Every year, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) invites qualified candidates to apply for Probationary Officer (PO), Officer Scale 2 & 3, and Office Assistant (Clerk) positions in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) nationwide. Thousands of banking aspirants are gearing up for the upcoming IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 (क्षेत्रीय ग्रामीण बैंक). The selection process is conducted for the following key roles:
| Posts Under IBPS RRB | ||
| Office Assistant (Clerk) | Marketing Manager | Treasury Manager |
| Officer Scale – I (PO) | Banking Officer Scale - II | Agriculture Officer (Grade – II) |
| Law Officer (Grade – II) | Law Officer (Grade – II) | Chartered Accountant (Grade II) |
| Officer (Grade III) | IT Officer (Grade II) | |
IBPS administers the annual RRB exam to fill both Assistant and Officer cadre vacancies within Regional Rural Banks. This prestigious national-level recruitment process (क्षेत्रीय ग्रामीण बैंक) identifies top talent for the banking sector. Below, we provide an essential overview of the upcoming examination process.
IBPS RRB 2026 Notification
IBPS will release the official IBPS RRB 2026 notification PDF at www.ibps.in, detailing recruitment for Office Assistants (Clerks) and Officers Scale-I, II & III in various Regional Rural Banks across India. The comprehensive notification will cover eligibility criteria, online registration steps, total vacancies, the selection process, exam centers, and the detailed syllabus.
IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Highlights
The official advertisement for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 (CRP RRBs XV) will announce vacancies across 28 participating banks for PO, Clerk, and Officer Scale roles. Please refer to the summary table below for quick access to vital recruitment details.
| IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Highlights | |
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Clerk, Officer Scale -1, 2 & 3 |
| Exam Name | IBPS RRB 2026 |
| Vacancy | To be notified |
| Participating Banks | 28 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Recruitment Process | Officer Scale 1: Prelims, Mains, Interview Office Assistant: Prelims and Mains Officer Scale 2 & 3: Single Exam, Interview |
| Salary | Varies for different posts |
| Official website | www.ibps.in |
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IBPS RRB Exam Date 2026 Out
The IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2026 for Prelims and Mains (Clerk, Officer Scale 1, 2 & 3) have been officially announced via the IBPS Calendar 2026. Check the tentative schedule for the upcoming exams below.
| Events | IBPS RRB Exam | Exam Dates |
| Online Examination- Preliminary | Officer Scale 1 | 21st and 22nd November 2026 |
| Office Assistants | 6th, 12th, 13th December 2026 | |
| Online Examination- Main | Officer Scale I | 27th December 2026 |
| Office Assistants | 30th January 2027 | |
| Single Examination | Officer Scale II & III | 27th December 2026 |
Important Dates for IBPS RRB 2026 Exam
Online registration will commence following the publication of the official notification. Candidates preparing for the IBPS RRB 2026 exam are advised to bookmark this page to stay updated with all critical deadlines and schedule revisions.
| IBPS RRB 2026 Important Dates | |
| Activity | Dates |
| IBPS RRB Notification 2026 | August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts on | August 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Ends | September 2026 |
| Last Date to pay the Application Fee | September 2026 |
| Edit Window for Candidates to Modify/ Correct Application Form (including online payment for Edit) | After closure of Registration (will be notified on Official IBPS website) |
| IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam | 21st and 22nd November 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam | 6th and 12th December 2026 |
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026
Category-wise and post-wise vacancies for IBPS RRB 2026 (CRP RRBs XV) will be formally announced in the notification PDF. For reference, last year's recruitment cycle saw a significant intake of 13,316 positions for Officers and Office Assistants.
| IBPS RRB Vacancy 2025- Distribution | |
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 8002 |
| Officer Scale I (PO) | 4128 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | 50 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | 49 |
| Officer Scale-II (CA) | 70 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | 90 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 859 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 50 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 16 |
| Officer Scale III | 202 |
| Total Vacancies | 13316 |
IBPS RRB 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the IBPS RRB 2026 examination, candidates must meet the following mandatory requirements:
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
| Nationality / Citizenship |
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| Language Proficiency | Candidates applying for the posts of Office Assistant in any particular RRB are required to possess proficiency in the local language of the State/ UT in which the RRB is situated to be eligible for interview. |
Age Limit
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Age 18–28 years (born between 02.09.1997 and 01.09.2007).
For Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Age 18–30 years (born between 02.09.1995 and 01.09.2007).
For Officer Scale-II (Manager): Age 21–32 years (born between 02.09.1993 and 01.09.2004).
For Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Age 21–40 years (born between 02.09.1985 and 01.09.2004).
Category-wise Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Age Relaxation (Ex-Servicemen - Office Assistant): Actual service period + 3 years (8 years for disabled SC/ST Ex-Servicemen), subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years. |
| In the case of Ex- servicemen commissioned officers, including ECOs/ SSCOs, who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within the next one year from the last date for receipt of application) other than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or on account of physical disability attributable to military service or on invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines | Age Relaxation (Officers): A standard relaxation of 5 years is applicable. |
| Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Age Relaxation (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): Upper age limit is relaxed up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates. |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Educational Qualification & Experience
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent (a) Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s* (b) Desirable: Working knowledge of Computers. | ---- |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | i. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy; ii. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s* iii. Desirable: working knowledge of Computer. | ---- |
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy. | Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) | Information Technology Officer Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Desirable: Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP etc. | One year (in the relevant field) |
| Chartered Accountant Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of of India. | One Year as a Chartered Accountant. | |
| Law Officer Degree from a recognised University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. | Two years as an advocate or should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for a period of not less than two years | |
| Treasury Manager Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized university/ institution | One Year (in the relevant field) | |
| Marketing Officer MBA in Marketing from a recognized university | One Year (in the relevant field) | |
| Agricultural Officer Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate | Two Years (in the relevant field) | |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having Degree/ Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy. | Minimum 5 years experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institutions |
Important Notes:
1. All educational degrees must be obtained from recognized Universities or Government-approved regulatory bodies.
ii. Required documentation must be submitted at the time of the interview for Officer posts and during the document verification stage for Office Assistant roles.
Download IBPS RRB Previous Year Question Papers
IBPS RRB 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 850/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates, applicable for both Assistant and Officer exam streams.
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PWBD | 175 |
| Other Category | 850 |
IBPS RRB 2026 Online Application Form
The online application portal will open immediately after the official notification is published on https://ibps.in. Candidates can review the complete application guidelines by clicking the link provided below.
Step-by-Step Guide: IBPS RRB 2026 Online Application
IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Pattern
The comprehensive exam pattern for IBPS RRB 2026 is detailed below based on the official recruitment criteria:
RRB Clerk Exam Pattern
IBPS follows distinct examination patterns for Clerk and Officer roles. The Office Assistant recruitment process consists of two stages, whereas Officer-level selection involves three distinct tiers.
- • Preliminary Exam
- • Mains Exam
Selection for the Office Assistant position is based solely on performance in the Main Examination; there is no interview round for this post.
Note: Sectional timing applies to both IBPS RRB PO and Clerk examinations.
RRB Assistant Preliminary Exam Pattern
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes | |
RRB Assistant Mains Exam Pattern
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4 | English/Hindi Language Paper | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Numerical Ability Paper | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes | |
Candidates do not need to appear for an interview for the Office Assistant role.
RRB Officer 2026 Exam Pattern
For IBPS RRB Officer 2026, the selection process comprises three phases: Prelims, Mains, and the final Interview.
- • Preliminary Exam
- • Mains Exam
- • Interview Process
Final selection for Officer roles depends on the cumulative score secured in the Main Examination and the subsequent Interview round.
RRB Officer Grade Preliminary Examination
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| 2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes | |
IBPS RRB 2026 Mains Exam (Officer Scale-I)
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4 | English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Quantative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hours | |
A single, combined examination will be conducted for Officer Scale-II & III, focusing heavily on professional knowledge proficiency.
Detailed IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Pattern Breakdown
IBPS RRB 2026 Syllabus
While the core syllabus is similar for all posts, Specialist Officer Scale-II positions include an additional section dedicated to professional knowledge.
Reasoning Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Odd One out | Analogy |
| Syllogism | Coding-Decoding |
| Blood Relation | Alphabet Test |
| Series Test | Number |
| Ranking and Time | Causes and Effects |
| Direction Sense Test | Sitting Arrangements |
| Decision Making | Statement and Assumption |
| Figure Series | Assertion and Reason |
| Statement and Conclusion | Word Formation |
| Statement and Arguments | Statements and Action Courses |
| Figure Series Test | Miscellaneous Tests |
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Number System | HCF and LCM |
| Decimal Fraction | Profit and Loss |
| Simple Interest | Compound Interest |
| Time and Work | Time and Distance |
| Averages | Simplification |
| Partnership | Percentages |
| Ratio and Proportion | Averages |
| Case Studies | Charts and Graphs |
| Permutation and Combination | Probability |
English Language Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Spotting Errors | Commonly Misspelled Words |
| Jumbled Words | One Word Substitution |
| Fill in the Blanks | Jumbled up sentences |
| Idioms and Phrases | Cloze Tests |
| Comprehension | One word Substitution |
Hindi Language Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Vyakaran | Fill in the Blanks |
| Mistakes | Paragraphs |
Computer Knowledge Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Computer Fundamentals | Computer Abbreviations |
| Software and Hardware Fundamentals | Shortcut Keys |
| Networking | Basic Knowledge of the Internet |
| MS Office | History of Computers |
| Database | Security Tools |
| History and Future of Computers | Virus, Hacking |
General Awareness Syllabus for IBPS RRB Exam
| Current Affairs | Social Function of Banks |
| Countries/Currencies | UNO |
| Indian and International Economy | Marketing |
| Banking Terms | Awards and Honors |
| RBI | Sports |
| Books and Authors | Finance |
| Fiscal Monetary Policies | Agriculture |
| Repo and Reverse Repo Rate | History of Banking |
Full IBPS RRB Syllabus 2026 for Officers & Assistants
IBPS RRB Salary Structure
IBPS RRB Salary structures vary by post, adhering to the latest Pay Commission revisions. Estimated monthly compensation details are provided below.
| Post Name | Monthly Income |
| Officer Scale-I | Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 61,000 |
| Officer Scale-II | Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 77,000 |
| Officer Scale-III | Rs 80,000 to Rs 90,000 |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 37,000 |
See Also: Comprehensive IBPS RRB PO Salary Structure
See Also: Comprehensive IBPS RRB Clerk Salary Structure
IBPS RRB 2026 Participating Banks
Banking aspirants often wonder which institutions are participating. We have compiled a comprehensive list of all 28 participating Regional Rural Banks for this recruitment cycle.
| Sr. No. | State / UT | Name of RRB | Present Head Office | Local Language Proficiency Required |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | Amravati | Telugu |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | Naharlagun (Papumpare) | English |
| 3 | Assam | Assam Gramin Vikash Bank | Guwahati | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo |
| 4 | Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | Patna | Hindi |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank | Raipur | Hindi |
| 6 | Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | Vadodara | Gujarati |
| 7 | Haryana | Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank | Rohtak | Hindi |
| 8 | Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | Mandi | Hindi |
| 9 | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank | Jammu | Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Ladakhi, Balti (Palli), Dardi, Hindi |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank | Ranchi | Hindi |
| 11 | Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | Ballari | Kannada |
| 12 | Kerala | Kerala Gramin Bank | Mallapuram | Malayalam |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | Indore | Hindi |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Marathi |
| 15 | Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | Imphal | Manipuri |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | Shillong | Khasi, Garo |
| 17 | Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | Aizawl | Mizo |
| 18 | Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | Kohima | English |
| 19 | Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | Bhubaneswar | Odia |
| 20 | Puducherry | Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank | Puducherry | Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu |
| 21 | Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | Kapurthala | Punjabi |
| 22 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | Jaipur | Hindi |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | Salem | Tamil |
| 24 | Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | Hyderabad | Telugu, Urdu |
| 25 | Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | Agartala | Bengali, Kokborok |
| 26 | Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank | Lucknow | Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit |
| 27 | Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | Dehradun | Hindi, Sanskrit |
| 28 | West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | Kolkata | Bengali, Nepali |
IBPS RRB Exam Preparation Tips
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IBPS RRB Exam Analysis [Previous Year]
The Clerk Prelims Exam features 80 MCQs covering Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Common topics include Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Syllogisms, Blood Relations, Inequalities, Coding-Decoding, and Data Interpretation.
The IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam maintains an easy-to-moderate difficulty level. Key areas for reasoning include Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, and Inequalities, while quantitative aptitude focuses on DI (Bar, Caselet, Tabular), Approximations, and Number Series.
IBPS RRB 2026 Admit Card
Admit cards will be released on the IBPS website following the conclusion of the application process. Separate call letters are issued for Prelims and Mains. Check this page regularly for direct download links and updates.
IBPS RRB 2026 Result
Results are announced after each stage of the exam. Candidates must successfully clear the preliminary phase to qualify for the Main Examination. Only those who feature in the final merit list will receive their formal joining instructions.
IBPS RRB 2026 Cut Off
Cut-off marks are released following each exam stage and are calculated on both a state-wise and category-wise basis to ensure fair selection.
Below, you can access the previous year's cut-off trends for reference:
| IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Cut-Off | |
| State/UT | General |
| Andhra Pradesh | 54 |
| Assam | 65.75 |
| Bihar | 68.25 |
| Chhattisgarh | 67.25 |
| Gujarat | 70.25 |
| Haryana | 75.25 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 73.75 |
| Karnataka | 68.5 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 72.50 |
| Maharashtra | 71.25 |
| Rajasthan | 75.25 |
| Telangana | 61 |
| Tripura | 69.50 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 74.25 |
| West Bengal | 73.75 |
View IBPS RRB Clerk Previous Year Cut-Offs
| IBPS RRB PO Prelims Cut Off | |
| State | General |
| Assam | 50 |
| Bihar | 45 |
| Chhattisgarh | 49.75 |
| Gujarat | 52.75 |
| Haryana | 54.75 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 55 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 46 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 50 |
| Maharashtra | 46 |
| Odisha | 58 |
| Rajasthan | 54.5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 53.75 |
| Uttarakhand | 55.50 |
| West Bengal | 53.25 |
View IBPS RRB PO & Officer Scale 2/3 Cut-Offs
FAQs
The IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2026 is scheduled for November 21st and 22nd, 2026, while the Clerk Prelims will be held on December 6th, 12th, and 13th, 2026.
The official IBPS RRB 2026 notification is expected to be published on the official IBPS portal (https://ibps.in) in August 2026.
Application fees are Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PWBD candidates and Rs. 850/- for all other categories.
Complete vacancy details will be explicitly listed in the official IBPS RRB 2026 recruitment notification.
Tests are bilingual (Hindi and English). Candidates can select their preferred language medium during the exam.
Yes, a penalty of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every incorrect answer in both the Prelims and Mains stages.
Yes, sectional timing is applicable for both PO and Clerk Prelims, with the total duration for the exam set at 45 minutes.
Also Read:
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- IBPS RRB PO Interview Call Letter 2026 Out: Download Link for Officer Scale 1, 2 & 3
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Call Letter at ibps.in
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Cut Off 2025-26 Released: State-wise & Category-wise Marks
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2024 (6th October) - Difficulty & Good Attempts
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Score Card 2026 Out: Download Final Marks and Scores
- IBPS RRB PO Final Cut Off 2026: Mains & Interview Cut-Off Marks Released
- IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Analysis 2025: Shift-Wise Review & Difficulty Level
- IBPS RRB PO Final Result 2026 Out: Download Officer Scale 1, 2 & 3 Results
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