Applications for one of the most awaited banking exams for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) commonly known as Bank clerical examinations in various Regional Rural Banks (RRB) across the country are flooding the IBPS’s (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) website. Not to mention that applicants are all ears for the expected examination vacancies. Are you one of those aspirants? Given that the notifications are already out on the IBPS website we are covering some must-have information in this post.
Before we move forward let me inform you that the examination for the post of Office Assistant for different RRBs is conducted by IBPS through a CRP (Common Recruitment Process).
Ideally, every year, applications for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) are invited in June and July. This year the application form for RRB Clerk Examination is yet to be released. Nevertheless, we will keep you in the loop. Hence it is advised to keep your ears grounded for our upcoming posts regarding RRB Clerk Examination.
Examination Schedule for RRB Clerk:
While setting out for the examination preparation, it’s important to plan your strategy according to the examination schedule. The tentative dates for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam are as follows:
- Online Registration and Application: July-August 2023
- Preliminary Exam: August 5, 2023, onwards
- Mains Exam: September 16, 2023
Eligibility for IBPS RRB Clerk Examination:
Likewise, while applying for the post of Office Assistant, a candidate must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
- Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Age Limit: The minimum age limit for the post of Office Assistant is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 28 years. However, age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories namely SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex/Disabled Servicemen, Widows, Divorce women, and Persons affected by the 1984 riots as per government norms.
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. Apart from that Proficiency in the local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s*
*Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer
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Number of Vacancies
Afterwards, a candidate must be aware of the number of vacancies. It helps the candidate assess the level of competition for the post. The number of vacancies for the post of Office Assistant in various RRBs will be declared in due course of time. Last year the vacancies were 4,500+. Candidates are advised to keep a regular check on this page for updates regarding the vacancies.
Exam Pattern
The examination is divided into two parts: a) Preliminary and Mains. The preliminary examination is held in July while the Mains are held during September/October.
The pattern of examination for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam 2023 is as follows:
Preliminary Exam
The preliminary exam is conducted online and consists of two sections – Reasoning and Numerical Ability. The total exam duration is 45 minutes, and the total number of questions is 80.
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 Minutes |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | – |
Mains Exam
The main exam is conducted online and consists of five sections – Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge. The total exam duration is 2 hours, and the total number of questions is 200.
[table “29” not found /]Syllabus for RRB Clerk/Office Assistant Examination:
The IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam consists of two stages: Preliminary and Mains. The syllabus for both stages is as follows:
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam Syllabus:
Reasoning Ability:
- Alphanumeric Series
- Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Coded Inequalities
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzle
- Tabulation
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Input Output
- Coding-Decoding
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Numerical Ability:
- Simplification
- Profit and Loss
- Mixtures and Allegations
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Surds and Indices
- Work and Time
- Time and Distance
- Mensuration
- Data Interpretation
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Number Systems
- Sequence and Series
- Permutation, Combination and Probability
English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para jumbles
- Error Detection
- Fill in the blanks
- Miscellaneous
General Awareness:
- Current Affairs
- Indian History
- Banking Awareness
- RBI Based Questions
- Agriculture
- Award
- Cricket World Cup Winners
- Books with Author
- Politics
- Indian Constitution-Related Questions
- List of Neighbouring Countries of India
- Finance and Insurance
- Sports
- List of Banking Abbreviations
- Indian Economy Questions
- Budget and Taxes
- Government Schemes
- Countries, capital and currencies
- Other topics of Static GK
English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para jumbles
- Error Detection
- Fill in the blanks
- Miscellaneous
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Computer Knowledge:
- Components of Computer
- Operating System
- Types of Computer Network Devices
- Difference Between Internet and WWW
- Computer Virus
- Microsoft Word
- Database Management System (DBMS)
- Computer Memory
- Computer Abbreviation
- Generations of Computer
- Difference Between Firewall and Antivirus
- Input and Output Devices
- Difference Between RAM and ROM
- Difference Between IPv4 and IPv6
- Difference Between a Web Browser and Search Engine
- Microsoft Office
- Cloud Computing
- Types of Computers
- Computer Fundamentals
- Computer Network
- OSI Model
- Internet
- Computer Shortcut Keys
- Difference Between OSI and TCP/IP Model
- MS Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Computer Storage Devices
The game plan to crack the examination:
While we have roughly 4 months at hand, with a strategic, smart and effective game plan the exam can be a piece of cake. And that’s where you can leverage the services we offer, including free mock tests. Our mock tests help you plan your game strategically, identify strengths and weaknesses, manage time, improve accuracy and build exam confidence.
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