IBPS RRB PO Notification 2023 - Exam Date, IBPS RRB Syllabus & Pattern, Salary, Eligibility Criteria, IBPS RRB PO Admit Card, Vacancy

IBPS RRB PO Exam Date 2023

IBPS conducts the RRB PO exam annually to fill in the required seats for the posts in the Regional Rural Banks. Known as the easiest and one of the best banking exams in India, IBPS RRB PO is a national-level exam that witnesses lakhs of applicants every year. IBPS RRB PO indeed proves to be a perfect Sarkari Naukri for the bank aspirants. Candidates looking for the important dates of the exam can go through our table below:
 

IBPS RRB PO Exam Events

IBPS RRB PO

RRB PO Eligibility Criteria 2023

The IBPS RRB qualification demands a few main criteria to be qualified by the bank aspirants applying for the RRB PO exam. If the candidates fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria for the IBPS RRB PO exam, they can fill up the application form. We have mentioned below all the required eligibility criteria asked by IBPS. 

IBPS RRB PO Age Limit 

IBPS RRB PO notification says that the candidates must follow the given age limit to write the exam. Relaxation according to government rules is given to the categories except for general.

• Officer Scale- I- The age limit for such candidates should be above 18 years and below 30 years.
• Officer Scale-II- The age limit for such candidates should be above 21 years and below 32 years.
• Officer Scale- III- The age limit for such candidates should be above 21 years and below 40 years.
   

Relaxations 
For SC/ST - 5years
PWD - 3 years
OBC - 10 years
Ex-Serviceman/Disabled Ex-Serviceman - Their term + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST)
Widows/Divorced Woman - 9 years

Nationality

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee who is a permanent citizen of India before 1st January 1962
• A Person of Indian origin migrated from either Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zaire, or Zambia to reside in India permanently.

Educational Qualification

To avoid the cancellation of the IBPS RRB PO application form, candidates must be able to meet the educational qualifications. IBPS conducts exams for various RRB PO posts like IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, Officer Scale-II, & Officer Scale-III post or IBPS RRB Officer Assistant post. Candidates must qualify the following educational qualifications to take the IBPS RRB PO exam. 

• 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 will be preferred.
• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
• Candidates should have Computer Knowledge
• Candidates must be experts or should know the local language that they have chosen in the application form.

IBPS RRB PO Syllabus & Pattern 2023

The IBPS RRB PO exam pattern and syllabus are determined by the IBPS authority for the bank aspirants to start with their preparations. The syllabus of RRB PO revolves around five subjects namely - Numerical Ability/ Quantitative Aptitude, English/Hindi language, Computer Awareness, Reasoning Ability, and General knowledge.

RRB PO Exam Pattern 2023
IBPS has released the RRB PO notification from 7th June where candidates can fill in the application form from 8th June till 28th June. It is important to have proper knowledge of the IBPS RRB PO pattern and syllabus before starting with the exam preparations. For different RRB PO posts, there are different prelim patterns and main exam patterns. IBPS RRB Exam Pattern for Officer Scale 1 prelims includes 2 subjects which are reasoning ability and quantitative aptitude and the same is for Officer Assistant. IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) includes all five subjects for their main exam as they are conducted at a single level. Officer Scale III is a single level too.

IBPS RRB PO Salary
For the recruitment of banking personnel in rural banks, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the RRB PO exam annually. IBPS determines the basic salary for the RRB probationary officers. IBPS RRB PO salary varies according to the posts. The four different posts are - Officer Scale 1 (PO), Officer Scale 2 (Generalist & Specialist), Officer Scale 3 (Senior Manager), and Office Assistant or Clerk (Multipurpose).
 

IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 

IBPS has released 9075 vacancies for IBPS RRB recruitment. The total number of vacancies for IBPS RRB is 9075 by 21st June 2023 on the official website for the posts in Gramin Banks. Candidates who are willing to take the RRB PO exam can get familiar with the number of seats for various posts under RRB PO.

FAQs

When is the IBPS RRB PO 2023 being conducted?

IBPS has released the RRB PO notification from 1st to 21st June 2023. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has determined the RRB PO 2023 Prelims exam on 5,6,12,13 & 19 August 2023 and RRB PO 2023 Mains exams on 10th September 2023. 

How many vacancies are there for IBPS RRB PO?

IBPS has released 9075 vacancies for IBPS RRB PO recruitment including Officer Scales and Office Assistant.The vacancies for IBPS RRB PO was 3425 and 5650 for Clerk till 01st June 2023. The total number of vacancies for IBPS RRB is updated to 9075 by 21st June on the official website for the posts in Gramin Banks.

 Which job is better IBPS PO or IBPS RRB PO?

Both IBPS PO and IBPS RRB PO are officer jobs. The difference is in the job perks and facilities. IBPS PO enjoys more allowances, facilities and perks as compared to RRB PO. Regional Rural Banks PO is a post in any rural banks whereas the salary pay is a bit less compared to IBPS PO. The work pressure is very less as the officers have not much work to do.

What is the salary of an IBPS RRB Probationary Officer?

 The salary of an IBPS RRB PO is according to the posts. Officer Scale 1 (Probationary Officer or PO - Rs. 23700/- to 42,000/- together with allowances, Officer Scale 2 (Generalist & Specialist) - Rs. 33,000/- to 39,000/- in hand , Officer Scale 3 - Rs. 38000/- to 44,000/- in hand.

Is the IBPS RRB PO interview tough?

It depends on the preparations of the bank candidates willing to take the IBPS RRB PO exam. Candidates must prepare well for the RRB PO interview as the questions are based more on the personality test and presence of mind rather than knowledge of the subject.