Working in the Regional Rural Bank (RRB) as the Probationary Officer (PO) is the dream of many aspirants. The selection procedure is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The exam is held every year ranging from August to October. This year the exam is scheduled for 5th & 6th August. In this blog we will dig into the examination exam pattern & syllabus pattern, and preparation tips to score high in the RRB PO Prelims.
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There are many reasons why it’s one of the most sought-after exams in the banking exams fraternity, such as:
The RRB PO Prelims 2023 exam pattern is as follows:
The exam is conducted in three phases: Prelims, Mains, and an Interview.
The Prelims exam consists of two sections: Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability.
The exam is conducted online in the MCQ pattern.
The questions asked in the IBPS RRB PO prelims examination will be objective.
Candidates need to answer a total of 80 questions comprising 2 sections such as quantitative aptitude and reasoning ability. A total of 40 questions will be asked from each section.
Here are some tips to clear the RRB PO Prelims 2023:
For the Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability sections of RRB PO Prelims 2023, you should focus on the following topics:
Subjects | Topics |
Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equation, Approximation, and Arithmetic topics such as Time and Work, Time and Distance, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mensuration, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, etc. |
Reasoning Ability | Puzzles and Seating Arrangement, Inequality, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Order and Ranking, Alphanumeric Series, etc. |
The pay scale of the RRB PO is Rs. 23700-980/7-30560-1145/2-32850-1310/7-42020. This means that the basic pay of the RRB PO is Rs. 23700, which increases by Rs. 980 every year for seven years, then by Rs. 1145 for two years, then by Rs. 1310 for seven years, and finally reaches Rs. 42020. The basic pay is subject to revision as per the recommendations of the government.
The total salary of the RRB PO ranges from Rs. 36000 to Rs. 41000 per month, depending on the location and allowances. Apart from the salary, the RRB PO also enjoys other benefits, such as loan facilities, leave travel concession, medical reimbursement, gratuity, pension, etc.
Here is a list of preparation resources that you can be find on the PracticeMock’s website.
The IBPS RRB PO Exam is a great career choice for aspirants who want to pursue a banking career in the different rural parts of India. The candidates now have only one month at hand for the Prelims exam. Sign Up to explore our website for free resources and make the most out of them. Good Luck!
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