Introduction
The much-awaited IBPS RRB 2024 notification for PO and Clerk posts is expected to be released in June 2024. This is your golden opportunity to secure a banking job in Regional Rural Banks across India. With lakhs of applicants competing for limited vacancies, early preparation is key to success. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming recruitment process.
1. IBPS RRB 2024: Important Highlights
Key Details:
- Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Posts: Office Assistant (Clerk) and Officer Scale-I (PO)
- Vacancies: Expected 8,000+ (based on previous trends)
- Exam Levels: Preliminary, Main, Interview (for PO)
- Application Mode: Online
- Expected Notification Date: June 2024
- Tentative Exam Dates: August-September 2024
2. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Officer Scale-I (PO): Degree in any discipline
- Office Assistant (Clerk): Degree in any discipline
- Preference given to candidates with: Banking/Agriculture/Economics knowledge
Age Limit (as on 01-06-2024):
- Officer Scale-I: 18-30 years
- Office Assistant: 18-28 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per government norms
3. Selection Process
For RRB PO:
- Preliminary Exam (Objective)
- Main Exam (Objective)
- Interview (Final Selection)
For RRB Clerk:
- Preliminary Exam (Objective)
- Main Exam (Objective)
4. Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Preliminary Exam (Common for PO & Clerk):
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Total Questions: 80
- Total Marks: 80
- Sections:
- Reasoning (40 Qs, 40 Marks)
- Numerical Ability (40 Qs, 40 Marks)
Main Exam Pattern:
For PO:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Sections:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness
- English/Hindi Language
- Computer Knowledge
For Clerk:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Sections:
- Reasoning
- Numerical Ability
- General Awareness
- English/Hindi Language
- Computer Knowledge
5. Preparation Strategy
Last-Minute Tips:
✔ Focus on Speed & Accuracy – Practice 50+ questions daily
✔ Master Previous Year Papers – Identify repeating patterns
✔ Take Mock Tests Weekly – Analyze weak areas
✔ Current Affairs Preparation – Focus on last 6 months banking news
✔ Time Management – Allocate 45 seconds per question
Recommended Study Resources:
- Quantitative Aptitude: RS Aggarwal
- Reasoning: Kiran’s Practice Book
- General Awareness: Banking Awareness by Arihant
- English: Word Power Made Easy
6. Expected Cut-Off Marks
Previous Year Cut-Off Trends:
- RRB PO Prelims: 62-68 (General)
- RRB Clerk Prelims: 72-78 (General)
- Final Cut-Offs: 5-10 marks higher than prelims
Conclusion
The IBPS RRB 2024 recruitment is one of the most sought-after banking exams in India. With the notification expected in June, now is the perfect time to begin your preparation if you haven’t already. Remember – consistent practice and smart study strategies are key to cracking this competitive exam.
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