IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) โ Regional Rural Banks (RRB) has announced notification for the Group โAโ- Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group โBโ- Office Assistants (Multipurpose) Posts. There are 13,706 vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with Any Degree/B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc/B.A/CA/LLB/MBA are eligible to apply. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026, 27 September 2026.ย The detailed eligibility and selection process for IBPS RRB Jobs is explained below.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 โ Details:
| Company Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) โ Regional Rural Banks (RRB) |
| Job Role | Group โAโ- Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group โBโ- Office Assistants (Multipurpose) |
| Job Category | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | Any Degree/B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc/B.A/CA/LLB/MBA |
| Experience | Freshers/Experienced |
| Salary | As per rules |
| Total Posts | 13,706 Posts |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Last Date | |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in/ |
Detailed Eligibility for IBPS RRB Careers:
Educational Qualification:
Group โAโ- Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group โBโ- Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
- Bachelorโs degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
- Proficiency in the local language as prescribed by the participating RRB.
- Desirable: Working knowledge of Computers.
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager):
- Bachelorโs 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
- Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s
- Desirable: Working knowledge of Computers.
Officer Scale-II โ General Banking Officer (Manager):
- Bachelorโs 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.
- Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Officer Scale-II โ Specialist Officers (Manager):
Information Technology Officer:
- Bachelorโs 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.
- One year (in the relevant field).
Chartered Accountant:
- Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
- One Year as a Chartered Accountant.
Law Officer:
- Degree from a recognized 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:
- Bachelorโs degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture from a recognized university or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
- Two Years (in the relevant field).
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager):
- Bachelorโs 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/Diplomas 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.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Bank or Financial Institution Officer.
Age Limit (As on 01 September 2026):
| Group | Posts | Age Limit | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group โBโ | Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | Between 18 years and 28 years | Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02.09.1998 and later than 01.09.2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| Group โAโ โ Officers | Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18 years โ Below 30 years | Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02.09.1996 and later than 01.09.2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | Above 21 years โ Below 32 years | Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02.09.1994 and later than 01.09.2005 (both dates inclusive) | |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Above 21 years โ Below 40 years | Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02.09.1986 and later than 01.09.2005 (both dates inclusive) |
Age Relaxation for RRB Vacancies:
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
- Persons With Benchmark Disability: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen: Actual period of service rendered in the defense forces + 3 years
- Ex-servicemen commissioned officers: 5 years
- Widows, Divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried: 35 โ 40 years.
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
IBPS RRB Vacancy: 13,706 Posts
| Posts | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Clerk) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale I (PO) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale II โ General Banking Officer (GBO) | 666 |
| Officer Scale II โ IT Officer | 182 |
| Officer Scale II โ Chartered Accountant (CA) | 81 |
| Officer Scale II โ Law Officer | 46 |
| Officer Scale II โ Treasury Manager | 18 |
| Officer Scale II โ Marketing Officer | 16 |
| Officer Scale II โ Agricultural Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
Participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs):
- Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank
- Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank
- Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
- Bihar Gramin Bank
- Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank
- Gujarat Gramin Bank
- Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank
- Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank
- Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank
- Karnataka Grameena Bank
- Kerala Gramin Bank
- Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Maharashtra Gramin Bank
- Manipur Rural Bank
- Meghalaya Rural Bank
- Mizoram Rural Bank
- Nagaland Rural Bank
- Odisha Grameen Bank
- Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank
- Punjab Gramin Bank
- Rajasthan Gramin Bank
- Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
- Telangana Grameena Bank
- Tripura Gramin Bank
- Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
- West Bengal Gramin Bank
Selection Process for IBPS RRB Careers:
- The selection process will be based on the Preliminary Exam/Main Exam/Single level Examination/Interview.
- The examination will be conducted online in venues across many centres in India.
Preliminary Examination (Objective):
Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
| Name of Tests | No. of Qns & Marks |
| Reasoning | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 |
| Totalย | 80 |
Officer Scale โ I, II, and III:
| Name of Tests | No. of Qns & Marks |
| Reasoning | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 |
| Totalย | 80 |
Main Examination (Objective):
Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
| Subject | No. of Questions | ย Maximum Marks |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Officer Scale-I:
| Subject | No. of Questions | ย Maximum Marks |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Single level Examination (Objective):
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) & III:
| Subject | No. of Questions | ย Maximum Marks |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre):
| Subject | No. of Questions | ย Maximum Marks |
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 40 | 20 |
| Hindi Language | 40 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Penalty:
- There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests.
- For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score.
- If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question.
Interview:
- Candidates who have been shortlisted in the Online Main examination for the post of Officers Scale I and in the Single level examination for the post of Officers Scale II and III under CRP- RRBs- XIV, will subsequently be called for an Interview to be co-ordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Bank with the assistance of NABARD and IBPS in consultation with the appropriate authority.
- Interviews will be conducted at select centres.
- The centre, address of the venue, time & date of Interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates in the call letter.
- The total marks allotted for Interview are 100.
- Minimum qualifying marks in interview will not be less than 40% (35% for SC /ST /OBC /PwBD candidates).
Application Fees for RRB Bank Vacancy:
- Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PWBD candidates.
- Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST) for all others.
Mode of Payment:
- The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets by providing information as asked on the screen.
How to apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply onlineย on the official website fromย 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026, 27 September 2026.
For More Details: Click here.
To Apply:ย
- Group โBโ โ Office Assistants: Click here.
- Group โAโ โ Officers (Scale-I, II & III): Click here.
Note:
- After registering online, candidates are advised to take a printout of their system-generated online application forms.
- All further announcements/details about this process will be published/provided only on the authorized website.
- The call letter for the preliminary exam will not be collected at the examination venue.
- Intimations will be sent by email and/or SMS to the email ID and mobile number registered in the CRP RRBs- XII online application form.
- Candidates must take a printout of the e-receipt and online application form containing fee details.
Important Dates:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 1 Sep โ 27 Sep 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment | 1 Sep โ 27 Sep 2026 |
| Edit/Correction Window | 2 days after registration closes |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter | November/December 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam โ Officers/OA | November/December 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Main/Single Exam Call Letter | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Main/Single Exam | December 2026โFebruary 2027 |
| Main/Single Result โ Officers Scale I/II/III | January 2027 |
| Interview Call Letter โ Officers | January 2027 |
| Interview โ Officers | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027 |
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