Recently, the IBPS RRB Notification 2023 was announced, which brings so many opportunities to the banking sector. There are a total of 8612 vacancies available. There are positions like clerk, PO, and officer at scales II and III. The IBPS RRB Notification 2023 can be considered a way to secure a career in the (RRB) Regional Rural Bank. The examination has a pattern that includes prelims, mains, and an interview. The selection procedure is mainly based on the post. Candidates who are eligible can apply online from June 1, 2023, to June 21, 2023.
IBPS RRB Notification 2023 Overview
A total of 8612 vacancies were released in the IBPS RRB Notification 2023 for the positions of Clerk, PO, and Officers Scale II and III. The table mentioned below summarises all the important information.
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Exam Name | IBPS Exam 2023 |
| Posts | PO, Clerk, Officer Scale II, III, etc. |
| Vacancies | 8612 |
| Notification Date | 31 May 2023 |
| Application Start | 1st June 2023 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination Main Examination Interview |
| Last Date | 21st June 2023 |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS RRB Notification Date
From June 1st until June 21st, the application form for IBPS RRB 2023 will be available. All applicants who are interested in the IBPS RRB exam are required to fill out the application form before the last day. In order to be eligible for the selection process, the application form should be filled out completely and correctly.
| Event | Date |
| IBPS RRB Notification | May 31, 2023 |
| IBPS RRB Notification PDF | June 1, 2023 |
| IBPS RRB Apply Online Start Date | June 1, 2023 |
| IBPS RRB Apply Online Last Date | June 21, 2023 |
| IBPS RRB Pre-Exam Training | July 17-22, 2023 |
| IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Prelims | August 5, 6, 12, 13, and 19, 2023 |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II & III Exam | September 10, 2023 |
| IBPS RRB PO Mains | September 10, 2023 |
| IBPS RRB Clerk Mains | September 16, 2023 |
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2023
The table below gives complete information about the post which was released in the IBPS RRB Notification 2023. A total of 8613 vacancies have been released in the notification.
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2023
| IBPS RRB Posts | IBPS RRB Vacancies |
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 5538 |
| Officer Scale I | 2485 |
| Officer Scale I (Agriculture Officer) | 60 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 03 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 08 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | 24 |
| Officer Scale-II (CA) | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | 68 |
| Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer) | 332 |
| Officer Scale III | 73 |
| Total Vacancies | 8612 |
IBPS RRB Exam Fee 2023
For filling out the registration form for IBPS RRB 2023, an application fee is required to be submitted. The table below shows the category-wise application fees for IBPS RRB.
| SR.No. | Category | Application Fees |
| 1. | SC/ ST/ PwD/ XS | Rs. 175/- |
| 2. | General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 850/- |
IBPS RRB 2023 Online Application
IBPS RRB 2023 Online Application: The online application link for the IBPS RRB 2023 exam is activated as of June 1, 2023. The last date to apply online for IBPS RRB Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II, and III 2023 is June 21, 2023. The application form is available on the official website of IBPS RRB 2023, ibps.in Check the official website and apply for the desired position before the deadline.
IBPS RRB 2023 Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply and get selected for the IBPS RRB 2023, there is an eligibility criterion. The criteria consist of an age limit, educational qualifications, and experience. The eligibility criteria are detailed below.
IBPS RRB Age Limit
(as of June 1, 2023)
- For Officer Scale III, candidates should be above 21 years old and below 40 years old.
- For Officer Scale II, candidates should be above 21 years old and below 32 years old.
- For Officer Scale I, candidates should be above 18 years old and below 30 years old.
- For Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Candidates should be above 18 years old and below 30 years old.
IBPS RRB Education Qualification and Experience
The applicants must have the minimum qualifications required by a recognized university or board. The qualifications and experience required for the position announced at the Regional Rural Bank in India are mentioned below.
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Degree in any discipline. Proficiency in the local language Knowledge of computer skills.
Officer Scale-I (PO/Assistant Manager)
- 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.
Officer Scale-II: General Banking Officer
- Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Candidates having a degree in horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, pisciculture, banking, finance, marketing, agriculture, agricultural marketing and cooperation, information technology, management, law, economics, and accounting will be given preference.
- Experience required– 2 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution.
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (IT)
- Degree in Electronics, Communication, Computer Science, or Information Technology with a minimum of 50% marks Certification in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP, etc. will be given preference.
- Experience required– 1 Year
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (CA)
- Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
- Experience required-1 Year
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (LA)
- Degree in law with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Experience required– 2 years as an advocate, or should have worked as a law officer in banks or financial institutions.
Officer Scale-II: Specialist Officers (Treasury Manager)
- Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or MBA in Finance.
- Experience required– 1 Year
Officer Scale-II: Specialist Officers (Marketing Officer)
- MBA in Marketing
- Experience required-1 Year
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Agriculture Officer)
- Degree in agriculture, horticulture, dairy, animal husbandry, forestry, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, or pisciculture with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Experience required– 2 Years
Officer Scale-III
- Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Candidates with a degree or diploma in Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics, and Accountancy will be given preference.
- Experience required– 5 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution.
Selection Process
The IBPS RRB 2023 Examination has two stages: preliminary and main. On the other hand, the IBPS PO or Officer Scale I examination consists of three stages: prelims, mains, and interviews. As for the IBPS Officer Grades II (General Banking Officer and Specialist Cadre) and III, there is a single-window exam known as the IBPS Officer Grade II Exam, followed by an interview. To get selected for any of these posts, candidates are required to successfully clear each stage of the respective examinations.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern
As we all know, the IBPS RRB recruits candidates for two posts, i.e., office assistant/clerk and officer scale. Therefore, the exam process is different for each of the exams.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam Pattern
The IBPS RRB Assistant 2023 Exam will be conducted in two phases:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam.
For the purpose of choosing candidates for the position of office assistant, there won’t be any interviews. Selection will be based solely on the candidate’s performance in the main examination. For each inaccurate response that the applicant marks, they will lose 0.25 points.
IBPS RRB PO Selection Process
For IBPS RRB PO 2023, the exam will be conducted in three phases:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview Process
The candidate’s overall performance in the IBPS RRB Mains Exam and the interview will determine their final selection. For each response that the applicant marks incorrectly, they will lose 0.25 points.
IBPS RRB Syllabus
IBPS RRB Assistant and IBPS RRB Officer share nearly the same IBPS RRB 2023 syllabus. For the Specialist Officer Grade II, in addition to the portions listed below, another section of the professional knowledge section is required.
The following topics will be covered in the IBPS RRB exam:
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- English / Hindi Language
- Financial Knowledge
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge
IBPS RRB 2023 Salary
In hand salary for all the positions of the clerk, office scale I, II, III in IBPS RRB Notification is tabulated below.
| IBPS RRB Posts | IBPS RRB Salary (In-hand Salary) |
| IBPS RRB Clerk | Rs. 15000 – Rs.20000 |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I (PO) | Rs. 29,000 – Rs. 33,000 |
| Officer Scale-II | Rs. 33,000 – Rs. 39,000 |
| Officer Scale III | Rs. 38,000 – Rs. 44,000 |
IBPS RRB 2023 Result
T After conducting examinations for each stage for both Assistant and Officer Grade Posts, the results for IBPS RRB Office Assistant and Officer Grade posts will be made available on the IBPS official website. By accessing the official website, applicants can access the IBPS RRB Result 2023 for Officer Scale 1, 2, and 3 Officer and Assistant Posts. In order to take the main exam, candidates must pass the preliminary round. The offer letter to join the RRBs will be provided to candidates who make the final merit list.
IBPS RRB Scorecard 2023
The IBPS PO scorecard 2023 will be released on the official website of IBPS for IBPS RRB Assistant and Officer scale- 1, 2 & 3 posts after conducting exams in all the stages for Assistant and Officer Grade Posts.
IBPS RRB Social Distancing Norms
Exam sites won’t be posting the candidates’ Roll Number and Room or Lab Number on their walls this time. At the moment of ID and admit card verification at the exam center, candidates will be told the Lab number in which they must take the exam.
Candidates will be permitted to carry only certain items with them into the venue that are listed below:
- Mask (WEARING A MASK is COMPULSORY)
- Gloves
- Personal water bottle (transparent)
- Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
- A simple pen
- Exam-related documents (Call Letter/Admit Card, ID card in Original, Photocopy of ID Card, etc)
- Call Letter/Admit Card should be brought with the Photocopy of the Photo ID stapled with it. Original ID (same as Photocopy) is also to be brought for verification. The name on the ID and the Call Letter/Admit Card should be the same.
- In the case of Scribe Candidates – the Scribe form is duly filled and signed with a Photograph affixed.
FAQs
What is the IBPS RRB 2023 Mains Exam Date?
The IBPS RRB 2023 Mains Exam Date will be announced soon.
What is the position for which IBPS RRB is conducting the recruitment process?
IBPS RRB conducts recruitment for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Grade I, II, and III posts.
What is the Selection Process For IBPS RRB 2023?
Candidates applying for Office Assistant will have to appear for the prelims and mains exams only. Candidates applying for IBPS PO will have to appear for the Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates applying for Officer Scale Post II and III will have to appear for Mains and Interview.
Can a candidate apply for multiple posts?
Yes, you can apply for Office Assistant and Officer Grade Posts also. But you can apply only for one post in the Officer Grade Category.
How often are candidates allowed to take the IBPS RRB Exam?
Candidates may participate as many times as they would like. The number of attempts is unrestricted in IBPS RRB.
What is the application fee for IBPS RRB Exam 2023?
For General Category, the fee amount is Rs.850/- and for SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen category the amount is Rs.175/-. The amount is as per the last year’s notification.
Can applicants give IBPS RRB exams in the Hindi language?
Yes, except for English subject papers, applicants can give exam in Hindi language for all IBPS RRB exams.