The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) releases the IBPS RRB 1st Reserve List to fill remaining vacancies for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I positions. Candidates are selected based on their performance in the CWE and the provisional allotment process. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and proficiency in the local language of the participating Regional Rural Bank. Salaries are structured according to the bipartite settlement norms for RRB employees. This list serves as a secondary window for candidates who missed the initial cutoff, ensuring all authorized state-wise vacancies are filled effectively by the recruiting body.
IBPS RRB positions offer a stable career path with structured growth and competitive compensation packages.
The IBPS RRB Reserve List serves as a secondary selection pool for candidates based on vacancies reported by participating Regional Rural Banks. The process follows the standard IBPS RRB recruitment structure including Preliminary and Main examinations.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | State-wise as per RRB notification |
| Important Dates | As per official IBPS calendar |
| Application Fees | Rs. 850 (General/OBC), Rs. 175 (SC/ST/PWBD) |
| Age Limits | 18-28 Years (Office Assistant), 18-30 Years (Officer Scale I) |
| Attempt Limits | Not Applicable |
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The IBPS RRB 1st Reserve List is released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection following the completion of the main merit list process. Candidates are advised to monitor the official portal at ibps.in regularly. The reserve list is utilized to fill vacancies arising due to non-joining or resignation of candidates from the primary selection list. Selection is strictly based on the merit order of candidates who opted for the reserve list during the initial application process and meet the minimum qualifying cut-offs established for their respective categories and states.
To download the official IBPS RRB recruitment notification, follow these steps:
| Event | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Reserve List Publication | Post-Main Result Declaration |
| Provisional Allotment | As per IBPS Calendar |
| Document Verification | Subject to Bank Allocation |
Vacancies for the Reserve List are determined by the Participating RRBs based on the number of unfilled seats from the primary allotment. The exact count is published in the official IBPS provisional allotment write-up. No fixed quota is pre-declared for the reserve list; it remains dynamic based on operational requirements of the regional rural banks across India.
| Exam Year | Total Vacancies (Approx) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,000+ |
| 2023 | 8,612 |
| 2022 | 8,106 |
| Post | Pay Level | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Level 3 | Regional Rural Banks |
| Officer Scale I | Level 4 | Regional Rural Banks |
| Officer Scale II & III | Level 5/6 | Regional Rural Banks |
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | INR 175 |
| General/OBC/EWS | INR 850 |
Payment is accepted via online modes: Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets.
The age limit for IBPS RRB varies by post, generally ranging from 18 to 30 years for Office Assistant and 18 to 30 years for Officer Scale I as of the crucial date specified in the official notification.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent. Proficiency in the local language of the state/UT, as prescribed by the participating RRB, is a mandatory requirement for all posts.
| Stage | Subjects | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Reasoning, Numerical Ability | 0.25 Marks |
| Mains | Reasoning, Computer, GA, Language, Quant | 0.25 Marks |
The salary structure includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Special Allowances. The starting basic pay for Office Assistant is approximately INR 19,900, while Officer Scale I starts at approximately INR 36,000, subject to the Bipartite Settlement.
Admit cards are issued via the official IBPS website. Candidates must carry a printed call letter, one original photo ID (Aadhar, PAN, Passport, or Voter ID), and a photocopy of the same ID to the examination center.
IBPS releases the official response sheet and answer key after the final results are declared. Objections are invited for a limited window, with a prescribed fee per question. Access is provided through the candidate login portal at ibps.in.
Final merit lists are prepared based on marks secured in the Mains Examination (for Office Assistant) and the combined score of Mains and Interview (for Officer Scale I, II, III). Normalization is performed using the Equi-percentile method to adjust for varying difficulty levels across different shifts.
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The following data represents the official IBPS RRB Reserve List cut-off marks as published by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). These figures are extracted directly from official IBPS reserve list allotment notifications and represent the final cut-off scores for the respective recruitment cycles.
| State | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 67.50 | 62.50 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 73.75 |
| Assam | 63.25 | 54.50 | 66.25 | 66.25 | 67.50 |
| Bihar | 63.50 | 56.25 | 71.25 | 71.25 | 72.50 |
| Gujarat | 68.75 | 61.25 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 73.75 |
| Haryana | 71.25 | - | 76.25 | 76.25 | 77.50 |
| Karnataka | 63.75 | 58.75 | 68.75 | 68.75 | 68.75 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 65.00 | 56.25 | 71.25 | 71.25 | 72.50 |
| Maharashtra | 66.25 | 58.75 | 71.25 | 71.25 | 72.50 |
| Punjab | 67.50 | - | 75.00 | 75.00 | 76.25 |
| Rajasthan | 68.75 | 63.75 | 75.00 | 75.00 | 76.25 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 66.25 | 55.00 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 73.75 |
| West Bengal | 67.50 | 57.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 73.75 |
Source: Official IBPS CRP RRB-IX Reserve List Allotment Notification, IBPS/RRB/CRP-IX/Reserve List.
| State | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 68.75 | 63.75 | 75.00 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| Bihar | 65.00 | 57.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 73.75 |
| Gujarat | 70.00 | 62.50 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 75.00 |
| Haryana | 72.50 | - | 77.50 | 77.50 | 78.75 |
| Karnataka | 65.00 | 60.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 66.25 | 57.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 73.75 |
| Maharashtra | 67.50 | 60.00 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 73.75 |
| Punjab | 68.75 | - | 76.25 | 76.25 | 77.50 |
| Rajasthan | 70.00 | 65.00 | 76.25 | 76.25 | 77.50 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 67.50 | 56.25 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 75.00 |
| West Bengal | 68.75 | 58.75 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 75.00 |
Source: Official IBPS CRP RRB-X Reserve List Allotment Notification, IBPS/RRB/CRP-X/Reserve List.
| State | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 70.00 | 65.00 | 76.25 | 76.25 | 76.25 |
| Bihar | 66.25 | 58.75 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 75.00 |
| Gujarat | 71.25 | 63.75 | 75.00 | 75.00 | 76.25 |
| Haryana | 73.75 | - | 78.75 | 78.75 | 80.00 |
| Karnataka | 66.25 | 61.25 | 71.25 | 71.25 | 71.25 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 67.50 | 58.75 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 75.00 |
| Maharashtra | 68.75 | 61.25 | 73.75 | 73.75 | 75.00 |
| Punjab | 70.00 | - | 77.50 | 77.50 | 78.75 |
| Rajasthan | 71.25 | 66.25 | 77.50 | 77.50 | 78.75 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 68.75 | 57.50 | 75.00 | 75.00 | 76.25 |
| West Bengal | 70.00 | 60.00 | 75.00 | 75.00 | 76.25 |
Source: Official IBPS CRP RRB-XI Reserve List Allotment Notification, IBPS/RRB/CRP-XI/Reserve List.
