IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026Description : IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP-RRBs-XV) for recruitment of Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officers Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III in Regional Rural Banks. A total of 13,706 indicative vacancies are available across the notified posts. The online application process will start from 01 September 2026 and continue up to 21 September 2026. Interested candidates should check the educational qualification, local language requirement, age limit, experience, application fee, exam pattern and other details before applying. |
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 : In Short |
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Candidates are advised to check the official IBPS website for any further update. |
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Payment Mode (Online) : You can make the Payment using the following methods.
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| Vacancy Details with Eligibility Criteria – IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 | ||||
| Post Name | Group | No Of Posts | Eligibility Criteria | |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Group B | 8,183 | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or its equivalent. Candidates must have proficiency in the local language of the participating RRB as prescribed. Working knowledge of computer is desirable. No post-qualification experience is required. | |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Group A | 4,256 | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or its equivalent. Preference is given to candidates having degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, IT, Management, Law, Economics, Accountancy, Banking & Finance and similar relevant fields. Proficiency in the local language is required as prescribed. No post-qualification experience is required. | |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | Group A | 666 | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and preference to candidates with relevant banking, finance, agriculture, economics, management, law, accountancy and related educational backgrounds. Minimum 2 years’ experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution is required. | |
| Officer Scale-II (Information Technology Officer) | Group A | 182 | Bachelor’s degree in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / IT or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. Minimum 1 year relevant experience is required. | |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | Group A | 81 | Certified Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Minimum 1 year experience as a Chartered Accountant is required. | |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | Group A | 46 | Degree in Law from a recognised University with minimum 50% marks. Minimum 2 years’ experience as an advocate or Law Officer in a bank or financial institution is required. | |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | Group A | 18 | CA or MBA in Finance from a recognised University / Institution. Minimum 1 year relevant experience is required. | |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | Group A | 16 | MBA in Marketing from a recognised University / Institution. Minimum 1 year relevant experience is required. | |
| Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer) | Group A | 38 | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering or Pisciculture or relevant prescribed qualification with minimum 50% marks. Minimum 2 years relevant experience is required. | |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Group A | 220 | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks. Preference is given to candidates with relevant banking, finance, agriculture, economics, management, law, accountancy and related backgrounds. Minimum 5 years’ experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution is required. | |
| Total Indicative Vacancies | 13,706 | Vacancies are indicative and based on vacancies reported by participating RRBs. Candidates should check the complete state-wise, bank-wise and category-wise vacancy table in the notification before selecting an RRB. | ||
| How to Fill Form – IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 | |
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| Mode Of Selection | Pay Scale |
Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
Officer Scale-I:
Officer Scale-II:
Officer Scale-III:
The relative weightage of Online Examination and Interview is 80:20 for Officer posts where interview is applicable. |
In addition to basic pay, applicable DA, HRA, NPS and other allowances/perquisites are admissible according to the rules of the participating RRB. |
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Q.1. How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
A total of 13,706 indicative vacancies are available for Office Assistants and Officers Scale-I, II and III. The vacancy figures are indicative and subject to change based on vacancies reported by participating RRBs. Q.2. When will the online application process start? The online application process starts from 01 September 2026. Q.3. What is the last date to apply online for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026? The last date for online registration and fee payment is 21 September 2026. Q.4. What is the application fee? The application fee is Rs. 850/- for candidates in the applicable general category and Rs. 175/- for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. For Office Assistants, ESM/DESM candidates are also eligible for the Rs. 175/- fee as prescribed. Q.5. What is the age limit for Office Assistant in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026? The age limit for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) is 18 to 28 years as on 01 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxation. Q.6. What is the age limit for Officer Scale-I? Candidates must be above 18 years and below 30 years as on 01 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxation. Q.7. What is the age limit for Officer Scale-II and Scale-III? Officer Scale-II requires candidates to be above 21 years and below 32 years, while Officer Scale-III requires candidates to be above 21 years and below 40 years, as on 01 September 2026. Q.8. What qualification is required for Office Assistant in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026? Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent and must satisfy the prescribed local language requirement of the participating RRB. Q.9. Can I apply for Office Assistant and an Officer post together? Yes. A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post. However, a candidate can apply for only one post in the Officer cadre, i.e. Scale-I, Scale-II or Scale-III. Q.10. What is the selection process? Office Assistant is selected through Preliminary and Main Examinations. Officer Scale-I is selected through Preliminary, Main and Interview. Officer Scale-II and Scale-III are selected through a Single Online Examination followed by Interview. Q.11. Is there negative marking in IBPS RRB exams? Yes. There is a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question for each wrong answer in the objective tests, as prescribed in the notification. Q.12. What is the exam date? The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for November / December 2026. Main / Single Examinations are scheduled during the subsequent examination window as mentioned by IBPS. Q.13. What is the salary of Officer Scale-I? Officer Scale-I carries a starting basic pay of approximately Rs. 48,480/-, along with applicable allowances and benefits. Q.14. Where can I apply for Office Assistant? Candidates can apply through the official Office Assistant (Multipurpose) application portal provided by IBPS. Q.15. Where can I apply for Officer Scale-I, II and III? Candidates can apply through the official Officer Scale-I, II & III application portal provided by IBPS. |