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.
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:
Likewise, while applying for the post of Office Assistant, a candidate must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
*Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer
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.
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:
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 | – |
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.
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The IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam consists of two stages: Preliminary and Mains. The syllabus for both stages is as follows:
Reasoning Ability:
Numerical Ability:
English Language:
General Awareness:
English Language:
Computer Knowledge:
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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