IBPS CWE RRB 2018 preliminary examination for office assistants and officer scale is being conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The first three phases of IBPS CWE prelim examination have already been concluded, while the fourth phase is scheduled to be conducted on September 1.
As per media reports, a total count of 10190 vacancies released by IBPS for RRB 2018 recruitment process. Out of the total count, 5,249 vacancies have been released for the position of office assistants while 4941 vacancies have been released for officer posts at the Regional Rural Banks in the country. Candidates who qualify the prelims will appear for IBPS CWE 2018 main examination. As per the schedule released by IBPS, Main exam is schedule to be conducted on October 7, 2018.
IBPS CWE 2018 recruitment process comprises three phases; Prelims exam, Main exam and Interview. Candidate’s score in all the three phases the recruitment process for office assistants will be the basis of their selection for the post.
Take a look below at IBPS CWE RRB 2018 exam calendar as released by IBPS on their official website.
IBPS CWE RRB 2018 exam schedule
| Exam Name |
Post: Office Assistant |
Post: Officer Scale |
| IBPS CWE RRB Prelims |
August 11 - August 12, 2018 August 18- August 19, 2018 August 25, 2018 September 1, 2018 |
Officer Scale I August 11 - August 12, 2018 August 18- August 19, 2018 August 25, 2018 September 1, 2018 |
| IBPS CWE RRB Single |
- |
Officer Scale II & III September 30, 2018 |
| IBPS CWE RRB Main |
October 7, 2018 |
Officer Scale I September 30, 2018 |
IBPS RRB 2018 Recruitment details
| Exam Name |
IBPS CWE RRB 2018 Office Assistant Prelims |
| Conducting body |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Post |
CRP RRB VII (IBPS RRB Office Assistants) |
| Total Number of Vacancies |
5249 |
| Official website |
Ibps.in |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Written Test for Regional Rural Banks abbreviated as IBPS CWE RRB is conducted for the recruitment of officers and clerks for the Regional Rural Banks in the country. IBPS is an autonomous body that commenced with its operation from 1975.
IBPS CWE preliminary for office assistants question paper comprises a total of 80 questions to be solved in 45 minutes while the question paper for Main examination comprises 200 questions to be completed in 2 hours duration. Take a look at detailed IBPS CWE RRB 2018 exam pattern to get an idea of the marking scheme. Candidates can also check IBPS CWE RRB 2018 syllabus to conduct a thorough exam preparation.
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