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IBPS CRP RRBs IX Officers Scale-I & Office Assistant Recruitment 2020

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Domain: Finance & Banking
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Announcement - Detailed Notification

Posted: 28 days ago

Location: CENTRAL

Closed: 21 Jul 2020

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Job Details

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will conduct an additional cycle of Online Preliminary Examinations under CRP RRBs IX for recruitment of Officers Scale-I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks. This supplementary round is only for candidates who attained educational eligibility by 09.11.2020 or who could not register during 01.07.2020–21.07.2020. Candidates who already applied successfully and were called for the September 2020 prelim for a post must not apply for that post. Registration (including edit/modification and fee payment) is available from 26.10.2020 to 09.11.2020, and prelims are tentatively scheduled on 31.12.2020 for Officers Scale-I and 02.01.2021/04.01.2021 for Office Assistant.

Level:
central
Other Information:
  • Service Cadre: Across participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
  • Participating RRBs: List of participating RRBs and desired local language proficiency is provided in section A of the advertisement.
Exam Centers:
  • Exam centres: Online examinations will be conducted across many centres in India; the tentative state-wise centre list is given in Annexure II. IBPS may change/cancel/add centres at its discretion.

Job Summary

IBPS CRP RRBs IX recruits Officers Scale-I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) for participating Regional Rural Banks. This supplementary notice adds an extra prelims cycle for specific candidates, updates the educational eligibility cutoff, and provides a new registration window with stated tentative exam dates.

Important Dates

  1. Applications open · Online registration / edit-modification / fee payment (additional cycle)

  2. Examination · Preliminary Examination (Officers Scale-I)

  3. Examination · Preliminary Examination (Office Assistant)

Fee Structure

Application Fee

1. Officer (Scale I, II & III):
Rs.175 for SC/ST/PWBD candidates; Rs.850 for all others (online payment 01.07.2020 to 21.07.2020).
2. Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
Rs.175 for SC/ST/PWBD/EXSM candidates; Rs.850 for all others (online payment 01.07.2020 to 21.07.2020).

Payment Methods

1. Mode:
Online payment only via Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets as per on-screen instructions.
2. Charges:
Bank transaction charges for online payment of fees/intimation charges are to be borne by the candidate.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
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.Required
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent; proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s.Required
Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Working knowledge of Computer is desirable.Optional
Officer Scale-I: Preference will be given to degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy; working knowledge of Computer is desirable.Optional

2. Other Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Educational qualifications as onAs on the last date of Online Registration i.e. 21.07.2020.
Result declaration proofProper document from Board/University for having declared the result on or before 21.07.2020 must be produced as applicable.

3. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

4. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - N/A years
Age Limit As On1 Jan 107
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)Between 18 years and 28 years (as on 01.07.2020).
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)Above 18 years and below 30 years (as on 01.07.2020).
Age relaxationSC/ST 5 years; OBC 3 years; PwBD 10 years; Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per advertisement table and GOI guidelines.

5. Citizenship

CriteriaDetails
Nationality/CitizenshipA candidate must be a Citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan or a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 with the intention of permanently settling, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to certificate of eligibility by the Government of India.

6. Language Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Local language proficiencyFor Officer Scale-I & Office Assistant, proficiency in the local language as prescribed by the RRB is essential; candidates who studied the language in Standard VIII or above, or who acquire proficiency within six months of joining (extendable within probation), are eligible.

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Post Details

1. Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent; proficiency in local language; preference to specified related degrees; working knowledge of computer desirable.

Age Limitations:

  • Age (as on 01.07.2020): Above 18 years and below 30 years; relaxations as per rules.

2. Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent; proficiency in local language; working knowledge of computer desirable.

Age Limitations:

  • Age (as on 01.07.2020): Between 18 and 28 years; relaxations as per rules.

Additional Information

  • Vacancy note: Indicative post-wise and category-wise vacancies of each RRB are given in Annexure-I; recruitment in RRBs is dynamic and provisional allotment will be based on actual vacancies reported by RRBs.

How to Apply

1. Apply online only:
Candidates must apply separately for each post; online application only through www.ibps.in under CRP for RRBs.
2. Pre-requisites:
Scan and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration in the prescribed specifications (Annexure III).
3. Registration steps:
Click ‘CRP for RRBs’, choose the appropriate post link, complete ‘New Registration’, note the provisional registration number and password, upload required images, verify details using ‘Save & Next’, and click ‘Final Submit’.
4. State option:
For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, indicate the state opted for provisional allotment on selection; the option is irrevocable.
5. Advisory:
Apply well before the closing date; no change/correction is permitted after final submission.

Exam Pattern

1. Preliminary Exam – Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
Reasoning 40 Q/40 M; Numerical Ability 40 Q/40 M; composite time 45 minutes; qualifying nature with sectional cut-offs.
2. Preliminary Exam – Officer Scale-I:
Reasoning 40 Q/40 M; Quantitative Aptitude 40 Q/40 M; composite time 45 minutes; qualifying nature with sectional cut-offs.
3. Main Exam – Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
Reasoning 40 Q/50 M; Computer Knowledge 40 Q/20 M; General Awareness 40 Q/40 M; English Language 40 Q/40 M OR Hindi Language 40 Q/40 M; Numerical Ability 40 Q/50 M; total 200 Q/200 M; time 2 hours.
4. Main Exam – Officer Scale-I:
Reasoning 40 Q/50 M; Computer Knowledge 40 Q/20 M; General Awareness 40 Q/40 M; English Language 40 Q/40 M OR Hindi Language 40 Q/40 M; Quantitative Aptitude 40 Q/50 M; total 200 Q/200 M; time 2 hours.
5. Negative marking:
One fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer in Preliminary, Main and Single level exams.
6. Medium of tests:
State-wise versions (medium) are specified in the advertisement for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I; candidates can opt English/Hindi/and specified regional languages as applicable.

Selection Process

1. Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
Candidates qualifying in Preliminary Examination appear for Main Examination; final provisional allotment is based on Main Examination marks and vacancies reported by RRBs.
2. Officer Scale-I:
Candidates qualifying in Preliminary Examination appear for Main Examination; shortlisted candidates are called for Common Interview coordinated by Nodal RRBs with NABARD and IBPS; final merit is based on Main Examination and Interview with 80:20 weightage.
3. Normalization:
Scores across sessions are normalized using the equipercentile method; scores are taken up to two decimal points.

Admit Card Details

1. Call letters:
Eligible candidates must download call letters from www.ibps.in using Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth; no hard copy will be sent by post/courier.
2. Scribe call letter:
There will be an additional call letter for scribe for the Main Examination (Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I) and for Officer Scale-II & III Single Examination.

Reservation Details

1. PwBD reservation & scribe:
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities is as per the RPWD Act, 2016; detailed guidelines for scribe/compensatory time and test magnification are provided.
2. Age relaxations:
SC/ST 5 years; OBC 3 years; PwBD 10 years; other categories as specified in the advertisement.
3. EWS:
EWS reservation applicable on production of Income & Asset Certificate in prescribed format; vacancies are tentative and subject to GOI directives and outcome of litigation.

Document Requirements

1. At interview/joining:
Interview call letter; system generated application printout; proof of DOB; valid photo ID; mark-sheets/certificates for Graduation (result on/before 21.07.2020); experience certificates if applicable; caste/EWS/PwBD certificates in prescribed formats; ex-servicemen documents as applicable; NOC for Government/PSU employees; other relevant documents.

Important Instructions

1. Identity verification:
Produce the same original photo identity proof as in application/call letter; Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not accepted.
2. Social distancing exam conduct:
Report strictly as per time slot; mask mandatory; thermal scanning; bring permitted items only (mask, gloves, water bottle, sanitizer, pen, call letter with photo ID copy, scribe form if applicable).
3. Banned items:
Textual material, calculators, electronic devices, watches, metallic items, and other listed items are not permitted inside the exam centre.
4. General:
Multiple applications for the same cadre are not allowed; fees once paid are non-refundable; IBPS may cancel/modify criteria and centres; disputes are subject to courts at Mumbai.

Interview Details

1. Coordination & centres:
Interviews (for Officers) will be coordinated by the Nodal RRB with the help of NABARD and IBPS; details of centre, address, date and time will be informed in the call letter.
2. Marks & weightage:
Interview is for 100 marks. Relative weightage of Online Examination and Interview is 80:20 for Officers cadre.

Training Details

1. Pre-Exam Training (PET):
May be arranged by RRBs for SC/ST/Minorities/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD for Office Assistant and for SC/ST/Minorities for Officer Scale-I at designated centres; due to COVID-19, PET during this period may not be held.

Disqualification Criteria

1. Unfair means:
Use of unfair means, impersonation, misbehaviour, or carrying banned electronic devices may lead to disqualification/debarment and possible criminal prosecution.
2. Result analysis:
IBPS may analyse candidate responses to detect similarity; if scores are found non-genuine/invalid, candidature will be cancelled without notice.

Other Information

1. Validity of CRP RRBs IX:
The validity will automatically expire at close of business on the day one year after the date of Provisional Allotment or until a fresh provisional allotment is made, whichever is earlier.
2. Provisional allotment scope:
For Officers Scale-I and Office Assistant (Multipurpose), provisional allotment shall be restricted within the RRBs of the state opted for.

Contact Details

Other Information

  • Issuing office: Mumbai

  • Website: www.ibps.in

  • Helpdesk portal: http://cgrs.ibps.in/

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