IBPS RRB 2021: Mains Exam Date, Admit Card, Cut Off, Question Paper, Selection Process

IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Admit Card 2021 Out! IBPS has released the IBPS RRB Office Assistant mains admit card 2021 on its official website. As per the admit card dates, the IBPS RRB Clerk mains 2021 exam will take place on 17th October 2021. Candidates who have cleared the preliminary phase can download the IBPS RRB office assistant mains admit card through the link below.

IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Admit Card 2021, Download Here!

Formerly, the IBPS RRB Clerk prelims 2021 scorecard was released. Candidates can now check the marks for the IBPS RRB office assistant prelims 2021 exam through the direct link provided below. Only the candidates cracking the IBPS RRB clerk prelims cut off will be eligible to participate in the next phase of selection.

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Scorecard 2021, Check Marks Here!

IBPS RRB Clerk Pre Result 2021 Out! Candidates who appeared for the IBPS RRB Clerk pre 2021 exam can view their result status on the official website of IBPS or can directly go through the link provided below. The RRB Clerk prelims marks will also be disclosed soon. Candidates can login the IBPS RRB Clerk prelims result using credentials such as registration number and password/ date of birth.

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Result 2021, Check Here!

IBPS RRB PO prelims scorecard 2021 released. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the RRB PO scorecard on the official website. Earlier, the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Prelims result 2021 was announced on 24 August 2021. . Only the candidates who appeared for the exam will be eligible to view the RRB PO pre result status using the registration credentials.

Candidates can visit the official website to check and download the IBPS RRB PO scorecard 2021 now. The direct link to check the scorecard is mentioned below. 

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Scorecard 2021, Check Here!

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Result 2021, Check Here!

IBPS RRB prelims office assistant exam 2021 was conducted on 01st & 07th August 2021. Candidates who qualified the prelims exam is now eligible for the mains exam.  and IBPS RRB prelims officer scale I admit card 2021 on their official website.

IBPS RRB Clerk Handout 2021, Check Regional Languages Here!

IBPS RRB 2021 recruitment notification PDF released on 07th June 2021. IBPS RRB is one of the most awaited notifications by the banking aspirants in the country. However, IBPS has already declared the IBPS RRB exam date 2021 for Officer Scale I, II, III, and Office Assistant posts for prelims and mains with the IBPS calendar.

• 27th Sept 2021: IBPS RRB Clerk mains 2021 admit card out.
• 25th Sept 2021: IBPS RRB PO mains 2021 exam conducted successfully.
• 03rd Sept 2021: IBPS RRB Clerk prelims result 2021 declared.
• 30th Aug 2021: IBPS RRB PO Prelims scorecard 2021 released.
• 24th Aug 2021: IBPS RRB PO Prelims result 2021 declared officially.
• 14th Aug 2021: The second and the final day of the IBPS RRB Clerk prelims exam was conducted successfully.
• 08th Aug 2021: The first day of the IBPS RRB Clerk 2021 exam has been conducted successfully across the country.
• 07th Aug 2021: The second and the final day of the IBPS RRB PO prelims exam was conducted successfully.
• 01st Aug 2021: The first day of the IBPS RRB PO prelims exam was conducted successfully.
• 22nd July 2021: IBPS RRB Clerk prelims 2021 admit card out.
• 17th July 2021: IBPS RRB PO prelims 2021 admit card out.
• 29th June 2021: IBPS RRB apply online deactivated.
• 25th June 2021: IBPS RRB vacancies decreased from 12985 to 12593. Click here to check post-wise vacancies.
• 24th June 2021: IBPS RRB vacancies increased from 12969 to 12985. 
• 18th June 2021: IBPS RRB vacancies increased from 12433 to 12969. 
• 10th June 2021: IBPS RRB Vacancies increased from 10466 to 12433. 
• 08th June 2021: IBPS RRB 2021 apply now link active now.
• 07th June 2021: IBPS RRB 2021 notification pdf out.
• 21st May 2021: IBPS RRB reserve list out for Officer Scale 1 and Office Assistant post.
• 07th April 2021: IBPS RRB Clerk final result along with provisional allotment list declared.

NRA CET for IBPS RRB Exam 2021

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

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.  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 2021 Exam Overview

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 2021 Exam Notification PDF is out for 12,500+ RRB vacancies on the official website of IBPS. As expected the IBPS RRB 2021 notification is released on 07th June 2021. The application form link is also activated from 08th June onwards till 28th June 2021.

The IBPS RRB exam date 2021 for IBPS RRB PO and IBPS RRB Office Assistant post is 01st, 07th, 08th, 14th, and 21st August 2021 as per the official IBPS Calendar 2021. IBPS RRB Admit Card 2021 will be released only for the candidates successfully registered for the exam.

The IBPS RRB 2021 call letter will be made available 15 days prior to the exam date. However, below, you can check out the direct link to download the IBPS RRB 2021 notification PDF, as available on the official website of IBPS.

IBPS RRB 2021 Notification PDF, Download Now!

IBPS RRB Admit Card 2021 (Released)

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.

The IBPS RRB 2021 exam will be conducted as per the exam date on 01st, 07th, 08th, 14th, and 21st August 2021. If you're preparing for IBPS RRB recruitment 2021, check out IBPS RRB exam date, syllabus, exam pattern, cut off, job profile, salary structure, admit card, mock test, and question papers.

IBPS RRB New Exam Dates 2021 for Officer Scale I & Office Assistant post as per the latest notice is as follows:

IBPS RRB Notification Date 2021

The IBPS RRB 2021 exam dates for Officer Scale I & Office Assistant post are disclosed now. Below you can check out the exam date of IBPS RRB Officer Scale I & IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2021 to begin your exam preparation:

IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Date 2021

IBPS RRB Mains Exam Date 2021

IBPS RRB 2021 vacancies are disclosed along with the official notification. Approx. 12,000+ vacancies are released under IBPS RRB 2021 recruitment. As per the last notice, IBPS has increased the RRB vacancy for all the posts that fall under IBPS RRB recruitment 2021. Now, the total number of IBPS RRB vacancies 2021 is 12,500+ posts under Gramin Banks. Below you can check out the latest details of IBPS RRB Vacancy 2021:

For the year 2021, IBPS RRB has increased a total of 12,500+ vacancies for IBPS RRB Office Assistant, IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II, and Officer Scale-III.

IBPS RRB 2021 Category-Wise Vacancy

IBPS RRB Office Assistant State-wise Vacancy 2021

The online IBPS RRB application form link is closed now on the official website of IBPS. The IBPS RRB apply online link was active since 08th June 2021. However, the last date to apply online for IBPS RRB 2021 exam was 28th June 2021. Thus, to apply online for IBPS RRB 2021 exam make sure you follow the below-given steps in order to avoid cancellation of the application:

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2021 [Link Closed Now]

Steps to Apply Online for IBPS RRB 2021

• Go to the official website of IBPS.
• On the home page, you will find the link to apply online for IBPS RRB 2021.
• 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.

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 2021 application fee details for the post of Officer Scale-1 & office assistant:

The application fee for IBPS RRB 2021 exam can be paid online through the following modes-

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

Pre-Exam Training

• 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 the training has 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 2021

IBPS RRB Eligibility details for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I & Office Assistant Recruitment have to be fulfilled at 3 different stages. The IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2021 details have been described below for your reference -

1. IBPS RRB Age Limit Eligibility

The minimum and maximum age of the candidates required to be eligible for IBPS RRB recruitment as on 01st June 2021 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 2021 as on 28th June 2021 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.

• One of the most asked questions among students is the in-hand salary that they would receive in as an officer of Scale I or an assistant in 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 2021

• 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 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 I 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 2021

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 Office Assistant Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB Selection Procedure

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Selection Procedure involves the following phases -

1. Preliminary Exam
2. Mains Exam
3. Group Exercise and Interview

IBPS RRB Office Assistant selection procedure involves the following phases: -

1. Preliminary Exam
2. Mains Exam

The IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2021 was successfully held on the 1st and 7th of August 2021. Detailed IBPS RRB PO Exam Analysis 2021 is mentioned below which includes insights about the level of the exam, cutoff marks, topics asked in the exam and more. 

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2021

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2021

• IBPS releases separate cut-offs for both prelims & mains.
• The cut-off at each stage varies for officer scale-I & office assistant.
• IBPS RRB cut off depends on various factors such as no. of applicants, vacancies, etc.
• Cut-off helps you to get an estimate regarding the difficulty level of the examination.
• Below you can go through the previous year's IBPS RRB cut-off.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Prelims Cutoff Marks 2021

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Prelims State-wise Cut Off 2020

Note: - The IBPS RRB state-wise cut off is not finalised yet. We will keep updating the post. Stay tuned.

Check here detailed IBPS RRB Cut off of PO & Clerk 2018/2017/2016 state-wise.

The approach for the preparation of the IBPS RRB Exam should be as per their exam pattern. A proper perceptive is crucial to understand the study plan and strategy for the exam. We have already shared the important preparation strategy for the IBPS RRB exam below:

• Tips to Score 65+ Marks in IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Exam
• Tips to Score 70+ Marks in IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam

You can go through it to have a complete apprehension for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I and IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2021 exam.

IBPS RRB Question Papers

• Previous year question papers help you in identifying the definite level for the upcoming exams
• Your preparations can be started accordingly, once you have a clear concept of the questions asked in the previous year

• Download IBPS RRB question papers for IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 & Office Assistant exam, and start practicing now.

IBPS RRB Test Series 2021

• Analysing your preparation by attempting test series on regular basis benefits you to enhance your exam preparation.
• You can buy our IBPS RRB Test Series for Officer Scale I and the office assistant 2021 exam here.

IBPS RRB Online Coaching

• Online coaching is the method to prepare online from the best faculties and develop new strategies for the exam.
• IBPS RRB Online Live Classes enable you to study from the top faculties across the country.
• Online Coaching of IBPS RRB will enable you to practice 50+ mock tests, live analysis and video solutions, PDFs for better preparation of the examination.

Exam Analysis

• Previous year exam analysis helps you to give a clear picture of the exam pattern, difficulty level, and types of questions being asked in the exam.
• You can go through the IBPS RRB exam analysis for Officer Scale I and Office Assistant here for the upcoming IBPS RRB exam.

Admit card for the IBPS RRB exam is now released at the official site of IBPS. Candidates who cracked the preliminary exam are only eligible to download the mains admit card from the official website. We have shared the direct link of the IBPS RRB mains admit card 2021 link as officially available.

IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Admit Card 2021, Link Active Now!

Steps to Download IBPS RRB Admit Card

To download the mains call letter for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I exam, make sure you enter the correct details and follow the step-by-step guide as shared below.

• Go to the official website of IBPS.
• On the home page, you will find the link to download the admit card.
• Click on that link.
• Enter the credentials such as registration number & date of birth.
• Enter the captcha and click on the submit button.
• Your admit card will appear in the next tab.
• Check the details mentioned on the admit card & save a copy of the same.

IBPS RRB Exam Centre

• IBPS RRB 2021 exam will be conducted online across various centers in India.
• No request for the change of center for the examination shall be entertained.
• IBPS reserves the right to allot any center to the candidates other than the one he/she has opted for.
• IBPS owns the right to cancel the candidature/disqualification in case of any unruly behavior/misbehavior of the candidate in the examination.
• Also, he/she will be restricted from the future exams conducted by IBPS.

• Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) publish the result, post 15 days of the examination.
• The result of the IBPS RRB Office Assistant & Officer Scale - I will be shared separately.
• Along with the result, IBPS also declares cut off marks for both the exams.
• Candidates can check their results with the registration number and password at the official IBPS sifyitest link.
• We have updated the direct link to the IBPS RRB PO pre result here.
• Also, we have provided the direct link to IBPS RRB Clerk pre result here.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Prelims Result 2021, Check Here!

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims Result 2021, Check Here!

Interview & Provisional Allotment

• The interview session is conducted only for the post of IBPS RRB Officer Scale - I.
• Candidates clearing the mains exam are only eligible to participate in the Interview round.
• The final selection is based on the marks obtained in mains & interviews.
• There is no interview for the post of office assistant.
• Merit list for the Office Assistant post will be prepared on the basis of the performance in the mains exam.