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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRB) to recruit candidates for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale I, II and III posts. The IBPS RRB exam is one of the most popular banking examinations for candidates looking for a career in Regional Rural Banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IBPS RRB Syllabus 2026<\/strong> covers subjects such as Reasoning, Numerical Ability\/Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English or Hindi Language, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness and Professional Knowledge, depending on the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates preparing for the upcoming IBPS RRB examination should understand the exam pattern as well as the subject-wise topics before starting their preparation. This article provides the detailed IBPS RRB Syllabus 2026, exam pattern, selection process, important topics and preparation strategy<\/strong> for Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS RRB Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Exam Conducting Body<\/td>Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Examination<\/td>Common Recruitment Process for RRBs<\/td><\/tr>
Posts<\/td>Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II & III<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Exam Mode<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Question Type<\/td>Objective Multiple Choice Questions<\/td><\/tr>
Negative Marking<\/td>1\/4th mark for each wrong answer<\/td><\/tr>
Office Assistant Selection<\/td>Prelims, Mains and Language Proficiency Test, as applicable<\/td><\/tr>
Officer Scale I Selection<\/td>Prelims, Mains and Interview<\/td><\/tr>
Officer Scale II & III Selection<\/td>Single Online Examination and Interview<\/td><\/tr>
Main\/Single Examination<\/td>Generally 200 marks, depending on the post<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The official IBPS notification confirms that Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I recruitment is conducted through a two-stage online examination consisting of Preliminary and Main examinations. Officer Scale-II and Scale-III candidates appear for a Single Online Examination followed by an interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As per the IBPS tentative calendar for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle, the preliminary examination for Officer Scale-I is scheduled for 21 and 22 November 2026<\/strong>, while the Office Assistant preliminary examination is scheduled for 6, 12 and 13 December 2026<\/strong>. The Main\/Single examinations for Officers Scale-I, II and III are scheduled for 20 December 2026<\/strong>. Candidates should check the official IBPS website for any subsequent changes or detailed notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post<\/th>Examination<\/th>Tentative Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Officer Scale-I<\/td>Preliminary Exam<\/td>21 & 22 November 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Officer Scale-I<\/td>Main Exam<\/td>20 December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Officer Scale-II & III<\/td>Single Exam<\/td>20 December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Office Assistant<\/td>Preliminary Exam<\/td>6, 12 & 13 December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Office Assistant<\/td>Main Exam<\/td>As per official IBPS schedule<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The selection procedure differs according to the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office Assistant (Multipurpose)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The recruitment process generally includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Preliminary Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Main Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Language Proficiency Test, wherever applicable<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Candidates shortlisted from the Preliminary Examination appear for the Main Examination. Final provisional allotment for Office Assistant is based on the Main Examination performance and vacancies reported by the participating RRBs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Officer Scale-I<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The selection process includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Preliminary Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Main Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Common Interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Provisional Allotment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are shortlisted for the Main Examination. Successful candidates in the Main Examination are subsequently called for the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Officer Scale-II and Scale-III<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      For these posts, candidates generally appear for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Single Online Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Common Interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Provisional Allotment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        The official IBPS notification specifies that Officer Scale-II and Scale-III candidates appear for a Single Online Examination followed by a Common Interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam Pattern 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        The Preliminary Examination for Office Assistant consists of two sections: Reasoning and Numerical Ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Section<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th>Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Reasoning<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>45 Minutes*<\/td><\/tr>
        Numerical Ability<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>45 Minutes*<\/td><\/tr>
        Total<\/strong><\/td>80<\/strong><\/td>80<\/strong><\/td>45 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        *The Preliminary Examination has a composite time limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Candidates need to qualify in the required sectional and overall cut-offs to be shortlisted for the Main Examination. The official IBPS pattern confirms 40 questions each in Reasoning and Numerical Ability, making a total of 80 questions for 80 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The Main Examination consists of five sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Section<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Reasoning<\/td>40<\/td>50<\/td><\/tr>
        Computer Knowledge<\/td>40<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
        General Awareness<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        English Language \/ Hindi Language<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        Numerical Ability<\/td>40<\/td>50<\/td><\/tr>
        Total<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        The total examination duration is 2 hours. Candidates can choose either English or Hindi as the language paper, subject to the applicable examination rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Exam Pattern 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Officer Scale-I Prelims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination consists of Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude\/Numerical Ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Section<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Reasoning<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        Total<\/strong><\/td>80<\/strong><\/td>80<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        The composite duration is 45 minutes. The official IBPS notification confirms the 80-question, 80-mark structure for the Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Officer Scale-I Mains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        Section<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Reasoning<\/td>40<\/td>50<\/td><\/tr>
        Computer Knowledge<\/td>40<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
        General Awareness<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        English Language \/ Hindi Language<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>40<\/td>50<\/td><\/tr>
        Total<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        The Main Examination is followed by an interview for candidates who qualify according to the prescribed criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Officer Scale-II has separate patterns for General Banking Officer and Specialist Cadre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        Section<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Reasoning<\/td>40<\/td>50<\/td><\/tr>
        Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation<\/td>40<\/td>50<\/td><\/tr>
        Financial Awareness<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        English\/Hindi Language<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        Computer Knowledge<\/td>40<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
        Total<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Officer Scale-II Specialist Cadre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        For Specialist Cadre posts, Professional Knowledge is also included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Section<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Reasoning<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        Financial Awareness<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        English\/Hindi Language<\/td>40<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
        Computer Knowledge<\/td>40<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
        Professional Knowledge<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        Total<\/strong><\/td>240<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Candidates should always refer to the latest official notification because the structure, marks and section-wise weightage prescribed by IBPS can change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        IBPS RRB Officer Scale-III Exam Pattern 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The Officer Scale-III Single Online Examination generally covers the following sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Section<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Reasoning<\/td>40<\/td>50<\/td><\/tr>
        Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation<\/td>40<\/td>50<\/td><\/tr>
        Financial Awareness<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        English\/Hindi Language<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/tr>
        Computer Knowledge<\/td>40<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
        Total<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Candidates shortlisted after the Single Online Examination are called for the interview stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        IBPS RRB Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Subject-wise Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        There is no need to prepare every possible topic with equal priority. Candidates should first focus on the areas that frequently appear in banking examinations and then strengthen the remaining topics through practice and mock tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. IBPS RRB Reasoning Syllabus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Reasoning is an important part of both the Preliminary and Main examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n