IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026, Age Limit, Education Qualification

The IBPS RRB 2026 recruitment is a highly awaited opportunity for candidates who want to work in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. Before applying, candidates must carefully check the IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026, which includes educational qualification, age limit, age relaxation, and nationality. Only those candidates who meet all the eligibility conditions will be allowed to participate in the selection process. Candidates must also produce original documents along with photocopies during document verification or interview to confirm the details filled in the application form.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates before applying for the Common Recruitment Process(CRP) should ensure that they fulfill the specified IBPS RRB 2026 Eligibility Criteria. Aspirants have to present original documents along with photocopies to verify their identity and eligibility during the interview or document verification. These documents should correspond to the details provided in the online application form, covering aspects such as category, nationality, age, and educational qualifications.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026: Education Qualification

Candidates can check the education qualifications and experience required for IBPS RRB in the given table for all the posts under this recruitment like office assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, II, and III.

Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent

• Proficiency in the local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s*
• Desirable: Working knowledge of Computers.

Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent Preference will be given to the candidates having a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy;

• Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s*
• 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 degrees 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.

Experience: Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.

Officer Scale-II (Information Technology)

Officer Bachelor’s degree from a recognized 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.

Experience: One year (in the relevant field)

Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant)

Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Experience: One Year as a Chartered Accountant.

Officer Scale-II (Law Officer)

Degree from a recognized University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Experience: Two years as an advocate or should have worked as a Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for not less than two years

Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager)
Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized university/ institution

Experience: One Year (in the relevant field)

Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer)

MBA in Marketing from a recognized university

Experience: One Year (in the relevant field)

Officer Scale-II (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

Experience: 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 a Degree/ Diploma 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.

Experience: Minimum 5 years experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit

Candidates can check the age limit for all the posts under IBPS RRB in the given table.

Age relaxation is provided to candidates as per the government rules, age relaxation category-wise is mentioned below

• For OBC candidates: 03 years
• For SC/ST candidates: 05 years
• For Ex-SM/ Disabled Ex-SM
  • Clerk Post: the period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) is subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years
  • Officer Scale Posts: 05 years
• Widows, Divorced women, and women legally separated: (Max. Age limit
  • General/EWS: 35 years
  • OBC: 38 years
  • SC/ST: 40 years

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026: Nationality

•  Candidates must be Indian Citizens.
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement.
• A Person of Indian Origin who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Malawi with the intention of permanent settlement in India