IBPS RRB Assistant Exam 2022

About IBPS RRB Assistant Exam

Banking is one of the most sought-after career options in present times. A banking career offers an excellent salary, perks, job security, fast growth, and the right work-life balance.

The Indian Government had set up Personnel Selection Services (PPS) in 1975 for the recruitment of Probationary officers and clerks in Public Sector banks. PPS was later renamed to Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam to recruit Officer Assistants in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across the country. Office Assistants are responsible for responding to emails, taking phone calls, verifying documents, and handling packages of importance.

IBPS RRB Assistant Exam 2022 - Notification

IBPS has released IBPS Calendar 2022-23 for the various exams and as per the calendar CRP RRB-XI (Office Assistants) is expected to be held on 07th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st August 2022. The official notification will be released soon.

IBPS RRB Clerk 2022 – Important Dates

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IBPS RRB Assistant 2022 – Vacancies

The IBPS RRB Assistant 2022 vacancy is not released. It will be released along with the 2022 official notification. 

Meanwhile, candidates can check the previous year's notification below.

IBPS RRB Assistant Exam - Notification

IBPS has released the notification for Office Assistant for the year 2021. Candidates will be able to register from 8th June 2021. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) holds the IBPS RRB Clerk Examination every year for the recruitment of Group "B"- Office Assistant. Eligible candidates, who aspire to join any of the Regional Rural Banks as Group "B"- Office Assistant (Multipurpose), are required to register for the Common Recruitment Process. The examination will be in two tiers i.e. the online examination will be held in two phases, Prelims and Mains. This article is intended to provide all the details about IBPS RRB Clerk Recruitment Notification 2021 like eligibility, exam date, exam pattern, job profile, salary, etc.

IBPS RRB Assistant Exam - Overview

IBPS RRB Assistant – Important Dates

IBPS RRB Assistant Previous year Vacancies

The vacancy for IBPS RRB Clerk/Assistant is released for the year 2021. This year a total of  6794 vacancies has been released for the office assistant post.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam Pattern

Since this examination is for the post of office assistant, the selection process does not consist of an interview stage. The selection is based on 2 stages of the online exam, the details of which are given below.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims Exam

The following table is the prelims exam pattern:

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains Exam

The following table is the mains exam pattern:

Each candidate will be required to clear both sectional as well as overall cutoffs in the main exam.

Depending on the number of State/ UT wise vacancies available, cut-offs will be decided and candidates will be considered for provisional allotment. Prior to the completion of the provisional allotment process, scores obtained in the online main examination will not be shared with the candidates.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Eligibility Criteria

Age Criteria

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 28 years

Educational Qualifications

• A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
• The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
• Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory i.e. candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language/should have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/College/Institute.
• Proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT: Candidates should know how to read/write and speak the Official Language of the State/UT for which a candidate wishes to apply is preferable.

IBPS RRB Assistant Application Process

Candidates can apply online for the exam soon after the exam date is announced and no other mode of application will be accepted.

Prerequisites for Applying Online

Before applying online, candidates should,

• Scan their signature and photographs. The candidate must ensure that both the photograph (4.5 cms x 3.5 cms) and signature adhere to the specifications mentioned.
• CAPITAL LETTERS signature will not be accepted
• Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make the online payment.
• Must have a valid personal email ID. This should be maintained till the completion of the recruitment process.

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges

The payment must be made online.

• Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PWD/EXSM candidates.
• Rs. 850 /- for all others.

Steps to Apply for IBPS RRB Assistant Exam Online

Here are the steps to apply for IBPS RRB Assistant exam

• Step1 - Go to www.ibps.in website
• Step 2 - Click on the homepage
• Step 3 - Open 'CRP for RRBs' and click 'Click here to apply online for CRP RRBs Officer Assistants (Multipurpose) to open the online application form.
• Step 4 - Click on 'Click here for new registration' and register by entering the necessary information. A provisional registration number and password is displayed on the screen. Note this down. The registration number and password is sent through SMS and Email.
• Step 5 - Upload photograph and signature as per specifications
• Step 6 - Indicate state for provisional allotment.
• Step 7 - Before submitting use 'save and next' to verify and modify details if required
• Step 8 - Hit the 'Final Submit' button once you have verified your details
• Step 9 - Pay the fee/intimation charges online.

Candidates are advised to register as per the above steps and carefully fill in the online application themselves as no change in any of the data filled in the online application is possible/ entertained after submission of the application. Candidates should refer to the Official notification for steps to fill the online application form.

IBPS RRB Assistant Syllabus

IBPS RRB Assistant Prelims Syllabus

Logical Reasoning

Input-output, Seating arrangement (circular & linear), Coding decoding, Syllogism, Data sufficiency, Alphanumeric series, Alphabet test, Ranking/direction/order, Coded inequalities, Puzzles, Blood relations, Logical reasoning, Double line up, etc.

Quantitative Ability

Quadratic equations, Data sufficiency, Data interpretation, Number series, Partnership, Problems on ages, Percentage, Averages, Ratio and proportion, Mixture & allegation, Profit and loss, Work and time, Simple and compound interest, Time and distance, Simplification/approximation, Boats and streams.

IBPS RRB Assistant Mains Syllabus

Logical Reasoning

Input-output, Seating arrangement (circular & linear), Coding decoding, Syllogism, Data sufficiency, Alphanumeric series, Alphabet test, Ranking/direction/order, Coded inequalities, Puzzles, Blood relations, Logical reasoning, Double line up, etc.

Quantitative Ability

Quadratic equations, Data sufficiency, Data interpretation, Number series, Partnership, Problems on Ages, Percentage, Averages, Ratio and proportion, Mixture & allegation, Profit and loss, Work and time, Simple and compound interest, Time and distance, Simplification/approximation, Boats and streams.

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fillers, Sentence Errors, Vocabulary based questions, Sentence Improvement, Jumbled Paragraph, Word Usage, Phrase/Connectors, Paragraph related questions, etc

Computer Knowledge

History and Generation of Computers, Introduction to Computer Organisation, Computer Memory, Computer Hardware and I/O Devices, Computer Software, Computer Languages, Operating System, Computer Network, Internet, MS Office Suite and Shortcut keys, Basics of DBMS, Number System and Conversions, Computer and Network Security, etc

Hindi Language

विपरीतार्थक शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द, मुहावरे तथा लोकोक्तियां, गुढार्थी (क्लोज टाइप) प्रकार का गद्यांश, वाक्यक्रम व्यवस्थापन, वाक्यों में त्रुटियाँ, वाक्यों में रिक्त-स्थानों की पूर्ति, वर्तनी अशुद्धियाँ, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, अपठित गद्यांश

General Awareness

Banking Awareness – Banking Current Affairs, Appointments, Mergers, Bank Taglines, Headquarters, etc., Financial Awareness – Annual Budget, RBI monetary policy rates,, Economic survey, etc., All Latest Government Schemes and Policies, Current Affairs – Last 6 months, Static Awareness – Awards, Important Days, Books and Authors, etc.