{"id":10822,"date":"2021-11-15T17:28:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T11:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=10822"},"modified":"2021-11-15T17:28:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T11:58:31","slug":"rbi-assistant-vs-ibps-po-which-one-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/rbi-assistant-vs-ibps-po-which-one-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"RBI Assistant Vs IBPS PO \u2013 Which one to Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The RBI Assistant 2021 recruitment notification is not released yet, however the IBPS PO notification has already been released. The IBPS PO Prelims exam is scheduled on 04.12.2021 and 11.12.2021 <\/strong>tentatively. The notification for RBI Assistant 2021<\/a> will be released soon and those who are planning to give the exam can go through a free mock test and test their initial preparation level. Generally, if you will talk to aspirants they are in constant dilemma as which one should they go for out of these two. The battlefield of RBI Assistant<\/a> Vs IBPS PO<\/a> has always been intense and thus, the competition levels are rising high. As this is an important question that creeps up in every aspirant\u2019s mind time and again, so here we are to help them a little by providing an insightful glimpse of both RBI Assistant and IBPS PO exams, salaries and job perks etc by comparing the two. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RBI Assistant Vs IBPS PO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start the comparison of the two by mentioning that RBI Assistant is a clerical cadre exam while IBPS PO<\/a> is an Officer level exam, however still both of these exams are equally popular, thus aspirants are always under utter confusion as which one to choose out of the two. Here we are clarifying a bit of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RBI Assistant Vs IBPS PO Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as the exam pattern of these two examinations are concerned, mentioned below are the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as Prelims exam pattern for the two is concerned, is the same. The RBI Assistant & IBPS PO Prelims comprises of three sections including English Language, Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability. Each section has a time duration of 20 minutes with a total time of 1 hour. Moreover, negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable per incorrect answer in both these exams. The major difference in the RBI Assistant exam pattern and IBPS PO exam pattern lies in the Mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RBI Assistant Mains Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/td>\nIBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Mains of RBI Assistant comprises of 5 sections including English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Knowledge & General Awareness<\/td>\nThe IBPS PO Mains comprises of 4 sections including Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General\/Economy\/Banking Awareness & English language (Letter writing & Essay)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The total time duration of RBI Assistant Mains is 2 hours & 15 mins<\/td>\nThe total time duration of IBPS PO Mains is 3 hours and an additional 30 minutes test is of Letter and Essay Writing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RBI Assistant Prelims free mock test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RBI Assistant Vs IBPS PO Salary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another important factor of comparison is the salary structure of the two and other allowances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RBI Assistant Salary<\/strong><\/td>\nIBPS PO Salary<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
As far as the basic pay of an RBI Assistant goes is Rs 13150\/-<\/td>\nThe basic pay of an IBPS PO is Rs 23700\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gross Salary \u2013 Rs 32528\/-<\/td>\nGross Salary \u2013 Rs 38703\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pay Scale of RBI Assistant – 13150-750(3)-15400-900(4)-19000-1200(6)-26200-1300(2)-28800-1480(3)-33240-1750(1)-34990(20 years)<\/td>\nPay Scale of IBPS PO – 23700 \u2013 980 \u2013 30560 \u2013 1145 \u2013 32850 \u2013 1310- 42020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Looking at the overall picture is the comparison of RBI Assistant Vs IBPS PO it can be clearly seen that the Gross Salary of an IBPS PO is a little better than RBI Assistant<\/a> though not much difference is there, however on the contrary as an RBI Assistant you will be eligible for the Assistant Manager position after 3 years and will get a good hike in your salary, which is not the case with IBPS PO. Also, as far as work is concerned an RBI Assistant has less work pressure as compared to an IBPS PO. Thus, job of an RBI Assistant is much better in terms of IBPS PO in terms of work life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0RBI Assistant Vs IBPS PO Other Perks and Allowances<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RBI Assistant Other Perks & Allowances<\/strong><\/td>\nIBPS PO Other Perks & Allowances<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Housing Accommodation<\/td>\nHouse Rent Allowance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leave travel concessions for employee\u2019s family once every two years<\/td>\nCity compensatory allowance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Book grant, briefcase and newspaper<\/td>\nSpecial allowance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reimbursement of vehicle maintenance expense<\/td>\nDearness allowance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interest free festival advance<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reimbursement of medical expense for OPD treatments and hospitalization<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Loans at concessional rates for housing, car, education, consumer articles and for personal computer etc.<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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RBI Assistant Vs IBPS PO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RBI Assistant<\/strong><\/td>\nIBPS PO<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
As an RBI Assistant the employee transfer is due after every 5 years.<\/td>\nPO\u2019s are transferred after every 3 years.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RBI employees are mostly posted in urban locations and no rural posting is there, reason being that RBI has no branches in rural areas<\/td>\nIBPS PO\u2019s tend to get posted in rural areas quite often<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No work pressure is there in RBI and comparatively the job as an RBI Assistant is less stressful<\/td>\nOn the contrary there is work pressure as an IBPS PO since it is a public sector bank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RBI working hours are generally fixed. 5 days a week from 9:15 to 5:15 PM<\/td>\nAs an IBPS PO generally you will not be relieved this early and its 6 days working<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, as a brand one cannot compare RBI with any other public sector bank as RBI is the father of all banks and working with RBI is something really big and cannot be ignored. Thus, it is apparent that working as an RBI Assistant will fetch you more relaxation in terms of work pressure, postings etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next comes the job profile of RBI Assistant and IBPS PO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RBI Assistant Prelims free mock test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RBI Assistant Vs IBPS PO Job Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RBI Assistant Job Profile<\/strong><\/td>\nIBPS PO Job Profile<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verification of both Banking & Non-Banking documents<\/td>\nJob profile includes overseeing the activities of the assistants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maintaining files<\/td>\nManage the job at the front desk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job profile includes data entry<\/td>\nIBPS POs are responsible for getting new business to the Bank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Currency Issue & circulation<\/td>\nAccounts and cash handling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Respond to RTI queries<\/td>\nTheir job profile is to handle various departments & coordinate work among department<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Replying and maintaining email logs<\/td>\nProcessing of loans and reporting & verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Initiation of Notes belonging to various centres<\/td>\nAuthorize and generate Reports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Last but not the least, comes the career growth opportunities of RBI Assistant<\/a> and IBPS PO. The career growth of the two is explained in detail below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Growth of RBI Assistant Vs IBPS PO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RBI Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade A Officer (Assistant Manager)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade B Officer (Managerial Level)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade C (Assistant General Manager)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade D (Deputy General Manager)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade E (General Manager)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade F (Deputy Governor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBPS PO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manager (Scale II)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Manager (Scale III)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief Manager (Scale IV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGM (Scale V)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DGM (Scale VI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM (Scale VII)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CMD (Chairman and Managing Director)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After completing a period of 2 years as an RBI Assistant<\/a> an examination is to be qualified for the next level and if you clear that you will be promoted as an Assistant Manager which is Grade A officer. It is the lowest grade in the hierarchy of Officer Cadre. Then with promotion tests you can be further promoted according to the above-mentioned hierarchy. Deputy Governor is the highest grade in the hierarchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RBI Assistant <\/strong>is undoubtedly the most reputed and sorted job among the two. Thus, those aspirants who have this confusion in mind as which out of the two you should choose then you can clearly figure out the difference and can take a wise decision yourself. Working for RBI is like a dream come true as the job comes with great perks and opportunities to learn quite new things. So, start preparing for one of this most reputed job by taking a free mock test of RBI Assistant 2021 exam<\/a> and analyzing your performance level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If preparing for this exam, don\u2019t forget to attempt a free mock test. So, this is all from us on this particular topic. For more such exam comparison analysis, sign up with PracticeMock<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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