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Banking & Insurance Asked on December 16, 2025

What is the difference in eligibility and selection stages between IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) and Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)?

Post-Specific Eligibility and Exam Pattern (RRB Scale I vs Scale II)

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The key difference between IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I and Scale-II lies in the age limit, the requirement of work experience, and the structure of the examination.

FeatureOfficer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)
Age Limit (Gen/EWS)Above 18 years, Below 30 yearsAbove 21 years, Below 32 years
Educational QualificationBachelor's Degree (Preference for certain fields)Bachelor's Degree with minimum 50% marks (Preference for Banking, Finance, etc.)
Work ExperienceNot Required (A fresh graduate is eligible)Required: Minimum two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution
Selection StagesPrelims $
ightarrow$ Mains $
ightarrow$ Interview
Single Level Examination $
ightarrow$ Interview
  • Clarification: Officer Scale-II is a lateral entry for experienced professionals and requires domain-specific knowledge, reflected in the 'Professional Knowledge' section of the single-level examination. Officer Scale-I is the entry-level management post in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
Last verified: December 16, 2025 Editorial Policy