Good news! for government job seeker aspirants. IBPS has released notifications for the post of Office Assistant and Probationary Officer in various government banks. It’s a good opportunity for the candidates who are seeking Sarkari Naukri in government banks. IBPS is a recruitment body that conducts exams to get govt. jobs in the banking sector. Here are a few key points of the notification released.
Information of Job –
Post Name: Office Assistant and Probationary Officer scale I, II & III
No. of Vacancy: 11,753 Posts
Pay Scale: Rs. 15,000 – 20,000/- Per Month (Office Assistant)
Rs. 29000 – 44,000/- Per Month (PO Scale I, II & III )
Limit of Age- 18 to 40 years
Candidate Nationality: Indian
Job Location: All Over India
Application Fee :
- For General / OBC categories Candidates: Rs. 850/-
- For SC/ ST/Minorities and Economic Backward (TRIBAL) Candidates: Rs. 175/-
The detailed notification regarding the eligibility, education qualification, exam pattern is given below.
IBPS RRB 2021 Vacancy details & Eligibility Criteria
A total number of 11,753 vacancies released by the IBPS RRB 2021. This is a golden opportunity for aspirants to get jobs in banks.
Eligibility criteria:
- For Officer Scale- III- Candidates should be above 21 years and below 40 years.
- For Officer Scale-II- Candidates should be above 21 years and below 32 years.
- For Officer Scale- I- Candidates should be above 18 years and below 30 years.
- For Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – Candidates should be above 18 years and below 30 years.
Educational Qualification:
The candidate must possess a valid degree from a recognized university. Here is the qualification with the required experience of all the positions released in the notification.
| IBPS RRB Posts | Education Qualification | Experience |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
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| Officer Scale-I (PO/Assistant Manager) |
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| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer |
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2 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (IT) | Degree in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology with a minimum of 50% marks Certification in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP, etc will be given preference. | 1 Year |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (CA) | Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. | 1 Year |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (LA) | Degree in Law with a minimum of 50% marks. | 2 years as an advocate OR should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Treasury Manager) | Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India OR MBA in Finance. | 1 Year |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Marketing Officer) | MBA in Marketing. | 1 Year |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Agriculture Officer) | Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture with a minimum of 50% marks. | 2 Years |
| Officer Scale-III |
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5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
IBPS Selection Process
The selection procedure comprises of two computer-based exams i.e. Pre and Mains.
Pre-exam: Also known as the qualifying round in which you need a secure score above the cut-off marks. The cut-off marks for Pre-exam decides by the recruitment body i.e. IBPS. After qualifying for the Pre-exam you are eligible to sit for the Mains exam.
Mains exam: In Mains, you need to secure a good position in order to get Sarkari Naukri in your hands. Get marks above the cut-off score and you are eligible for the next round i.e. interview or a medical examination.
Interview or Medical examination: After qualifying for the Mains exam you will get a call letter for an interview or a medical examination. This is the final round some of the recruitment bodies such as PSU, UPSC, Banks, etc. conduct interviews if you clear that round then you will be called for medical examination. Otherwise, most of the govt jobs conduct Pre, Mains, and Medical.
Exam Pattern:
Prelims
| S.No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | Composite Time of 45 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | ||
Mains
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | Composite Time of 2 hours |
| 2 | General Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | |
| 3 | Numerical Ability Paper | 40 | 50 | |
| 4 | English/Hindi Language Paper* | 40 | 40 | |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge Syllabus Paper | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | ||
Note*: Candidates can either opt for English Language or Hindi Language
To get more information about the selection process read the detailed notification of the recruitment.
How to apply for IBPS RRB 2021?
Here is the step by step procedure to apply for the IBPS RRB 2021 application form:
- Click on the application form and you will be redirected to the IBPS website.
- Register yourself first then start filling in all the details such as name, address, qualifications, exam center, etc.
- Upload the recent photograph and signature all the necessary details.
- Submit the application form and pay the application form fees if required.
- Note down the registration or application number for future reference to download the admit card.
IBPS RRB 2021 FAQ’s
Q. When was the IBPS RRB 2021 notification released?
The notification released by IBPS for PO and Office Assistant position on 7th June 2021.
Q. How many vacancies were released by IBPS RRB 2021?
In total there are 11,753 vacancies releases by IBPS.
Q. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
Yes, the application fee for the GEN/OBC is Rs 875.
For SC/ST the application fee is Rs 175.
Q. When is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB application form?
The last date for filling the application form and submission of the application fee is 28th June 2021.
Q. What are the eligibility requirements for IBPS RRB 2021?
If you are a graduate or degree holder then you are eligible for both the Clerical and PO positions.
Q. What is the selection procedure to qualify for IBPS RRB 2021?
There will be CBT exams first will be the Pre which is qualifying and the second will be Mains. After that, there will be an interview for P.O. vacancies. No interview shall be taken for the Office Assistant positions.
Q. What is the salary structure in this recruitment?
The salary in hand salary structure in IBPS ranging from Rs. 15,000-44,000/- on the basis of the position you are applying for.
Hope this job post is relevant to you. If you are a graduate or degree holder and looking for Sarkari Naukri and interested in working with the banking sector then check out this job. All the best! to the candidates who are preparing for this government job.