IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Mains 2023

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  • Written by Saif_Ansari
  • Last Modified on 26-09-2023
  • Written by Saif_Ansari
  • Last Modified on 26-09-2023

About IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023

About Exam

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is the official exam-conducting authority conducting the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Mains exam annually. IBPS carries out the test in three stages — prelims, mains, and the interviews. Candidates have to clear the prelims round to appear for the mains exam. Only those shortlisted after the main exam will be called for the further round.

The exam conducting authority released the IBPS RRB PO 2023 exam calendar on January 16, 2023. As per the latest calendar, the IBPS RRB Officer Mains 2023 was held at various exam centres on September 10, 2023. Read this article to know more about the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Mains 2023 exam.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Exam Summary

IBPS offers the best opportunities for banking candidates. Applicants can go through the below table to get an overview of the IBPS RRB PO 2023 exam:

Particulars Details
Exam Name IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Exam 2023
Conducting Authority Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Purpose of the Exam To Select IBPS RRB PO
Number of Vacancies 9075 (Overall)
Mode of Application Online
Examination Mode Online
Number of Phases Three (Prelims, Mains & Interview)
Official Website https://ibps.in

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Latest Updates

Test

Check all the latest updates on the IBPS RRB PO Mains exam below:

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Notification

Exam Pattern

The authorities released the IBPS RRB Office Scale-1 2023 notification on the official website. Currently, there is no official notification; therefore, to get an idea of the exam requirements and other details, candidates can refer to the previous year’s brochure from the below link:

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Important Dates

Exam Syllabus

Candidates planning to appear for IBPS RRB Office Scale-1 Mains 2023 can refer to the below table to keep track of the upcoming events to avoid deadlines:

Events Important Dates
Online Registration & Payment of Application Fee June 1, 2023
Last Date To Submit Online Application June 26, 2023
Mains Admit Card Release Date September 1, 2023
Officer Scale 1 Mains Exam Date September 10, 2023
PO (Officer Scale 1) Mains Exam Result September 25, 2023

To keep track of the upcoming events, check out IBPS RRB 2023 important dates.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale - 1 2023 Vacancy

Study Plan to Maximise Score

The authorities finalised the list of vacancies available for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale – 1 Exam 2023. Candidates can refer to the below table to know the vacancies provided by the authorities to have an idea of the expected posts:

Posts Vacancies (June 08, 2023) Vacancies (as on June 16, 2023)
Officer Scale I 2560 2560

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Salary and Job Profile

Previous Year Analysis

Candidates can refer to the salary provided by the authorities for IBPS RRB Officer Scale – 1:

Posts In-hand Salary
IBPS RRB Officer (Scale I) Rs 30,000 – Rs 36,000

To know more details on job profiles, click on the below: IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 salary and job profile.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can refer to the below table to know the eligibility criteria for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023:

Particulars Details
Nationality Indian
Age Between 18 and 30 years of age. (Reserved categories are offered age relaxation)
Educational Qualification 1. Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
2. Proficiency in the local language.
3. Working knowledge of computers.

For detailed eligibility criteria, refer to IBPS Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 eligibility criteria.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Application Form

The registration link for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale – 1 application form 2023 was open only for a limited period on the official website. Candidates could apply online by completing and submitting an application form. However, there are no other options for submitting an online application.

Steps to Apply Online for IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam

Here is a simple procedure for filling out the IBPS RRB PO Online Application Form 2023 that candidates followed:

  • Visit the official website of IBPS – ibps.in.
  • Click on the link “IBPS RRB PO Apply Online” available on the home page.
  • Register by clicking on the “Click here for New Registration” button.
  • Provide the requested details and click the submit button.
  • A Registration ID and Password will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.
  • Now, click on the “IBPS RRB PO Apply Online” link again.
  • Log in with the Registration Number and Password.
  • Fill out the IBPS RRB Application Form carefully.
  • Verify all of the details and then click the submit button.
  • Upload the Photograph and Signature.
  • After submitting, upload the handwritten declaration.
  • Click the submit button.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Take a print of the completed form for future reference.

IBPS RRB PO Application Fee

Candidates also had to submit the application form fee to complete the registration process. They were advised to refer to the table below for the application fee:

Category Application Fee
SC/ST/PWBD Candidates Rs.175/-
For Other Category Rs.850/-

To know the steps to submit the application form, read our article on

IBPS Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 application form.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Exam Centre

Topper List Success Stories

Candidates can refer to the table below to know the exam centre:

State IBPS RRB Mains Exam Centre (Expected)
Andhra Pradesh Guntur, Kurnool, Vijayawada
Arunachal Pradesh Naharlagun
Assam Guwahati, Silchar
Bihar Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur
Chhattisgarh Raipur
Gujarat Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar
Haryana Ambala, Karnal, Kurukshetra
Himachal Pradesh Baddi, Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan
Jammu & Kashmir Jammu, Srinagar

To know the list of exam centres, continue reading IBPS Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 exam centre.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Exam Pattern

Exam counselling

Candidates can refer to the table to understand the marking and question distribution:

Name of Test Number of Questions Number of Marks
Reasoning 40 50
General Awareness 40 40
Numerical Ability 40 50
English/Hindi Language 40 40
Computer Knowledge 40 20
Total 200 200

To know more details on the exam pattern, read our article on
IBPS Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 exam pattern.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Syllabus

Exam talks

IBPS releases the RRB Officer Scale 1 syllabus along with the notification on the official website. The syllabus is divided into two subjects, i.e., Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates must go through the IBPS RRB PO syllabus to help them make an effective study plan and a better preparation plan. 

Click on the below link to access the complete syllabus:

IBPS Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 syllabus

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Preparation Tips

About Exam

Implement the below-listed tips into their study plan to improve their preparations for the IBPS RRB Office Scale – 1 Mains:

  • Create a time table
  • Refer to the latest books
  • Know the exam pattern and syllabus
  • Pay more attention to high-weightage chapters
  • Prepare notes
  • Revise regularly
  • Go through previous years papers
  • Attempt mock tests regularly

To know more effective tips and tricks, click on the below link:
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 preparation tips

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Admit Card

About Exam

IBPS released the IBPS RRB 2023 Officer Scale-1 Mains test admit card on September 1, 2023. To download the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains hall ticket, candidates must enter their registration number/roll number and DOB/password. Those who pass the prelims exam will only receive a hall ticket for the Officer Scale-1 Mains exam.

To know the steps to download the admit card, refer to the IBPS RRB admit card article.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Answer Key

Eligibility Criteria

The authorities released the IBPS RRB Officer Scale – 1 Main 2023 answer key on the official website. Candidates can predict their estimated scores by calculating their marks based on the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 marking scheme. 

Applicants can refer to the below table to learn the formula to calculate their scores:

  • Total Score= (No. of correct answers x 1)- (No. of incorrect answers x 0.25)

 

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Result

Admit Card

The IBPS RRB Officer Scale -1 result 2023 was released after the conduction of mains exam on September 25, 2023. Follow the below-mentioned steps to check IBPS RRB results:

  • At first, visit the IBPS official website – ibps.in.
  • On the next page, check out the link that says ‘IBPS CRP-RRB scorecard’.
  • Then, enter roll number and date of birth or password.
  • After that, enter the ‘Captcha Code’.
  • Once done, click ‘Submit’.
  • After a while, the IBPS RRB scorecard for PO Mains will be available on the screen.
  • Download the scorecard for future reference.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023 Cutoff

Exam Answer key

The cutoff for IBPS RRB 2023 will be released once the mains exam is conducted. It will be released based on the state and candidate’s category. To get an idea of this year, candidates can check last year’s mains cutoff from the below table:

State/UT UR SC ST OBC EWS
Andhra Pradesh 83.13 68.69 88.19 88.19 88.19
Arunachal Pradesh 82.06 56.19 82.06 82.06 82.06
Assam 75.13 76.56 81.63 85.63 85.63
Bihar 73.31 59.63 92.69 92.69 92.69
Chhattisgarh 73.88 89.31 88.56 89.31 89.31
Gujarat 82.25 64.44 88.63 88.63 88.63
Haryana 83.94 65.19 92.25 99.94 99.94
Himachal Pradesh 97.50 94.13 97.63 105.94 107.44
Jammu & Kashmir 74.56 78.88 84.75 86.75 89.31
Jharkhand 74.94 78.44 93.13 92.19 95.81
Karnataka 65.19 65.19 65.19 65.19 65.19
Kerala 67.94 47.31 91.94 76.25 91.94
Madhya Pradesh 77.81 70.94 93.13 93.13 93.13
Maharashtra 86.00 69.63 86 86 86
Manipur 60.50 60.50 60.50 NA 60.50
Meghalaya 57.38 86.06 82.69 86.06 86.06
Mizoram 59.13 NA 69.44 NA NA
Nagaland NA 82.88 NA NA NA
Odisha 74.38 58.25 89.50 89.50 89.50
Puducherry 89.75 89.75 89.75 89.75 89.75
Punjab 77.56 96.75 87.81 96.75 96.75
Rajasthan 81.56 78.56 96.94 96.94 96.94
Telangana 81.50 81.56 82.88 82.88 82.88
Tripura 78.19 77.25 82.81 76.63 88.69
Uttar Pradesh 81.94 62.44 91.25 96.31 96.31
Uttarakhand 81.13 74.63 82.38 99.06 103.44
West Bengal 80.75 63.81 83.56 88.50 95.06

Get complete details on IBPS RRB Mains 2023 cutoff here.

FAQs on IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023

Cut off

The following are some of the most frequently asked questions on IBPS RRB Officer Scale-1 Mains 2023:

Q: What factors determine the IBPS RRB PO Cutoff?

A: The IBPS RRB PO cutoff marks are decided by the exam’s difficulty level, the number of openings, and the number of individuals that apply.

Q: What is the IBPS RRB cutoff?

A: IBPS RRB cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure to qualify for the exam and become eligible for the next round of the selection process. The cut-off is a few days after the declaration of the IBPS RRB result.

Q: What are the subjects for IBPS RRB Mains?

A: The Mains comprises Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language and Computer language for 200 marks.

Q: Is there any sectional cutoff in the IBPS RRB PO exam?

A: Yes, there is a sectional cutoff in IBPS RRB PO.

Q: Is there any negative marking in the IBPS RRB PO Mains exam?

A: Yes, there are 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer in IBPS RRB PO Mains.

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