IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Exam Pattern
Exam on : Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
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.
Preliminary Exam |
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Subject |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time |
Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
45 Minutes |
Numerical Ability |
40 |
40 |
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Total |
80 |
80 |
*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.
Main Exam |
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Subject |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time |
Reasoning |
40 |
50 |
2 Hours |
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 |
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.