Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) exam structure, eligibility requirements, rules, and timelines.
A Preliminary exam of 80 questions (Reasoning and Numerical Ability, 40 each) in 45 minutes, followed by a Main exam of 200 marks covering Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Language and Numerical Ability, in 120 minutes.
No — despite the shared abbreviation, this exam has nothing to do with the Railway Recruitment Board. IBPS RRB is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs are rural banking institutions, not railway bodies).
Yes, in both Prelims and Mains — 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
No. Unlike IBPS PO or Clerk, there is no interview stage for Office Assistant — the final merit list is based purely on Main exam marks.
A bachelor's degree in any discipline, along with proficiency in the official or local language of the state where the RRB you're applying to operates. Age must be 18-28 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
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