About IBPS RRB Assistant Recruitment

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 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 Assistant Prelims Exam

The following table is the prelims exam pattern:

IBPS RRB 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 the 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 Assistant Notification

This recruitment process is for selection of candidates for the post of Office Assistants in various regional rural banks. The selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India. The selection of Office Assistants happens in 2 stages: Preliminary exam and Main exam. The IBPS RRB Assistant Recruitment notification PDF is usually released in the month of June. It contains details like vacancy, exam dates, eligibility, salary, application process, etc. 

Read the latest IBPS RRB Office Assistant Recruiment Notification 2020 details here 

IBPS RRB Assistant Important Dates

All Important Exam dates for IBPS RRB Assistant Recruitment are released. The dates given below for your reference.

IBPS RRB 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 Vacancy - Details

The vacancy details of the IBPS RRB Officer Assistant 2020 recruitment are update in the following table.

IBPS RRB Assistant Application Process

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

Prerequisites for Applying Online

Before applying online, candidates should,

• Scan their signature and photographs. 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 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 Admit Card

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Admit card would be released on the official IBPS website about 10 to 12 days before the IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims exam.

Candidates will need their registration number and roll number to download their IBPS RRB Office Assistant Admit card.

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.