IBPS RRB 2022: PO, Clerk Exam Date Prelims & Mains, Paper Review, Notification

IBPS has released the IBPS RRB notification 2022 on the official portal and has disclosed the application online dates. The calendar for 2022-23 was rolled out on 17th January 2022. The exam dates for prelims and mains were released along with the calendar.

• 13th August 2022: IBPS RRB Clerk prelims exam day 2
• 7th August 2022: IBPS RRB Clerk prelims exam day 1 [ all the four shifts conducted successfully]
• 22nd July 2022: IBPS RRB PO admits card released on the official site. Get access to the admit card to take the exam successfully.
• 16th July 2022: IBPS RRB Clerk admit card released on the official site, download it through the link.
• 21st June 2022: IBPS RRB PO vacancies have been increased. The vacancies have been increased from 4483 to 4567.
• 6th June 2022: IBPS notification 2022 released
• 17th Jan 2022: IBPS Calendar 2022-2023 out.
• 01st Jan 2022: IBPS RRB PO Final result 2021 released along with IBPS RRB Mains result 2021

NRA CET for IBPS RRB Exam 2022

National Recruitment Agency (NRA) will be set up to conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET). The CET will replace IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Prelims Exam as it shall be a common exam for all prelims stages exam of non-gazetted banking posts (Group B and C). Ensure that you go through all the important details and changes due to the NRA CET.

NRA CET (Common Eligibility Test) Complete Detail

Important Links for IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam 2022, 13 August

• IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022, 13 August - Shift 1
• IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022, 13 August - Shift 2
• IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022, 13 August - Shift 3
• IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022, 13 August - Shift 4
• IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2022 Expected
• IBPS RRB Clerk Memory Based Question Paper 2022, 13 August
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The subject-wise IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims exam analysis 2022 is elucidated here by the experts, the analysis is based on the feedback received by the candidates. The prelims is the first stage of the selection process and the candidates need to perform exceptionally well to be able to step up to the next level of the selection process. Check here the detailed IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims exam analysis furnished by the experts, mark the number of good attempts and move on the path of attaining accuracy and proficiency. 

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2021

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2021

IBPS RRB is a national-level banking exam conducted by the officials of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on yearly basis. Candidates who conspire to join the Regional Rural Banks undergo the recruitment tests conducted for Group A and Group B posts. Before you apply for IBPS RRB PO, find all the information here. Following are the posts available under group A and group B posts of IBPS RRB.

• Office Assistant    
• Marketing Manager
• Treasury Manager    
• Officers Scale I
• Banking Officer Scale II    
• Agriculture Officer (Grade II)
• Law Officer (Grade II)    
• Chartered Accountant (Grade II)
• IT Officer (Grade II)    
• Officer (Grade III)

IBPS RRB 2022 Exam Overview

Get in touch with all the particulars and parameters of the IBPS RRB exam. The conducting body, name of the post, eligibility criteria etc. Move through the table and mark the essential points. 

IBPS RRB is the short term of 'IBPS Regional Rural Banks'. IBPS conducts the IBPS RRB exam every year to fill the vacancies for Group “A”-Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B”-Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in various Regional Rural Banks (Gramin Banks).

The IBPS RRB online examination is conducted by the officials of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). While the interviews for recruitment of Group “A”- Officers (Scale-I, II & III) under the same process will be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the help of NABARD and IBPS in consultation with the appropriate authority.

IBPS RRB attracts thousands of aspirants due to its highly reputed job profile. IBPS has released the IBPS RRB notifications 2022  for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I post. The eligibility criteria, selection process, and all the particulars centering on the exam will be disclosed along with the notifications. 

The direct link to download the notification PDF has been activated here. The IBPS RRB exams for Officer Scale I post are to be held on 07th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st August 2022. 

The apply online link will be activated on 7th June 2022. The IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Exam Date 2022 is 24th September 2022, and for Office Assistant Exam Date is 1st October 2022. 

  Previous year IBPS RRB released 12,500+ RRB vacancies on the official website of IBPS. Last year, approx 4 lakh candidates appeared for the IBPS RRB PO exam while approx 4.06 lakh candidates appeared for the IBPS RRB Clerk exam of total registered candidates.

Download IBPS RRB 2022 Notification PDF

Last year, approx 4 lakh candidates appeared for the IBPS RRB PO exam while approx 4.06 lakh candidates appeared for the IBPS RRB Clerk exam out of total registered candidates.

In 2019, around 12 lakh candidates filled the application form, in which approx 5 lakh candidates applied for IBPS RRB PO, and more than 7 lakh aspirants registered for the Office Assistant exam.

In IBPS RRB 2018 total of 8.65 lakh candidates applied for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant, while 6.54 lakh candidates applied for the IBPS RRB Officer exam. Out of the registered candidates, only 6.66 lakh candidates appeared for the Office Assistant exam while 5.11 lakh candidates appeared for the Officer Scale 1 exam.

IBPS RRB  exam dates 2022 for Officer Scale I & Office Assistant post as per the latest IBPS Calendar is as follows. Check out the IBPS RRB exam dates and mark them in the calendar.

The IBPS RRB vacancy 2022 have not been released along with the official PDF. You can take a look at the number of vacancies released this year and analyze the level of competition. You can get detailed knowledge of the difficulty level and kickstart your preparations effectively. In cumulative 8106 vacancies have been released by the authorities.

The candidates can look into the previous years’ vacancies for their referral. This will also help them in analyzing the trend of the IBPS RRB vacancies that are released every year and they can analyze the estimation of the vacancies of this year.  

Approx. 12,000+ vacancies were released last year. IBPS had increased the RRB vacancy for all the posts in 2021.  The total number of IBPS RRB vacancies in 2021 was 12,500+ posts under Gramin Banks. Below you can check the previous years’ vacancies. 

IBPS RRB 2021 Category-Wise Vacancy

IBPS RRB Office Assistant State-wise Vacancy 2021

The online IBPS RRB application form link 2022 was activated on 7th June 2022 on the official website. Interested and eligible candidates must fill in the application forms by 27th June as it is the link will be deactivated after the last day. You can get the complete details of the exam. Gather all the pertinent of applying online for the Officer Scale I & Office Assistant post. The steps to fill out the application form, the documents required for the application, and the important guidelines. 

Make sure to fill in accurate and authentic details, failing this would lead to the rejection of the candidature. Also, ensure that the documents are uploaded at the designated places. Do not wait until the last moment to fill out the IBPS RRB apply online form 2022 to avoid creating any hassle.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2022 Direct Link

Steps to Apply Online for IBPS RRB 2022

The steps to fill in the IBPS RRB application form 2022. Ensure following each step and submit the application successfully. 

• Go to the official website of IBPS.
• On the home page, you will find the link to apply online for IBPS RRB 2022.
• Or click on the CRP RRBs link.
• On the next tab, you are required to click on the CRP RRB IX.
• Now, click on the link to apply online for IBPS RRB.
• Fill up the application form as per your official documents.
• Upload the scanned photograph & signature image in the required dimensions.
• Click on the submit button.
• Now, pay the application fee online.
• Don't forget to take a printout of the e-receipt.

Documents required for filling in the online form

The documents should be kept handy before filling in the online application. Check out the under- noted list for the complete details. Make sure to modify the documents in accordance with the specifications. 

The candidates who will appear for the Mains exam will have to produce a stamped copy of the Preliminary call letter. 

 Specifications of the documents 

These documents are to be uploaded in the stipulated format, so jot down the attributes and crop to modify the documents accordingly. 

Procedure for uploading the documents

1. The respective links are to be opened for uploading the images
2. Select the tab “Browse’’ 
3. Click on the saved file 
4. Click on the tab stating “Open’’.
5. In case it is not according to the above-mentioned specifications, an error box will appear. Modify and then re-load the documents. 
6. Preview the files and click on “Submit”.

Application Fee

Before applying for IBPS RRB PO, also learn about application fee:

• IBPS RRB application fee has been increased from previous years.
• As we know, the IBPS RRB application fee varies for different categories.
• Thus, check below the IBPS RRB 2022 application fee details for the post of Officer Scale 1 & office assistant:

The application fee for IBPS RRB 2022 exam can be paid online through the following modes-

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking
• Mobile Wallets
• IMPS (Immediate Payment Service)

IBPS RRB 2022 Apply Online- Points to keep in mind

Go through the under noted points, make sure you are abiding by all the guidelines for filling up the application form to avoid the cancellation of it. 

• Ensure filling in the right credentials in the application form as the request for change in the details after submission will not be entertained. 
• Be cautious while affixing the documents in the online form as the wrongly attached documents will lead to the non-acceptance of the online form. 
• The IBPS has all the rights to invalidate the incompletely filled form. So, make sure all the columns are rightly filled. 
• No other mode of applying will be considered acceptable. IBPS will only accept the forms sent in through the online mode. 
• Do not procrastinate filling in the application till the last date, it might lead to an ordeal in the submission. 
• Verify the details and personal credentials before clicking on the “submit” tab. 
• Keep the application form and the e-receipt saved with yourself for future referrals. 
• Check out the net stability before filling in the application form.

Pre-Exam Training

The Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and the minorities are provided with the Pre-Exam Training. This training is conducted by the Regional Rural Banks [RRB]. The candidates who want to be a part of training and are eligible can fill out their applications online. It is organized at numerous centres around the country. 

• Pre-exam training is arranged by the Regional Rural Banks for the SC/ST & other minor categories.
• Pre-examination training is a 6-day preparation program.
• All the eligible candidates who wish to avail of the training have to opt for it in the online application.
• The pre-exam training call letters will be made available 10-15 days prior to the examination.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2022

It is of utmost importance for the candidates to satisfy the criteria of eligibility. So, before filling out the online application ensure that you are fitting in all the specified criteria. The official notification will accompany the IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2022, in case of any change the applicants will be notified. If later, at any subsequent stage the candidates are found not fitting in the stipulated criteria their candidature will be forfeited. 

1. IBPS RRB Age Limit Eligibility

The minimum and maximum age of the candidates required to be eligible for IBPS RRB recruitment as of 01st June 2022 has been conveyed below:

As per the govt. rules, there is some age relaxation to some of the reserved categories which are as follows:

2. Educational Qualification

IBPS RRB educational qualification for IBPS RRB recruitment is stated below:

3. Language Proficiency Test

• Proficiency in the local language as prescribed by the participating RRBs is mandatory.
• For details about this, go through our post, IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria.

The attractive payroll offered by the RRB fascinates the aspirants. The salary structure and payroll always surge curiosity in the candidates. The elucidated details of the IBPS RRB Salary 2022 is mentioned herein. Navigate through the under noted points to get the details of the salary structure of the IBPS RRB. 

• The gross salary of IBPS RRB Officer Scale I is around 23700 - (980 x 7) - 30560 - (1145 x 2) - 32850 - (1310 x 7) – 42020.
• Thus, the new entrant in a Bank as PO is liable to get Rs. 23,700 as basic pay.
• Rs. 980 is the annual increment that a Bank PO will get and it will be applicable for a period of 7 years.
• Whereas the basic pay of an office assistant is Rs. 7200/- along with the various perks including Annual increment, Dearness Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, etc.
• The Office Assistant of IBPS RRB is eligible to get Rs. 16000- 20000 in-hand salary.

IBPS RRB Job Profile 2022

The highly reputed job profile attracts the hub of applicants. But is of equitable importance to get in touch with the elaborate details of the responsibilities and the work profile. 

• It is essential for one to understand what sort of tasks he/she is undertaken after selection.
• IBPS RRB Officer Scale I is a probationary officer post.
• He/She undertakes serval tasks of the branch related to retail banking operations, loan disbursement, monitoring credit portfolio, NPA recovery, audit report preparation, etc.
• IBPS RRB Office Assistant is a clerical-level job.
• Candidates selected as an assistant undertakes tasks such as opening account, cash transactions, passbook printing, fund/ balance transfers, etc.
• You check here complete details on the IBPS RRB job profile for more information.

Promotion and Career Growth

IBPS RRB offers a plethora of opportunities for capable and dedicated candidates. The applicants are often found apprehensive about career growth and availing success in the field. The deserving candidates can be promoted to the level of Chairman and Managing Director. The checklist of the levels of promotion is laid below. 

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Career growth takes place as mentioned below -

• Junior Management Grade – Scale I: Officer i.e. PO
• Middle Management Grade – Scale II: Manager
• Middle Management Grade – Scale III: Senior Manager
• Senior Management Grade – Scale IV: Chief Manager
• Senior Management Grade Scale V: Assistant General Manager
• Top Management Grade Scale VI: Deputy General Manager
• Top Management Grade Scale VII: General Manager
• Executive Director (ED)
• Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)

Office Assistant Career growth takes place as mentioned below -

After completing the one-year probation period, the candidates will be posted as office assistants in regional rural banks across the country. Since this is an entry-level position, the office assistants may get numerous opportunities further to get promoted to higher cadres as per their capabilities.

The subjects for the Preliminary and Mains exam of the IBPS RRB officer scale vary. You can go through the detailed IBPS RRB syllabus Mains phase of Officer Scale I and Office Assistant exam. Below we have shared the prelims syllabus for both IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 and Office Assistant post:

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2022

Last year, IBPS introduced a state-wise list of the version of tests. With the help of this, candidates will now be able to attempt the questions in English and the selected (regional) language for IBPS RRB Mains Exams.

The Overall exam pattern for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I and IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims consists of 2 sections - Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. The total duration of the exam is 45 minutes. Each section consists of 40 questions.

IBPS RRB  Exam Pattern- Office Assistant

Know more about the IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam pattern. The details of the exam pattern are elaborated herewith

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern-Officer Scale 1

Get in touch with the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 exam pattern. Check the no. of questions, maximum questions and all the other details of the paper pattern. 

IBPS RRB 2022 Mains Exam Pattern 

The table below illustrates the IBPS RRB Mains exam pattern for the Office Assistant post. Get to know the details of the marks allotted, no. of questions, durations etc. 

Duration: 2 hours 

Total no. of questions- 200 

Total marks- 200

The table below depicts the IBPS RRB Mains exam pattern for the Officer Scale I post. Check here the total marks, duration, no. of questions etc,

• Duration- 2 hours
• Total questions- 200
• Total marks- 200 

IBPS RRB Selection Procedure

The selection process for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, the candidates will have to make their way through all the stages of the selection process for getting recruited in the specified post. 

IBPS RRB Selection Process - Office Assistant 

For this post the candidates will have to undergo two stages of the selection process: 

• Preliminary exam 
• Mains exam

The applicant who will be shortlisted in the Prelims exam will be called for Mains and then if they accomplish in the Mains exam they will be provisionally recruited. 

IBPS RRB Selection Process - Officers Scale I Post

The applicants have to accomplish three stages of the selection process to be recruited as the Officers Scale I post in the Regional Rural Banks. The stages of the IBPS RRB Selection Process are as follows: 

• Preliminary 
• Mains 
• Common Interview