The IBPS RRB Notification 2026 has been released for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks, CRP RRBs-XV. A total of 13,706 vacancies have been announced for Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III posts in participating Regional Rural Banks. The online registration process is scheduled from 01 September to 21 September 2026.
IBPS RRB Notification 2026 Out
The Apply Online process for IBPS RRB 2026 recruitment has been started from 1 September 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 21 September 2026. Candidates planning to apply should carefully check the post-wise vacancy, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, application fee, exam pattern and selection process before completing the application form.
IBPS RRB 2026 at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Exam Name | IBPS RRB 2026 |
| Posts | Office Assistant & Officer Scale I, II, III |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 |
| Registration Starts | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Varies according to the post |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Major Changes in RRB 2026 Exam
The IBPS RRB 2026 Notification introduces several important changes in vacancies, RRB names, PwBD guidelines and the application correction process that candidates should understand before applying.
- IBPS RRB Vacancies Increased: The total vacancies have increased from 13,301 in 2025 to 13,706 in 2026, an overall increase of 405 vacancies, with notable growth in Office Assistant, Officer Scale I and Officer Scale II IT posts.
- RRBs’ Names Changed: IBPS has updated the names of several Regional Rural Banks, including Assam Gramin Bank, Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank, Haryana Gramin Bank, Jharkhand Gramin Bank, Kerala Grameena Bank and Puducherry Grama Bank.
- PwBD Guidelines: The notification provides detailed post-wise suitability and functional requirements for PwBD candidates applying for Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III posts.
- Application Correction Window for 2 Days: Candidates will get only 2 days after the registration process closes to make permitted corrections, making it important to carefully review all application details before submission.
What Posts Are Available Under IBPS RRB 2026?
IBPS conducts the RRB recruitment process for both Officer-level and Office Assistant-level positions, creating opportunities for fresh graduates as well as experienced professionals.
| Group | Post |
| Group B | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| Group A | Officer Scale I – Assistant Manager |
| Group A |
Officer Scale II – General Banking Officer
|
| Group A | Officer Scale II – Specialist Officer |
| Group A | Officer Scale III – Senior Manager |
IBPS RRB 2026: Important Dates
The registration window is one of the first things candidates should mark because missing the deadline means waiting for the next recruitment cycle.
| Event | Date |
| IBPS RRB Notification 2026 | 31 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 September 2026 |
| Officer Scale I Prelims |
21 & 22 November 2026
|
| Officer Scale I Mains | 20 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale II & III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Prelims |
6, 12 & 13 December 2026
|
| Office Assistant Mains | 30 January 2027 |
IBPS RRB Gramin Bank Vacancy 2026
The announcement of 13,706 vacancies makes IBPS RRB 2026 a major opportunity for banking aspirants.
| Post | Vacancy |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale II – General Banking Officer | 666 |
| Officer Scale II – IT Officer | 182 |
| Officer Scale II – Chartered Accountant | 81 |
| Officer Scale II – Law Officer | 46 |
| Officer Scale II – Treasury Manager | 18 |
| Officer Scale II – Marketing Officer | 16 |
| Officer Scale II – Agricultural Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfill the prescribed IBPS RRB Eligibility requirements for their respective posts before submitting the online application form.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent; proficiency in the local language; working knowledge of computer desirable | Not required |
| Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent; proficiency in local language; working knowledge of computer desirable | Not required |
| Officer Scale II – General Banking Officer (Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks; preference given to relevant banking/ finance/ agriculture/ IT/ management/ law/ economics/ accountancy qualifications |
2 years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution
|
| Officer Scale II – IT Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/ Communication/ Computer Science/ IT or equivalent with minimum 50% marks | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale II – Chartered Accountant | Chartered Accountant from ICAI | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale II – Law Officer | Law degree with minimum 50% marks |
2 years as an advocate or Law Officer in a Bank/ Financial Institution
|
| Officer Scale II – Treasury Manager | CA or MBA in Finance | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale II – Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale II – Agricultural Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture with minimum 50% marks | 2 years in relevant field |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks; preference for relevant banking/ finance/ agriculture/ IT/ management/ law/ economics/ accountancy qualifications |
Minimum 5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution
|
Age Limit
| Post | Age Range |
| Office Assistant | 18 to 28 years |
| Officer Scale I | Above 18 and below 30 years |
| Officer Scale II | Above 21 and below 32 years |
| Officer Scale III | Above 21 and below 40 years |
Note: Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the rules mentioned in the official notification.
Local Language Requirement
Proficiency in the local language specified for the respective State is an essential qualification.
- Candidates who have studied the concerned State language in Standard VIII or at any level above Standard VIII from a Government-recognised Board or School will be considered proficient in that local language.
- Candidates possessing a certificate confirming that they studied the local language in Standard VIII or any higher level will also be considered proficient.
- Candidates who do not fulfil the local language proficiency requirement at the time of selection will be given six months from the date of joining to acquire the required proficiency.
- The concerned RRB Board may extend this period within the applicable rules, but the extension cannot go beyond the candidate’s probation period.
IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026
The selection process depends on the post applied for, with Officer Scale II and III following a different examination route from Office Assistant and Officer Scale I.
| Post | Selection Process |
| Office Assistant | Prelims → Mains |
| Officer Scale I |
Prelims → Mains → Interview
|
| Officer Scale II |
Single Examination → Interview
|
| Officer Scale III |
Single Examination → Interview
|
IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026
Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can submit the IBPS RRB 2026 application form online. Applicants should carefully verify all details before final submission.
Documents Required for IBPS RRB Application 2026
Candidates should keep the required documents ready before beginning the online registration process.
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates
- Valid identity proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Handwritten declaration
- Other post-specific documents
IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026
The category-wise application fee for IBPS RRB 2026 is provided below.
Officer Scale I, II and III
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 |
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | ₹175 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 |
IBPS RRB Application Edit Window 2026
IBPS will provide an application correction or edit facility for 2 days after the closure of the registration process. The exact dates for the edit window will be announced on the official IBPS website. Candidates should fill out the application form carefully because certain details may not be editable after submission. No changes in category and other eligibility details will generally be permitted after the expiry of the application edit window.
What Will the Prelims Exam Structure Look Like?
| Post | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Office Assistant | Reasoning, Numerical Ability | 80 | 80 | 45 Min |
| Officer Scale I | Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude | 80 | 80 | 45 Min |
How Are the Mains and Single-Level Tests Structured?
| Post | Exam | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Office Assistant | Main | 200 | 200 | 120 Min |
| Officer Scale I | Main | 200 | 200 | 120 Min |
| Officer Scale II | Single | 200/240* | 200 | 120/150 min* |
| Officer Scale III | Single | 200 | 200 | 120 Min |
Syllabus IBPS RRB 2026
The IBPS RRB syllabus covers Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Language and Professional Knowledge, depending on the post.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant & Officer Scale I Prelims Syllabus
| Section | Important Topics |
| Reasoning Ability | Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Direction & Distance, Order & Ranking, Alphanumeric Series, Number/Alphabet Series |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification, Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration |
IBPS RRB Mains & Single Examination Syllabus
For the Mains and Single-Level exams, candidates need to prepare a broader range of subjects, including Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, English/Hindi Language, along with Professional Knowledge for relevant Officer Scale II Specialist posts.
- Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Logical Reasoning, Syllogism, Inequality, Data Sufficiency, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, Blood Relations and Statement-Based Questions.
- Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability: Data Interpretation, Number Series, Simplification, Arithmetic, Quadratic Equations, Probability, Permutation & Combination and Data Sufficiency.
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, Government Schemes, Banking & Economy and important national and international events.
- Computer Knowledge: Computer Fundamentals, Operating Systems, Internet, Networking, MS Office, Database, Computer Security and basic computer terminology.
- English/Hindi Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Fillers, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary, Grammar and Sentence Rearrangement.
- Professional Knowledge: Post-specific topics such as IT, Law, Agriculture, Marketing, Treasury and Chartered Accountancy, depending on the Officer Scale II Specialist post.
IBPS RRB Negative Marking 2026
There is a negative marking of 1/4th or 0.25 of the marks assigned to the question for every wrong answer in the Preliminary, Main and Single-Level Objective Examinations. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
IBPS RRB Normalisation 2026
If examinations are conducted in multiple sessions, the corrected scores obtained by candidates are normalised using the equi-percentile method. Scores up to two decimal places are considered for calculation. For Office Assistant, only Main Examination marks are considered for final merit. For Officer Scale I, Main Examination marks are considered for interview shortlisting and final merit. For Scale II and III, Single-Level Examination marks are considered for interview shortlisting and final merit.
IBPS RRB Interview 2026
The interview is applicable only to Officer Scale I, II and III candidates. The interview carries 100 marks, with minimum qualifying marks of 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. The weightage of the Online Examination and Interview is 80:20. The final score for Officer Scale I is based on the Main Examination and Interview, while for Scale II and III it is based on the Single-Level Examination and Interview.
IBPS RRB Salary 2026
The IBPS RRB salary 2026 varies based on the post and officer scale. Candidates selected as Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III receive a basic pay along with applicable allowances and other benefits as per the rules of the respective Regional Rural Banks.
| Post | Starting Basic Pay |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | ₹24,050 |
| Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) | ₹48,480 |
| Officer Scale II (Manager) | ₹51,490 |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | ₹59,170 |
IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Centres
| State/UT | Preliminary Exam Centres | Single/Main Exam Centres |
| Andhra Pradesh | Ananthapur, Chirala, Guntur, Kakinada, Kadapa, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar |
| Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Bardoli, Anand, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Solan, Una | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kullu, Mandi, Solan, Una |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belagavi, Dharwad, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi | Bengaluru, Belagavi, Dharwad, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi |
| Kerala | Alappuzha, Ernakulum, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur | Ernakulum, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Parbhani, Pune, Raigad, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Thane | Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Raigad, Sangli, Satara, Thane |
| Manipur | Churachandpur, Imphal, Kakching, Thoubal | Churachandpur, Imphal, Kakching, Thoubal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong, Tura | Shillong, Tura |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima | Dimapur, Kohima |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara | Amritsar, Mohali, Patiala, Bhatinda, Phagwara |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Erode, Madurai, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelvelli, Tirupur, Vellore, Virudhunagar | Chennai, Coimbatore, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Greater Noida, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi | Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Burdwan, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri | Asansol, Kolkata, Siliguri |
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