The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) recently conducted the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II examinations (October 2020). The exams were conducted to fill over 9600 vacancies in various regional rural banks.
This is a highly competitive exam because of the attractive IBPS RRB Officer Scale-2 salary. The exam calls for thorough preparation as mere pass marks do not ensure a job because the consideration is purely on a merit basis. It is essential to achieve the minimum cut-off marks for your region and be on the merit list to stand a chance of getting the job.
Candidates need to note that the Officer Scale-II (general banking officer) exam’s structure and pattern are different compared to other posts, Officer Scale-II (specialist cadre).
Officer Scale-II (general banking officer) exam comprises 200 multiple choice questions from various sections, including Reasoning Ability, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi language sections, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Interpretation.
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Online Application Process
The online application process for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II 2020 commenced on July 1, 2020, and extended to July 21, 2020. This was followed by the second phase of registration that was conducted between October 26, 2020, and November 9, 2020, for Officer Scale-II.
Prospective candidates can fill out the application form by visiting the official website of IBPS. The prescribed fees can also be paid online to fulfil part of the eligibility criteria. Once your application is scrutinised and accepted, you will be allotted an IBPS RRB Admit Card, which can be accessed on the official website.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Exam Pattern
Here are the details of the Exam Pattern for Officer Scale-II for General Banking Officer and Specialist Cadre:
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)
The exam pattern comprises five sections:
Professional Knowledge               40 questions             40 marks
Reasoning Ability                       40 questions             50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude &
Data Interpretation                         40 questions             50 marks
Financial Awareness            40 questions             40 marks
Computer Knowledge           40 questions        20 marks
English/Hindi Language         40 questions        40 marks
Total                        240 questions        200 marks
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre)
Professional Knowledge               40 questions             40 marks
Reasoning Ability              40 questions             40 marks
Quantitative Aptitude &
Data Interpretation                         40 questions             40 marks
Financial Awareness           40 questions             40 marks
Computer Knowledge                   40 questions        40 marks
English/Hindi Language         40 questions        40 marks
Total                        200 questions       200 marks
Candidates need to keep in mind that there is negative marking in the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II exam, and each incorrect answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks. Rushing through the exam does not help in any way. Reading the questions completely before answering helps to get the answers right.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 Salary Structure
The salary structure of IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 is as follows:
Salary                                    Rs. 29,000-Rs. 33,000
Besides this, there are liberal allowances detailed below:
Dearness Allowance (DA) will be 46.5% of basic pay. You will also receive House Rent Allowance (HRA), which is 5% of basic pay in the Rural areas, 7.5 % of basic pay in the Semi-Urban areas, and 10% of basic pay for Urban areas. The special allowances stand at 7.5% of basic pay.
Besides the above, employees are eligible for travel allowances, leased accommodation rent, medical reimbursement, miscellaneous allowances, and pension schemes.
Summing it Up
Cracking the IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II is difficult but not impossible. Candidates need to focus on the preparation by reviewing the previous year paper. It will give them a fair idea of how to get prepared for the exam. The IBPS RRB officer scale 2 salary structure is attractive; hence thousands of applicants from across the country are vying for the posts.
