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IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam Guide
CRP-RRB Office Assistants
2026–27 examination cycle · IBPS
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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Current cycle
CRP RRBs XV
Current stage
Detailed notice awaited
Next key date
6 December 2026
Vacancies
Not announced
Prior age rule
18–28 years
Selection route
Prelims → mains → allotment
2026–27 cycle tracker
- Tentative calendarPublished 16 January 2026
- Detailed notificationAwaitedYou are here
- ApplicationsTo be notified
- Preliminary examination6, 12 and 13 December 2026
- Main examination30 January 2027
- Provisional allotmentAfter main result
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About IBPS RRB Office Assistant
What is IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
IBPS's CRP RRBs XV calendar lists Office Assistant prelims on 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 and the main examination on 30 January 2027.
The XV detailed notification, vacancies and registration dates were not available by 2 August. The prior XIV bachelor's-degree, local-language, fee and pattern rules below are clearly provisional until XV confirms them.
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IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| XV prelim dates | 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| XV main date | 30 January 2027 |
| Prior prelim pattern | 80 questions · 80 marks · 45 minutes |
| Prior main pattern | 200 questions · 200 marks · 120 minutes |
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) 2026–27 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tentative calendar published | Published | |
| Preliminary examination — first date | Upcoming | |
| Preliminary examination — second date | Upcoming | |
| Preliminary examination — third date | Upcoming | |
| Main examination | Upcoming |
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
CRP RRBs XV Office Assistant registration and state/RRB-wise vacancies were not published in a detailed notification on 2 August.
When registration opens, choose the state/RRB only after checking local-language eligibility; allotment is state and vacancy specific.
| Cycle / category | Charge |
|---|---|
| CRP RRBs XV | Not announced |
| Prior XIV — SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM | ₹175 including GST |
| Prior XIV — all others | ₹850 including GST |
- XV can revise categories, amount and payment window.
- Bank transaction charges were additional under XIV.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Education
Prior: bachelor's
- Any recognised discipline under XIV.
- XV qualification date awaited.
Age
Prior: 18–28
- Measured on 1 September 2025 under XIV.
- XV cut-off date awaited.
Language
Local proficiency
- Tied to the chosen state and RRB.
- Confirm the XV table before applying.
Computer
Desirable
- Working computer knowledge under XIV.
- Document checks occur before joining.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Call Letter
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No CRP RRBs XV call letter existed before detailed notification and registration.
Use only the XV cycle page when IBPS activates it.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- 01Preliminary examination
- 02Main examination
- 03State/RRB-wise provisional allotment
Prior XIV Office Assistant Preliminary Pattern
| Test | Questions | Marks / time |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 · 25 min |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 · 20 min |
- Total: 80 questions, 80 marks and 45 minutes.
- XIV applied a one-fourth penalty for wrong answers.
Prior XIV Office Assistant Main Pattern
| Test | Questions | Marks / time |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 · 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 · 15 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 · 15 min |
| English or Hindi | 40 | 40 · 30 min |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 · 30 min |
- Total: 200 questions, 200 marks and 120 minutes.
- Candidates chose English or Hindi under XIV; XV can modify the pattern.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- Prior prelims covered Reasoning and Numerical Ability.
- Prior mains added computer knowledge, general awareness and English or Hindi.
- IBPS confirms operative subjects and languages through the detailed notification and handout; XV is awaited.
Reasoning
Puzzles, arrangements, inequalities, coding, syllogism and analytical basics.
Numerical ability
Arithmetic, simplification, number series and data interpretation.
General awareness
Banking, rural finance, economy and current affairs for mains.
Language and computer
English or Hindi plus practical computer knowledge under the prior pattern.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Answer Key
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: IBPS does not normally provide a stable public official answer-key archive for CRP RRB examinations.
Memory-based keys are unofficial.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No XV result exists before the scheduled examinations.
Under the prior process, prelims led to mains and main marks determined provisional allotment; there was no interview.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No XV state/category cut-off is published.
Office Assistant cut-offs are state and vacancy specific; previous values do not predict XV.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Process
Common exam with local-language and state constraints
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) recruitment is state/RRB specific, and local-language proficiency is central to eligibility and allotment.
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in participating Regional Rural Banks
- State- and RRB-specific provisional allotment based on main merit
Current Evidence Split
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Prelim dates | 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| Main date | 30 January 2027 |
| Vacancies and local-language table | Awaited |
| Eligibility, fee and pattern | XIV reference only |
- IBPS says detailed notifications will appear in due course.
Official sources for this table
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Practise Reasoning and Numerical Ability with the prior 25/20-minute timers.
- Begin General Awareness and Computer Knowledge before prelims rather than after the result.
- Confirm and maintain the required local-language proficiency for the intended RRB.
- Rebuild the application checklist when XV publishes its state/RRB vacancies and dates.
Official-first RRB Office Assistant Preparation Stack
- Keep the IBPS calendar and future XV notice as authority.
- Use one numerical and one reasoning foundation source.
- Use RBI, NABARD and RRB sources for banking/rural awareness.
- Use the official IBPS mock route when activated.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
IBPS does not maintain a stable public Office Assistant past-paper archive. Use official handouts/mock tests and label memory-based sets as unofficial.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Frequently Asked Questions
When is IBPS RRB Office Assistant prelims?
The XV tentative calendar lists 6, 12 and 13 December 2026.
When is the main exam?
30 January 2027 in the official tentative calendar.
Is the XV detailed notification out?
It was still awaited on 2 August 2026.
What was the prior qualification?
A recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline under XIV.
What was the prior age limit?
18–28 years on the XIV reference date; XV's date is not announced.
Is local-language proficiency required?
It was essential under XIV and tied to the chosen RRB; confirm the XV table.
Is there an interview?
No under the prior process; main-exam marks determined final merit/provisional allotment.
Is the XV fee known?
No. Prior XIV amounts are reference only.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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