Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
IBPS RRB Office Assistant recruits clerical multipurpose personnel into Regional Rural Banks. Features no English in Prelims, an option between Hindi or English language in Mains, and zero interview stage. Selection is 100% merit-based on the Mains exam.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 200 Marks (Mains Written Exam only - No Interview)| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims: Reasoning | 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 45 Mins (Composite) |
| Prelims: Numerical Ability | 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 45 Mins (Composite) |
| Mains: Reasoning | 40 Questions | 50 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
| Mains: Computer Knowledge | 40 Questions | 20 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
| Mains: General Awareness | 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
| Mains: English or Hindi Language | 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
| Mains: Numerical Ability | 40 Questions | 50 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
Prelims: 80 questions for 80 marks (Qualifying). Mains: 200 questions for 200 marks, with 0.25 negative marking. Merit is 100% based on Mains marks (No Interview).
Negative Marking Rule: 0.25 of marks assigned to question deducted as penalty
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Prelims cutoffs are state-specific and extremely competitive, often requiring 72-78 marks out of 80 in states like UP, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Recruited Posts, Services & Cadres
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an interview in IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
No, there is no interview. Selection is made strictly on the basis of marks secured in the Mains Examination.
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