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IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Exam Guide
CRP-RRB Officers Scale I
2026–27 examination cycle · IBPS
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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Current cycle
CRP RRBs XV
Current stage
Detailed notice awaited
Next key date
21 November 2026
Vacancies
Not announced
Prior age rule
Above 18 and below 30
Selection route
Prelims → mains → interview
2026–27 cycle tracker
- Tentative calendarPublished 16 January 2026
- Detailed notificationAwaitedYou are here
- ApplicationsTo be notified
- Preliminary examination21–22 November 2026
- Main examination20 December 2026
- Interview and allotmentAfter main result
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About IBPS RRB Officer Scale I
What is IBPS RRB Officer Scale I?
IBPS's official 2026–27 calendar schedules CRP RRBs XV Officer Scale I prelims for 21 and 22 November 2026 and the main examination for 20 December.
IBPS had not published the XV detailed notification by 2 August. Eligibility, fee and test-structure information below is therefore drawn from the latest detailed XIV notice and is labelled as a prior-cycle reference until XV confirms or changes it.
Latest IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Updates
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IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| XV prelim dates | 21–22 November 2026 |
| XV main date | 20 December 2026 |
| Prior prelim pattern | 80 questions · 80 marks · 45 minutes |
| Prior main pattern | 200 questions · 200 marks · 120 minutes |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I 2026–27 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tentative calendar published | Published | |
| Preliminary examination — first date | Upcoming | |
| Preliminary examination — second date | Upcoming | |
| Main examination | Upcoming |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
CRP RRBs XV registration dates and vacancies were not available in a detailed notification on the verification date.
When the notice appears, apply only through ibps.in, choose the eligible RRB/state route carefully and verify local-language and document rules before payment.
| Cycle / category | Charge |
|---|---|
| CRP RRBs XV | Not announced |
| Prior XIV — SC, ST and PwBD | ₹175 including GST |
| Prior XIV — all others | ₹850 including GST |
- Do not pay a prior-cycle amount for the new cycle.
- Bank transaction charges were additional under XIV.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Education
Prior: bachelor's
- Any recognised discipline under XIV.
- XV detailed rule is awaited.
Age
Prior: 18–30
- Strictly above 18 and below 30 in XIV wording.
- New cut-off date not announced.
Language
Local proficiency
- Tied to the participating RRB and state.
- Use the XV RRB table when published.
Computer
Working knowledge
- Desirable under XIV.
- Original documents are checked later.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Call Letter
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No CRP RRBs XV call letter was available before the detailed notification and registration process.
Use the future XV cycle page on ibps.in only.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- 01Preliminary examination
- 02Main examination
- 03Common interview and provisional allotment
Prior XIV Officer Scale I Preliminary Pattern
| Test | Questions | Marks / time |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 · 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 · 20 min |
- Total: 80 questions, 80 marks and 45 minutes.
- XIV applied a one-fourth penalty for wrong answers.
Prior XIV Officer Scale I Main Pattern
| Test | Questions | Marks / time |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 · 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 · 15 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 · 15 min |
| English or Hindi | 40 | 40 · 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 · 30 min |
- Total: 200 questions, 200 marks and 120 minutes.
- Candidates chose English or Hindi; XV can modify the structure.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- Prior prelims covered Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.
- Prior mains added computer knowledge, general awareness and English or Hindi.
- IBPS publishes the operative structure in the detailed notification and information handout; XV subject wording is not yet confirmed.
Reasoning
Puzzles, arrangements, inequalities, coding, syllogism and data sufficiency.
Quantitative aptitude
Arithmetic, number work and data interpretation under sectional timing.
Awareness
Banking, economy, current affairs and rural-finance context for mains.
Language and computer
English or Hindi test plus practical computer fundamentals under the prior pattern.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Answer Key
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: IBPS does not normally maintain a public official answer-key archive for CRP RRB examinations.
Memory-based questions remain unofficial.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No XV result can exist before the scheduled examinations.
Prelim qualification leads to mains; main qualification leads to interview under the prior process.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No CRP RRBs XV cut-off is published.
State, category, section and total thresholds are cycle-specific; prior figures do not predict XV.
Officer Scale I Participating-RRB Process
Common examination with state and local-language constraints
Officer Scale I is Assistant Manager recruitment across participating Regional Rural Banks; vacancies and local-language requirements are state/RRB specific.
- Officer Scale I / Assistant Manager in participating RRBs
- State- and RRB-specific provisional allotment
Current Evidence Split
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Prelim dates | 21–22 November 2026 |
| Main date | 20 December 2026 |
| Vacancies and RRB table | Awaited |
| Eligibility, fee and pattern | XV awaited; XIV reference only |
- IBPS expressly says detailed notifications will be displayed in due course.
Official sources for this table
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Prepare Reasoning and Quant on the prior 25/20-minute split, but revise if XV changes it.
- Start mains General Awareness and Computer Knowledge before the notification.
- Confirm the local language for the chosen RRB when the XV table is released.
- Do not lock category, qualification or fee decisions to XIV dates.
Official-first RRB Officer Scale I Preparation Stack
- Keep the IBPS calendar and future XV notification as authority.
- Use one reasoning and one quantitative foundation source.
- Use RBI, NABARD and participating-bank sources for banking awareness.
- Use IBPS's official mock route when activated.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
IBPS does not maintain a stable public archive of RRB question papers. Use official handouts/mock tests when released and label memory-based sets as unofficial.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Frequently Asked Questions
When is IBPS RRB Officer Scale I prelims?
The tentative XV calendar lists 21 and 22 November 2026.
When is the main exam?
20 December 2026 in the official tentative calendar.
Is the CRP RRBs XV notification out?
It was not available on the official IBPS RRB route by 2 August 2026.
What qualification will be required?
XIV required a recognised bachelor's degree, but candidates must wait for XV to confirm the rule and cut-off date.
What is the age limit?
XIV used above 18 and below 30 years; XV's age date and wording are not yet announced.
Is local-language proficiency required?
It was essential under XIV and tied to the participating RRB; confirm the XV table when released.
Is the current fee known?
No. The XV fee is not announced; ₹175/₹850 are prior XIV references only.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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