IBPS RRB Office Assistant
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
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IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks — Office Assistants (Multipurpose)) is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit for: Office Assistant (Multipurpose) — the clerical cadre post in the Regional Rural Banks. Selection is through Preliminary Examination (qualifying only), followed by Main Examination.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | IBPS RRB Office Assistant — Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks — Office Assistants (Multipurpose) |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Latest cycle | CRP RRBs-XIV (2025-26) |
| Vacancies | Declared per Regional Rural Bank rather than as a single national figure; IBPS publishes the participating-bank break-up with the notification |
| Posts | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) — the clerical cadre post in the Regional Rural Banks |
| Qualification | A degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. The candidate must hold a valid mark sheet or degree certificate on the day they register, and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained. Proficiency in the local language of the state or Union Territory applied for is essential, and computer knowledge is desirable. |
| Age limit | 18 to 28 years as on 1 September 2025 |
| Application fee | ₹850 for all candidates, ₹175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, both inclusive of GST |
| Selection stages | Preliminary Examination (qualifying only) → Main Examination |
| What counts for merit | Only the Main Examination counts. There is no interview for Office Assistants — the merit list is drawn from the Main Examination alone, separately for each participating Regional Rural Bank. |
| Negative marking | Yes — one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Official website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS RRB Office Assistant — the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks — Office Assistants (Multipurpose) — is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) — the clerical cadre post in the Regional Rural Banks. The CRP RRBs-XIV (2025-26) cycle declares Declared per Regional Rural Bank rather than as a single national figure; IBPS publishes the participating-bank break-up with the notification.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant selection process
- Preliminary Examination (qualifying only)
- Main Examination
IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims — Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Prelims — Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Prelims total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
| Mains — Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Mains — Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Mains — General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| Mains — English or Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Mains — Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Mains total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
What counts towards the final merit
Only the Main Examination counts. There is no interview for Office Assistants — the merit list is drawn from the Main Examination alone, separately for each participating Regional Rural Bank.
Negative marking
Yes — one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
You choose English or Hindi, not both
The Main Examination offers the language paper as either English or Hindi and you sit one of the two, for the same 40 questions and 40 marks. Both count identically toward the 200-mark total, so pick the one you write faster in rather than the one you think looks better.
What is next for IBPS RRB Office Assistant
The next cycle, CRP RRBs-XV, holds the Office Assistant Preliminary Examination on 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 and the Main Examination on 30 January 2027.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IBPS RRB Office Assistant vacancy for CRP RRBs-XIV (2025-26)?
Declared per Regional Rural Bank rather than as a single national figure; IBPS publishes the participating-bank break-up with the notification.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
18 to 28 years as on 1 September 2025. Relaxation is 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC and up to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is required for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
A degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. The candidate must hold a valid mark sheet or degree certificate on the day they register, and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained. Proficiency in the local language of the state or Union Territory applied for is essential, and computer knowledge is desirable.
What is the IBPS RRB Office Assistant application fee?
₹850 for all candidates, ₹175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, both inclusive of GST
Is there negative marking in IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
Yes — one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
What is the IBPS RRB Office Assistant selection process?
Selection is through Preliminary Examination (qualifying only), followed by Main Examination.
Does the Preliminary Examination score count towards the final merit in IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
Only the Main Examination counts. There is no interview for Office Assistants — the merit list is drawn from the Main Examination alone, separately for each participating Regional Rural Bank.
What is the IBPS RRB Office Assistant salary?
Regional Rural Bank clerical scale, comparable to the public sector bank clerical cadre, plus DA and HRA at the rates applicable to the posting.
What is the IBPS RRB Office Assistant cut off?
It is not published. Neither IBPS nor SBI releases cut-off marks — the notification says only that cut-offs will be decided depending on vacancies and candidate numbers. Scores are shown to each candidate individually through a roll-number login, never as a category-wise table.
Are IBPS RRB Office Assistant question papers available?
No. Banks do not release question papers after an examination. Papers circulating online are reconstructed from candidate recall and are useful for pattern and difficulty, not as an exact record.
Is each section separately timed in IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
Yes. Every section has its own clock. Unused time in one section cannot be carried into another, and a closed section cannot be reopened.
What is next for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
The next cycle, CRP RRBs-XV, holds the Office Assistant Preliminary Examination on 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 and the Main Examination on 30 January 2027.