IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Eligibility
Exam on : Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Eligibility
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Eligibility Criteria |
Requirement |
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Nationality |
a Citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan or a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. |
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Age Limit (as on 01.06.2020) |
Above 18 years - Below 30 years i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1989 and later than 31.05.2001 (both dates inclusive). |
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Language Proficiency |
Candidates applying for the posts of Office Assistant in any particular RRB are required to possess proficiency in the local language of the State/ UT in which the RRB is situated to be eligible for an interview. |
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Educational Qualification |
i. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent Preference will be given to the candidates having a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy;
ii. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s*
iii. Desirable: working knowledge of Computer. |
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Category |
Age Relaxation |
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SC/ST |
5 years |
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OBC |
3 years |
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PWD |
10 years |
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Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen |
The actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years. |
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Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried |
9 years |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Exam Pattern
The IBPS RB Officer Scale I recruitment process beings with the preliminary examination, which is of qualifying nature only. Candidates surpassing the cut-off marks in the preliminary exam are allowed to appear for the Main Examination.
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Preliminary Exam |
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Subject |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time |
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Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
45 Minutes |
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Numerical Ability |
40 |
40 |
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Total |
80 |
80 |
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*The IBPS RRB Officer Scale I exam doesn’t have any sectional timing. In both Preliminary and Main exams, you can swap between the sections as per your wish.
*The penalty marks for each wrong answer is 1/4th of the mark assigned to that question.
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Main Exam |
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Subject |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time |
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Reasoning |
40 |
50 |
2 Hours |
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Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
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General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
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English Language or Hindi Language |
40 |
40 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
50 |
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Total |
200 |
200 |
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Following the Main Examination, the shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview. The Main Exam and the Personal Interview carry 80:20 weightage in the final merit list.
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IBPS RRB Officer Scale I FAQs
What is the mode of IBPS RRB Officer Scale I exam?
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale I exams will be conducted in online mode only.
Is knowledge of local language mandatory for candidates apply from a particular state?
Yes, the knowledge of the local language of the State or Union Territory (he/she wishes to apply) is mandatory for the candidates who are applying for the posts of Officer Scale I and Office Assistants – (Multipurpose). Candidates who have studied the local language in 8th grade or above 8th grade from a Government approved board would be considered proficient in that language. However, those who do not meet this requirement will be given a time of six months from the date of joining the RRB to acquire proficiency.
Is the exam bilingual?
All the sections except the Hindi and English Language sections are in different regional languages.
Is there a sectional cut-off?
Yes, each candidate is required to obtain a minimum score in each section of both Preliminary and Main examination.
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