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IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant)

Notification & Overview

The IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) exam is conducted annually to recruit candidates for clerical posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). This is an entry-level job focusing on customer interaction, transaction processing, and administrative work.

Exam Dates & Important Schedule

  • Notification Release: June/July
  • Preliminary Exam: August
  • Main Exam: September/October
  • Final Result & Allotment: December/January

Selection Process

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Main Examination (No Interview for Clerk positions)
  • Final Selection Based on Mains Score

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Preliminary Exam Pattern

  • Reasoning Ability: 40 questions (40 marks)
  • Numerical Ability: 40 questions (40 marks)
  • Total: 80 questions (80 marks)
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Main Exam Pattern

  • Reasoning Ability: 40 questions (50 marks)
  • Numerical Ability: 40 questions (50 marks)
  • General Awareness: 40 questions (40 marks)
  • English/Hindi Language: 40 questions (40 marks)
  • Computer Knowledge: 40 questions (20 marks)
  • Total: 200 questions (200 marks)
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Eligibility Criteria :

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 28 years
  • Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST: 5 years
    • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
    • PwD: 10 years
    • Ex-Servicemen: As per rules

Educational Qualification

  • A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • Proficiency in the local language of the applying state is mandatory.
  • Basic computer knowledge is preferred.

Vacancies & Cut-Off :

  • Vacancies vary annually and are detailed in the official notification.
  • Cut-off marks are released state-wise and category-wise.

Salary & Perks :

  • Gross Salary: INR 19,000 – 22,000 per month
  • Basic Pay: INR 15,000 – 17,000
  • Additional Perks:
    • DA, HRA, Travel, and Medical Allowance
    • Pension & Gratuity

Job Role & Career Growth :

  • Responsibilities include handling cash, issuing cheques, assisting customers, and managing account records.
  • Career growth opportunities include promotions to Officer Scale-I (PO) after internal exams.