IBPS RRB Officer Scale I 2026 Exam Pattern – Prelims & Mains

IBPS RRB Officer

Institute of Banking Personnel SelectionGraduate medium

Prelims Pattern

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
Reasoning404045 Minutes (composite)
Numerical Ability4040
Total8080

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Note: No English section in Prelims – it has only Reasoning and Numerical Ability.

Mains Pattern

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
Reasoning405030 min
Computer Knowledge402020 min
General Awareness404020 min
English Language / Hindi Language404030 min
Quantitative Aptitude405030 min
Total200200120 min

Negative Marking (Mains): 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Key Differences from IBPS PO

  • Prelims has no English section (only Reasoning + Numerical Ability)
  • Mains has separate Computer Knowledge section
  • No Descriptive Test in Mains
  • Bilingual exam (Hindi/English option)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Why is there no English section in IBPS RRB Officer Prelims?

IBPS RRB is a bilingual exam and Prelims focuses only on Reasoning and Numerical Ability to assess core aptitude. English/Hindi language skills are tested separately in Mains.

Q.Does Computer Knowledge carry significant marks in Mains?

Computer Knowledge carries 20 marks out of 200 in Mains – a relatively smaller section. However, it is entirely scoring with focused preparation on standard computer fundamentals.

Q.Is sectional timing in IBPS RRB Mains?

Yes. Each section in Mains has a separate time limit as listed in the table. Managing time per section is critical for maximising the total score.

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