Structured official syllabus

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (CRP RRBs) Syllabus

Exam pattern

Preliminary Examination (objective)

Questions80
Marks80
Duration45 min
Negative marking0.25 of the marks assigned to the question, per wrong answer

Reasoning 25 minutes and Quantitative Aptitude 20 minutes. Candidates must qualify in both tests on cut-offs set by IBPS. The Office Assistant (Multipurpose) preliminary paper has the same shape but pairs Reasoning with Numerical Ability.

Main Examination (objective)

Questions200
Marks200
Duration120 min
Negative marking0.25 of the marks assigned to the question, per wrong answer

Candidates opt for either the English Language test or the Hindi Language test, not both. IBPS reserves the right to modify the structure, including duration.

Interview

Held for Officer Scale I after the Main examination; Office Assistant (Multipurpose) has no interview stage.

Topic-wise syllabus

Prelims · Reasoning

25 minutes.

40 questions · 40 marks

Prelims · Quantitative Aptitude

20 minutes.

40 questions · 40 marks

Mains · Reasoning

30 minutes.

40 questions · 50 marks

Mains · Computer Knowledge

15 minutes.

40 questions · 20 marks

Mains · General Awareness

15 minutes.

40 questions · 40 marks

Mains · English Language OR Hindi Language

30 minutes. Candidates choose one of the two; only the chosen paper is taken.

40 questions · 40 marks

Mains · Quantitative Aptitude

30 minutes.

40 questions · 50 marks

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