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IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Exam Guide
CRP-RRB Officers Scale II
2026–27 examination cycle · IBPS
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
Checked against the official sources linked below
Current cycle
CRP RRBs XV
Current stage
Detailed notice awaited
Next key date
20 December 2026
Vacancies
Not announced
Prior age rule
Above 21 and below 32
Selection route
Single exam → interview
2026–27 cycle tracker
- Tentative calendarPublished 16 January 2026
- Detailed notificationAwaitedYou are here
- ApplicationsTo be notified
- Single examination20 December 2026
- Interview and allotmentAfter single-exam result
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About IBPS RRB Officer Scale II
What is IBPS RRB Officer Scale II?
The official CRP RRBs XV calendar schedules the Officer Scale II single online examination for 20 December 2026. There is no preliminary examination for this scale.
The XV detailed notification, vacancies, disciplines and application dates were still awaited on 2 August. Prior XIV General Banking Officer and Specialist rules below are preparation references, not current eligibility promises.
Latest IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Updates
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IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| XV single exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Prior GBO pattern | 200 questions · 200 marks · 120 minutes |
| Prior Specialist pattern | 240 questions · 200 marks · 150 minutes |
| Prior final weight | Exam 80% · interview 20% |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II 2026–27 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tentative calendar published | Published | |
| Officer Scale II single examination | Upcoming |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
CRP RRBs XV Scale II registration, post-wise vacancies and specialist disciplines were not announced in a detailed notification on the verification date.
Choose either General Banking Officer or an eligible specialist post only after reading the XV education and post-qualification experience table.
| Cycle / category | Charge |
|---|---|
| CRP RRBs XV | Not announced |
| Prior XIV — SC, ST and PwBD | ₹175 including GST |
| Prior XIV — all others | ₹850 including GST |
- Current payment dates and transaction terms remain unannounced.
- Do not treat prior charges as a live fee demand.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
GBO education
Prior: 50% bachelor's
- Any recognised discipline under XIV.
- Preference fields were listed.
GBO experience
Prior: 2 years
- As an officer in a bank or financial institution.
- XV cut-off date awaited.
Specialists
Post-specific
- Degree and experience vary by discipline.
- A discipline needs an announced vacancy.
Age
Prior: 21–32
- Strictly above 21 and below 32 under XIV.
- XV reference date awaited.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Call Letter
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No XV call letter is available before notification, registration and application-status processing.
Download only from the official XV cycle route when activated.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- 01Single online examination
- 02Common interview
- 03Final merit and provisional allotment
Prior XIV Scale II General Banking Officer Pattern
| Test | Questions | Marks / time |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 · 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 · 15 min |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 · 15 min |
| English or Hindi | 40 | 40 · 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 · 30 min |
- Total: 200 questions, 200 marks and 120 minutes.
- XIV applied a one-fourth penalty for wrong answers.
Prior XIV Scale II Specialist Cadre Pattern
| Test | Questions | Marks / time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 · 30 min |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 · 30 min |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 · 15 min |
| English or Hindi | 40 | 20 · 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 · 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 · 30 min |
- Total: 240 questions, 200 marks and 150 minutes.
- Candidates chose English or Hindi; XV can revise the structure.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- GBO preparation spans reasoning, computer knowledge, financial awareness, language and quant/data interpretation.
- Specialist Cadre adds professional knowledge specific to the advertised discipline.
- IBPS provides the operative structure and handout for each cycle; XV wording is not yet published.
Professional knowledge
Only for an advertised Scale II specialist discipline and tied to its qualification.
Financial awareness
Banking, rural credit, economy and current financial developments.
Reasoning and data
Analytical reasoning, arithmetic and data interpretation under separate timers.
Computer and language
Computer fundamentals plus the English-or-Hindi choice under the prior pattern.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Answer Key
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: IBPS does not normally maintain a public official answer-key archive for this CRP.
Coaching keys are unofficial.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No CRP RRBs XV Scale II result is published before the 20 December examination.
Under the prior process, candidates qualifying the single exam were shortlisted for interview.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No XV post/category cut-off is available.
GBO and specialist disciplines have different competition pools; prior thresholds cannot predict XV.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Routes
General banking and post-specific specialist management
Scale II covers General Banking Officer and specialist manager posts; eligibility and the online test differ between those routes.
- Officer Scale II — General Banking Officer
- Officer Scale II — Specialist Cadre posts announced by participating RRBs
Prior XIV Scale II Eligibility Snapshot
| Route | Core prior requirement |
|---|---|
| General Banking Officer | 50% bachelor's + 2 years officer experience |
| IT Officer | Relevant technical bachelor's + 1 year |
| Chartered Accountant | ICAI qualification + 1 year |
| Law Officer | Law degree 50% + 2 years |
| Other specialists | Named qualification and experience |
- This is not a promise that XV will offer every discipline.
Official sources for this table
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Decide GBO versus specialist only after XV vacancies are published.
- For GBO, build financial awareness alongside reasoning and data interpretation.
- For a specialist route, give Professional Knowledge the first study block while maintaining qualifying sections.
- Keep experience certificates and role descriptions ready, but use the XV cut-off date for final eligibility.
Official-first RRB Officer Scale II Preparation Stack
- Use the future XV notification as the final eligibility checklist.
- Use RBI, NABARD and RRB sources for financial/rural-banking awareness.
- Use standard professional texts for the chosen specialist discipline.
- Use IBPS official mock/handout routes when released.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
IBPS has no stable public Scale II question-paper archive. Official notices and handouts are durable; memory-based papers must be labelled unofficial.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Frequently Asked Questions
When is the IBPS RRB Scale II exam?
The CRP RRBs XV tentative calendar lists 20 December 2026.
Is there a preliminary exam for Scale II?
No. The official calendar lists a single examination for Scale II and III.
Is the XV detailed notification out?
It was still awaited on the official route on 2 August 2026.
What was the prior GBO qualification?
A bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate and two years as an officer in a bank or financial institution under XIV.
What was the prior age limit?
Above 21 and below 32 years under XIV; XV's cut-off date is not announced.
Are GBO and Specialist papers the same?
No. The prior Specialist paper added Professional Knowledge and had 240 questions over 150 minutes.
Is the XV fee known?
No. ₹175/₹850 are prior XIV reference figures only.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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