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IBPS RRB Clerk Exam 2026: Complete Guide to Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility and Preparation
IBPS RRB Clerk recruits Office Assistants for Regional Rural Banks through prelims and mains with no interview. Graduates aged 18 to 28 can apply on ibps.in.
Reading time: about 10 minutes. Verify dates, vacancies and post-wise rules in the official notification before applying.
What this guide covers
IBPS RRB Clerk exam overview
IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant - Multipurpose) staffs Regional Rural Bank branches with front-office and field-support work. Like IBPS Clerk there is no interview, but the prelims is shorter (80 questions in 45 minutes) and mains adds computer knowledge alongside rural-banking awareness. Official details appear only on ibps.in.
| Stage | Format | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | 80 marks, 45 minutes | Screening for mains |
| Mains | 200 marks, 120 minutes | Final merit, no interview |
Eligibility criteria
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 to 28 years as on the cut-off date, with relaxation for reserved categories |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Language | Proficiency in the local language of the applied state is required |
Exam pattern
Prelims
Reasoning 40 and Numerical Ability 40 in 45 minutes with 0.25 negative marking. Screening only.
Mains
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English or Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
120 minutes with 0.25 negative marking. Confirm language options in the notification.
Syllabus, subject by subject
Numerical Ability: simplification, series, quadratics, arithmetic, DI. Reasoning: seating, puzzles, syllogism, coding, ranking. Language: comprehension, cloze, errors in English or Hindi. GA: rural banking, schemes, agriculture affairs. Computers: fundamentals, MS Office, internet, security.
Important dates and how to apply
Apply on ibps.in for one state whose local language you know. This guide carries no dates.
Selection process
- Prelims screening.
- Mains merit deciding provisional allotment.
- Language verification where applicable.
No interview stage.
How to prepare
Drill 45-minute prelims papers to completion, study rural-banking GA as a subject, fix your language choice early and quiz computer basics weekly.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Slow prelims pacing for the 45-minute format.
- Generic GA without rural focus.
- Switching languages mid-preparation.
- Ignoring computer knowledge.
- Guessing under negative marking.
Career opportunities
Office Assistants handle customer service, cash and field support with promotion to officer cadre through internal exams. Check pay scales in the notification.
Practise with Pratiyogita Kosh
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Frequently asked questions
What is IBPS RRB Clerk?
The Office Assistant (Multipurpose) recruitment for Regional Rural Banks through IBPS.
Is there an interview?
No. Mains marks decide provisional allotment after language verification.
What is the age limit?
18 to 28 years as on the cut-off date, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What qualification is needed?
A bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
What is the exam pattern?
Prelims of 80 marks in 45 minutes and mains of 200 marks in 120 minutes, both with 0.25 negative marking.
Which language should I choose?
Your stronger of English or Hindi for the language section, plus the applied state's local language for verification.
How to prepare computers?
Weekly quizzes on hardware, software, MS Office, internet and security basics.
Where can I practise mocks?
On Pratiyogita Kosh: RRB clerk-pattern mocks and custom sets with dashboard tracking.