IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026 For PO, Clerk, Officer Scale 2 and 3

The IBPS RRB Selection Process comprises the Prelims, Mains exams, and Interview. This article provides complete details of the IBPS RRB 2026 Selection Process, explaining the Prelims and Mains stages. Candidates need to understand every aspect of the selection process. Scroll down for complete information.

IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS RRB exam annually, attracting lakhs of candidates aspiring for a government banking career. Understanding the selection process is crucial, especially after completing the application. The IBPS RRB 2026 selection process consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Read the article below for complete details on the RRB Selection Process.

IBPS RRB Selection Process for PO, Clerk, and Office Assistant

Once you are familiar with the RRB selection process, you can start the preparation accordingly. Have a look at the selection process mentioned below.

1. For Officer Scale 1 (PO)

1. Prelims
2. Mains
3. Interview

2. For Clerk/Office Assistant

1.  Prelims
2. Mains

3. For Officer Scale 2 and 3

1. Single Exam
2. Interview

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IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the selection to the post of Office Assistant is quite different to that of the exam pattern for the selection to the post of Officer Grade. For IBPS RRB Office Assistant, the Exam will be conducted in two phases:

1. Preliminary Exam
2. Mains Exam

No interview process will be conducted for selecting candidates for the post of Office Assistant. Selection will be made purely on the marks obtained by the candidate in his/her Mains Examination.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the IBPS RRB Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 from the table given below.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the IBPS RRB Assistant Mains Exam Pattern from the table given below.

No interview is required after the Mains Exam to get selected for the post of Office Assistant.

IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2026

For IBPS RRB Officer, the exam will be conducted in three phases:

1. • Preliminary Exam
2. • Mains Exam
3. • Interview Process

The final selection will be made on the cumulative score obtained by a candidate in both the Mains Exam and the Interview Process.

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the IBPS RRB Officer Grade Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 from the table given below.

IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the IBPS RRB Officer Grade Mains Exam Pattern 2026 from the table given below.

A common exam (single exam) will be conducted for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II & III this year to select candidates on the basis of their professional knowledge.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 Exam Pattern

The Office Scale 2 exam is conducted for Generalist and Specialist posts, and the selection process includes a Single Exam and an Interview. Check the exam pattern below.

For Generalist Post

For Specialist Post

IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Single Exam Pattern

Check the exam pattern for Office Scale 3 below.

IBPS RRB Interview Stage

Candidates who clear the Main Exam for Officer Scale I and the Single Exam for Officer Scale II and III in IBPS RRB CRP will be called for an interview. The interview will be arranged by the Nodal RRB with help from NABARD and IBPS.

1. The interview will be held at selected centres. The venue, date, and time will be shared through the interview call letter.
2. Candidates must download their call letter from the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
3. Requests for changing the interview date or centre will not be accepted, but IBPS may change these details in special situations.

Interview Details:

1. Total Marks: 100
2. Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
3. The final result will be based on a weightage of 80% from the online exam and 20% from the interview.
4. If a candidate fails to score the minimum marks in the interview, their interview score won’t be shared.

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