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RBI Assistant vs IBPS Clerk: Which one’s better?

In this blog today, PracticeMock is going to cover a detailed analysis of RBI Assistant vs IBPS Clerk. Both exams are highly reputable and hail from credible Indian organizations. Both jobs are lucrative in terms of salary and career growth. It can be difficult to make a choice. Ideally, one job can’t be described better than the other. You will have to decide for yourself. So, our judgment based on useful parameters will give you insights on what these jobs have to offer in totality.   

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Here are the following parameters included for the comparison

  1. Selection Process
  2. Job Profile
  3. Salary Structure
  4. Career Growth
  5. Posting/Transfer Policy
  6. Bond Signing

RBI Assistant vs IBPS Clerk – A Basic Comparison

CATEGORY: IBPS Clerk RBI Assistant
JOB PROFILE Public Dealing file maintenance, MIS generation, management of data and drafting letters.
POSTING Urban/Rural Urban
PROMOTIONS Every 2 years After 2-3 years
TRANSFER Usually after 5 years After 3-5 years
EXAMINATION TYPE Online: Prelims + Main Online: Prelims + Main + language proficiency
BOND 3 Years 2 years

Selection Procedure

The overall selection process is exactly the same for both the exams.    

RBI Assistant IBPS Clerk
An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains. 3 Rounds of selection process:  Prelims Mains  Personal Interview A basic prelims and mains examination is conducted. No interviews.

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2021

IBPS Clerk Prelims 

Sections No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration (in minutes)
English Language 30 30 20
Numerical Ability 35 35 20
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20
Total 100 100 60

IBPS Clerk Mains 

Sections No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration (in minutes)
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45
English Language 40 40 35
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45
General/ Financial Awareness 50 50 35
Total 190 200 160

RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021

For Phase 1 – Prelims – RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021  

Name of Tests No. of Qs Max. Marks Total Time
English Language 30 30 20 minutes
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 minutes
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes
Total 100 100 60 minutes

Note: This will be an Online Test (Objective Based)  

0.25 negative marking will be applicable for every wrong answer  

For Phase 2 – Mains – RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021  

Name of Tests No. of Qs Max. Marks Duration
Test of Reasoning 40 40 30 minutes
Test of English Language 40 40 30 minutes
Test of Numerical Ability 40 40 30 minutes
Test of General Awareness 40 40 25 minutes
Test of Computer Knowledge 40 40 20 minutes
Total 200 200 135 minutes

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RBI Assistant vs IBPS Clerk Salary Structure

IBPS ClerkRBI Assistant

Basic Pay
Rs.19,900/-
Dearness Allowance
Rs.5209.82/-
Special Allowance
Rs.4118/-
Transport Allowance
Rs.757.08/-
CCA
Rs.0/-
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Rs.2039.75/-
Gross Pay
Rs.32,024.65/-
Deduction (NPS Fund, Union Fee)
Rs.2570.98/-
Net Pay
Rs.29453.67/-
Official basic pay scale – 13150-750 (3)-15400- 900(4) -19000-1200(6)-26200-1300 (2)-28800- 1480(3) – 33240 – 1750 (1)- 34990 (20 years).
The in-hand salary for RBI Assistant is Rs. 36091/-.

RBI Assistant vs IBPS Clerk – Eligibility Criteria for IBPS Clerk

Educational Qualification Graduation or any equivalent degree
Age limit 20 to 28 years    (born not earlier than 02.07.1993 and not later than 01.07.2001 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation SC/ST- 5 years OBC (NCL)- 3 years
The number of attempts: UR/EWS –4 OBC- 7 SC/ST – No Limit

Eligibility Criteria for RBI Assistant

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates).  

The age can be between 20-28 years as of July 1, 2021.   

Category Upper Age Limit
SC/ST 33 years (Relaxation by 5 years)
OBC 31 years (Relaxation by 3 years)

RBI Assistant vs IBPS Clerk – BOND

RBI AssistantIBPS Clerk
A 2-year bond is signedNo bond signing

Career Growth Plan Comparisions

IBPS ClerkRBI Assistant
Apart from a handsome starting salary IBPS also offers good career growth opportunities. Most promotions take place within 2-3 years of regular service. There are two processes set in place to grab a promotional opportunity as an IBPS Clerk.
Normal process – Such a process follows a conventional model of seniority and work experience. You can in this this case a promotion is more of an expected or a compulsion to keep things going.
Merit based process – Most banks also provide promotions if you acquire JAIIB & CAIIB diplomas from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance.

Scale 1  Officer / Assistant Manager (Grade A)  Scale 2  Manager (Grade B)  Scale 3  Senior Manager (Grade C)  Scale 4  Chief Manager (Grade D)

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Work Culture

IBPS ClerkRBI Assistant
Work pressure is high for a clerical job. Work pressure is comparatively less if compared with SBI PO. It’s a 5-day job. (two starurdays are off, not all)

RBI Assistant vs IBPS Clerk – Transfer Policy

IBPS ClerkRBI Assistant
Transfers happen every 5 years. Can be transferred to Rural or Urban Areas Transfers happen every 3 to 5 years.

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Vishwas Agarwal

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