IBPS RRB Notification 2026 Out: 13,706 Vacancies, Apply Online for Office Assistant & Officer Posts

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026

A total of 13,706 vacancies have been announced under IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026. The vacancies are distributed among Office Assistant and various Officer-level posts.

The recruitment includes:

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
• Officer Scale-I
• Officer Scale-II
• Officer Scale-III

Candidates should check the detailed official notification for the complete state-wise, category-wise and post-wise vacancy distribution.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post is commonly known as the RRB Clerk post. Candidates selected for this post will work in participating Regional Rural Banks.

Applicants generally need a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university along with proficiency in the local language prescribed for the respective RRB.

Selection Process

The selection process for Office Assistant includes:

Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Final Merit

There is no interview for the Office Assistant post.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I 

The Officer Scale-I, also known as Assistant Manager, is another major post included in the recruitment drive.

Candidates applying for Officer Scale-I generally require a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Preference may be given to candidates with qualifications in relevant fields as specified in the notification.

Selection Process

Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Interview

Candidates qualifying in the preliminary examination will be shortlisted for the main examination.

Officer Scale-II and Scale-III

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 also includes Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts.

Scale-II recruitment may include General Banking Officer and Specialist Officer positions such as:

• IT Officer
• Agriculture Officer
• Chartered Accountant
• Law Officer
• Treasury Manager
• Marketing Officer

The required educational qualification and professional experience vary according to the post.

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification depends on the post applied for.

Office Assistant

Candidates should generally have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Proficiency in the local language of the participating RRB.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Officer Scale-I

Candidates should generally possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Candidates with qualifications in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy may receive preference as prescribed.

Officer Scale-II & III

The educational qualification and experience requirements depend on the particular post. Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying.

Age Limit

The age limit varies according to the post. The applicable age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved-category candidates as per government rules.

Candidates are advised to check the official notification for the exact age calculation date and category-wise relaxation.

Application Fee

Candidates will be required to pay the applicable application/intimation charges while submitting the online application.

The fee structure should be checked carefully in the official notification before making payment.

IBPS RRB 2026 Selection Process

The selection process differs according to the post.

Office Assistant

Prelims → Mains → Final Selection

Officer Scale-I

Prelims → Mains → Interview → Final Selection

Officer Scale-II & III

Single Examination → Interview → Final Selection

The final selection will be based on the applicable examination and interview stages along with fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern

Office Assistant Preliminary Exam

The preliminary examination generally consists of:

• Reasoning
• Numerical Ability

Candidates who qualify for the prelims will be called for the Main Examination.

Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam

The preliminary examination consists of:

• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude

Candidates qualifying in the prelims will appear for the Officer Scale-I Main Examination.

How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website ibps.in.
2. Go to the CRP-RRBs section.
3. Select the CRP-RRBs XV recruitment link.
4. Choose the post for which you want to apply.
5. Complete the registration process.
6. Fill in the personal and educational details.
7. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
8. Pay the applicable application fee.
9. Carefully check all details entered in the application form.
10. Submit the application form.
11. Download and save the application confirmation for future reference.

Important Links

Official IBPS Website: www.ibps.in