IBPS RRB Notification 2026 - How to Apply Online, Registration, Fees
IBPS RRB Notification 2026 - The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the official IBPS RRB 2026 notification on September 1, 2026, for recruitment of Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in 28 Regional Rural Banks of India. According to the IBPS RRB notification 2026, the recruitment is to be done for selecting candidates for the posts of Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistant. IBPS RRB is a national-level examination conducted every year to fill various vacancies in officer and clerk-level posts in regional rural banks of India.
The IBPS RRB exam is conducted in online mode. Based on the IBPS RRB 2026 notification, the candidate who aspires to join any of the Regional Rural Banks as Officers (Scale- I, II & III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) is required to register for the Common Recruitment Process -CRP for RRBs VI).
IBPS RRB 2026 Important Dates:
The IBPS RRB exam will be conducted in online mode in two phases – prelims and mains. The IBPS RRB 2026 exam dates are given below.
IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2026
| Event | Dates |
| IBPS RRB 2026 Notification | September 1, 2026 |
| IBPS RRB application form date | September 1, 2026 |
| IBPS RRB application last date | September 21, 2026 |
| IBPS RRB admit card 2026 | TBA |
| IBPS RRB 2026 exam dates (Prelims) | Scale I- November 21 & 22, 2026 Office Assistant- December 6, 12 & 13, 2026 |
| IBPS RRB 2026 exam dates (Mains) | Scale I, II & III- December 20, 2026 Office Assistant- January 30, 2027 |
IBPS RRB 2026 Notification Details:
IBPS RRB 2026 Vacancies: The IBPS RRB 2026 vacancy distribution among various posts is mentioned in the table below.
Posts | No. of Vacancies |
IBPS RRB Officers Scale I | 4,256 |
IBPS RRB Officers Scale II | 1,047 |
IBPS RRB Officers Scale III | 220 |
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
Total | 13,706 |
IBPS RRB 2026 Application
Candidates can access the IBPS RRB 2026 application form from September 1, 2026 to September 21, 2026. Candidates can visit the official website to access and fill out the IBPS RRB form 2026. Candidates are advised to read the application procedure before filling out the IBPS RRB application form, as any mistakes will result in rejection and prevent them from participating in the recruitment process.
IBPS RRB 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check the IBPS RRB eligibility 2026 below -
IBPS RRB 2026 Eligibility for Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Post | Educational Qualification | Age limit |
IBPS RRB 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. | Between 18 years and 28 years i.e. candidates should have not been born earlier than 02.09.1998 and later than 01.09.2008 (both dates inclusive) |
IBPS RRB 2026 Eligibility for Scale-I
Post | Educational Qualification | Age limit |
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 the local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer | Above 18 years - Below 30 years, i.e., candidates should not have been born earlier than 02.09.1996 and later than 01.09.2008 (both dates inclusive) |
IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Pattern
For the posts of IBPS RRB 2026 Officers Scale I and Office Assistant (Multi-purpose), the examination will be conducted online in two phases - preliminary and mains. Candidates who apply for the post of IBPS RRB 2026 Office Assistant are provisionally selected based on the marks obtained by them in the mains exam, while, for the post of IBPS RRB 2026 Officers Scale I, candidates have to qualify the preliminary and mains examination, and based on that, they will be interviewed. Candidates who apply for IBPS RRB 2026 Scale II (Generalist and Specialists) and Scale III will have to appear for a single online examination, and further, the shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern of Prelims for Office Assistant and Officers Scale 1
Sr. No. | Name of Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Qs | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | Composite time of 45 minutes |
2 | Numerical Ability | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
Total | 80 | 80 |
IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern for Office Assistant and Officers Scale 1
Office Assistant:
Sr. | Name of Tests | Medium of | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | Composite Time of 2 hours |
2 | Numerical Ability | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | |
3 | General Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
4 a* | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | |
4 b* | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | |
5 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Exam Pattern 2026 -
Sr. | Name of Tests | Medium of | No. of | Max. Marks | Duration |
No. | Exam | Questions | |||
1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | |
2 | Quantitative Aptitude | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | Composite Time |
3 | General Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | of 2 hours |
4 a* | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | |
4 b* | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | |
5 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
RRB has released the IBPS RRB 2026 notification on September 1, 2026.
Candidates between the age 18 to 30 are eliigbilie to apply.
A graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
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