IBPS RRB Syllabus 2026, PO, Clerk, Scale II & III Prelims & Mains

IBPS RRB Syllabus 2026 outlines the topics that candidates need to prepare for Regional Rural Bank recruitment exam conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The syllabus varies for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale I, II, and III, with Prelims covering Reasoning and Numerical Ability, and Mains including Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English/Hindi, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. For Officer Scale II and III, a single exam is conducted with professional knowledge in addition to these subjects.

IBPS RRB Prelims Syllabus 2026

IBPS RRB Prelims exam is conducted only for Office Assistant (Clerk) and Officer Scale I (PO). The syllabus is same for both posts. It has two sections: Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability.

Reasoning Ability Syllabus

• Puzzles (Linear, Circular, Square, Floor-based, Box-based, Day/Month/Year-based)
• Seating Arrangement (Single, Double row, Direction-based, Uncertain)
• Coding-Decoding (General and Coded)
• Blood Relation (Direct and Coded)
• Inequality (Direct and Coded)
• Syllogism (General and Coded)
• Alphanumeric Series, Number/Alphabet/Symbol Series
• Order & Ranking
• Direction Sense (Coded/Uncoded)
• Input-Output (Word or Number based)
• Miscellaneous reasoning questions

Numerical Ability Syllabus

• Simplification & Approximation (BODMAS, roots, percentages, indices, fractions)
• Number Series (Missing, Wrong number, Double pattern, Statement-based)
• Quadratic Equations / Quantity Comparison
• Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Table DI, Caselet, Mixed DI)
• Arithmetic Word Problems: Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Age, Mixture & Alligation, Partnership, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern, Time, Speed & Distance, Boat & Stream, Train-based problems
• Mensuration (2D & 3D)
• Probability, Permutation & Combination
• Data Sufficiency (2–3 statements)

IBPS RRB Mains Syllabus 2026

IBPS RRB Mains exam is conducted for Office Assistant (Clerk) and Officer Scale I (PO). The syllabus is same for both posts. It covers five subjects:

• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability
• General Awareness
• English Language / Hindi Language
• Computer Knowledge

Below is the section-wise syllabus:

Reasoning

• All topics from Prelims (Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Inequality, Syllogism, Input-Output, Direction Sense, Series, Ranking)
• Logical Reasoning:
  • Statement & Assumptions
  • Statement & Inference
  • Cause & Effect
  • Course of Action
  • Strength of Argument
  • Statement & Conclusion

Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability

• All topics from Prelims (Simplification, Approximation, Series, Quadratic, Arithmetic Word Problems, DI, Probability, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination)
• Advanced DI:
  • Radar DI
  • Missing Table DI
  • Arithmetic-based DI
  • Caselet DI
• Data Sufficiency (2–3 statements, advanced level)
• Arithmetic-based Case Studies

General Awareness

• Current Affairs: National, International, State-level
• Banking Awareness: RBI, SEBI, financial institutions, monetary policy, reforms
• Economy: Union Budget, Economic Survey, Government Schemes, Committees
• Static GK: Countries, Capitals, Currency, Important Days, National Parks, Books & Authors
• Sports, Awards & Honors, Defence, Science & Technology

English Language

• Reading Comprehension (Inference-based, Fact-based, Vocabulary-based)
• Cloze Test (Fillers & Replacements)
• Para Jumbles & Sentence Rearrangement
• Sentence Correction & Error Spotting
• Phrase Replacement
• Sentence-based Fillers (Single & Double blanks)
• Word Swap, Word Usage
• Match the Column, Connectors, Starters
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases, One-word Substitution

Hindi Language

• अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen Passage)
• समानार्थी और विलोम शब्द (Synonyms & Antonyms)
• रिक्त स्थान (Fill in the blanks)
• गद्यांश में रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति (Passage-based fillers)
• वाक्य में त्रुटि (Error detection)
• शब्द त्रुटी/वर्तनी त्रुटी (Spelling errors)
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms & Proverbs)
• वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द (One-word substitution)

Computer Knowledge

• Fundamentals and History of Computers
• Generations of Computers
• Hardware & Software (OS, Types of Software, Compiler, Interpreter)
• Input/Output Devices, Memory, Number Systems
• Computer Languages (Generations & Types)
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Windows
• Database Management (DBMS basics)
• Internet (Protocols, Browsers, Emails, E-commerce, Shortcuts)
• Networking (TCP/IP, OSI Model, Topologies, Devices)
• Security: Firewalls, Virus, Worms, Malware, Trojans, Spyware, Phishing, Cybercrime
• Shortcut Keys & Computer Abbreviations

IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & III Syllabus 2026

For Officer Scale II and III, there is no Prelims exam. Candidates directly appear for a single online exam. The subjects differ slightly depending on the post.

Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer – GBO) Syllabus

The syllabus for GBO includes:

• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
• Financial Awareness
• English / Hindi Language
• Computer Knowledge

Detailed Topics:

• Reasoning: All topics from PO/Clerk Mains including advanced puzzles, input-output, data sufficiency, and logical reasoning (assumptions, inferences, conclusions, arguments, cause-effect).
• Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation: Advanced DI (Radar, Caselet, Missing Table, Mixed DI), Arithmetic Word Problems, Probability, Mensuration, Data Sufficiency.
• Financial Awareness:
  • Banking and Financial Institutions (RBI, SEBI, NABARD, IMF, World Bank)
  • Monetary Policy, Budget, Economic Survey
  • NPAs, Restructuring of Loans, Risk Management, Basel Norms (I, II, III)
  • Banking Reforms in India, Asset Reconstruction Companies
• English/Hindi Language: Same as PO/Clerk Mains syllabus.
• Computer Knowledge: Fundamentals, MS Office, Networking, Internet, Security, DBMS, Shortcuts & Abbreviations.

Officer Scale II (Specialist Officer – SO) Syllabus

The syllabus for SO posts is similar to GBO but includes Professional Knowledge related to the specialization.

Subjects:

• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
• Professional Knowledge (as per specialization)
• English / Hindi Language
• Computer Knowledge

Professional Knowledge (Post-wise):

• IT Officer: Networking, Databases, Programming, Security, Operating Systems, Web Technologies.
• Chartered Accountant: Accounting Standards, Taxation, Auditing, Financial Management.
• Law Officer: Indian Contract Act, Companies Act, Banking Regulations, Partnership Act, Consumer Protection Act.
• Treasury Manager: Financial Markets, Risk Management, Investment Management, Derivatives.
• Marketing Officer: Marketing Concepts, Branding, Market Segmentation, Advertising, Digital Marketing.
• Agricultural Officer: Agronomy, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Soil Science, Irrigation, Agricultural Economics.

Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) Syllabus

The syllabus for Scale III is similar to Scale II GBO but at a higher difficulty level.

Subjects:

• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
• Financial Awareness
• English / Hindi Language
• Computer Knowledge

Detailed Topics:

• Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude: Advanced level of puzzles, DI, and arithmetic.
• Financial Awareness: Strong focus on banking reforms, corporate governance, balance sheet analysis, NPAs, Basel norms, budgeting, and global economic institutions.
• Language & Computer: Same as Scale II GBO.

IBPS RRB Books

IBPS RRB Syllabus 2026 covers a wide range of subjects including Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English/Hindi, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, and Professional Knowledge for specialist posts. While Office Assistant and Officer Scale I have both Prelims and Mains, candidates for Officer Scale II and III appear directly for a single exam.