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IBPS RRB Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

IBPS Regional Rural Banks (RRB) — Officer Scale I, II & III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose). Practise 35 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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IBPS RRB at a glance

Sections
Reasoning · Quant · GA · English/Hindi (+Computer in mains)
Prelims
80 questions · 80 marks · 45 min
Marking
+1 correct · −0.25 wrong
Stages
Prelims → Mains → Interview (officers)
ModeOnline (computer-based) · Prelims → Mains → Interview (officers)
FrequencyUsually once a year
LanguagesEnglish or Hindi (with local-language proficiency required)
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)Last updated 10 August 2026

IBPS RRB full-length mock tests

Attempt 35 full-length IBPS RRB mock tests built on the official Reasoning · Quant · GA · English/Hindi (+Computer in mains)-question, 200-mark pattern. The first few are free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

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IBPS RRB topic-wise tests & syllabus

120 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the IBPS RRB syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

120 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 01

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 02

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 03

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 04

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 05

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 06

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 07

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 08

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 09

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 10

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 11

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 12

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Puzzles & Seating Arrangement — Test 13

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IBPS RRB sample questions

A few real IBPS RRB questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

ReasoningSample 1

Statements: All pens are books. All books are red. Which conclusion definitely follows?

  • A.All pens are red
  • B.All red things are pens
  • C.Some books are not red
  • D.No pen is red

Solution: Pens are a subset of books and books are a subset of red things, so every pen is necessarily red.

Quantitative AptitudeSample 2

Simplify: 15 + 3 x 4 - 2.

  • A.25
  • B.70
  • C.54
  • D.23

Solution: Multiplication first: 3 x 4 = 12, then 15 + 12 - 2 = 25.

General AwarenessSample 3

In the banking context, what does the abbreviation RRB stand for?

  • A.Regional Rural Bank
  • B.Rural Reserve Bank
  • C.Regional Reserve Bank
  • D.Rural Regional Board

Solution: RRB stands for Regional Rural Bank.

English LanguageSample 4

Read the passage: 'Regional Rural Banks were set up to develop the rural economy by providing credit and banking facilities to small farmers, agricultural labourers and small entrepreneurs. They combine the local feel of cooperative banks with the professionalism of commercial banks.' According to the passage, RRBs were set up mainly to:

  • A.Develop the rural economy
  • B.Compete with foreign banks
  • C.Fund large industries
  • D.Replace the Reserve Bank of India

Solution: The passage states RRBs were set up to develop the rural economy by serving small rural borrowers.

About the IBPS RRB exam

A common recruitment exam that selects staff for the Regional Rural Banks (Gramin Banks) across India — Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officers in Scale I, II and III — who deliver banking and credit services to rural and semi-urban India.

What is the IBPS RRB exam?

IBPS RRB is the common recruitment process conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to select staff for the Regional Rural Banks, popularly known as Gramin Banks. It fills two main streams of posts — Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) — along with the senior Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III cadres. These banks were created to take affordable banking and credit to rural and semi-urban India, so the exam attracts lakhs of graduates each year seeking a stable banking career close to home.

For Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, selection runs in two written stages — a Preliminary Exam and a Main Exam. The Prelims is a 45-minute screening test of 80 questions (Reasoning and Numerical Ability) and only decides who sits the Mains; the Mains, a broader paper that also tests General Awareness, English or Hindi and Computer Knowledge, decides merit. Officer Scale I candidates then attend an Interview, whereas Office Assistant selection has no interview. Officer Scale II and III are recruited through a single examination.

How to clear IBPS RRB

The Prelims is a speed test: Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude reward fast, accurate solving of puzzles, seating arrangements, number series, simplification and data interpretation. Because it is only a screening stage, the aim is to clear the sectional and overall cut-offs comfortably and move to the Mains, where the real merit list is built. Practise timed sets until puzzles and calculations become quick and automatic.

The Mains widens to General Awareness and language. General Awareness for RRBs leans heavily on banking and financial awareness — the RRB structure, RBI, NABARD, agriculture and the rural economy, and common financial abbreviations — so build this steadily rather than cramming. English (or Hindi) rewards comprehension, cloze, error spotting and vocabulary. With one-fourth negative marking, disciplined attempting matters: solve what you know and avoid blind guesses. Officer Scale I aspirants should also prepare for the Interview after the Mains.

IBPS RRB eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the IBPS RRB eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Nationality
Indian citizen (with the usual provisions for certain other categories as specified in the notification).
Qualification
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university; some officer scales require a relevant degree and/or work experience.
Local language
Proficiency in the local language of the state / RRB you apply to (reading, writing and speaking) is required.
Age — Office Assistant
Generally between 18 and 28 years, with age relaxation for reserved categories per government norms.
Age — Officer Scale I
Generally between 18 and 30 years, with age relaxation for reserved categories per government norms.
Officer Scale II & III
Higher age limits and specified years of banking / relevant experience, with a professional qualification for specialist posts.

Exam pattern & marking

SubjectQuestionsMarks
ReasoningPuzzles, seating, syllogism, inequality, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction4040 (mains: 50)
Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical AbilitySimplification, number series, DI, percentage, ratio, average, profit & loss, SI/CI4040 (mains: 50)
General AwarenessMains only — banking & RRB awareness, RBI, NABARD, agriculture & rural economy, static GK4040
English or Hindi LanguageMains only — comprehension, cloze, error spotting, para jumbles, fillers, vocabulary4040
Computer KnowledgeOfficer Scale I mains only4020
Total200200

IBPS RRB recruits Office Assistants and Officers for the Regional Rural Banks. For Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, the Preliminary Exam has 80 objective questions carrying 80 marks in 45 minutes — Reasoning (40 questions / 40 marks) and Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude (40 questions / 40 marks) — and is only a qualifying screening test. The Officer Scale I Main Exam has 200 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours across Reasoning (40/50), Quantitative Aptitude (40/50), General Awareness (40/40), English or Hindi (40/40) and Computer Knowledge (40/20); the Office Assistant Main follows a similar 200-mark pattern. Every wrong answer carries a penalty of one-fourth (0.25) of the marks for that question; unanswered questions score zero. Officer Scale I candidates face an Interview after the Mains, while Office Assistant has no interview. On ExamguruX, each question is scored +1 with a 0.25 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the real marking, and every question has a worked solution.

Duration: 2 hours (Officer Scale I Mains).

How to prepare for IBPS RRB

A proven, focused IBPS RRB preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.

  1. 1

    Clear the Prelims on speed

    The Preliminary Exam is only a screening test of Reasoning and Numerical Ability. Drill puzzles, seating, number series, simplification and DI under the 45-minute clock so you clear the cut-off with time to spare.

  2. 2

    Win the Mains on breadth

    The merit list is built on the Main Exam. Balance all sections — Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi and Computer Knowledge — instead of over-investing in your strongest one.

  3. 3

    Master banking & RRB awareness

    General Awareness for RRBs is banking-heavy. Learn the RRB structure (RRB Act 1976, sponsor-bank model), the roles of RBI and NABARD, agriculture and rural-economy schemes, and common financial abbreviations.

  4. 4

    Keep English or Hindi accurate

    The language section tests comprehension, cloze, error spotting, para jumbles, fillers and vocabulary. Practise short passages and grammar sets for quick, reliable marks.

  5. 5

    Respect the negative marking

    At one-fourth (0.25) per wrong answer, blind guessing is costly. Attempt when you can eliminate to a confident choice, and leave questions you genuinely cannot judge.

  6. 6

    Prepare officers for the Interview

    Officer Scale I selection includes an Interview after the Mains. Revise banking awareness, current affairs and your own background so you can speak about them confidently; Office Assistant has no interview.

IBPS RRB scoring & selection

For Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, selection runs Preliminary → Main. The Preliminary Exam has 80 questions for 80 marks in 45 minutes — Reasoning (40) and Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude (40) — and is only a screening test. The Main Exam decides merit; Officer Scale I candidates then face an Interview, while Office Assistant has no interview. Officer Scale II and III are recruited through a single exam. Every wrong answer costs one-fourth of a mark. The bands below are indicative — real cut-offs shift each year with vacancies and difficulty.

IBPS RRB marks vs. rank

Score rangeStageWhat it takes
Prelims: clear the cut-offPrelimsScreening only — clear sectional & overall cut-offs to reach the Mains
Mains: strong, balanced scoreMainsDecides merit — no weak section across the five areas
Interview: confident showingInterviewOfficer Scale I only — combined with Mains for the final list
Local-language proficiencyEligibilityQualifying — reading, writing and speaking the RRB's local language
Steady mock scoresReadinessConsistent timed-mock performance predicts selection

Indicative stage requirements

Preliminary ExamQualifying

Indicative marks: Screening only — clear sectional & overall cut-offs

Main ExamDecisive

Indicative marks: Builds the merit list for all posts

Interview (Officer Scale I)Weighted

Indicative marks: Combined with Mains; no interview for Office Assistant

Reserved categoriesRelaxed

Indicative marks: Lower cut-offs & age relaxation per norms

Local-language testQualifying

Indicative marks: Proficiency in the RRB's local language is verified

The IBPS RRB pattern here — the Prelims → Mains (→ Interview for officers) process, the 80-question 80-mark 45-minute Prelims, the 200-mark Mains and one-fourth negative marking — reflects IBPS's recent published pattern. Exact vacancies, cut-offs, dates, participating RRBs and section details change each recruitment cycle; always confirm current specifics in the official IBPS notification at ibps.in.

Posts recruited through IBPS RRB

IBPS RRB recruits for several cadres in the Regional Rural Banks through one common process. The post you can apply for depends on your qualifications and experience; the table below sets out the main cadres, their broad role and how each is selected. Actual vacancies and cut-offs change every year with the participating RRBs and paper difficulty.

Post / CadreRoleEligibilitySelection route
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)Clerical / front-office banking in a Gramin Bank branchGraduate · local language · age 18–28Prelims → Mains (no interview)
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager)Entry-level branch officer managing operations & rural creditGraduate · local language · age 18–30Prelims → Mains → Interview
Officer Scale II (Manager)Branch / departmental manager; general or specialist streamsGraduate + banking experience (specialist degree for some posts)Single exam → Interview
Officer Scale III (Senior Manager)Senior management of larger branches and functionsGraduate + minimum years of banking experienceSingle exam → Interview

A representative set of institutes that admit through IBPS RRB. Many more posts participate in the counselling process.

IBPS RRB important dates

The typical IBPS RRB timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.

  1. Notification & apply

    Usually around June

  2. Preliminary exam

    Typically August

  3. Prelims result

    A few weeks after the exam

  4. Main exam

    Usually September–October

  5. Interview (officers)

    Around November–December

  6. Provisional allotment

    Usually by January of the next year

IBPS RRB — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions IBPS RRB aspirants ask most.

What is the IBPS RRB selection process?

For Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, selection runs Preliminary → Main. The Prelims is a screening test; the Mains decides merit. Officer Scale I candidates then attend an Interview, while Office Assistant has no interview. Officer Scale II and III are recruited through a single examination followed by an interview.

What is the IBPS RRB Prelims exam pattern?

The Preliminary Exam has 80 questions for 80 marks in 45 minutes, in two sections — Reasoning (40 questions / 40 marks) and Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude (40 questions / 40 marks). It is only a qualifying screening test and its marks are not counted in the final merit list.

What is the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Mains pattern?

The Officer Scale I Main Exam has 200 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours — Reasoning (40/50), Quantitative Aptitude (40/50), General Awareness (40/40), English or Hindi (40/40) and Computer Knowledge (40/20). The Office Assistant Mains follows a similar 200-mark structure.

Is there negative marking in IBPS RRB?

Yes. Each wrong answer carries a penalty of one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question. There is no penalty for unanswered questions, so guess only when you can eliminate options to a confident choice.

What is the eligibility for IBPS RRB?

You need a Bachelor's degree in any discipline and proficiency in the local language of the RRB's state. The age limit is generally 18–28 for Office Assistant and 18–30 for Officer Scale I, with relaxation for reserved categories. Officer Scale II and III require relevant experience and, for some posts, a professional qualification.

How should I use these mock tests?

Take full-length timed mocks to build speed and section balance under negative marking, and review the solution for every question. Use the topic tests to drill reasoning, quantitative aptitude, banking & RRB awareness and English until each becomes a reliable source of marks.

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