IBPS RRB Notification 2026 PDF Out: 13706 Posts, Apply Online Link, Recruitment Process for Clerk, PO, Officer Scale 2, 3

The IBPS RRB notification 2026 PDF has been released with 13706 vacancies. The last date to apply for this IBPS RRB XV recruitment is 21st September 2026. This  recruitment is conducted by the Institute of Banking & Personnel Selection for various posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India. 

• A total of 28 RRBs (Regional Rural Banks) across India participate in this recruitment.
• Posts to be recruited - Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale 1 (PO), Officer Scale 2, Officer Scale 3.
• IBPS RRB Clerk Exam - [Prelims - 6th, 12th, & 13th Dec 2026] & [Mains - 30th Jan 2027]
• IBPS RRB PO Exam - [Prelims - 21st & 22nd Nov 2026] & [Mains - 20th Dec 2026]
• IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 & 3 Exam - [Single Mains Exam - 20th Dec 2026]

Free Download IBPS RRB PO Previous Year Question Paper

Free Download IBPS RRB Clerk Previous Year Question Paper

IBPS RRB Notification 2026 PDF - Download Link

The Notification contains important details such as exam date, eligibility Criteria, syllabus, vacancy, exam pattern, cutoff, exam centres, etc. Click the link given below to know all details.

Download Detailed IBPS RRB Notification 2026 PDF

Check IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Check IBPS RRB PO Syllabus & Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB 2026 - Full Summary

Attempt IBPS RRB Clerk Free Mock Test

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Refer to the important dates mentioned in the following table. With these dates, you can plan for your exam and interview preparations.

Check IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Date 2026

Check IBPS RRB PO Exam Date 2026

Vacancy

The post-wise vacancy details are updated here. Check the state wise vacancies from the official notification:

Office Assistant (Clerk) - 8183 vacancies

Officer Scale 1 (PO) - 4256 vacancies

Officer Scale 2 - 1047 vacancies

Officer Scale 3 - 220 vacancies

Total Vacancy - 13706 posts

Check IBPS RRB Clerk Vacancy 2026

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Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria have been given in detail as per the IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Notification 2026 PDF. The eligibility criteria depend on the factors mentioned below. 

Nationality - Indians & Other Nationals as per the notification.

Age Limit: (as on 1-9-2026)

• Clerk / Office Assistant - 18 to 28 years
• PO / Officer Scale 1 - 18 to 30 years
• Officer Scale 2 - 21 to 32 years
• Officer Scale 3 - 21 to 40 years

Note - Relaxation applicable as per the rules

Educational Qualification for Office Assistant / Clerk (as on 21-9-2026)

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or its equivalent
• Proficiency in the local language
• Desirable: Working knowledge of computers
• Experience - Not mandatory

Educational Qualification for Officer Scale 1 / PO (as on 21-9-2026)

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or its equivalent
• Preference given to certain degrees (as per the notification)
• Desirable: Working knowledge of computers
• Experience - Not mandatory

Educational Qualification for Officer Scale 2 & 3 (as on 21-9-2026)

• Qualification - varies as per the post
• Experience - Applicable as per the post

Check IBPS RRB Clerk Eligibility Criteria - Full Details on Age Relaxation, Nationality, etc.

Check IBPS RRB PO Eligibility Criteria - Full Details on Age Relaxation, Nationality, etc.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Link

The IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 official website link is given below.

In the first step, candidates need to register their details. Then, you can fill out the application form.

Pre-Requisites for IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026

• Your valid personal email ID and mobile number.

• A scanned copy of your passport-size photograph

• A scanned copy of your Signature.

• Scanned copy of your Left thumb impression.

• Scanned copy of your handwritten declaration.

Check Documents Required for IBPS RRB Application 2026

Steps to Fill IBPS RRB Application Form 2026

The IBPS RRB 2026 Apply Online process is explained in a step-by-step manner. Follow the steps to fill out your application form.

Step 1: Start with IBPS RRB Registration 2026

The very 1st step is the new registration.

• Go to the IBPS official website - ibps.in

• Click on the “CRP RRB tab”

• Select IBPS RRB apply online 2026 link.

• Now click on the “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” tab.

Step 2: Provide Your Basic Info

Enter the required basic info. The basic info includes details such as name, mobile number, and email ID. While entering these details, don't make mistakes.

Step 3: Save the IBPS RRB Registration Details

• Save you basic info.

• Click OK button, if you have entered the correct details. No change / edit can be done after the completion of registration.

• An Email & SMS indicating your Registration number and Password will be sent.

Step 4: Upload Photo & Signature

• Click the choose file tab.

• Select the required file.

• The selected file will be uploaded.

Step 5: Ensure the Correctness of the Uploaded Images

After uploading the photo and signature, ensure that the images are clear. If not, edit the images to the  standard sizes and upload them again. If the images are uploaded clearly, click the next button.

Step 6: Fill Basic Details

• Fill the mandatory fields without fail.

• Ensure that, you have given your category as per the certificate.

• Don't provide false data.

Step 7: Fill Personal Details

• In this step, personal details such as gender, DOB, mother's name, father's name, etc. should be filled. 

• Don't do spelling mistakes.

• Your address, marital status, and other details should be clear and true to your knowledge.

Step 8: Fill Educational Details

• Your degree, date of passing, percentage of marks, & other details must be as per your certificates.

• Post-graduation & professional qualification details, if any, must be given as per the certificate.

• Enter your computer knowledge details in the required space.

Step 10: Preview of Your Application Form

• Check the preview of your IBPS RRB Clerk apply online form.

• Edit the mistakes and save.

Step 11: Final Submit

• Click the relevant declaration check-boxes, that the information provided by you are true to your knowledge.

• Make the final submit of your application form.

• After final submit, you cannot make any changes.

Step 12: Upload Handwritten Declaration & Left Thumb Impression

• Upload the handwritten declaration image in the appropriate space.

• The handwritten declaration size must match the standard specifications.

• In the same way, upload the left thumb impression image in the appropriate space.

• Ensure that the left thumb impression size matches the standard dimensions and file size.

Step 13: Pay Your IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026

The IBPS RRB Application Fee can be made by using a debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking. Transaction charges must be borne by the candidates.

IBPS RRB application fees for Officer scale 1, 2, & 3 are given below.

• SC / ST / PWBD candidates – Rs. 175.

• All other candidates – Rs. 850.

IBPS RRB application fee for the Office Assistant is given below.

• SC / ST/ ESM / DESM /PWBD candidates – Rs. 175.

• For all other candidates – Rs. 850.

Salary

IBPS offers lucrative salary packages along with several perks to the employees. Check the salary packages of IBPS RRB PO, Clerk posts from the links given below:

Check IBPS RRB PO Salary 2026

Check IBPS RRB Clerk Salary 2026

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

The selection process for each post is mentioned below:

Note - Local Language Proficiency Test (for Clerk & PO posts) is only for candidates who have not studied the state's local language in standard VIII or any level above standard VIII.

IBPS RRB Clerk - Prelims Pattern

• Reasoning - 40 questions - 40 marks - 25 minutes

• Numerical Ability - 40 questions - 40 marks - 20 minutes

• Total - 80 questions - 80 marks - 45 minutes

Negative marking for each wrong answer - 0.25

IBPS RRB Clerk - Mains Pattern

• Reasoning - 40 questions - 50 marks - 30 minutes
• Numerical Ability - 40 questions - 50 marks - 30 minutes
• General Awareness - 40 questions - 40 marks - 15 minutes
• Computer Knowledge - 40 questions - 20 marks - 15 minutes
• English / Hindi Language - 40 questions - 40 marks - 30 minutes
• Total - 200 questions - 200 marks - 120 minutes

Negative marking for each wrong answer - 1/4th of marks assigned to that question.

Prelims Exam Pattern for Officer Scale 1

• Reasoning - 40 questions - 40 marks - 25 minutes

• Quantitative Aptitude - 40 questions - 40 marks - 20 minutes

• Total - 80 questions - 80 marks - 45 minutes

Negative marking for each wrong answer - 0.25

IBPS RRB PO - Mains Exam Pattern

• Reasoning - 40 questions - 50 marks - 30 minutes
• Quantitative Aptitude - 40 questions - 50 marks - 30 minutes
• General Awareness - 40 questions - 40 marks - 15 minutes
• Computer Knowledge - 40 questions - 20 marks - 15 minutes
• English / Hindi Language - 40 questions - 40 marks - 30 minutes
• Total - 200 questions - 200 marks - 120 minutes

Negative marking for each wrong answer - 1/4th of marks assigned to that question

Exam Pattern for Officer Scale 2 (General Banking Officer)

Check here the Officer Scale 2 (GBO) exam pattern.

• Sectional timing is applicable.

• 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for the wrong answer.

Exam Pattern for Officer Scale 2 (Specialist Cadre)

Check here the Officer Scale-II Specialist Cadre pattern as given in the IBPS RRB notification PDF.

• Sectional timing is applicable.

• 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for the wrong answer.

Exam Pattern for Officer Scale 3

Check here the Officer Scale 3 pattern as given in the IBPS RRB 2026 notification.

• Sectional timing is applicable.

• 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for the wrong answer.

Syllabus

The topic-wise syllabus for all the posts is given in the links placed below. So, candidates kindly refer to the updated syllabus for your effective preparation.

Check IBPS RRB Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Check IBPS RRB PO Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Cut Off Details

The Cut-off for IBPS RRB exams will be released after the completion of the exams. The candidates need to qualify at the cut-off of every round to be selected for the next stage of the recruitment. The cutoff plays an important role in the selection of applicants. The cut-off is the minimum qualifying mark that you need to obtain to qualify for the next round.

Check IBPS RRB Clerk Cut Off 2026

Check IBPS RRB PO Cut Off 2026

FAQs

Q: What is the IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 expected date?

The IBPS RRB Notification PDF will be released on 1st September 2026.

Q: What is the IBPS RRB apply online last date 2026?

The apply online last date is 21st September 2026.

Q: How to apply for the IBPS RRB exam 2026?

Visit the official website or click the link given above on this page. There are separate links for Clerk and Officer posts. Complete the application form according to the guidelines and upload the required documents. Check the preview before final submission, and then pay the application fee.

Q: Is IBPS RRB PO tough?

The overall difficulty level of IBPS RRB PO exam is moderate. If candidates prepare effectively, they can easily crack it.

Q: Is IBPS RRB Clerk difficult?

The IBPS RRB Clerk exam is generally considered to be easy to moderate. If the aspirants solve the questions with good speed and accuracy, then they can easily crack the RRB Clerk exam.

Q: Is the IBPS RRB PO interview tough?

Compared to other banking interviews, the IBPS RRB PO will be easier.

Q: Is IBPS RRB conducted every year?

Yes. The IBPS RRB Exam will be conducted every year by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit candidates for PO and Clerk posts.

Q: Is there any interview for IBPS RRB Clerk?

No, the interview will not be conducted for IBPS RRB Clerk.

Q: What are the fees for IBPS RRB Clerk?

The IBPS RRB Office Assistant application fee for SC / ST/ ESM / DESM /PWBD candidates is Rs. 175, and for all other candidates, Rs. 850.

Q: Is IBPS RRB Clerk a permanent job?

Yes, IBPS RRB Clerk is a permanent job.