IBPS RRB 2022: Exam Date(Out), Application Form, Admit Card, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Result

IBPS RRB Exam 2022 Important Dates

The important dates for IBPS RRB 2022 exam events are as follows:

IBPS RRB Exam 2022 Pattern & Syllabus

The online examination structure of both posts – Officer Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) is similar. Candidates need to score the qualifying marks to be eligible for the Online Main Exam. The questions will be objective type.

Preliminary Exam for Officer Scale-I (Objective) –

Preliminary Exam for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) (Objective) –

Online Main Examination (Objective)

The online main exam will be held for the Officer Scale I and Office Assistant posts.

Officer Scale-I –

Office Assistant (Multipurpose) –

Single Level Examination (Objective)

The online single-level examination will be conducted for Officer Scale-II and III.

Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre)

Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)

Officer Scale III

Negative Marking Scheme –

The aspirants must note that there will be a penalty for every incorrect answer. One-fourth (0.25) marks will be deducted as a penalty. For the unanswered or unattempted questions, there will be no deduction.

IBPS RRB Syllabus -

The syllabus of IBPS RRB 2022 mainly encompasses the following subjects – Reasoning, Financial Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation and English or Hindi language.

Reasoning Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam

• Odd man out       
• Analogy
• Syllogism   
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relation    
• Alphabet Test
• Series Test 
• Number
• Ranking and Time        
• Causes and Effects
• Direction Sense Test     
• Sitting Arrangements
• Decision-Making Statement and Assumption
• Figure Series       
• Assertion and Reason
• Statement and Conclusion      
• Word Formation
• Statement and Arguments      
• Statements and Action Courses
• Figure Series Test
• Miscellaneous Tests

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam

• Number System  
• HCF and LCM
• Decimal Fraction 
• Profit and Loss
• Simple Interest    
• Compound Interest
• Time and Work   
• Time and Distance
• Averages    
• Simplification
• Partnership
• Percentages
• Ratio and Proportion    
• Averages
• Case Studies        
• Charts and Graphs
• Permutation and Combination
• Probability

English Language Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam

• Spotting Errors   
• Commonly Misspelled Words
• Jumbled Words   
• Phrase Substitution
• Fill in the Blanks 
• Jumbled up sentences
• Idioms and Phrases       
• Cloze Tests
• Comprehension   
• One word Substitution

Hindi Language Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam

• Vyakaran   
• Fill in the Blanks
• Mistakes    
• Paragraphs

Computer Knowledge Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam

• Computer Fundamentals        
• Computer Abbreviations
• Software and Hardware Fundamentals     
• Shortcut Keys
• Networking
• Basic Knowledge of the Internet
• MS Office  
• History of Computers
• Database    
• Security Tools
• History and Future of Computers    
• Virus, Hacking

General Awareness Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam

• Current Affairs    
• Social Function of Banks
• Countries/Currencies    
• UNO
• Indian and International Economy   
• Marketing
• Banking Terms    
• Awards and Honors
• RBI  
• Sports
• Books and Authors      
• Finance
• Fiscal Monetary Policies        
• Agriculture
• Repo and Reverse Repo Rate 
• History of Banking

IBPS RRB Exam 2022 Eligibility

This is a significant section that deals with the eligibility of the prospective candidates applying for the CRP. Qualifying in the Common Recruitment Process and getting provisionally allotted in the RRBs does not guarantee employment. It is the Ultimate Authority (the concerned RRB), in its sole judgment, selects or cancels the candidature of the candidate.

Nationality –

• Must be an Indian citizen
• Must be a subject of Bhutan, Nepal or Tibetan Refugee who migrated to India before 01.01.1962 to settle down permanently
• Must be a PIO (Person with Indian Origin) migrated from Sri Lanka, Burma, Pakistan, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Zaire, Zambia, Vietnam and Ethiopia with an intention to settle down permanently in India

Educational Requirements –

Age Limit (as on 1st June 2022)

• Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): The candidates should be between 18 – 30 years of age i.e. should be born between 3rd June 1992 and 31st May 2004 (both dates inclusive).
• Officer Scale-II (Manager): The candidates should be between 21 – 32 years of age i.e. candidates should be born between 3rd June 1990 and 31st May 2001 (both dates inclusive).
• Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): The candidates should be between 21 – 40 years of age i.e. should be born between 3rd June 1982 and 31st May 2001 (both dates inclusive).
• Office Assistant (Multipurpose): The candidates should be between 18 – 28 years of age i.e. should be born between 2nd June 1994 and 1st June 2004 (both dates inclusive).

Upper Age Limit Relaxation –

RRB aspirants who fall under the following category will enjoy the maximum age limit relaxation.

• OBC: 3 years
• SC/ST: 5 years
• Ex-servicemen: Actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (Officer Assistant - Multipurpose)
• People affected by 1984 riots and those who domiciled in J&K between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989: 5 years
• Divorced women, widows and women legally separated from husbands and have not married again: 9 years (for Office Assistant - Multipurpose)
• PWD as prescribed under ‘Rights to Disabilities Act, 2016’: 10 years

Reservations for Physically Disabled Persons –

Not all differently-abled persons would avail of the facility. Those with benchmark disabilities who fall under section 34 of “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” are eligible for Reservation. They are –

• Deaf and mute
• Low vision and blindness
• Autism, learning disability, intellectual disability, mental illness, etc.
• Leprosy, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, etc.

IBPS RRB Exam 2022 Application Process

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) started the IBPS RRB application process on 7th June 2022. The forms were available online. Candidates had a choice of applying for both the posts of Officer Scale-I, II & III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose). Applicants applying for the post of Officers Cadres need to know that they can submit the application form for only one post -

• Officer Scale-I
• Or Officer Scale-II
• Or Officer Scale-III

How to Fill IBPS RRB Application Form 2022 -

• Visit the authorized website of IBPS, i.e. www.ibps.in.
• Select ‘CRP for RRBs’ and click on the following options that you wish to apply - “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- RRBs- OFFICE ASSISTANT (Multipurpose)” or “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- RRBs OFFICERS (Scale-I, II and III)”.
• The application form will be displayed.
• “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” – select the link for new registration
• Get registered by providing basic details like the name of the candidate, address, contact number and email ID.
• A system-generated registration number and password will be displayed and sent to the registered email ID and mobile number.
• Now use the login credentials and fill out the form.
• Upload the digital images of the photograph, signature, handwritten declaration and left-thumb impression (as prescribed).
• Make sure all the details are correct. Before submitting, click on the ‘Save and Next’ button to verify the details for the last. Details once submitted will not be altered or changed under any circumstances.
• Remit the application fee amount through the online mode using a credit card, net banking, mobile wallets and debit card.
• Click the ‘Final Submit’ button.

Application Fee Amount –

Candidates are required to make the application fee payment as per their category. The last date to pay the application fee tentatively be in June 2022.

Candidates must bear the bank transaction charges. However, the applicable GST will be borne by IBPS.

Note: The concerned RRB or IBPS reserves the right to reject the candidature of any applicant at any stage during the application process if it detects malpractices or finds that the particular person has provided invalid details.

IBPS RRB Exam 2022 Other Details

IBPS RRB Exam 2022 Vacancy

A total of 8285 vacancies are announced for the IBPS RRB 2022 recruitment. The post-wise vacancies will be announced later:

IBPS RRB Exam Day Guidelines

IBPS has published new exam day guidelines for the IBPS RRB exam. As per the new guidelines, candidates need to follow some key points, as mentioned below:

• The reporting time was different for different candidates.
• Candidates must report much before the reporting time to avoid crowding.
• Candidates should report at least 15 minutes before the reporting time indicated on the admit card.
• The candidate roll number and the lab number are not displayed outside the exam venue. They were informed individually at the entry post admit card and ID verification.

Items permitted inside the exam center

• Wearing a mask is compulsory
• Gloves
• Personal transparent water bottle
• Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
• A simple pen
• Exam-related documents such as admit card, ID card in Original, Photocopy of ID Card, etc.
• IBPS RRB admits card should be brought with the photocopy of the Photo ID stapled with it.
• Original ID (same as photocopy) should be carried for verification.
• Scribe form duly filled and signed with photographs affixed on it should be done by the scribe candidates.
• Candidates should not share any of their personal belongings with anyone.
• Candidates should maintain a safe social distance from one another.
• Candidates should stand in the row as per the instructions provided at the venue.
• The scribe should bring their own Gloves, N95 Mask, sanitizer (50ml) and water bottle. Both candidates and scribes should wear N95 Mask.
• Candidates must have Aarogya Setu App installed on their mobile phones. The Aarogya Setu status must show the candidate’s risk factor.
• Candidates had to display this status to the Security Guard at the entry.
• In case a candidate does not have a smartphone, he/she will have to bring in a signed declaration as per the format and show the same to the Security Guard at the entry.
• Candidates with Moderate or High-Risk Status on Aarogya Setu will not be allowed entry.
• Candidates had to submit a self-declaration.
• All candidates were checked with Thermo guns at the entry point for temperature.
• In case, any person is observed to be having a temperature above normal (> 99.14° F) they will not be allowed entry into the venue.

IBPS RRB Admit Card 2022

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will issue the IBPS RRB admit card 2022 at ibps.in. Admit cards for both the Preliminary and Main phases will be released separately. The admit cards/ hall tickets are generally released two weeks before the exam. The admit card will contain the name of the candidate, roll number, address, photograph, signature and address of the allotted examination center. To download the IBPS RRB call letter, visit the official website. Use the login credentials, such as registration number and date of birth details.

Here’s how to download the Admission Certificate of IBPS RRB examination –

• Go to the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, i.e. https://ibps.in.
• You will see a link scrolling from right to left “Click here to download Your Online Preliminary/ Main Exam Call letter for CRP-RRB-X-Officer Scale I/ II/ II/ Office Assistant”.
• Click on it and get redirected to another page. Click on the first link that says “Click here to download Your Online Preliminary/ Main Exam Call letter for CRP-RRB-X-Officer Scale I/ II/ II/ Office Assistant”.
• Now, enter the login credentials like the Registration Number/ Roll Number and Password/ DOB.
• Enter the CAPTCHA and click on the “Login” button.

IBPS RRB Result 2022

The IBPS RRB PO 2022 Preliminary and Main exam will be declared on the official website. Interested candidates can visit the website and check their scores. They can access their scores using their login credentials. Check the below steps to see the result and download your score.

• Visit the official website of IBPS - https://ibps.in.
• You will see the “Click here to View Your Scores of Online Preliminary/ Main Examination for CRP RRB X – Officers Scale I/ Scale-II/ Scale III/ Office Assistant” link. Click on it.
• It will redirect you to a new page where you will be prompted to click “Click here to View Your Scores of Online Preliminary/ Main Examination for CRP RRB IX – Officers Scale I/ Scale-II/ Scale III/ Office Assistant”.
• On the next screen, it will prompt you to enter “Login Credential”.
• You need to enter “Registration No/ Roll No”, “Password/ DOB (DD-MM-YY)” and the image CAPTCHA.
• Click “Login”.

That’s it! Your scores will appear on the screen.

Details displayed in IBPS RRB result

The result displays the following details:

• Name
• Registration number
• Roll number
• Post
• Qualifying status

IBPS RRB 2022 Result: How To Calculate Right Scores

The scores of candidates are calculated as per the procedure given below:

1. The number of questions correctly answered by a candidate.
2. The corrected scores secured by the candidates are made equivalent to adjusting the differences in the difficulty level.
3. Final scores in each test are rounded off to up to two digits after the decimal point.
4. 1/4 marks are deducted for wrong answers.

IBPS RRB Cut-off

The exam conducting body will release the IBPS RRB 2022 cut-off, which would contain the minimum qualifying marks. General candidates need to score a minimum of 40% marks, while the reserved category applicants must possess 35% marks.

IBPS RRB Exam Frequently Asked Questions