IBPS RRB 2026 Notification for PO, Clerk, and Officer Scale 2 & 3, Exam Schedule

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will conduct the IBPS RRB 2026 Exam to recruit candidates for various positions such as PO, Clerk, and Officer Scale II & III. This recruitment drive aims to hire eligible candidates for various posts in Regional Rural Banks of India, and this will be the 15th edition of this particular examination, hence CRP RRB XV. The vacancy is not known yet but it will be announced along with the official notification in August-September 2026. Interested candidates are advised to go through the complete details and start preparing for the exam.

IBPS RRB 2026 Exam

The IBPS RRB Exam aims to recruit candidates for multiple posts in Regional Rural Banks. The posts to be filled under IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 are:

1. Office Assistant (Clerk)
2. Officer Scale 1 (Probationary Officer)
3. Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer, IT Officer, Law Officer, Agriculture Officer, Chartered Accountant, Marketing Manager, and Treasury Manager)
4. Officer Scale III

This recruitment offers a great opportunity to build a stable banking career in rural regions while contributing to the nation’s financial development. Check the important highlights in the table below.

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IBPS RRB 2026 Notification PDF

The IBPS RRB Notification contains all the essential information about the recruitment process, including the number of vacancies, eligibility requirements, selection procedure, exam pattern, and application instructions. The notification for RRB 2026 Exam is expected to be released in July/August 2026 on the official website of IBPS. Candidates are advised to read the previous year notification for early reference.

IBPS RRB Official Notification PDF (Previous Year)- Click to Download​​

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

The upcoming schedule for the IBPS RRB Exam will be updated in the table below. All the events related to this exam will be followed according to this official schedule, so mark these dates in your calendar.

• Prelims: 21st and 22nd November 2026,
• Mains: 27th December 2026

IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026

IBPS announced 13316 overall vacancies for all four posts such as Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II, and III in FY 2025 and for Financial Year 2026, it will be announced soon. Candidates can choose their preferred banks based on available vacancies.

IBPS RRB Vacancy Trend (2018-2025)

IBPS RRB 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must have completed the following eligibility criteria to apply for IBPS RRB. The IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria include education qualification, age limit, and experience, which have been detailed here.

IBPS RRB Age Limit

The post-wise age limit details are:

IBPS RRB Educational Qualification & Experience

Candidates must possess the minimum educational qualifications specified in the table below from a recognized University or Board. Refer to the table to check the academic requirements and experience criteria for various posts in Regional Rural Banks across India.

Can Final Year Students Apply for IBPS RRB?

As per the eligibility rules, candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized university on or before the last date of online application. Since the result of final-year students may not be declared by then, they are not eligible to apply.

IBPS RRB 2026 Apply Online

The IBPS RRB 2026 online application process will be conducted through the official website, www.ibps.in. Interested candidates must complete the registration, fill in their details, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee within the specified dates. It is advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying. The IBPS RRB Apply Online link will be activated once the notification is released, and candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Steps to Apply For IBPS RRB 2026

Candidates can apply for IBPS RRB only through the official website www.ibps.in. Here’s a quick guide to the application process:

1. Go to ibps.in and click on “CRP RRBs” under the latest notifications.
   
2. Enter your basic details to generate a registration number and password.
   
3. Log in and fill in personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
   
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
   
5. Complete the payment using a Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
   
6. Review your form, submit it, and take a printout for future reference.​
   

IBPS RRB 2026 Application Fee

Check the application fee to be submitted while filling out the registration form for IBPS RRB. The category-wise application fee is tabulated below.

IBPS RRB 2026 Selection Process

The IBPS RRB Selection Process involves two stages: Prelims and Mains. On the other hand, the IBPS PO or Officer Scale I examination involves three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. As for the IBPS Officer Grade II (General Banking Officer and Specialist Cadre) and III, there is a single-window exam known as the IBPS Officer Grade II Exam, followed by an Interview. To secure a position in any of these posts, candidates must successfully clear each stage of the respective examinations.

IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Pattern

As you know the IBPS RRB recruits candidates for two posts, i.e. Office Assistant/Clerk and Officer Scale. Therefore, the exam process is different for each of the exams.

The IBPS RRB Office Assistant have only Prelims and Mains and there is no interview. Selection will be made purely on the marks obtained by the candidate in his/her Mains Examination.

The IBPS RRB PO Exam have Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages, but merit is prepared based on marks in Mains and Interview stages only. The Prelims pattern of Office Assistant and PO is the same.

There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response marked by the candidate. The test will be objective in nature.

The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 and 3 exam have only a Single exam and an Interview. The single online exam is nearly the same as the  IBPS RRB PO Mains exam.

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern for Office Assistant and PO

There are only two sections in IBPS RRB PO and Clerk Prelims Exam pattern: Numerical Ability and Reasoning:

From 2024 onwards, IBPS has introduced sectional timing in IBPS RRB Prelims Exam for both PO and Clerk. The consolidated duration of 45 mins is now bifurcated into 25 mins and 20 mins as mentioned above.

IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern for Office Assistant and PO

The mains examination includes 200 questions for 200 marks from five section,s including Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi, and Computer Knowledge. Check the IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains Exam Pattern below.

Note: The Mains exam pattern for Office Assistant and Officer Scale 1 (PO) is same, however, there is no sectional timing in the IBPS RRB Office Assistant/Mains exam.

Check: IBPS RRB Shift Timings

IBPS RRB 2026 Syllabus

The IBPS RRB Syllabus is almost the same for IBPS RRB Assistant and IBPS RRB Officer. Apart from the below-mentioned sections, an additional section of the professional knowledge section is asked for the Specialist Officer Grade-II.

The topics that are to be covered in the IBPS RRB Exam are as follows:

IBPS RRB 2026 Salary

​IBPS RRB Salary for Group A & B posts has been tabulated below. Have a look at the glance of IBPS RRB Salary for different posts.

IBPS RRB Posts 2026

The IBPS RRB 2026 Posts are mentioned below for the reference of the candidates.

• Officer Scale I (PO)
• Office Assistant (Clerk)
• Banking Officer Scale II
• Agriculture Officer (Grade II)
• Officer (Grade III)
• IT Officer (Grade II)
• Marketing Manager
• Treasury Manager
• Law Officer (Grade II)
• Chartered Accountant (Grade II)

IBPS RRB 2026 Participating Banks

Aspiring individuals in the field of banking who are interested in the vacancies for IBPS RRB Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II, and III positions will find it valuable to know the banks that have recently been included in the list. In this article, we have compiled a complete roster of all 43 IBPS RRB Participating Banks.

IBPS RRB Previous Year Question Papers

The IBPS RRB Previous Year Papers are an essential resource for candidates preparing for the upcoming Regional Rural Bank exams. These papers provide valuable insight into the exam pattern, question types, difficulty level, and important topics frequently asked in the Prelims and Mains examinations for posts like Officer Scale I, II, III, and Office Assistant.

Practising past year papers helps aspirants assess their preparation, improve time management, and build confidence by familiarising themselves with the real exam environment. Solving these papers regularly can significantly enhance accuracy and speed, making them a crucial part of any smart preparation strategy.

IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Centre

Here is a list of a few of the exam centres that will be allotted to the candidates for IBPS RRB 2026.

IBPS RRB 2026 Cut Off

The IBPS RRB Cut off is the minimum marks to be secured by the candidates in order to qualify the exam. It is released within a week of the result announcement. To get an idea about the cut-off, candidates can check the previous year cut off here. For the candidates who appeared in the PO examination, here's the category-wise prelims cut off for each state.

IBPS PO Vs IBPS RRB PO- Which One Is Better?

The difference between IBPS PO and IBPS RRB PO is not as both are conducted by IBPS and the participating Banks are the same. However, the major difference is that IBPS PO postings are given in urban areas or semi-urban areas, but IBPS RRB PO is specifically for rural areas. So, the suitability of the post can be decided by the candidate themselves only. Here are some slight differences that we have mentioned in the table below.