IBPS RRB 2026 Notification: Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the tentative schedule for 2026–27 for recruitment of Group ‘A’ Officers (Scale I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India.
IBPS RRB 2026: Important Dates (Expected)
Activity | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
Online Application | 1–28 September 2026 |
PET | November 2026 |
Prelims Exam (Officer Scale I) | 21 & 22 Nov 2026 |
Mains Exam (Officer Scale I, II, III) | 20 Dec 2026 |
Interview | Jan–Feb 2027 |
Final Allotment | Feb–March 2027 |
Posts Under IBPS RRB 2026
- Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager)
- Officer Scale II [(General Banking Officer/ Specialist Officers (Manager)]
- Officer Scale III (Senior Manager)
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Selection Process Explained (Student-Friendly)
🔹 Officer Scale I
Prelims → Mains → Interview
Final Merit = Mains + Interview
🔹 Officer Scale II & III
Single Online Exam → Interview
🔹 Office Assistant
Prelims → Mains
👉 No interview
IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Pattern (Officer Scale I)
Officer Scale-I: Preliminary Exam
Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
Note: Students must clear sectional and overall cut-offs.
Officer Scale-I: Main Exam
Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
English / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 min |
Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Single level Examination (objective)
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)
Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Qs. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
2 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
3 | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
4 a | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
4 b | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
TOTAL |
|
| 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre)
Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Qs. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Professional Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
2 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
3 | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
4 a | English Language | English | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
4 b | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
5 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
6 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
TOTAL |
|
| 240 | 200 | 150 minutes |
Officer Scale- III
Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Qs. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
2 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
3 | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
4 a | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
4 b | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
TOTAL |
|
| 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
INTERVIEW (Applicable Only for Post of Officers - Scale I, II and III)
- 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).
- The relative weightage (ratio) of Online Examination and Interview will be 80:20 respectively for the Officers cadre.
- The combined final score of candidates shall be arrived at on the basis of scores obtained by the candidates 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 for RRBs and Interview.
IBPS RRB 2026 Syllabus (Topic-Wise)
Reasoning
- Puzzle, Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism, Inequalities
- Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation
Quantitative Aptitude
- DI (Caselet, Bar, Pie)
- Number System
- Simplification
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Vocabulary & Error Spotting
General Awareness
- Banking & Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Static GK
Computer Knowledge
- Basics of Computer
- Internet, MS Office
- Networking, OS
Participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
Total 28 States / UTs, including:
- Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank
- Bihar Gramin Bank
- Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Rajasthan Gramin Bank
- Kerala Gramin Bank
- Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
📌 Local language proficiency is mandatory for final allotment.
IBPS RRB 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Officer Scale I: 18–30 years
- Officer Scale II: 21–32 years
- Officer Scale III: 21–40 years
- Office Assistant: 18–28 years
🎯 Age Relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
Educational Qualification
- Office Assistant: Graduation (Any Stream)
- Officer Scale I: Graduation + Local Language
- Officer Scale II: Graduation + Experience
- Officer Scale III: Graduation + 5 Years Experience
Trusted & Useful Study Backlinks
Official & Authentic
- IBPS Official Website → https://www.ibps.in
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development → https://www.nabard.org
Free Learning & Reference
- RBI Publications → https://rbi.org.in
- Press Information Bureau → https://pib.gov.in
Mahendras (Highly Trusted by Banking Aspirants)
- Mahendras Official → https://www.mahendras.org
IBPS RRB 2026 FAQs (High-Ranking)
Q1. Is IBPS RRB a government job?
Yes, it is a central-level public sector bank job.
Q2. Is interview compulsory for clerk?
No, Office Assistant has no interview.
Q3. Can final-year students apply?
Yes, if degree is completed before document verification.
Q4. Is local language mandatory?
Yes, for final allotment.
Q5. Is IBPS RRB easier than SBI PO?
Yes, difficulty level is moderate.