IBPS RRB PO &Clerk Syllabus 2026: Check Topic-Wise Prelims, Mains Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Last Updated: Sep 9, 2026, 14:51 IST

Check the complete and detailed IBPS RRB PO and Clerk 2026 syllabus, exam pattern, subject-wise marking scheme, and other important information from the article below for Office Assistant and Officer Scale 1, 2, and 3.

IBPS RRB PO &Clerk Syllabus 2026: Check Topic-Wise Prelims, Mains Syllabus & Exam Pattern
IBPS RRB PO &Clerk Syllabus 2026: Check Topic-Wise Prelims, Mains Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Key Points

  • IBPS has released the official exam pattern and syllabus for IBPS RRB 2026.
  • The IBPS RRB 2026 exam covers Office Assistant and Officer Scale (1, 2, 3) posts.
  • Applications are open for 13706 PO, Clerk, SO posts for IBPS RRB 2026.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official exam pattern and syllabus for IBPS RRB in the official notification. The syllabus for the IBPS RRB PO & Clerk is based on the exam pattern given by the IBPS. Understanding the complete syllabus for the exam and the exam pattern helps the candidates prepare their study plan for the upcoming exam. The selection process is different for the various posts for which the recruitment drive is being conducted, but the core syllabus for the posts remains the same. The IBPS RRB syllabus will cover reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Hindi or English, Financial Awareness, and Professional Knowledge (Officer Scale posts)

IBPS RRB Topic-Wise Prelims & Mains Syllabus 2026

The IBPS RRB 2026 exam for Office Assistant and Officer Scale (1, 2, and 3) posts will be conducted in online mode. The RRB syllabus will test the candidates on their reasoning ability, aptitude, numerical skills, language proficiency, and current affairs related to General and Financial. Give n below is the IBPS RRB Prelims and Mains syllabus 2026:-

Topics

Syllabus

Reasoning Ability

  • Assertion and Reason
  • Puzzles
  • Odd one out
  • Blood Relations
  • Decision Making
  • Analogy
  • Coding And Decoding
  • Statements and Action Courses
  • Series Test
  • Direction Test 
  • Statement and Conclusion
  • Inequalities
  • Sitting Arrangements
  • Figure Series
  • Syllogism
  • Statement and Assumptions
  • Seating Arrangements
  • Word Formation, etc.

English Language

  • Idioms
  • Cloze Test
  • Error Detection
  • Reading Comprehension
  • One Word Substitution
  • Jumbled Words
  • Synonyms
  • Phrase Substitution
  • Antonyms
  • Rearrangement of Sentences

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Decimal Fractions
  • Age Problems
  • Time, Work, and Distance
  • Number System
  • Permutation and Combination
  • Quadratic Equation
  • Data Interpretation
  • Partnership
  • Compound Interest 
  • Average
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Probability 
  • Profit and Los
  • Simplification
  • Simple Interest
  • Percentage, etc

Computer Knowledge

  • Shortcut Keys
  • Computer Fundamentals
  • Networking
  • Basic Knowledge of the Internet
  • Computer Abbreviations
  • Software and Hardware Fundamentals
  • Security tools
  • Internet
  • Number System and Conversions
  • History of Computer
  • MS Office
  • Computer Languages
  • Input and Output Devices

Hindi Language

  • Antonyms and Synonyms
  • Paragraphs
  • Vyakaran
  • Error Spotting
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Fill in the Blanks

Financial Awareness

  • Monetary Policy
  • NPAs
  • Loans
  • Bank Accounts and Special Individuals.
  • Bad Loans
  • Organisational Deposits Credit
  • Advanced Non-Performing Assets
  • Restructuring of Loans
  • Risk Management
  • Asset Reconstruction Companies
  • ACCORDs, etc.

General Awareness

  • Banking Awareness
  • Countries and Currencies
  • National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
  • Banking History
  • Sports
  • Books and Author
  • Finance
  • RBI 
  • Banking Terms and Abbreviations
  • Fiscal Policies
  • Government Schemes
  • Government Policies
  • Budget, etc

Also check, IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026: Register Now for 13706 PO, Clerk, SO Posts at ibps.in

IBPS RRB Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern for the posts of Office Assistant and Officer Scale 1, 2, and 3 is different. For all the posts being offered through the Regional Rural Bank recruitment, 2026 candidates will have to pass each stage of the exam to secure a position in the final list. Given below is the exam pattern of IBPS RRB Office Assistant and Officer Scale Posts:-

RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) & Officer Scale 1 Prelims Exam Pattern

The paper will include two sections: reasoning and numerical ability. Each section will have 40 questions and 40 marks, respectively, and these sections will have to be completed within the given time. Given below is the exam pattern for the RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) and Officer Scale prelims exam:-

OFFICE ASSISTANT (Multipurpose)

Section

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Reasoning

40

40

25 Minutes

Numerical Ability 

40

40

20 minutes 

Total

80

80

45 minutes

OFFICER SCALE-1

Section

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Reasoning

40

40

25 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

40

40

20 minutes

Total

80

80

45 minutes

RRB Mains Exam Pattern of Office Assistants & Officer Scale I

The Mains Exam pattern for the posts of Office Assistants and Officer Scale-1 is given below:-

RRB OFFICE ASSISTANT (Multipurpose)

Section

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Reasoning

40

50

30 minutes

Numerical Ability

40

50

30 minutes

Computer Knowledge

40

20

15 minutes

General Awareness

40

40

15 minutes

English Language

40

40

30 minutes

Hindi Language

40

40

30 minutes

Total

200

200

120 minutes

OFFICER SCALE-I 

Section

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Reasoning

40

50

30 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

40

50

30 minutes

Computer Knowledge

40

20

15 minutes

General Awareness

40

40

15 minutes

English Language

40

40

30 minutes

Hindi Language

40

40

30 minutes

Total

200

200

120 minutes

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern for Officer Scale II & III Posts 2026

Those candidates who apply for the IBPS RRB recruitment 2026 for Officer Scale posts of (II and III) should know that there will be only a single-level examination which will be objective in nature. Given below is the exam pattern:-

Exam Pattern for OFFICER SCALE-II (General Banking Officer)

There will be a total of 200 questions asked with a total of 200 marks, and the exam will have to be completed within 120 minutes. 

Subject

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Reasoning

40

50

30 minutes 

Computer Knowledge

40

20

15 minutes

Financial Awareness

40

40

15 minutes

English Language

40

40

30 minutes

Hindi Language

40

40

30 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

40

50

30 minutes

Total

200

200

120 minutes

Exam Pattern for OFFICER SCALE-II (Specialist Cadre)

There will be a total of 240 questions asked with a total of 200 marks, and the exam will have to be completed within 150 minutes. 

Subject

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Professional Knowledge

40

40

30 Minutes

Reasoning

40

40

30 minutes 

Computer Knowledge

40

20

15 minutes

Financial Awareness

40

40

15 minutes

English Language

40

20

30 minutes

Hindi Language

40

20

30 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

40

40

30 minutes

Total

240

200

150 minutes

Exam Pattern for OFFICER SCALE-III

There will be a total of 200 questions asked with a total of 200 marks, and the exam will have to be completed within 120 minutes. 

Subject

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Reasoning

40

50

30 minutes 

Computer Knowledge

40

20

15 minutes

Financial Awareness

40

40

15 minutes

English Language

40

40

30 minutes

Hindi Language

40

40

30 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

40

50

30 minutes

Total

200

200

120 minutes

The IBPS RRB 2026 exam for Office Assistant and Officer Scale (1, 2, and 3) posts requires a strategic approach that is focused on understanding both the common core syllabus and the specified exam pattern, which is relevant to each post.

Also check, IBPS Regional Rural Banks Participating List Recruitment 2026, Check Complete List of RRBs & Other Details

 

Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Pratyasha Chaturvedi

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Pratyasha is a Communications Professional with over 2.2 years of experience in the education sector. Having worked with top names like Arihant Publications and Jagran Josh, she specializes in board exam results, education news, and government job updates. She also brings a unique perspective as a former Subject Matter Expert for nearly a year. Currently, she is a key part of the Exam Prep and Sarkari Naukri team at Jagran Josh. Pratyasha holds an Honours degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology, and loves reading and traveling in her free time.

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