Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Common Recruitment Process for
Recruitment of Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) - CRP RRBs VIII
Website: www.ibps.in

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/CRP_RRB_VIII_ADVT_15_06_2019.pdf

On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates: 18.06.2019 to 04.07.2019
Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online) 18.06.2019 to 04.07.2019

The online examinations for the next Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs VIII) for recruitment of Group “A”-Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B”-Office Assistant (Multipurpose) will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) tentatively in August and September 2019. The interviews for recruitment of Group “A”- Officers (Scale-I, II & III) under the same process will be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the help of NABARD and IBPS in consultation with appropriate authority tentatively in the month of November 2019.

IBPS, an autonomous body, has received a mandate from the organisations mentioned at (A) below, to conduct the recruitment process as mentioned above, once a year. IBPS will make arrangements for conducting Online Preliminary Examination for Officers Scale I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and declare result of Online Preliminary Examination. IBPS will inform the shortlisted candidates about the Online Main Examination. There will be a Single Level Examination for Officers Scale II and Officers Scale III. IBPS will declare the results of the Main / Single Examination and inform the shortlisted candidates about the interview in the case of Officers Scale I, II and III.
Interviews will be coordinated by Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the help of NABARD and IBPS in consultation with appropriate authority. For Office Assistant (Multipurpose), the final allotment will be done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the Online Main Examination and the vacancies reported by the RRBs. Prospective candidates will have to apply at authorized IBPS website after carefully reading the advertisement regarding the process of examinations, interview (wherever applicable) and provisional allotment, eligibility criteria, online registration processes, payment of prescribed application fee / intimation charges, pattern of examination, issuance of call letters etc. and ensure that they fulfil the stipulated criteria and follow the prescribed processes.

Posts: 
1. Officer Scale- III (Senior Manager)
Age: 21-40 years
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having Degree/ Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information
Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy

2. Officer Scale- II (Manager)
Age: 21-30 years
Qualifications: Information Technology Officer Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in
Electronics / Communication / Computer Science /Information Technology or its equivalent with a minimum
of 50% marks in aggregate.

3. Officer Scale- I (Assistant Manager)
Age: 18-30 years
Qualifications: i. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent
Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy;
ii. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s
iii. Desirable: working knowledge of Computer

4. Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Age: 18-28 years
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent
(a) Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s
(b) Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer.

Age Relaxation: 10 years PwD candidates.

PARTICIPATING RRBs:

1. Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
2. Andhra Pragathi Gramin Bank
3. Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank
4. Aryavart Bank
5. Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
6. Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank
7. Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank
8. Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank
9. Baroda Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank
10. Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank
11. Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank
12. Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank
13. Ellaquai Dehati Bank
14. Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
15. J & K Grameen Bank
16. Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank
17. Karnataka Gramin Bank
18. Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
19. Kashi Gomti Samyut Gramin Bank
20. Kerala Gramin Bank
21. Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
22. Madhyanchal Gramin Bank
23. Maharashtra Gramin Bank
24. Manipur Rural Bank
25. Meghalaya Rural Bank 
26. Mizoram Rural Bank
27. Nagaland Rural Bank
28. Odisha Gramya Bank
29. Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
30. Prathama UP Gramin Bank
31. Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank
32. Punjab Gramin Bank
33. Purvanchal Bank
34. Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank
35. Saptagiri Grameena Bank 
36. Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank
37. Saurashtra Gramin Bank
38. Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
39. Telangana Grameena Bank
40. Tripura Gramin Bank
41. Utkal Grameen Bank
42. Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank
43. Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
44. Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank
45. Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank

Guidelines for Persons With Benchmark Disabilities using a Scribe:

The visually impaired candidates and candidates whose writing speed is adversely affected permanently for any
reason can use their own scribe at their cost during the online examination. In all such cases where a scribe is used, the following rules will apply:

The candidate will have to arrange his / her own scribe at his/her own cost

The scribe may be from any academic stream. However for Specialist Officers’ posts the scribe should be from
an academic stream different from that prescribed for the post

Both the candidate as well as scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking confirming that the scribe fulfils all
the stipulated eligibility criteria for a scribe mentioned above. Further in case it later transpires that he/she did
not fulfil any laid down eligibility criteria or suppressed material facts the candidature of the applicant will stand
cancelled, irrespective of the result of the CRP. 

Those candidates who use a scribe shall be eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes or otherwise advised
for every hour of the examination

The scribe arranged by the candidate should not be a candidate for the online examination under CRP RRB VIII. If violation of the above is detected at any stage of the process, candidature for CRP of both the candidate and the scribe will be cancelled. Candidates eligible for and who wish to use the services of
a scribe in the examination should invariably carefully indicate the same in the online application form.
Any subsequent request may not be favourably entertained.

Only candidates registered for compensatory time (at the time of online registration) will be allowed such concessions since compensatory time given to candidates shall be system based, it shall not be possible for the test conducting agency to allow such time if he / she is not registered for the same. Candidates not registered for compensatory time shall not be allowed such concessions. 

Guidelines for Visually Impaired candidates

Visually Impaired candidates (who suffer from not less than 40% of disability) may opt to view the contents of the test in magnified font and all such candidates will be eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour or otherwise advised of examination.

The facility of viewing the contents of the test in magnifying font will not be available to Visually Impaired
candidates who use the services of a Scribe for the examination.

APPLICATION FEE/ INTIMATION CHARGES:

Rs.100/- for SC/ST/PWBD candidates

List of Documents to be produced at the time of interview / joining (as applicable)

The following documents in original and self-attested photocopies in support of the candidate’s eligibility and
identity are to be invariably submitted at the time of interview / joining failing which the candidate may not be
permitted to appear for the interview. Non submission of requisite documents by the candidate at the time of
interview/ joining will debar his candidature from further participation in the recruitment process.
(i) Printout of the valid Interview Call Letter
(ii) Valid system generated printout of the online application form registered for CRP RRBs-VIII
(iii) Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate issued by the Competent Authorities or SSLC/ Std. X Certificate
with DOB)
(iv) Photo Identity Proof as indicated in Point L of the advertisement
(v) Mark-sheets or certificates for Graduation or equivalent qualification etc. Proper document from Board
/ University for having declared the result on or before 04.07.2019 has to be submitted. Experience Certificates (as on 04.07.2019) if applicable.
(vi) Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format as stipulated by Government of India in the case of SC / ST / OBC category candidates.
Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming under creamy layer and/ or if their caste does not find place in the Central List are not entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as General in the online application form.
(vii) Income and Asset Certificate issued by any one of the Authorities as notified by the Government of
India in the prescribed format in the case of EWS category candidates.
(viii) Disability certificate in prescribed format issued by the District Medical Board in case of Persons With
Disability category
If the candidate has used the services of a Scribe at the time of online exam the duly filled in details of the scribe in the prescribed format
(ix) For Officers- An Ex-serviceman candidate has to produce a copy of the Service or Discharge book alongwith pension payment order and documentary proof of rank last / presently held (substantive as well as acting) at the time of interview.
Those who are still in defence service should submit a certificate from a competent authority that they will be relieved from defence services, on or before 03.07.2020. Please note that failure to provide this certificate will result in immediate disqualification. The RRB’s will not be in any position to waive this condition. The Candidates falling in this category are well advised to apply for this certificate at the earliest to avoid disqualification.
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose)- Ex-Servicemen candidates: (i) Candidates who are released/
retired from Armed Forces are required to submit a certificate as per Proforma A. Such Ex-servicemen
candidates have to produce a copy of the discharge Certificate / pension payment order and documentary
proof of rank last / presently held (substantive as well as acting) at the time of joining. (ii) Candidates
who are still in the Armed Forces and desirous of applying under Ex-Servicemen category should submit
Proforma B from the Competent Authority showing his/her date of completion of specific period of
engagement (SPE) along with the declaration in Proforma C. Such candidates whose SPE is completed
on or before 03.07.2020 are eligible to apply. Such candidates have to submit a release letter and a selfdeclaration from the candidate that he/ she is entitled to benefits admissible to Ex-Servicemen as per
Govt. of India rules (iii) Those candidates who have completed their initial period of assignment and
who are on extended assignment are required to submit the certificate as per Proforma D. (iv) Dependents
of Servicemen killed in action or those who have been severely disabled have to produce satisfactory
documentary proof showing that they are Dependents of Servicemen killed in action or severely disabled
and an affidavit stating that the relaxation is availed by one dependent of Ex-Servicemen or not availed
by any Dependent of Servicemen killed in action or severely disabled

HOW TO APPLY:

A candidate can apply for the Post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and can also apply for the Post of Officer.
However a candidate can apply for only one post in officer’s cadre i.e. for Officer Scale-I or Scale-II or Scale-III.

No. of posts:

1. OFFICE ASSISTANTS (MULTIPURPOSE)
Assam: 01, Bihar: 02, Gujarat:04, Haryana: 01, Himachal
Pradesh: 01, Karnataka: 02, Kerala: 01, Madhya Pradesh: 4, Odisha: 01, Rajasthan: 02, Tamil Nadu: 02, Telangana: 2, Uttar Pradesh: 04, West Bengal: 01

Total No. of posts: 28

2. OFFICER SCALE I
No. of posts: Bihar: 02, Gujarat: 04, Karnataka: 03, Kerala: 01, Odisha: 02, Rajasthan: 02, Tamil Nadu: 01, Telangana: 01, Uttar Pradesh: 03, West Bengal: 01
Total: 20 posts

3. Officer Scale II (Agriculture Officer)
Baroda Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank: 01

4. Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer)
Baroda Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank: 01, Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank: 01
Total No. of posts: 02

EXAMINATION CENTERS (Tentative List) mention in Annnexure II, website: https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/CRP_RRB_VIII_ADVT_15_06_2019.pdf

Guidelines for scanning and Upload of Documents
Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her photograph and signature
as per the specifications given below.
Photograph Image: (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
- Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.
- Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background.
- Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face
- If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are
not squinting and there are no harsh shadows
- If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye"
- If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.
- Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.
- Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
- Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb
- Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then
adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.

Scanning the documents:
o Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
o Set Colour to True Colour
o File Size as specified above
o Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature/ left thumb impression / hand written
declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).
o The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg.
Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.
o Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg format by using MS Paint
or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned documents in any format can be saved in .jpg / .jpeg format
by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu. Size can be adjusted by using crop and then resize option.

Apply online on website: https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/rrb8as1jun19/