IBPS RRB Officer Scale – I Exam

Eligibility

To be eligible for the IBPS RRB exam 2024, you must fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned below when it comes to nationality, age, and academic qualification:

Nationality

1. You must be a citizen of the country/a subject of Nepal/a subject of Bhutan/a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement/a person of Indian origin who migrated from countries like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam to permanently settle in the country and has an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

Age

1. Must be between 18 and 30 years of age. (Candidates belonging to reserved categories are offered age relaxation)

Relaxation in the Upper age limit depending on the category is listed below:

Educational Qualifications:

The academic qualifications which you must possess in order to apply for the post of Officer Scale - I are listed below:

1. Must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.
2. Should be proficient in local language as prescribed by the participating RRBs
3. Have working knowledge of computer

Note: Preference will be given to candidates who have a degree in subjects like Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural engineering, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Accountancy, Economics, Forestry, Horticulture, Information Technology, Law, Management, Pisciculture, or Veterinary Science.

How to Apply for IBPS RRB Scale I Exam 2025?

To apply for the post of IBPS RRB Scale I exam, you need to follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IBPS 

Step 2: Click on 'CRP RRBs' 

Step 3: Select 'Click here to apply online for CRP - RRBs-Officers (Scale I, II, and III)' 

Step 4: Next, select 'Click here for new registration' 

Step 5: Fill in the basic details in the application form 

Step 6: Upload scanned image of passport size photo, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the specifications provided in the guidelines. 

Step 7: Next, click on 'Submit' 

Step 8: On doing so, you will be redirected to a fee payment window 

Step 9: Pay the fees using debit/credit card or through net banking 

Step 10: Once the payment is successful, a provisional registration number and password will be generated and sent on the email and mobile. 

Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of documents:

Photograph

1. It should be a recent passport style coloured one
2. Must be taken against a white background
3. There should be no 'red-eye', in case you must use flash.
4. Should not be wearing caps, hats, and dark glasses
5. The image size must be 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm (200 x 230 pixels)
6. The file size should be between 20KB to 50KB

Signature

1. The signature must be signed in Black ink
2. File size should not between 10Kb and 20KB
3. The dimensions should be 140 x 60 pixels

Left thumb impression

1. The left thumb impression should be in blue or black ink
2. The dimension should be 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI
3. The file size should be between 20KB and 50KB
4. The file type should be jpg or jpeg

Handwritten declaration

1. It should be written in English with black ink
2. The file type should be jpg or jpeg
3. The file size should be between 50KB and 100KB
4. The dimensions should be 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI

IBPS RRB Scale I Exam 2025 - Application Fee:

The application/ intimation fee which needs to be paid while submitting the application form is listed in the table below:

Note: Fees once paid will not be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

IBPS RRB Scale I Exam Pattern:

The recruitment of Scale I officers in Regional Rural Banks is carried out after a 3-tier exam. It comprises of the preliminary exam, mains exam and the interview. The preliminary and main exams are conducted online. The exam pattern of both the exams are listed below:

Preliminary Exam:

The objective of the preliminary exam is to screen potential candidates for the mains exam. The exam pattern for the Officer Scale I exam is as follows:

Note: To be considered for the mains exam, you need to qualify in both the tests securing the minimum cut-off marks.

Mains Exam

The exam pattern for the Mains exam of Officer Scale - I is listed in the table below:

Note: You can opt for answering questions on English language or Hindi language.