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IBPS RRB PO

Address:
IBPS House, 90 feet, D.P. Road, Thakur Complex, Off. Western Express Highway, Kandivali (E), Mumbai 400 101 INDIA

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Syllabus

Here you can check the detailed section-wise syllabus for the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Examination. In the prelims exam, there are only two sections, i.e. Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude.

IBPS RRB PO Syllabus Reasoning Ability

  • Alphabet/ Number/ Symbol Series:
  • Inequality:
  • Syllogism
  • Order & Ranking
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Direction-sense
  • Blood-Relation
  • Circular/ Triangular/ Rectangular/ Square Seating Arrangement
  • Linear Seating Arrangement
  • Box-Based Puzzle
  • Floor or Floor-flat-based Puzzles
  • Day/ Month/ Year-Based Puzzle
  • Comparison/Categorised/ Uncertain Puzzles Miscellaneous

IBPS RRB PO Syllabus Quantitative Aptitude

  • Simplification & Approximation
    • BODMAS
    • Square & Cube
    • Square & cube root
    • Indices
    • fraction
    • percentage, etc.
  • Number Series
    • Missing Number series
    • Wrong number series
  • Inequality
    • Linear equation
    • Quadratic equation
    • Quantity comparison
  • Arithmetic
    • Ratio and Proportion
    • Percentage
    • Number System and HCF and LCM
    • Average
    • Age
    • Partnership
    • Mixture and Alligation
    • Simple Interest
    • Compound Interest
    • Time and Work
    • Pipe and Cistern
    • Profit & Loss and Discount
    • Speed Time Distance
    • Boat And stream
    • Train, Mensuration 2D and 3D
    • Probability
    • Permutation and combination etc.
  • Data Interpretation
    • Table DI
    • Missing Table DI
    • Pie chart DI
    • Line chart DI
    • Bar chart DI
    • Mixed DI
    • Caselet
  • Data Sufficiency
    • Two Statements

IBPS RRB PO Mains Syllabus

Candidates should keep in mind the important sections from the IBPS RRB PO syllabus and prepare accordingly for the IBPS RRB PO Examination. IBPS RRB PO Mains exam consists of 5 sections, i.e. Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English/Hindi, Computer Knowledge and General Awareness.

IBPS RRB PO Mains Syllabus for Reasoning Ability

  • Direction / Coded-Direction
  • Blood Relation / Coded-Blood-Relation
  • Inequality / Coded Inequality
  • Coding-Decoding (General + Coded)
  • Resultant (Miscellaneous)
  • Coded Series
  • Syllogism (General + Coded)
  • Data-Sufficiency (Two or Three statements)
  • Input-Output (Word or Number Based)
  • Circular/ Triangular/ Rectangular/ Square Seating Arrangement
  • Linear Seating Arrangement (Single, Double, or Uncertain) + With Direction & Distance
  • Box-Based Puzzles (Certain + Uncertain)
  • Floor or Floor-flat-based Puzzles
  • Comparison/Categorised/ Order Ranking-Based Puzzle
  • Blood-Relation-based Puzzles
  • Day/ Month/ Year/Age-Based Puzzle
  • Logical Reasoning: Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Inference, Cause and Effect, Course
    of Action, Strength of Argument, and Statement and Conclusion

IBPS RRB PO Syllabus Quantitative Aptitude

  • Approximation
    • BODMAS
    • Square & Cube
    • Square & Cube root
    • Indices
    • fraction
    • percentage, etc.
  • Number Series
    • Missing Number series
    • Wrong number series
    • Double Pattern series
    • Statement-based series
  • Inequality
    • Quadratic equation
    • Quantity comparison
    • Statement-based Quadratic equation
  • Arithmetic
    • Ratio and Proportion
    • Percentage
    • Number System and HCF and LCM
    • Basic of Algebra Average
    • Age
    • Partnership
    • Mixture and Alligation
    • Simple Interest
    • Compound Interest
    • Time and Work
    • Pipe and Cistern
    • Profit & Loss and Discount
    • Speed Time Distance
    • Boat And stream
    • Train
    • Mensuration 2D and 3D
    • Probability, Permutation and combination etc.
  • Data Interpretation
    • Table DI
    • Missing Table DI
    • Pie chart DI
    • Line chart DI
    • Bar chart DI
    • Mixed DI
    • Caselet
    • Radar DI
    • Arithmetic DI
  • Data Sufficiency
    • Two Statements and Three Statements.

IBPS RRB PO Mains Syllabus for General Awareness

  • Current Affairs
  • State Current Affairs
  • International Current Affairs
  • Banking Awareness
  • Economy
  • Sports News
  • Financial Awareness
  • Govt. Schemes/ Apps
  • Ranks and Reports
  • Defence News
  • Science News
  • Obituaries
  • Static Awareness

IBPS RRB PO Mains Syllabus for English Language

  • Reading Comprehension: Conventional and comprehensive
  • Phrase rearrangement
  • Word swap: 3-word swap, 4-word swap
  • Word rearrangement
  • Match the column: 2 columns, 3 columns
  • Connectors
  • Starters
  • Fillers: Double Sentence Blanks, Single Blanks, Double Blanks
  • Word usage
  • Sentence-based Error: find the correct one, find the incorrect one
  • Phrase replacement
  • Spelling error
  • Error correction
  • Idioms and phrases: Idioms and phrases usage, Idioms and phrases fillers
  • Cloze test: Fillers, Replacement
  • Sentence Rearrangement: One fixed, Conventional
  • One-word inference

IBPS RRB PO Mains Syllabus for Hindi

  • अपठित गद्यांश
  • समानार्थक और विलोम शब्द
  • रिक्त स्थान
  • गद्यांश में रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति
  • वाक्य में त्रुटि
  • शब्द त्रुटी या वर्तनी त्रुटी
  • वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
  • विलोम शब्द
  • मुहावरे -लोकोक्तियाँ

IBPS RRB PO Mains Syllabus for Computer Knowledge

  • Fundamentals of Computer
    • History
    • Types
  • Generation of Computers
  • Hardware & Software
    • Operating System
    • Types of Software
    • Compiler
    • Interpreter
  • Input & Output Device
  • Memory
  • Number System
    • Binary Number
    • Conversion
  • Computer Language – Generation & its Type
  • DBMS – Basic Introduction & Software
  • Computer Network
    • TCP & OSI Model
    • Protocol
    • Topology
    • Methods of Communication
    • Networking Device and Components
  • Introduction of the Internet
  • Internet’s Keywords
  • Use of Internet
    • Internet Protocol
    • E-mail
    • Chatting
    • E-Commerce
    • Internet Browser & its shortcut key
  • Network & Data Security
    • Firewall
    • Virus
    • Worm
    • Malware
    • Trojan Horse
    • Key logger
    • Spyware
    • Hacking
    • Phishing
    • Sniffing
    • Internet Security
    • Antivirus
    • User: Identification, Authentication, Biometric
  • Cyber Crime & Cyber Security
  • Multimedia- its components & Uses
    • Audio
    • Video
    • Streaming
    • Animation
    • Adobe Flash
  • Introduction of MS Windows
  • MS Office & its applications
    • MS Word
    • MS PowerPoint
    • MS Excel – Uses & Shortcut keys]
  • Computer Shortcut Keys
  • Computer Abbreviations
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IBPS RRB PO Eligibility: Education Qualification

Here is the essential educational qualification that all must have as per the IBPS RRB PO Eligibility.

  • Degree in any discipline.
  • Candidates having a degree in Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agriculture, Horticulture,
    Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law,
    Economics, and Accountancy will be given preference.
  • Proficiency in the local language.
  • Knowledge of Computer skills.

IBPS RRB PO Eligibility: Age  Limit

The age limit as per IBPS RRB PO Eligibility is given below.

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 30 Years

IBPS RRB PO Eligibility : Age Relaxation

Here we have provided the category-wise age relaxation for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I exam mentioned in the table below.

IBPS RRB PO Eligibility: Age Relaxation
CategoryAge Relaxation
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe5 Years
Other Backwards Class3 Years
Person with disability10 Years
Ex-servicemen5 Years
Persons Affected By the 1984 Riots5 Years

IBPS RRB PO Eligibility: Nationality

  •  Candidates must be Indian Citizens
  • A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
  • A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
  • A Person of Indian Origin who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Malawi with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
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IBPS RRB PO Salary

Candidates selected as  IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO) start with a basic pay of ₹48,480, which is further enhanced by multiple allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, Location Allowance, and Learning Allowance.

These components together raise the gross monthly salary to about ₹80,437. After usual deductions, including NPS contributions and applicable taxes, the in-hand salary comes to roughly ₹74,561.

IBPS RRB PO Salary Structure

The IBPS RRB PO Officer Scale I offers a well-structured and attractive salary package, combining a competitive basic pay with multiple allowances. Below is a detailed breakdown of the monthly salary, including gross earnings, deductions, and the estimated in-hand pay.

IBPS RRB PO Salary Structure
ComponentsAmount
Basic Salary48,480.00
SPL Allowance15,571.00
DA10278.00
HRA3,878.00
Location Allowance1,200.00
Learning Allowance1,030.00
Gross Pay80,437.00
Deductions5,876.00
Net Pay74,561.00

IBPS RRB PO Salary In Hand Salary

The in-hand salary of an IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO) is approximately  ₹74,500 per month  after deductions such as NPS contributions and taxes. This amount comes after adding all allowances to the basic pay of ₹48,480. The recruitment for this post is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.

IBPS RRB PO Salary Deductions

A few mandatory deductions are made from the gross salary of an IBPS RRB PO, including contributions to the National Pension Scheme (NPS), provident fund, and other statutory components. These deductions are part of long-term retirement benefits for probationary officers, which is why the in-hand salary is lower than the gross amount. Candidates can review the detailed breakup of deductions under the IBPS RRB PO Salary.

IBPS RRB PO Salary Deductions
DeductionsAmount
NPS5,876
PT
PF
Total Deductions5,876
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Reasoning Ability

BookAuthor
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal ReasoningR.S. Aggarwal
Analytical ReasoningM.K. Pandey

Quantitative Aptitude

BookAuthor
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive ExaminationsR.S. Aggarwal
Magical Book on Quicker MathematicsM. Tyra
Fast Track Objective ArithmeticRajesh Verma

English Language

BookAuthor
Objective General EnglishS.P. Bakshi
Word Power Made EasyNorman Lewis
High School English Grammar & CompositionWren & Martin

General & Banking Awareness

BookAuthor
Lucent’s General KnowledgeLucent Publications
Banking AwarenessArihant Experts

Computer Knowledge

BookAuthor
Computer FundamentalsP.K. Sinha

Hindi Language

BookAuthor
Samanya HindiHardev Bahri
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1. What is IBPS RRB PO?

IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) is a banking exam conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit Probationary Officers
in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India.


2. What is the eligibility criteria?

✔ Educational Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a recognized university

✔ Age Limit:

  • 18 to 30 years
  • Age relaxation applies for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)

3. What is the exam pattern?

Stage 1: Prelims (Qualifying)

  • Reasoning (40 questions)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (40 questions)
  • Total: 80 questions | 45 minutes

Stage 2: Mains

  • Reasoning
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • General Awareness
  • English/Hindi Language
  • Computer Knowledge

Stage 3: Interview

  • Conducted by participating banks

4. Is there negative marking?

Yes.

  • 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

5. What subjects should I prepare?

  • Reasoning Ability
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Banking Awareness
  • Current Affairs
  • English/Hindi
  • Computer Basics

6. How many attempts are allowed?

There is no fixed attempt limit. You can apply as long as you meet the age criteria.


7. What is the salary of IBPS RRB PO?

  • Starting basic pay: ~₹36,000+
  • Gross salary: ₹50,000–₹60,000/month (approx., varies by location)

8. What is the job role?

  • Managing branch operations
  • Loan processing
  • Customer service
  • Supervising clerical staff

9. Is posting in rural areas compulsory?

Yes.

RRBs mainly operate in rural/semi-urban areas, so postings are usually there.


10. How should I prepare?

Smart Strategy:

  • Build basics (Quant + Reasoning)
  • Practice mock tests regularly
  • Follow current affairs daily
  • Revise consistently

11. Best books for preparation?

  • Quant: RS Aggarwal / Arun Sharma
  • Reasoning: RS Aggarwal / MK Pandey
  • GA: Monthly current affairs magazines

12. How long does preparation take?

  • Beginners: 6–8 months
  • With basics: 3–4 months (intensive prep)

13. Can final year students apply?

Yes, but your degree must be completed before the document verification stage.


14. Is IBPS RRB PO tough?

Moderate level. Easier than SBI PO but still competitive due to high number of applicants.

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