Exam Pattern 2022
IBPS RRB Scale 3 exam pattern comprises a single level online exam which will be followed by the final Interview stage. There will only be one online examination which will be objective type. There will be 5 sections in the exam: Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi Language & Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation. All the sections will consist of 40 questions which will make a total of 200 questions in the exam. Maximum marks in the exam including all sections will also be 200, where the test of Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation will be 50 marks, Computer Knowledge will be 20 marks and the remaining tests will carry 40 maximum marks. You will have the option to choose between tests of Hindi Language and English Language. The time duration available for the exam will be 120 minutes.
| Name of the Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | Composite Time of 2 hours |
| Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | |
| Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| English Language | English | 40 | 40 | |
| Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | |
| TOTAL | 200 | 200 | ||
Also, you should be aware of the IBPS RRB Scale 3 syllabus and previous year cut off so that you leave no stone unturned for your success.
IBPS RRB Scale 3 Interview
If you are able to score the required cut-off marks, you will be shortlisted for the Interview and the final merit list will be prepared after considering the marks obtained in the online examination and Interview. While appearing for the Interview you should produce the required valid documents. If you fail to do so, you will not be considered for the Interview.
MARKING SCHEME
There will be a penalty for every wrong answer that you will mark in the Objective Test of the IBPS RRB Scale 3. One-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty and an unmarked question will attract no penalty.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Marking Scheme
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Marking Scheme | Considered Marks |
|---|---|
| For correct answers | 1 mark each |
| For wrong answers | -1/4 marks |
| For not attempted | 0 (no marks) |
