With the recruitment notifications out for both IBPS RRB Officer Scale I as well as IBPS RRB Office Assistant, most students might be preparing for either of the exams or perhaps for both. If you are preparing for both IBPS RRB Officer Scale I and IBPS RRB Office Assistant, then this blog post may help you understand how both job positions differ from each other.
While both job positions are quite good and excellent opportunities for candidates to start their career in the rural banking where they can extend services to the rural populations and help in the financial inclusion in the Indian economy and banking system, there are certain differences in terms of responsibilities, eligibility, pay, etc. which will all be covered in this blog article titled, “IBPS RRB PO vs Office Assistant”.
So let’s dive in and have a look at the comparison and also learn how you can prepare for the exams.
1. IBPS RRB PO vs Office Assistant – Selection Process
| Examination | IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I | IBPS RRB Office Assistant |
| Designation | Probationary Officer | Office Assistant |
| Selection Stages | Phase-I (Prelims) Phase-II (Mains) Phase-III (Interview) |
Phase-I (Prelims) Phase-II (Mains) |
| Merit Listing Based On | Phase-II (Mains) AND Phase-III (Interview) | Phase-II (Mains) |
| Cadre | Officer Cadre | Clerical Cadre |
| Application Fees | INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD INR 850 for Others |
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| Age Limits | 18-30 Years | 18-28 Years |
| Upper Age Limit Relaxation | Provided as per the norms | |
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2. IBPS RRB PO vs Office Assistant – Eligibility, Exam Pattern, and Exam Syllabus
| Examination | IBPS RRB Officer Scale I 2020 | IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2020 |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent (preference will be given to the candidates having a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy) AND Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRBs. Desirable: working knowledge of Computer |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent AND Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRBs Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer |
| Phase I – Prelims | Reasoning: 40 Questions for 40 Marks Numerical Ability: 40 Questions for 40 Marks |
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| Phase I – Prelims Total Figures | 80 Questions in Total to be Attempted for 80 Marks within 45 Minutes | |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 of the total marks allotted to question per wrong answer. No negative marking for questions not attempted. | |
| Languages | Bilingual: Hindi and English, except for English (or Hindi) Language section | |
| Sectional Cut-offs | Candidates need to clear sectional cut-offs to qualify for the next (Mains) exam | |
| Phase II – Mains | Reasoning: 40 Questions for 50 Marks Quantitative Aptitude: 40 Questions for 50 Marks General Awareness: 40 Questions for 40 Marks English/Hindi Language: 40 Questions for 40 Marks Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions for 20 Marks |
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| Phase II – Mains Total Figures | 200 Questions for 200 Marks to be attempted within 2 Hours or 120 Minutes (No sectional timings) | |
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3. IBPS RRB PO vs Office Assistant- Pay, Emoluments, and Career Progression
| Examination | IBPS RRB Officer Scale I | IBPS RRB Office Assistant |
| Basic Pay | Starting basic pay 23,700/- | INR 7,200-(400/3)-8,400-(500/3)-9,990-(600/4)-12,300-(700/7)-17,200-(1,300/1)-18,500-(800/1)-19,300 |
| Gross Emoluments | INR 43,000 – 47,000 Inclusive of DA, HRA, CCA, etc. | INR 15,000 – 20,000 Inclusive of DA, HRA, CCA, etc. |
| Job Profile | i. Management of day-to-day banking operations. ii. Loan disbursement & credit portfolio rating. iii. Often needs to take care of single window operations or being a teller. iv. Focus on the agricultural schemes and policies for the rural market. v. Preparations of the audit report and NPA recovery also forms a major job task. |
i. Office Assistants are the first point of contact between the bank and the customers. ii. Office assistants operate the counters at the bank and are responsible for answering the queries of the customers. iii. Incharge of handling documents involved with all transactions. iv. handle cash transactions. Issuance of new debit cards is also the prerogative of these officers. v. Some IBPS RRB Office Assistants may also need to work in multiple departments concurrently depending on the needs of the bank. |
| Career Progression | All IBPS RRB POs and IBPS RRB Office Assistants can reach Senior Management Posts over their lifetime of service depending on their merit and seniority | |
All the Best!
That brings us to the end of this article, we hope that the information shared here helps you in making a better decision in choosing the exam you want to eye. Both the exam has its own advantages, it is totally upto you to make a call.
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