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Here are those three most important things with which you all should be well aware of! Let’s know about them in a detailed manner.
IBPS RRB Syllabus
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern
IBPS RRB Eligibility
All the aspirants, who are preparing for IBPS RRB Exam 2016 must start their preparation with the entire knowledge of IBPS RRB Exam Syllabus and IBPS RRB Exam Pattern.
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Before making your first move towards your banking goals, know about the IBPS Exams in a better way!
Well! IBPS RRB is a standardized test that provides amazing job opportunities to the eligible graduates. The institute offers various job positions like – Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II, Officer Scale-III and Officer Assistant for the various prestigious Regional Rural Banks across India.
The test measures Mathematical, Reasoning, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge and English and /or Hindi Skills. The selection process is designed to assess the capabilities of applicants for such reputable banking posts.
The exam paper contains questions from various topics, so cover every single topic which is mentioned in the IBPS RRB 2016 Syllabus.
IBPS RRB Syllabus – Get it from here!
The test is conducted within 5 sections. Here at Eduncle, you can get the prescribed IBPS RRB Exam Syllabus for the subjects given below-
IBPS RRB Syllabus for Reasoning
IBPS RRB 2016 Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
IBPS RRB Syllabus 2016 for General Awareness
IBPS RRB Syllabus for English Language
IBPS RRB Syllabus for Hindi Language
RRB Exam Syllabus for Computer Knowledge.
Eduncle has made it available for aspirants to download the IBPS RRB Officer Scale Syllabus and IBPS RRB Office Assistant Syllabus for each section separately.
IBPS RRB Exam Syllabus for Reasoning
All the important topics, which you will be required to cover are given below. Please check and start your practice now with the IBPS RRB Syllabus 2016!
Analogy
Odd Man Out
Syllogism
Coding decoding
Blood relations
Alphabet test
Series test
Number
Ranking and Time Sequence
Causes and Effects
Direction Sense Test
Sitting Arrangement
Decision Making
Input Output
Assertion and Reason
Figure Series
Word Formation
Statement and Conclusions
Statement and Assumptions
Statement and Arguments
Statement and Action’s Courses
Passage and Conclusions
Figure Series Test
Analogy
Odd Figures
Miscellaneous Test
Mirror/water Image.
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Important Topics
No. of Questions Asked in Past Years Papers
Syllogism
5
Input-Output
0-5
Alphanumeric Series
0-5
Ranking / Direction / Alphabet Test
0-5
Seating Arrangement
10
Logical Reasoning
5-10
Tabulation
5
Puzzle
5-7
Coding Decoding
5
Blood Relations
5
Data Sufficiency
0-5
Inequalities
5
IBPS RRB Syllabus 2016 for Quantitative Aptitude
The IBPS RRB 2016 Syllabus for QA section consists of mathematical questions. Eduncle has analyzed important topics amongst the vast syllabus and made it available for students.
Please have a look below!
Number System
HCF & LCM
Number Series
Approximation Wrong Number
Finding Next Number in Series
Decimal Fractions
Square Root and Cube Root
Profit and Loss
Simple and Compound Interest Problems
Time and Work Problems
Time and Distance Problems
Average Problems
Simplifications
Partnerships
Percentage
Ratio and Proportions
Average & Ages
Ratio & Proportion
Pie Charts
Bar Graphs
Line Graphs
Mixed Graphs
Case Study
Mensuration
Permutation & Combination
Data Tables
Probability.
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Important Topics
No. of Questions Asked in Past Years Papers
Data Interpretation
15
Permutation, Combination & Probability
5
Series & Sequence
5
Simplification
5
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage & Averages
3
Number System
3
Profit & Loss
2
Work & Time
2
Time & Distance
2
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices
1-2
Sequence & Series
1-2
Mixture & Allegations
1-2
IBPS RRB Exam Syllabus for English Language
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Syllabus and IBPS RRB Office Assistant Syllabus includes the following important topics for English language.
Spotting Errors
Phrase Substitution
Jumbled up Sentences
Double Blanks in a sentence
Fill in the Blank
Idioms & Phrases
Reconstruction of Sentence & Passage
One Word Substitution
Commonly Misspelled Words
Comprehensions
Synonyms and Antonyms
Cloze Test.
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Important Topics
No. of Questions Asked in Past Years Papers
Reading Comprehension
10
Cloze Test
10
Fill in the Blanks
5
Paragraph Complete / Sentence Correction
5
Para Jumbles
5
Miscellaneous
5
Synonyms / Antonyms
1-3
Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting
0-5
IBPS RRB Hindi Syllabus
The candidates will have to opt one language from English and Hindi.
The Hindi Syllabus of IBPS RRB includes following topics-
Vyakaran
Mistakes
Samanarthak Shabd
Vipritarthak Shabd
Gadyansh (paragraph)
Fill in the blanks with Suitable Words.
IBPS RRB 2016 Syllabus for General Awareness
The General Knowledge section is very vast to cover. The candidates find it very difficult to cover every single topic in GK Section so Eduncle has come up with the abstract version of IBPS RRB Syllabus for General Awareness.
Please analyze wisely!
Current Affairs of Last 6 Months
Countries/Currencies
Indian Economy
International Economy
Banking Terms
Books & Their Authors
RBI
Fiscal Monetary Policies
Repo Rate
Reverse Repo Rate
Social Function of Banks
UNO
Marketing
Awards & Honors
Sports
Finance
Agriculture
History of Banking.
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IBPS RRB Syllabus for Computer Language
Every banking aspirant must be well aware of the basic computer fundamentals. The IBPS RRB Computer Language Section assess candidates on the basis of their basic computer knowledge. Review all the important points of RRB PO Syllabus given below and start preparing accordingly
Basic Computer Fundamentals
Basic Software & Hardware and their Functionalities
History and Future of Computers
Networking
Computer Abbreviation
Microsoft-Office
Basic Knowledge of Internet Use
Shortcut Keyset.
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Important Topics
Shortcut Keys
Computer Abbreviations
Internet
History of Computers
Software & Hardware
Database
Number System
Security Tools
Microsoft Word & Office
Networking
The earlier you start, the more time you’ll have to prepare for the exam. If you’re preparing well for the IBPS RRB Exam, then the above given IBPS RRB Exam Syllabus 2016 (RRB PO Syllabus) will help you to get a better picture of the material that has to be covered and improve the flow of the study process.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern – Have a look!
IBPS has recently changed the Written Exam Pattern for the upcoming IBPS RRB Exam.
The changes have been made by keeping in view the increasing number of aspirants applying for the exam. As a large number of candidates are appearing for the exam, IBPS has decided to make the competition a little tough by making it based on two tiers. From now IBPS RRB (Office assistant and Officer scale I) will be conducted in two tiers, Preliminary and Mains.
See the official notification below regarding the new paper pattern
Official Notice: New Exam Pattern
The candidates who are wishing to appear in IBPS RRB Exam should be well aware of the IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2016. Knowing the IBPS RRB Exam Pattern completely can help you gain a clear picture of the questions that are mostly asked in question paper and also the paper format, marking scheme etc.
Eduncle is providing detailed IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2016 for all the IBPS RRB aspirants to help them in planning the route map to move ahead step-by-step with the perfect aids.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern for Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Preliminary Examination:
S. No.
(Objective) Test Name
Ques
Marks
Duration
1.
Reasoning
40
40
45 Minutes
2.
Numerical Ability
40
40
Total
80
80
-
Mains Examination:
S. No.
(Objective) Test Name
Ques
Marks
Duration
1
IBPS RRB Reasoning Syllabus Paper
40
50
2 hours
2
IBPS RRB General Awareness Syllabus Paper
40
40
3
IBPS RRB Numerical Ability Syllabus Paper
40
50
4 A
RRB English Language Paper
40
40
4 B
RRB Hindi Language Paper
40
40
5
RRB Computer Knowledge Paper
40
20
Total
200
200
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2016 for Officer Scale-I
Preliminary Examination:
S. No.
(Objective) Test Name
Ques
Marks
Duration
1.
Reasoning
40
40
45 Minutes
2.
Numerical Ability
40
40
Total
80
80
-
Main Examination:
S. No.
(Objective) Test Name
Ques
Marks
Duration
1
IBPS RRB Reasoning Paper
40
50
2 hours
2
IBPS RRB General Awareness Paper
40
40
3
IBPS RRB Numerical Ability Paper
40
50
4 A
RRB English Language Syllabus Paper
40
40
4 B
RRB Hindi Language Syllabus Paper
40
40
5
IBPS RRB Computer Knowledge Syllabus Paper
40
20
Total
200
200
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern for Officer Scale-II
S. No.
(Objective) Test Name
Ques
Marks
Duration
1
IBPS RRB Reasoning Paper
40
50
2 hours
2
IBPS RRB Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Paper
40
50
3
IBPS RRB Financial Awareness Paper
40
40
4 A
RRB English Language Paper
40
40
4 B
RRB Hindi Language Paper
40
40
5
RRB Computer Knowledge Paper
40
20
Total
200
200
IBPS RRB Paper Pattern for Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre)
S. No.
(Objective) Test Name
Ques
Marks
Duration
1
IBPS RRB Reasoning Paper
40
40
2.30 hours
2
IBPS RRB Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Paper
40
40
3
IBPS RRB Financial Awareness Syllabus Paper
40
40
4 A
English Language Paper
40
20
4 B
Hindi Language Paper
40
20
5
Computer Knowledge Paper
40
20
6
Professional Knowledge Paper
40
40
Total
240
200
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2016 for Officer Scale-III
S. No.
(Objective) Test Name
Ques
Marks
Duration
1
IBPS RRB Reasoning Paper
40
50
2 hours
2
IBPS RRB Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Paper
40
50
3
RRB Financial Awareness Paper
40
40
4 A
English Language Paper
40
40
4 B
Hindi Language Paper
40
40
5
Computer Knowledge Paper
40
20
Total
200
200
The above given IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2016 may really help you to plan a proper strategy for each separate section and you will also know which topics, you have to give more attention to!
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IBPS RRB Eligibility | Know How Much Eligible are you
Each organization has some benchmarks which filter out the eligible candidates from a large number of applicants.
IBPS has also fixed some requisite conditions i.e. IBPS RRB Eligibility for RRB Aspirants. Those who fulfill all the conditions are applicable to apply for the exam.
Below we have mentioned important factors that define eligibility criteria, please check carefully!
1. Nationality
A candidate must be either –
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.
2. Age Limit (As on 01-07-2015)
For Officer Scale- I: 18 to 30 years.
For Officer Scale- II: 21 to 32 years.
For Officer Scale- III: 21 to 40 years.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation (in years)
SC/ST
5 years
OBC
3 years
PWD
10 years
Ex- servicemen commissioned officers, including ECOs/ SSCOs, who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment.
5 years
Persons ordinarily domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the State of Jammu & Kashmir
during the period 1-1-80 to 31-12-89
5 years
Persons affected by 1984 riots
5 years
Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not
remarried
(only for the post of Office Assistants)
9 years
Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen
(For the post of Office Assistants)
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
3. Educational Qualification
The candidates must have following degrees to become eligible for the concerned test.
(i). For Office Assistant
Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
Proficiency in local language.
(ii). For Officer Scale I
Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Preference will be given to the candidates having the degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy.
Proficiency in local language and Computer knowledge or awareness will be an added qualification.
(iii). For Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)
Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy.
Experience: Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
(iv). For Officer Scale II (Specialist Officer)
Information Technology Officer
Degree from a recognized University in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Desirable: Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP etc.
Experience: One year.
Chartered Accountant
Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Experience: One year.
Law Officer
Degree from a recognized University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Experience: Two years as an advocate or should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for a period not less than two years.
Treasury Manager
Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or MBA in Finance from a recognized university/ institution.
Experience: One year.
Marketing Officer
MBA in Marketing from a recognized university.
Experience: One year.
Agricultural Officer
Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture from a recognized university or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Experience: Two years.
(v). For Officer Scale III
Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Preference will be given to the candidates having Degree/ Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy.
Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institutions.
4. Language Proficiency
The candidates applying for the posts of Officer Scale I and Office Assistants – (Multipurpose) in any particular RRB or RRBs are required to possess proficiency in the local language of the State / UT in which the RRB is situated to be eligible for interview, as per the notification of the concerned RRB (The condition does not apply for the posts of Officer Scale II and III).
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