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SC
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46-50
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ST
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40-45
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PWD
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17-19
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IBPS RRB Assistant 2016 Category wise cut-off
IBPS RRB Assistant 2016 Cut-Off (state wise)
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State
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IBPS RRB Office Assistant Cutoff
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Uttar Pradesh
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54
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Gujarat
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42.5
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Maharashtra
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52.25
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Himachal Pradesh
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51.25
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Punjab
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61.00
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Odisha
|
57
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Andhra Pradesh
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56.75
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West Bengal
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53.25
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Bihar
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50.5
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Madhya Pradesh
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51.50
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Jammu & Kashmir
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49.50
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Tamil Nadu
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48.5
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Uttrakhand
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53.75
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Chhattisgarh
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49.5
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Telangana
|
49
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IBPS RRB Officer 2016 Cut-Off
IBPS RRB Officer 2016 Scale-I Prelims Cut-Off (Category Wise)
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Category
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Reasoning
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Quantitative Aptitude
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General
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15.00
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12.25
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OBC
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10.75
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8.50
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SC
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10.75
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8.50
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ST
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-
|
-
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IBPS RRB Officer 2016 Scale-I Prelims Cut-Off (State Wise)
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State
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Gen
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OBC
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SC
|
ST
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Uttar Pradesh
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52.25
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49.50
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44.00
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-
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Uttarakhand
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50.50
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41.00
|
-
|
-
|
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Bihar
|
49.50
|
49.50
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-
|
-
|
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Rajasthan
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52.75
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52.75
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42.75
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-
|
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West Bengal
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53.25
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-
|
-
|
-
|
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Haryana
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56.50
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Punjab
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57.25
|
-
|
-
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-
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Madhya Pradesh
|
-
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47.50
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-
|
-
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Chattishgarh
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46.50
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-
|
-
|
-
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Kerala
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55.50
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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Odhisha
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59.50
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-
|
-
|
-
|
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Andhra Pradesh
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56.75
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56.75
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-
|
-
|
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Gujarat
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41.25
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Himanchal Pradesh
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50.25
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-
|
-
|
-
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Maharashtra
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51.25
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-
|
-
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-
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Jammu and Kashmir
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45.50
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-
|
-
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-
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IBPS RRB Officer 2016 Scale-I Mains Cut-Off
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Section
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Max. Marks
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Gen
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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Reasoning
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40
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14.25
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11.75
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-
|
-
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Computer Knowledge
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40
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19.50
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17.00
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-
|
-
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General Awareness
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40
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11.25
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8.50
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-
|
-
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English Language
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40
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5.75
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|
-
|
-
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Hindi Language
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40
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22.50
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20.00
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-
|
-
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Quantitative Aptitude
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40
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14.00
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11.50
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-
|
-
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IBPS RRB Officer 2016 Scale-I Mains Cut-Off (State-Wise)
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State
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Gen
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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Uttar Pradesh
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104.50
|
101.94
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-
|
-
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Uttarakhand
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104.63
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-
|
-
|
-
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Bihar
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97.50
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97.50
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-
|
-
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Rajasthan
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109.38
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-
|
-
|
-
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West Bengal
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97.25
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-
|
-
|
-
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Haryana
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107.94
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101.63
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-
|
-
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Punjab
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105.06
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-
|
-
|
-
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Madhya Pradesh
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111.00
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108.50
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-
|
-
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Chattishgarh
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96.44
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-
|
-
|
-
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Kerala
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101.88
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-
|
-
|
-
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Odhisha
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105.06
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-
|
-
|
-
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Andhra Pradesh
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89.25
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-
|
-
|
-
|
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Gujarat
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107.94
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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Himanchal Pradesh
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97.69
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-
|
-
|
-
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Maharashtra
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89.25
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Jammu and Kashmir
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94.69
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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Jharkhand
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94.69
|
-
|
-
|
-
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Tamil Nadu
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74.38
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-
|
-
|
-
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Assam
|
97.50
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
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Telangana
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78.50
|
-
|
-
|
-
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IBPS RRB Officer 2016 Scale-II GBO (Sectional and Category-wise) Cut-Off
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Section
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Maximum Score
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Qualifying Score
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SC/ST/OBC/PwD
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GEN
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Reasoning
|
40
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1.50
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5.00
|
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Computer Knowledge
|
40
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12.00
|
15.25
|
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Financial Awareness
|
40
|
1.00
|
3.00
|
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English Language
|
40
|
1.25
|
4.50
|
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Hindi Language
|
40
|
8.25
|
11.75
|
|
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
|
40
|
1.00
|
2.75
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IBPS RRB Officer 2016 Scale-II Cut-Off (Specialist Officer)
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Section
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Maximum Score
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Qualifying Score
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SC/ST/OBC/PwD
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GEN
|
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Professional Knowledge – IT
|
40
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2.75
|
5.00
|
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Professional Knowledge – CA
|
40
|
8.75
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11.25
|
|
Professional Knowledge – Law
|
40
|
6.75
|
9.75
|
|
Professional Knowledge – Treasury
|
40
|
1.00
|
1.50
|
|
Professional Knowledge – Marketing
|
40
|
10.75
|
13.75
|
|
Professional Knowledge – Agricultural
|
40
|
2.75
|
4.50
|
|
Reasoning
|
40
|
1.50
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5.00
|
|
Financial Awareness
|
40
|
1.0
|
3.00
|
|
English Language
|
40
|
1.25
|
4.50
|
|
Hindi Language
|
40
|
8.25
|
11.75
|
|
Computer Knowledge
|
40
|
12.00
|
15.25
|
|
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
|
40
|
1.00
|
2.75
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IBPS RRB Officer 2016 Grade-III (Sectional and Category-Wise) Cut-Off
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Section
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Maximum Score
|
Qualifying Score
|
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SC/ST/OBC/PWD
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GEN
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|
Reasoning
|
40
|
1.00
|
3.00
|
|
Computer Knowledge
|
40
|
2.50
|
5.50
|
|
Financial Awareness
|
40
|
1.25
|
3.75
|
|
English Language
|
40
|
1.00
|
4.00
|
|
Hindi Language
|
40
|
9.25
|
12.75
|
|
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
|
40
|
1.00
|
2.25
|
Q1. What are the posts available under this recruitment?
Ans1. The exam is conducted for the recruitment of Group ‘A’ Officers Scale – 1, 2, and 3 and Group ‘B’ Office Assistants (multipurpose). The Group ‘A’ posts are considered similar to Probationary Officers and Group ‘B’ posts are considered similar to Clerk jobs in PSUs.
Q2. When IBPS RRB declares results?
Ans2. Results of IBPS RRB is declared after one month of the exam date. IBPS RRB 2020 result will be declared in the month of October.
Q3. How many vacancies in IBPS RRB 2020?
Ans3. As per the official notification IBPS RRB 2020 released 9500+ posts.
Q4. What is the mode of examination?
Ans4.The exams will be conducted in online mode only.
Q5. Can a candidate apply for both the posts – Officers and Office Assistants?
Ans5. Yes, one can apply for the Post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and can also apply for the Post of Officer.
However, aspirants can apply for only one post in officer’s cadre i.e. In case a candidate is applying for Officer Scale-I, then he cannot apply for officer scale-II or officer scale-III. Aspirants need to apply separately for the same and the fee to be paid separately too.
Q6. What is the maximum age required to apply for IBPS RRB Exam?
Ans6.The maximum age criteria as decided by the IBPS is given below according to the scales:
For Officer Scale-III – Above 21 years – Below 40 years
For Officer Scale-II – Above 21 years – Below 32 years
For Officer Scale-I – Above 18 years – Below 30 years
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – Between 18 years and 28 years
( Age relaxation will be applicable as set by the IBPS notification)
Q7. What is the maximum educational qualification required for various posts in this recruitment process?
Ans7. Office Assistant (Multipurpose): A graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
Officer Scale-I: A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent
Officer Scale-II: A graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Officer Scale-III: A graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Q8. What is the application Fee for IBPS RRB 2020?
Ans8. The Application fee is Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates whereas it is Rs 850/- for all other candidates. It is important to note that a person applying for both posts has to pay separately for each post.
Q9. Is knowledge of local language mandatory for candidates apply from a particular state?
Ans9. Yes, the knowledge of the local language of the State or Union Territory (he/she wishes to apply) is mandatory for the candidates who are applying for the posts of Officer Scale I and Office Assistants – (Multipurpose). Candidates who have studied the local language in 8th grade or above 8th grade from a Government approved board would be considered proficient in that language. However, those who do not meet this requirement will be given a time of six months from the date of joining the RRB to acquire proficiency.
Q10. When will the registration start?
Ans10. IBPS RRB registration starts from 1 July 2020 to 21 July 2020.
Q11. Is the exam bilingual?
Ans11. All the sections except the Hindi and English Language sections are in different regional languages.
Q12. Is there a sectional cut off?
Ans12. Yes, each candidate is required to obtain a minimum score in each section of the Main examinations of IBPS RRB Office Scale-1 and Office Assistant and in single exams of Officer.
Q13. Is there a penalty for wrong answers?
Ans13. Yes, for each wrong answer one-fourth of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted. However, there will be no deduction if the question is left unanswered.
Q14. Will there be an interview after the written exam?
Ans14. There will be an interview for the posts of Officer Scale – 1, 2, and 3. However, there is no interview for the Post Office Assistant. Candidates applying for Office Assistant post will be provisionally allotted on basis of marks obtained in the main exam and the vacancies.
Q15. I am in my final year of graduation, can I apply for IBPS RRB 2020?
Ans15. Final year candidates are not eligible to apply for IBPS RRB 2020.
Q16. What percentage is required in graduation for the IBPS RRB exam 2020?
Ans16. Percentage in graduation is not considered in the eligibility criteria for IBPS RRB Assistant and officer scale -1 exams. A candidate only needs to have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Q17. If I am from a particular state, can I select a different state to apply?
Ans17. Yes, you can. If you’re applying for the posts of Officer Scale-1 and Office Assistant, the names of RRBs for giving the order of preference will be available based on the state which you select to apply for. You will however have to select the center of exam in that state only.
Q18. Can I make changes in the application form after submission?
Ans18. No, Particulars mentioned in the online application will be considered final and no change/modifications will be allowed after submission of the online application form. Hence the application needs to be filled with utmost care.
Q19. On which date the IBPS RRB exam is scheduled?
Ans19.IBPS RRB 2020 Online pre-examination held in the month of Sep/Oct 2020 & the mains exam held in Nov-2020.
Q20. Is 60% necessary in graduation to become an IBPS RRB 2020?
Ans20. No, 60% in graduation is not necessary to appear for IBPS RRB exams. Percentage in graduation is not considered in the eligibility criteria for IBPS RRB Assistant and officer scale-1 exams.