Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued an official recruitment notification for Officer Scale-I (Probationary Officer), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Any Bachelor's Degree and be within the prescribed age limit of 18-30 years (Approximate, refer to official notification), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 36,000 - 63,000 (Approximate Scale). The selection procedure comprises Prelims, Mains, Interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Regional Rural Banks (RRB) Officer Scale-I (Probationary Officer) exam annually. To succeed in the 2026 recruitment cycle, candidates must have a clear understanding of the updated syllabus and exam structure. The selection process consists of three distinct phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and a Personal Interview.
The Prelims is a screening test. Candidates must clear the sectional and overall cutoff to qualify for the Mains.
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 25 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 Minutes |
The marks obtained in the Main examination are considered for shortlisting for the Interview and final merit listing.
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes |
| English / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
Note: There is a penalty for wrong answers (0.25 of the marks assigned to that question).
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