BankingAll India (State-wise RRBs)Checked 14 Jul 2026
IBPS CRP RRB XIII – Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks Recruitment 2026
IBPS CRP RRB XIII 2026 for 6,899 Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts across Regional Rural Banks. Office Assistant is the clerical cadre in RRBs handling cash, accounts, loans, and customer service at rural branches. No interview stage — merit is based purely on Mains score. One of India's largest annual banking clerical recruitments.
Recruitment Summary
Organization
IBPS
Post Name
CRP RRB XIII – Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks
Total Vacancies
6,899
Qualification
Any Degree from a recognised university. Proficiency in local/official language of the state.
Last Date
21-07-2026
Location
All India (State-wise RRBs)
Age Limit
18 to 28 years as on 01-07-2026. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years.
Salary / Pay
Basic Pay Rs. 17,900/month approx (11th Bipartite). CTC Rs. 4–6 lakh per annum with DA, HRA, and allowances.
Application Fee
Rs. 850 for General/OBC/EWS. Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant – North Zone RRBs | ~3,800 |
| Office Assistant – South & West Zone RRBs | ~3,099 |
Exam / Selection Pattern
- Prelims: Reasoning (40 Qs, 40 marks, 45 min) + Numerical Ability (40 Qs, 40 marks, 45 min).
- Mains: Reasoning (40 Qs, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (40 Qs, 50 marks), Financial Awareness (40 Qs, 40 marks), English/Hindi (40 Qs, 40 marks), Computer Knowledge (40 Qs, 20 marks). Total 200 marks, 120 minutes.
- No interview — final merit = Mains score only.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Selection Process
- 1Preliminary Examination (qualifying)
- 2Main Examination (merit-based, NO interview)
- 3Document Verification and provisional allotment to specific RRB
How to Apply
- 1.Visit ibpsonline.ibps.in and select Office Assistant under CRP RRB XIII.
- 2.Choose preferred RRB and state. Local language proficiency is mandatory.
- 3.Submit before 21 July 2026. (Can apply for both Officer Scale I and OA simultaneously with separate fees.)
Important Notes
- No interview for OA — purely merit on Mains score. Focus entirely on written exam performance.
- Can apply for both Officer Scale I and Office Assistant simultaneously from the same IBPS portal.