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    IBPS RRB Office Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Check Age Limit, Educational Qualification

    IBPS RRB Office Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2025

    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 2025. 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) 2025 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 IBPS RRB Office Assistant recruitment 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. The IBPS RRB Office Assistant eligibility criteria for 2025 are as follows.

    IBPS RRB Office Assistant Educational Criteria 2025

    To apply for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam in 2025, candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. There is no requirement for a specific subject, so graduates from all streams are eligible.

    Along with the degree, candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state or union territory where they are applying. This means they should be able to read, write, and speak the regional language well.

    Basic knowledge of computers is considered desirable, though it is not a strict requirement. Having computer skills will help in performing day-to-day banking tasks more efficiently.

    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 2025 

    For the IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam 2025, the minimum age required is 18 years and the maximum age allowed is 28 years. Candidates must not have been born earlier than 2 September 1997 and later than 1 September 2007 to be eligible.

    It is important for candidates to carefully check their date of birth and ensure they fall within the specified age range before applying. Those who do not meet the age requirement will not be considered for the exam.

    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)

    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).

    Ibps Rrb Office Assistant Eligibility Criteria FAQs

    The basic IBPS RRB office assistant Eligibility criteria include Indian nationality, a bachelor's degree from a recognized university, and proficiency in the local language of the participating RRB.

    Yes, the IBPS RRB office assistant Eligibility criteria specify age limits: For Office Assistant (Multipurpose), the age should be between 18 to 28 years; for Officer Scale I, between 18 to 30 years; for Officer Scale II, between 21 to 32 years; and for Officer Scale III, between 21 to 40 years.

    No, according to the IBPS RRB Eligibility criteria, candidates must have completed their graduation and possess the required educational qualifications as of the date specified in the notification.

    Yes, the IBPS RRB office assistant Eligibility criteria for Officer Scale II and III positions include specific requirements for work experience. For Officer Scale II, at least two years of experience in a relevant field is required, while Officer Scale III candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in banking or finance.

    Yes, the IBPS RRB office assistant Eligibility criteria mandate that candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for. This often includes the ability to read, write, and speak the language.

    Yes, the IBPS RRB office assistant Eligibility criteria vary for different posts. While the basic requirements such as nationality and educational qualifications are similar, age limits, experience requirements, and specific skills may differ between posts such as Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II, and Officer Scale III.

    Yes, the IBPS RRB office assistant Eligibility criteria include age relaxation for reserved categories. For example, SC/ST candidates get a relaxation of 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates get 3 years, and persons with disabilities (PWD) get up to 10 years of relaxation.

    No. There is no such relaxation mentioned specifically for the EWS category.

    It's a must to have a knowledge of the local language. In case the candidate does not meet the aforesaid requirement in local language at the time of selection, he will be given a time of six months from the date of joining to acquire the proficiency.

    No, there is no minimum percentile requirement in the IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam. You just need to be a graduate to apply for IBPS RRB Office Assistant 

    The maximum age to apply for IBPS RRB Office Assistant is 28 years. Also, you need to be a minimum age of 18 years to apply for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant.

    Yes, You can apply for IBPS RRB Office Assistant exam provided that you have completed your graduation till a specified date mentioned in the IBPS RRB Notification. 

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