IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 (CRP RRB XV) Out for 13706 Posts
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IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 PDF
Download the IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 PDF to check Officer Scale-I exam dates, eligibility, age limit, vacancy, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, salary and application details.
IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026, also searched as IBPS RRB PO Recruitment 2026 and IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Notification 2026, is related to recruitment for Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) in Regional Rural Banks. The term RRB PO is the commonly used name for the official IBPS post Officer Scale-I. Candidates should not confuse Officer Scale-I with Officer Scale-II, Officer Scale-III or Office Assistant, which are separate posts under the same CRP RRBs-XV recruitment cycle.
IBPS RRB Notification 2026 Out – IBPS RRB PO Recruitment 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the detailed IBPS RRB 2026 Notification for CRP RRBs-XV on 1 September 2026. The recruitment covers Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts. For candidates searching specifically for IBPS RRB PO Recruitment 2026, the relevant official post is Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager).
Online registration is now active from 1 September to 21 September 2026. For Officer Scale-I, the age-reckoning date is 1 September 2026. The notification carries indicative RRB-wise and category-wise vacancies; the currently reported/computed count is 13,706 across posts, including 4,256 Officer Scale-I vacancies. Candidates should still treat the official CRP RRBs-XV notification and subsequent IBPS updates as the final authority because vacancy figures are indicative and may be revised.
IBPS RRB 2026 Exam
The IBPS RRB examination recruits candidates for Group “A” Officers and Group “B” Office Assistants in participating Regional Rural Banks. The major posts under CRP RRBs-XV are:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – Group B
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / RRB PO) – Group A
- Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer and Specialist Cadres
- Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager
IBPS RRB PO Notification – 2026 Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs-XV |
| Official Post Name | Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) |
| Popular Name | IBPS RRB PO |
| Group | Group “A” Officer |
| Officer Scale-I Vacancy | 4,256 currently reported indicative vacancies |
| Total CRP RRBs-XV Vacancy | 13,706 currently reported/computed indicative vacancies across posts |
| Participating RRBs | 28 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Registration Dates | 1 to 21 September 2026 |
| Prelims Date | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Mains Date | 20 December 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 PDF
IBPS released the detailed CRP RRBs-XV Notification on 1 September 2026. The notification contains post-wise eligibility, age calculation rules, application fee, selection stages, exam-medium information, participating RRB details, local-language requirements, document instructions and the indicative RRB-wise/category-wise vacancy annexure.
Check Official CRP RRBs-XV Notification
IBPS RRB PO Exam Date 2026 – Important Dates
| Activity | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | 31 August 2026 |
| Detailed CRP RRBs-XV Notification Release | 1 September 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 2 days / as notified by IBPS after registration closes |
| Pre-Exam Training | To be announced |
| Officer Scale-I Prelims | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Officer Scale-II & III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Mains | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Prelims | 6, 12 & 13 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Mains | 30 January 2027 |
| Officer Interview | To be announced |
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 and IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026
The detailed CRP RRBs-XV notification contains the indicative RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy annexure for IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 and other RRB posts. Based on the currently reported entries, the computed vacancy count is 13,706 across posts, including 4,256 vacancies for Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / RRB PO). Because IBPS can show some RRB/post entries as NR (Not Reported) and may revise vacancies later, candidates should treat these figures as current indicative vacancies, not a guaranteed final appointment count.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise IBPS RRB Vacancy
| Post | 2026 Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / RRB PO) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II (Information Technology) | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | 81 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | 46 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 16 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer) | 38 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Currently Reported / Computed Total | 13,706 |
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2025 – Last Year Data
| Post | 2025 Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,002 |
| Officer Scale-I (RRB PO) | 3,928 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 859 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | 90 |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | 70 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | 49 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 16 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing) | 50 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture) | 50 |
| Officer Scale-III | 202 |
| Total | 13,316 |
IBPS RRB Vacancy Trend (2018-2026)
| Year | Total RRB Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 13,706 currently reported/computed indicative vacancies |
| 2025 | 13,316 |
| 2024 | 10,313 |
| 2023 | 8,612 |
| 2022 | 8,106 |
| 2021 | 13,201 |
| 2020 | 10,439 |
| 2019 | 8,400 |
| 2018 | 10,190 |
IBPS RRB PO Eligibility Criteria 2026
For IBPS RRB PO Eligibility Criteria 2026, Officer Scale-I candidates should satisfy the nationality, age, educational qualification and local-language conditions prescribed by IBPS. For CRP RRBs-XV, the age is reckoned as on 1 September 2026, while the required educational qualification should be possessed by the last date of online registration, 21 September 2026.
IBPS RRB PO Age Limit 2026 (As on 1 September 2026)
| Post | Age Limit | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18-28 years | 02.09.1998 to 01.09.2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18 and below 30 years | 02.09.1996 to 01.09.2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| Officer Scale-II | Above 21 and below 32 years | 02.09.1994 to 01.09.2005 (both dates inclusive) |
| Officer Scale-III | Above 21 and below 40 years | 02.09.1986 to 01.09.2005 (both dates inclusive) |
IBPS RRB PO Age Relaxation
| Category | Officer Scale-I Relaxation Reference |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs | 5 years, subject to prescribed conditions |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Note: Widows/divorced women relaxation and defence-service-plus-3-years provisions commonly shown in generic RRB tables apply to Office Assistant under previous official rules, not automatically to Officer Scale-I. Officer candidates should follow the Officer-specific relaxation table in CRP RRBs-XV.
IBPS RRB PO Educational Qualification 2026 & Experience
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent. Preference may be given to Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy. Proficiency in the prescribed local language is required. A candidate who has studied that language in Class VIII or above is treated as proficient; otherwise, the notification provides time after joining to acquire the required proficiency, subject to its conditions. Working knowledge of computers is desirable. | Not Required |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent; proficiency in the prescribed local language; working knowledge of computers is desirable. | Not Required |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate; preference may be given to specified Banking/Finance/Agriculture/IT/Management/Law/Economics/Accountancy backgrounds. | 2 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II (Information Technology Officer) | Bachelor’s degree in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | Certified Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | Degree in Law from a recognised university or equivalent with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. | 2 years as an Advocate or as a Law Officer in a Bank / Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognised university / institution. | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | MBA in Marketing from a recognised university. | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer) | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Dairy / Animal Husbandry / Forestry / Veterinary Science / Agricultural Engineering / Pisciculture with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. | 2 years in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate; preference may be given to relevant Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy backgrounds. | Minimum 5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
Qualification date: The result for the prescribed qualification should have been declared on or before 21 September 2026. Candidates should follow the official notification for certificate, percentage/CGPA conversion and experience-document requirements.
IBPS RRB PO Apply Online 2026
The IBPS RRB PO Apply Online 2026 process is active from 1 September to 21 September 2026. Candidates applying specifically for RRB PO should select Officer Scale-I in the Officers application. A candidate may apply for Office Assistant and also for one Officer-cadre post, but separate applications and fees are required.
Apply Online for IBPS RRB Officers Scale-I, II & III
Steps to Apply For IBPS RRB 2026
- Visit ibps.in.
- Open the CRP RRBs section.
- Open the CRP RRBs-XV Officers registration link.
- Complete new registration using your valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill personal, educational, category and communication details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature and other prescribed documents.
- Preview the application before final submission.
- Pay the applicable fee through the available online payment method.
- Save the submitted application and payment receipt.
IBPS RRB PO Application Fee 2026
For Officer Scale-I, II and III, the CRP RRBs-XV notification prescribes the following application fee/intimation charges (inclusive of GST; bank transaction charges, if any, are extra):
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
IBPS RRB PO Selection Process 2026
| Post | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Prelims → Mains → applicable local-language/document requirements → Provisional Allotment |
| Officer Scale-I (RRB PO) | Prelims → Mains → Interview → Final Selection |
| Officer Scale-II | Single Online Exam → Interview → Final Selection |
| Officer Scale-III | Single Online Exam → Interview → Final Selection |
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IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2026
Under the IBPS RRB PO Selection Process 2026, Officer Scale-I has Prelims, Mains and Interview stages. The latest official completed-cycle pattern uses separately timed sections in both Prelims and Mains. There is a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for an incorrect answer.
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 – Officer Scale-I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English Language / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2026
The IBPS RRB PO Syllabus 2026 follows the tested sections defined for Officer Scale-I in the official notification. For preparation, candidates should cover the recurring topic areas below for Prelims and Mains; topic-level distribution can vary from shift to shift.
| Section | Important Preparation Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Direction & Distance, Ranking & Order, Alphanumeric/Number Series, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Assumption/Conclusion, Cause-Effect and Logical Reasoning |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification & Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time-Speed-Distance, Boats & Streams, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Mensuration, Probability, Permutation & Combination, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Fillers, Phrase Replacement, Sentence Rearrangement/Para Jumbles, Word Swap/Usage, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms and Contextual Grammar |
| Hindi Language | अपठित गद्यांश, व्याकरण, वाक्य त्रुटि, रिक्त स्थान, वाक्य व्यवस्था, शब्द प्रयोग, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे एवं संदर्भ आधारित भाषा प्रश्न |
| Computer Knowledge | Computer Fundamentals, Hardware & Software, Operating Systems, MS Office, Memory, Networking, Internet, Database Basics, Cyber Security, Computer Abbreviations and Shortcut Keys |
| General / Financial Awareness | Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, RBI, NABARD, Monetary Policy, Financial Institutions, Government Schemes, Budget & Economy, Rural Banking, Agriculture & Rural Development, Financial Inclusion, Reports/Indices and Important Banking/Financial Updates |
IBPS RRB PO Salary 2026
| Post | Indicative Monthly Salary Reference |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | ₹35,000-₹37,000 approximately |
| Officer Scale-I | ₹75,000-₹77,000 approximately |
| Officer Scale-II | ₹65,000-₹67,000 approximately |
| Officer Scale-III | ₹80,000-₹90,000 approximately |
For IBPS RRB PO Salary 2026, the latest wage-reference starting basic pay for Officer Scale-I is around ₹48,480. Actual in-hand salary differs by RRB, posting, DA, HRA and deductions; therefore one fixed take-home figure should not be treated as guaranteed.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Recruitment 2026 and Other Posts
- Officer Scale-I (PO / Assistant Manager)
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer
- Officer Scale-II IT Officer
- Officer Scale-II Agriculture Officer
- Officer Scale-II Law Officer
- Officer Scale-II Marketing Officer
- Officer Scale-II Treasury Manager
- Officer Scale-II Chartered Accountant
- Officer Scale-III Senior Manager
IBPS RRB PO Participating Banks 2026
After the One State-One RRB consolidation, the CRP RRBs-XV table covers 28 Regional Rural Banks. For Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant, candidates should pay particular attention to the Desired Local Language Proficiency prescribed for the RRB/state they select.
| State / UT | Regional Rural Bank | Present Head Office | Desired Local Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | Amravati | Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | Naharlagun (Papumpare) | English |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Bank | Guwahati | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo |
| Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | Patna | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | Raipur | Hindi |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | Vadodara | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Haryana Gramin Bank | Rohtak | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | Mandi | Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank | Jammu | Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Ladakhi, Balti (Palli), Dardi, Hindi |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Gramin Bank | Ranchi | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | Ballari | Kannada |
| Kerala | Kerala Grameena Bank | Malappuram | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | Indore | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Marathi |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | Imphal | Manipuri |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | Shillong | Khasi, Garo |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | Aizawl | Mizo |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | Kohima | English |
| Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | Bhubaneswar | Odia |
| Puducherry | Puducherry Grama Bank | Puducherry | Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | Kapurthala | Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | Jaipur | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | Salem | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | Hyderabad | Telugu, Urdu |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | Agartala | Bengali, Kokborok |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank | Lucknow | Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | Dehradun | Hindi, Sanskrit |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | Kolkata | Bengali, Nepali |
IBPS RRB PO Previous Year Question Papers
Previous-year papers help candidates understand the recurring topics, difficulty level, question types and time pressure in Officer Scale-I Prelims and Mains. Candidates should practise previous papers along with timed sectional tests and full-length mock examinations.
IBPS RRB PO Exam Centre 2026
IBPS has listed tentative examination centres for the Preliminary and Single/Main examinations. Candidates can select centre preferences while applying, but IBPS may add, cancel or change centres and may allot a centre other than the one chosen depending on administrative feasibility. The final venue is mentioned on the call letter.
| State / UT | Preliminary Exam Centres | Single / Main Exam Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Ananthapur, Eluru, Guntur, Kakinada, Kadapa, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun, Papumpare | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar |
| Bihar | Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur | Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Durg, Raipur | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Bardoli, Anand, Bhavnagar, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Kurukshetra | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Baddi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | Baddi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Baramullah, Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Baramullah, Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belagavi, Davangere, Dharwad, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi | Bengaluru, Belagavi, Davangere, Dharwad, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi |
| Kerala | Alappuzha, Ernakulum, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur | Ernakulum, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Ahilyanagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Parbhani, Pune, Raigad, Solapur, Thane | Amravati, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Raigad, Thane |
| Manipur | Churachandpur, Imphal, Kakching | Churachandpur, Imphal, Kakching |
| Meghalaya | Shillong, Tura | Shillong, Tura |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima | Dimapur, Kohima |
| Odisha | Balasore, Baripada, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Puri, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Moga, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara | Amritsar, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala, Bhatinda, Phagwara |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Sri Ganganagar, Udaipur | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Erode, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelvelli, Tirupur, Vellore, Virudhunagar | Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelvelli, Vellore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahbubnagar, Nizamabad, Warangal | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Greater Noida, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Prayagraj, Sitapur, Varanasi | Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Howrah, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri | Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Kolkata, Siliguri |
IBPS RRB PO Cut Off 2026
The 2026 cut-off will be released after the respective examination/result stages. Previous-year Officer Scale-I cut-offs are useful only as a benchmark because actual cut-offs depend on state, category, vacancies, candidate volume and exam difficulty.
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Cut Off 2024 – State & Category-wise Reported Marks
| State | General | OBC / SC / ST (where reported) | EWS (where reported) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 40 | – | 40 |
| Assam | 50.75 | SC – 46; OBC – 50.50 | – |
| Bihar | 47.25 | – | – |
| Chhattisgarh | 49.25 | – | – |
| Gujarat | 29.25 | – | – |
| Haryana | 61.75 | OBC – 59.75 | – |
| Himachal Pradesh | 59.25 | – | – |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 54.25 | – | – |
| Jharkhand | 57 | – | – |
| Karnataka | 38.50 | – | – |
| Kerala | 53 | – | – |
| Madhya Pradesh | 55.25 | – | – |
| Maharashtra | 55.75 | – | – |
| Meghalaya | 27.25 | – | – |
| Odisha | 56.25 | OBC – 56.25 | – |
| Punjab | 55.50 | – | – |
| Rajasthan | 49 | OBC – 49 | – |
| Tamil Nadu | 40.50 | OBC – 40.50 | – |
| Telangana | 20.50 | – | – |
| Uttar Pradesh | 51 | – | – |
| Uttarakhand | 59.50 | OBC – 52.50 | – |
| West Bengal | 57.75 | OBC – 53 | – |
Note: A dash means a separate category value was not reported in the referenced 2024 Prelims cut-off table; it should not be interpreted as zero.
IBPS PO Vs IBPS RRB PO 2026 – Which One Is Better?
| Point | IBPS PO | IBPS RRB PO |
|---|---|---|
| Official Role | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee in participating PSBs | Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) in Regional Rural Banks |
| Typical Work Area | Urban, semi-urban and other branches depending on bank | Strong rural and semi-urban focus |
| Job Focus | General banking operations, business development, customer service | Rural banking, agricultural lending, financial inclusion and general branch operations |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains → Interview | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Posting Structure | Depends on participating PSB and transfer policy | Generally linked to the allotted Regional Rural Bank’s operational area |
IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 FAQs
Is the IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 out?
Yes. IBPS released the detailed CRP RRBs-XV notification on 1 September 2026.
How many IBPS RRB PO vacancies are there in 2026?
There are 4,256 currently reported indicative vacancies for Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / RRB PO).
What is the total IBPS RRB vacancy for 2026?
The currently reported/computed post-wise total is 13,706 vacancies. The official annexure is indicative and may contain NR entries, so later revisions are possible.
What are the IBPS RRB PO application dates for 2026?
Online registration is open from 1 September to 21 September 2026.
What is the IBPS RRB PO age limit in 2026?
For Officer Scale-I, a candidate must be above 18 years and below 30 years as on 1 September 2026, subject to applicable category relaxation.
What is the educational qualification for IBPS RRB PO?
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent is required. No prior work experience is prescribed for Officer Scale-I.
What is the selection process for IBPS RRB PO 2026?
The selection process is Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Interview → Final Selection.
When will the IBPS RRB PO Prelims and Mains be held?
Officer Scale-I Prelims are scheduled for 21 & 22 November 2026, and Mains for 20 December 2026.
Is local-language proficiency required for Officer Scale-I?
Yes. For Officer Scale-I, candidates should meet the prescribed local-language condition for the selected RRB/state. Candidates who studied the prescribed language in Class VIII or above are treated as proficient; otherwise, the notification permits up to six months from joining to acquire proficiency, subject to its conditions.
Can I apply for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I?
Yes. A candidate may apply for Office Assistant and also for one post in the Officer cadre, but separate applications and fees are required.
IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 Important Links
Officer Scale-I Prelims: 21 & 22 November 2026
Officer Scale-I Mains: 20 December 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the IBPS RRB PO 2026 Notification be released?
The official notification is expected to be released in August 2026.
What is the IBPS RRB PO 2026 Preliminary Exam Date?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 21 & 22 November 2026.
When will the IBPS RRB PO 2026 Main Examination be conducted?
The Main Examination is scheduled for 20 December 2026.
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB PO?
Candidates should generally be between 18 and 30 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.
Is there any interview for IBPS RRB Clerk 2026?
No. There is no interview for the IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) 2026 recruitment. The final selection is based on the Main Examination, followed by document verification.
Is there negative marking in the IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 Exam?
Yes. A penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for every incorrect answer in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
What is the selection process for IBPS RRB Clerk 2026?
The selection process consists of the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Document Verification, and Final Appointment. There is no interview for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post.
Can final-year students apply for IBPS RRB Clerk 2026?
Only candidates who possess the required educational qualification on or before the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the official notification can apply for IBPS RRB Clerk 2026.
Where can I apply online for IBPS RRB Clerk 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website www.ibps.in once the online application link is activated after the release of the official notification.
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