IBPS conducts a two-stage written tests for Officer Scale I exam while for Officer Scale II and III, there is only one written test. Candidates applying for Officer level posts have to appear for an interview round before the final selection. The exams are online-based, having Multiple Choice Questions. There is a negative marking of one-fourth marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Patterns:
(A). IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Prelim Exam Pattern
Name of Section
Number of Question
Marks
Duration of time
Reasoning Ability
40
40
Composite Time of 45 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude
40
40
Total
80
80
(B). IBPS RRB Office Officer Scale I Main Exam Pattern
Name of Sections
Number of Questions
Marks
Duration
Reasoning Ability
40
50
Composite Time of 2 hours
General Awareness
40
40
Quantitative Aptitude
40
50
English/Hindi Language
40
40
Computer Knowledge
40
20
Total
200
200
Note: For the post of officers scale I – marks obtained only in the main examination will be considered for short listing for interview and final merit listing.
INTERVIEW PROCESS–
Candidates who have been shortlisted in the main examination for the post of Officers Scale I and in the single level examination for the post of Officers Scale II and III will subsequently be called for an Interview to be co-ordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Bank with the help of NABARD and IBPS in consultation with the appropriate authority.