IBPS RRB Office Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2024

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS RRB Recruitment for various posts like Officer Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale 1 (PO), and Officer Scale II and III. IBPS has released the IBPS RRB Clerk notification 2024 on June 6, 2024, and hence we prompt interested individuals to stay alert and proactive. Being vigilant ensures timely preparation and submission of applications, maximizing chances of success in the competitive recruitment process.

Here in this page, we bring you the latest updates on the IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) 2024 eligibility criteria and related details. Please consult our dedicated pages for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant syllabus, exam dates, selection process, salary, and other essential information. These resources will help you make informed decisions about applying and preparing for the exam. Now the IBPS RRB Office Assistant recruitment exam 2024 has been announced, it is high time to get yourself updated about the IBPS RRB Clerk Eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant eligibility is one of the most important aspects to look into in the IBPS RRB Clerk exam. You are advised to go through the complete notification properly to avoid any kind of misunderstanding and disqualification from the examination. It should be noted that an Office Assistant can be eligible for the posts of Scales 1,2 & 3 on the condition that she/he possesses the required eligibility. As the official notification for IBPS RRB CRP-XIII is now officially out, we will look at the IBPS RRB Clerk eligibility criteria as per the notification. The IBPS RRB Office Assistant eligibility criteria for 2024 are as follows.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Educational Criteria 2024

To be able to apply for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam, candidates are required to: (a) Hold a graduation degree from any recognized university (b) Proficiency in the language of the area you are applying for. Please refer to the IBPS RRB Office Assistant educational criteria (as on June 01, 2024) as given for the year 2024.

PostEducational Qualification
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent
  • Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s*
  • Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer

*Proficiency in the local language – For recruitment of IBPS RRB Office Assistant Multipurpose, proficiency in the local language as specified below shall be an essential qualification:-

  • Candidates who have already studied the language of the State in standard VIII or any level above standard VIII in Government recognized Boards of Education/Schools or have any certificate to the effect for standard VIII or any level above standard VIII would be considered proficient in that local language.
  • Where the candidate does not meet the aforesaid requirement in the local language at the time of selection, he will be given a time of six months from the date of joining to acquire proficiency. This period can be extended by the Boards of RRBs within the framework of the rules and provided that such extension should not be beyond the probation period.

Desired Local Language Proficiency as prescribed by the Participating RRBs

Sr.No.Name of RRBs BankPresent Head OfficeState / UTDesired Local Language Proficiency as prescribed by the Participating RRBs
1 Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank Warangal Telangana Telugu
2 Andhra Pragathi Gramin Bank Kadapa Andhra Pradesh Telugu
3 Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank Naharlagun(Papumpare) Arunachal Pradesh English
4 Aryavart Bank Lucknow Uttar Pradesh Hindi
5 Assam Gramin Vikash Bank Guwahati Assam Assamese, Bengali, Bodo
6 Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank Murshidabad West Bengal Bengali
7 Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank Bharuch Gujarat Gujarati
8 Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank Ajmer Rajasthan Hindi
9 Baroda U P Bank Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit
10 Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank Guntur Andhra Pradesh Telugu
11 Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank Raipur Chhattisgarh Hindi
12 Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank Patna Bihar Hindi
13 Ellaquai Dehati Bank Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Ladakhi, Balti(Palli), Dardi, Hindi
14 Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank Mandi Himachal Pradesh Hindi
15 J & K Grameen Bank Jammu Jammu & Kashmir Dogri, Kashmiri, Pahari, Gojri, Punjabi, Ladakhi, Balti (Palli), Dardi, Urdu, Hindi
16 Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank Ranchi Jharkhand Hindi
17 Karnataka Gramin Bank Bellary Karnataka Kannada
18 Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank Dharwad Karnataka Kannada
19 Kerala Gramin Bank Mallapuram Kerala Malayalam
20 Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank Indore Madhya Pradesh Hindi
21 Madhyanchal Gramin Bank Sagar Madhya Pradesh Hindi
22 Maharashtra Gramin Bank Aurangabad Maharashtra Marathi
23 Manipur Rural Bank Imphal Manipur Manipuri
24 Meghalaya Rural Bank Shillong Meghalaya Khasi, Garo
25 Mizoram Rural Bank Aizawl Mizoram Mizo
26 Nagaland Rural Bank Kohima Nagaland English
27 Odisha Gramya Bank Bhubaneshwar Odisha Odia
28 Paschim Banga Gramin Bank Howrah West Bengal Bengali
29 Prathama UP Gramin Bank Moradabad Uttar Pradesh Hindi
30 Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank Puducherry Puducherry Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu
31 Punjab Gramin Bank Kapurthala Punjab Punjabi
32 Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank Jodhpur Rajasthan Hindi
33 Saptagiri Grameena Bank Chittor Andhra Pradesh Telugu
34 Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank Rohtak Haryana Hindi
35 Saurashtra Gramin Bank Rajkot Gujarat Gujarati
36 Tamil Nadu Grama Bank Salem Tamil Nadu Tamil
37 Telangana Grameena Bank Hyderabad Telangana Telugu, Urdu
38 Tripura Gramin Bank Agartala Tripura Bengali, Kokborak
39 Utkal Grameen Bank Bolangir Odisha Odia
40 Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank Muzaffarpur Bihar Hindi
41 Uttarakhand Gramin Bank Dehradun Uttarakhand Hindi, Sanskrit
42 Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank Coochbehar West Bengal Bengali, Nepali
43 Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank Nagpur Maharashtra Marathi

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Age Criteria 2024 

Candidates must be at least the age required by the Board of Banking Personnel Selection in order to apply for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant test (IBPS). The age requirement is crucial, and candidates who are beyond the legal age limit will not be allowed to take the IBPS RRB office assistant test. In order to ensure that candidates meet the requirements for legal qualifications and fundamental maturity, the minimum age is typically established at eighteen years old. However, the upper age limit is set by IBPS and varies depending on the group. 

While the upper age limit for some reserved categories may be somewhat lenient, candidates should confirm that the precise age stated in the official IBPS RRB office assistant notification. It is highly recommended that prospective applicants thoroughly comprehend and take care of these situations before starting the application process, as this age range is a fundamental component of the eligibility requirements. Candidates can improve their eligibility and prospects of a successful application and subsequent participation in the IBPS RRB office assistant Examination by making sure that the required age limitations are satisfied. 

PostAge Criteria
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Between 18 years and 28 years i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than 02.06.1995 and later than 01.06.2005 (both dates inclusive)

The IBPS RRB Office Assistant age criteria are also a must to apply for the RRB Clerk exam. You are required to be in between a minimum and a maximum age, as per the official notification. Please refer to the table below for more information. 

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Age Relaxation 

Other than the above age criteria, the government specifies age relaxation to some specific categories. If you fall under the category of SC/ST, OBC, PWD, and Ex-serviceman, you are eligible for the appropriate age relaxation. 

Sr. No.CategoryAge relaxation
1 Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe 5 years
2 Other Backward Classes 3 years
3 Persons With Benchmark Disability as defined under “The Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016” 10 years
4 Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen The actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex- Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years
5 Widows, Divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried Age concession up to the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years SC/ST candidates
6 Persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years

IBPS is expanding the age restriction for some reserved groups in the IBPS RRB office assistant eligibility criterion in order to accommodate the diversified pool of candidates. Every division has a different set of age breakdowns. In general, candidates from Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Ex-Army, Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), and other recognized categories are exempt from the age restriction.  
 
The slack is often stated in years and is determined by relevant government regulations. For instance, OBC applicants receive a three-year exemption, and SC/ST candidates receive a five-year relaxation. For PwBD candidates of the s and former service members, there are further age relaxation standards.
In order to determine the precise type of age admission and the amount to which it applies to their category, prospective applicants for these categories are encouraged to carefully review the comprehensive IBPS RRB office assistant report for the specific test year. It is imperative that candidates comprehend these subtleties in order to precisely evaluate their eligibility and submit their applications for the IBPS RRB office assistant exam. 

Please Note:

The reserved categories are not entitled to any cumulative age relaxations either under the above heads or other heads.

Any modification to the community status declared by a candidate in the online application for this examination will not be permissible.

During the document verification process, candidates who are requesting age relaxation must provide copies of the required certificate(s).