IBPS RRB Syllabus for Clerk and Officer Scale 1, 2 and 3
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IBPS Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) XIV Exam Pattern & Syllabus
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2025
The IBPS RRB XIV exam pattern vaires by post. Here is the IBPS RRB exam pattern for vairous post recruited under RRB XIV recruitment 2025:
IBPS RRB Officer Assistant (Clerk) – Exam Pattern (Group-B)
IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam will be conducted in two phases:
- Prelims exam.
- Mains Exam.
Officer Assistant – Prelims Exam Pattern
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes | |
Officer Assistant – Main Exam Pattern
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4 | English/Hindi Language Paper | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Numerical Ability Paper | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes | |
There is no interview for the post of Office Assistant (Clerk). The selection will only be based on the marks attained in Main Exam.
IBPS RRB Officer 2025 – Exam Pattern (Group-A)
The IBPS RRB Officer Stage 1 exam will be conducted in three stages while Scale 2 and 3 exam will be conducted in two stages.
Officer Scale 1 – Exam Pattern
Oficer Scale 1 exam includes the following three stages:
- Prelims Exam
- Main Exam
- Personal Interview
Prelims Exam Pattern
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| 2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes | |
Mains Exam Pattern
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4 | English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Quantative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hours | |
Note: The final selection will be based on commulative marks achieved by candidate in Main Exam and Personal Interview.
Officer Scale 2 – Exam Pattern
Oficer Scale 2 exam includes the following two stages:
- Main Exam
- Personal Interview
Scale 2 (General Bankking Officer) – Exam Pattern (Single Examintation)
| S. No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4 | English Language/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes | |
Scale 2 (Specialist Cadre) – Exam Pattern (Single Examintation)
| S. No. | Sections | No. of Question | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Knowledge Paper | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning Paper | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 3 | Financial Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4 | English Language / Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge Paper | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 6 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Paper | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 240 | 200 | 150 minutes | |
Officer Scale 3 – Exam Pattern
Oficer Scale exam included the following stages:
- Written Exam (Single Examination).
- Personal Interview.
Officer Scale 3 – Exam Pattern
| S. No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | Financial Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4 | English Language Paper or Hindi Language Paper | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Paper | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes | |
Note: The final selection will be based on commulative marks achieved by candidate in Main Exam and Personal Interview.
IBPS RRB Syllabus 2025
Note: Candidates can opt in for either English or Hindi (Applicate to all posts).
IBPS RRB Office Assistant & Officer Scale 1 – Syllabus
The RRB Officer Assistant and Officer Scale 1 syllabus is almost the same. The syllabus includes these five subjects:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude (Officer Scale 1 only)
- Numerical Ability (Office Assistant only)
- Computer Knowledge
- General Awareness and
- English Language / Hindi Language
| Subjects | Syllabus & Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Syllabus | Analogy, Classification, Word formation, Statement and conclusions, Syllogism, Statement and assumptions, Statement and arguments, Coding decoding, Blood relations, Passage and conclusions, Alphabet test, Series test, Number, ranking and time sequence, Direction sense test, Decision-making test, Figure series, Input/output, Assertion and reasoning, Sitting arrangement, Odd figure out, Analogy, Series test, Miscellaneous test |
| Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus (Officer Scale 1 only) | Number System, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration, Partnership, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Case Studies (Charts and Graphs), Permutation & Combination, Probability |
| Numerical Ability Syllabus (Office Assistant only) | Simplification, Decimal & Fraction, Averages, HCF & LCM |
| Computer Knowledge Syllabus | Computer Fundamentals, Computer Abbreviations, Software and Hardware Fundamentals, Shortcut Keys, Networking, Basic Knowledge of the Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Database, History of Computers, Security Tools, Number System and Conversions, Computer Languages |
| General Awareness Syllabus | Current Affairs National, International Current Affairs, Sports Abbreviations, Currencies & Capitals, General Science, Government Schemes & Policies, Banking Awareness, Awards and Honors, RBI, Books and Authors, National Parks & Sanctuaries |
| English Language Syllabus | Reading Comprehension, Rearrangement of Sentences, Idioms, Antonyms, Error Detection, Cloze Test, One-word substitution, Fill in the blanks, Jumbled Words, Phrase Substitution, Synonyms |
| Hindi Language Syllabus | 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 Officer Scale 2 & 3 – Syllabus
Officer Scale 2 (General Banking Officer) & Officer Scale 3 Syllabus
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 (General Banking Officer) & Officer Scale 3 Syllabus is majorly the same and included these five subjects:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- Computer Knowledge
- Financial Awareness and
- English Language / Hindi Language.
| Subjects | Syllabus & Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Syllabus | Analogy, Classification, Word formation, Statement and conclusions, Syllogism, Statement and assumptions, Statement and arguments, Coding decoding, Blood relations, Passage and conclusions, Alphabet test, Series test, Number, ranking and time sequence, Direction sense test, Decision-making test, Figure series, Input/output, Assertion and reasoning, Sitting arrangement, Odd figure out, Analogy, Series test, Miscellaneous test |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Syllabus | Number System, Data Interpretation – Bar Graph, Line Graph & Pie Chart, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration, Partnership, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Case Studies (Charts and Graphs), Permutation & Combination, Probability |
| Computer Knowledge Syllabus | Computer Fundamentals, Computer Abbreviations, Software and Hardware Fundamentals, Shortcut Keys, Networking, Basic Knowledge of the Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Database, History of Computers, Security Tools, Number System and Conversions, Computer Languages |
| Financial Awareness Syllabus | Current events in Financial World, Monetary Policy, Budget, Economic, Survey, Banking Banking Reforms in India, Bank Accounts of Special Individuals Loans, Asset Reconstruction Companies, Non Performing Assets, Restructuring of Loans, Bad Loans, Risk Management, BASEL I, BASEL II, BASEL III, Organisations – RBI, SEBI, IMF, World Bank & Others |
| English Language Syllabus | Reading Comprehension, Rearrangement of Sentences, Idioms, Antonyms, Error Detection, Cloze Test, One-word substitution, Fill in the blanks, Jumbled Words, Phrase Substitution, Synonyms |
| Hindi Language Syllabus | 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 |
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officer) Syllabus
These include Agriculture Officer, Law Officer, IT Officer, Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer and Chartered Accountant.
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 (Specialist Cadre) (All Specialist Posts)Syllabus includes these five subjects:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- Computer Knowledge
- Professional Knowledge and
- English Language / Hindi Language
Common topics for all the Specialist Oficers are given below in the table.
| Subjects | Syllabus & Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Syllabus | Analogy, Classification, Word formation, Statement and conclusions, Syllogism, Statement and assumptions, Statement and arguments, Coding decoding, Blood relations, Passage and conclusions, Alphabet test, Series test, Number, ranking and time sequence, Direction sense test, Decision-making test, Figure series, Input/output, Assertion and reasoning, Sitting arrangement, Odd figure out, Analogy, Series test, Miscellaneous test |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Syllabus | Number System, Data Interpretation – Bar Graph, Line Graph & Pie Chart, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration, Partnership, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Case Studies (Charts and Graphs), Permutation & Combination, Probability |
| Computer Knowledge Syllabus | Computer Fundamentals, Computer Abbreviations, Software and Hardware Fundamentals, Shortcut Keys, Networking, Basic Knowledge of the Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Database, History of Computers, Security Tools, Number System and Conversions, Computer Languages |
| Financial Awareness Syllabus | Current events in Financial World, Monetary Policy, Budget, Economic, Survey, Banking Banking Reforms in India, Bank Accounts of Special Individuals Loans, Asset Reconstruction Companies, Non Performing Assets, Restructuring of Loans, Bad Loans, Risk Management, BASEL I, BASEL II, BASEL III, Organisations – RBI, SEBI, IMF, World Bank & Others |
| English Language Syllabus | Reading Comprehension, Rearrangement of Sentences, Idioms, Antonyms, Error Detection, Cloze Test, One-word substitution, Fill in the blanks, Jumbled Words, Phrase Substitution, Synonyms |
| Hindi Language Syllabus | 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 |
| Professional Knowledge | Check Below |
Professinal Knowldge topics for different specialist officers are given below.
IT Officer – Professional Knowledge Syllabus
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Operating System | System calls, Process concept, Multithreading Programming, Process Scheduling, Synchronization, Deadlock, Memory management concept, Indexes and sequences, File system, Secondary storage, System protection, Cryptography |
| DBMS | Difference between file system and RDBMS, Database models, Normalization , keys and constraints, E-R diagram, Transaction, Concurrency control Management, Recovery and backup, Routing, View and Trigger, Cursors, SQL, Miscellaneous concepts(Data dictionary, data warehouse, data mining) |
| Data Communication and Networking | Types of networks, OSI model and protocols, Error detection and correction, Network devices and Models, Transmission Media, TCP/IP three way connection, IP addressing, Sorting, CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA, IEEE standards, DNS, Network security, Network Switching, Firewall |
| Data Structure | Time Complexity and space complexity, Array, Linked List, Stack, Queue, Tree, Graph |
| OOPS | Introduction, Classes and methods, Encapsulation, Abstraction, Polymorphism, Inheritance |
| Compiler Design | Linker , loader, Phases of compilation, Lexical analyzer, Parsing theory, Code optimization, Intermediate code generation, Decision making in C |
| Basic Programming In C | Keywords in C, Format specifiers, Data Types, Variables in C, Types of variables, Constants in C, Operators in C, Loops, Break, continue and Go statement, Array, String in C, Function in C, String Functions, Recursion, Pointer, Structure and Union, File input and output, Dynamic memory allocation and C pre procesor |
| Software engineering | Software process, SDLC models, Debugging, Cohesion and coupling, Testing, PHP, Pipelining |
| Web Technology | Web Design, HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, Priority interrupt, Memory organization |
| Computer Architecture | CPU organisation, General register organisation, Interrupt, Modes of transfer, Instruction and program control, Virtual memory |
LAW Officer – Professional Knowledge Syllabus
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| LAW | Constitution, Law of Contract, Specific Relief Act, IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, CPC, Administrative Law and Principles of Natural Justice, Jurisprudence and Interpretation of Statutes, Latin terms and maxims, Law of Torts, Consumer Protection Act, Arbitration and Concilliation Act, Transfer of Property Act, Companies Act 2013, Negotiable Instruments Act, FEMA, Banker’s Books Evidence Act, DRT Act /RDBFI, Banking Ombudsman Scheme, Sarfaesi Act, RTI Act, Banking Regulation Act, Regional Rural Banks Act |
Agriculture Officer – Professional Knowledge Syllabus
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Agriculture | Seasonal Crops (Rabi and Kharif), Basic of Crop Production, Agricultural Practices |
| Agronomy | Concepts of Tillage, Cultivation Practices of Crops (Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds, Fiber Crops, Commercial Crops) , Cropping System, Irrigation, Weed Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Soil and Water Conservation, Organic Farming, Agrometeorology |
| Agro Forestry & Agro Ecology | Basics of Agro Forestry & Agro Ecology |
| Concepts of Soil | Types of Soils in India , Properties of Soils (Physical, Chemical, Biological), Soil Fertility and Productivity, Manures and Fertilizer, Plant Nutrients, Nutritional deficiency, Problematic Soils |
| Horticulture | Branches of Horticulture, Detailed Study of Horticulture Branches (Olericulture, Pomology, Floriculture) |
| Seed Science | Classification of Seeds, Seed Certification |
| Plant Physiology | Photosynthesis, Respiration, Transpiration, Growth and Development, Plant Growth Regulators, Photoperiodism and Vernalisation |
| Basics of Plant Breeding and Genetics | Introduction to Genetics, Plant Breeding, Methods of Pollination |
| Agriculture Entomology | Study of Insects, Insecticides, Plant Protection Equipments, Major Pest of Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Horticultural Crops |
| Plant Pathology | Introdution to Plant Pathology, Plant Disease Control, Major Disease of Cereals, Pulses, Oil seeds and Horticultural Crops and their Control Measures |
| Animal Husbandry | Major Breeds of Livestock (Cattle, Buffalo, Swine, Goat , Sheep and Poultry), Types of Housing, Breeding System of Livestock, Care and Management of Rearing Animals and Poultry Birds, Common Disases of Rearing Animals and Poultry Birds |
| Agriculture Engineering | Farm Power and Machinery, Tillage Implements, Agriculture Structure and Process Engineering, Dairy Engineering, Irrigaton and Soil-water Converation Engineering |
| Fishery Sciences | Introduction to Fishery, Major Carps in India, Fisheries Management (Pond Management, Nutrition, Reproduction), Major Diseases |
| Miscellaneous | Latest Developments & Schemes Related to Agriculture, Recent Discoveries, Latest Bt Crops and related Research |
Chartered Accountant (CA) – Professional Knowledge Syllabus
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | Financial Accounting Principles, Accounting Standards (AS) & IFRS, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statements, Bank Reconciliation Statements, Cash Flow & Fund Flow Analysis, Financial Ratios & Interpretation, Cost Accounting Basics, Auditing Principles & Procedures, Accounting for Non-Banking Assets (NBAs), Corporate Finance & Financial Management |
| Banking & Regulatory Knowledge | Indian Banking System & Structure, Core Banking Solutions (CBS), Basel Norms (I, II, III), Risk Management in Banks, Non-Performing Assets (NPA), Loans & Advances, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Guidelines, SEBI & Other Regulatory Bodies, Digital Payment Systems & Financial Inclusion |
| Business & Taxation | Goods & Services Tax (GST), Income Tax Fundamentals, Direct & Indirect Taxes, Budget & Economic Survey Overview, Investment & Portfolio Management |
Treasury Manager – Professional Knowledge Syllabus
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge Syllabus for Treasury Manager | Introduction to Corporate Treasury Management, Financial Markets: Money Market, Financial Markets, Treasury Products, RBI & Foreign Exchange Market, Liquidity Planning & Managing Cash Assets, Business Risk Management, Corporate Liquidity Risk Management, Interest Rate Risk Management, Financial Risk, Foreign Exchange Risk Management, Working Capital Management, Treasury Risk Management, Integrated Treasury |
Marketing Officer – Professional Knowledge Syllabus
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge Syllabus for Marketing Officer | Basics of Marketing Management, Brand Management, Advertising, PR, Sales, Retail, Business Ethics, Market Segmentation, Market research and forecasting demand, Product Life Cycle, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Marketing and Marketing Strategies |
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB XIV Recruitment 2025?
There are 13217 (Tentative) total vacancies released in this advertisement.
What is IBPS RRB selection process for Officer Assistant, Scale 1, 2 and 3 Officer 2025?
The IBPS RRB XIV u003cstrongu003eselection process varies by u003c/strongu003epost. The u003cstrongu003eOfficer Assistantu003c/strongu003e exam will include Pre and Mains Exam. While the u003cstrongu003eOfficer Scale 1 (PO)u003c/strongu003e exam will includes three phases u003cstrongu003ePrelims, Mains exam and Personal Interviewu003c/strongu003e. The u003cstrongu003eScale 2 and 3u003c/strongu003e posts will have only u003cstrongu003etwo phasesu003c/strongu003e of the exam which included u003cstrongu003eMains exam (only) and Personal Interviewu003c/strongu003e.
What is IBPS RRB online form last date 2025?
The last date to apply online is 21 September 2025.