The IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Exam Syllabus covers topics across Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge. Below is the detailed syllabus for both Preliminary and Mains Exams.
1. Preliminary Exam Syllabus
A. Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles and Seating Arrangements (Linear, Circular, Tabular)
- Syllogism
- Inequalities (Direct and Coded)
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Input-Output
- Logical Reasoning
B. Numerical Ability
- Simplification and Approximation
- Number Series (Missing and Wrong Numbers)
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs)
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Problems:
- Percentage, Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion, Mixture & Allegations
- Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns
- Time, Speed & Distance, Boats & Streams
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Mensuration and Geometry
- Probability and Permutations & Combinations
2. Mains Exam Syllabus
A. Reasoning Ability (Same topics as Preliminary but more advanced)
- Seating Arrangements (Complex puzzles)
- Input-Output
- Statement and Assumption
- Cause and Effect
- Decision Making
- Data Sufficiency
B. Numerical Ability (Same topics as Preliminary but more detailed)
- Advanced Data Interpretation
- Case Studies
- Data Sufficiency
- Mathematical Inequalities
C. General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Banking Awareness
- RBI Policies, Functions of Banks
- Types of Bank Accounts and Loans
- Financial Terms and Abbreviations
- Indian Economy and Budget
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Important Days and Events
- Static GK (Capitals, Currencies, Awards, Books & Authors)
- Agriculture and Rural Development
D. English Language
- Reading Comprehension (Passages)
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, and Phrases
E. Hindi Language (Optional instead of English)
- वाक्य में त्रुटियाँ (Error Detection)
- रिक्त स्थान पूर्ति (Fill in the Blanks)
- गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न (Comprehension)
- पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द (Synonyms and Antonyms)
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms and Proverbs)
- वाक्य व्यवस्था (Sentence Rearrangement)
F. Computer Knowledge
- Basics of Computers (Hardware and Software)
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
- MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Internet and Networking Basics
- Email and Communication Tools
- Cyber Security and Viruses
Proficiency in Local Language
- Candidates must know the local language of the state they are applying for.
- Those who did not study the language in 10th or 12th standard will need to qualify for a language proficiency test (LPT) after the mains exam.