FAQs Related to RRB Clerk Examination

Q1. What is the difference between IBPS Clerk Examination and RRB Clerk Examination?

A. All the exams for the recruitment of banking personnel across the country are conducted by IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection). IBPS Clerk exam is conducted to fill the vacancies in Public Sector Banks. On the other hand, IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Clerk Examination) is conducted for the recruitment of banking personnel in ‌rural banks in various states across the country. There are other differences in terms of exam patterns. For example, in IBPS Clerk Prelims there’s an English language section which is missing in RRB Clerk Prelims.

Q2. How do I prepare for IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

A. The RRB Clerk Exam is a graduate-level examination. Building an effective strategy and follow-up along with regular assessment is important. Keeping this in mind our Experts have carefully curated Mock Test packages loaded with all the necessary features and strategies. Besides, there are plenty of free resources available to our subscribers all year round in the form of online quizzes and Topic Tests.

Q3. How many papers are there in IBPS RRB Clerk Exam? What is the syllabus for RRB Clerk Examination?

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A. IBPS RRB Clerk Examination is conducted in two stages. 

1. Preliminary: The preliminary exam is conducted online and consists of two sections – Reasoning and Numerical Ability. The total exam duration is 45 minutes, and the total number of questions is 80.

2. Mains: The main exam is conducted online and consists of five sections – Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge. The total exam duration is 2 hours, and the total number of questions is 200. Please find the link to the blog post at the end of the article to check for all the details.  

Q4. What are the eligibility criteria for IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

A. The eligibility criteria for IBPS RRB Clerk Exam are as follows:

• Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Age Limit: The minimum age limit for the post of Office Assistant is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 28 years. However, age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.
• Educational Qualification: The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. Apart from that Proficiency in the local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s*

*Desirable: Working knowledge of Computers.

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Q5. What is the examination pattern of the IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

A. The examination is divided into two parts: a) Preliminary and Mains. The preliminary examination is held in July while the Mains are held during September/October.

Q6. Is the IBPS RRB Clerk Exam ‌conducted every year?

A. Yes, IBPS RRB Clerk Exam is conducted annually. The yearly calendar is published on the IBPS website at the beginning of the year.

Q7. Who ‌conducts IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

A. IBPS RRB Clerk Examination is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection through CRP (Common Recruitment Process).

Q8. How can mock tests help in IBPS RRB Clerk Exam preparation?

A. Mock tests are primarily designed to make the candidate familiar with the exam environment and to make the student exam ready. Along the same line, they help you plan your game strategically, identify strengths and weaknesses, manage time, improve accuracy and build exam confidence.

Q9. Do you offer study material for IBPS RRB Clerk Exam preparation?

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A. Basically, we provide mock tests along with solutions. Apart from that our experts offer guidance in the form of videos and PDF courses. Not only that we offer ample practice material which is completely free. 

Q10. How to build exam confidence for IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

A. Our mock tests are carefully curated by our experts and guides with a view to making the students familiar with the exam environment and giving them a hands-on experience with the online exams. Regular practice shows a 100 % success rate in building exam confidence in students and removing exam anxiety in them.

Q11. What is the best way to get rid of exam anxiety? How to ground yourself during exams?

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Q12. When is the IBPS RRB Clerk Exam notification released?

A. IBPS official notification 2023 for the post of RRB Office Assistant (Clerk), Officers is expected to be released in June 2023.

Q13. Do you offer free material for IBPS RRB Clerk Exam preparation?

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A. Yes, we have ample free material in the form of Quizzes, Topic tests, and PDF courses on our website. Please visit our site to check out our free resources and do give them a shot.

Q14. What is the age limit for the IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

A. The minimum age limit for the post of Office Assistant is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 28 years. However, age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories namely SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex/Disabled Servicemen, Widows, Divorce women, and Persons affected by the 1984 riots as per government norms.

Q15. What is the application fee for IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

A. Application fee/Intimation charges for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) is 

Rs.175/- for SC/ST/PWBD/EXSM candidates and Rs.850/- for all others.

Q16. How to apply for IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

A. IBPS RRB Clerk Exam can be applied only online. For a step-by-step guide to the application procedure please find the link at the end of the article.

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Q17. What is the mode of the IBPS RRB Clerk Examination?

A. The mode of IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk Examination) is online. That said, no offline application or exam is conducted for the post.

Q18. Can we get the IBPS RRB Clerk Exam application form offline?

A. No.

Q19. What is the payment mode for the IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

A. Payment of application fee/Intimation Charges are allowed only online only.

Q20. What is the examination schedule for IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

1. The tentative dates for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam are generally as follows:

• Online Registration and Application: July-August 2023
• Preliminary Exam: August 5, 2023, onwards
• Mains Exam: September 16, 2023

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