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IBPS CRP RRBs 2026 – Officer Scale I (PO) and Office Assistant (Clerk) in Regional Rural Banks

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📋 13,000 Vacancies 💰 Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 55,000 approx (Officer Scale I); Rs. 20,000 – Rs. 45,000 approx (Office Assistant) 👁️ 34 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 01 Aug 2026
Application End Date 15 Jul 2026
Exam Date 2026-11-21

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 13,000
Category-wise Vacancies

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts a Common Recruitment Process (CRP) every year for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. Based on the previous cycle, over 13,000 vacancies are expected for 2026 across four posts — Officer Scale I, Office Assistant, Officer Scale II, and Officer Scale III.

Posts and approximate vacancies:

  • Officer Scale I (PO / Assistant Manager): ~5,000+ vacancies — Branch-level managerial role in rural and semi-urban branches
  • Office Assistant Multipurpose (Clerk): ~7,000+ vacancies — Front-office customer-facing role
  • Officer Scale II (Manager — Generalist and Specialist): ~500+ vacancies — Experienced banking professional posts
  • Officer Scale III (Senior Manager): ~100+ vacancies — Senior leadership role

Exact vacancy figures across 43 participating Regional Rural Banks will be published in the official IBPS RRB 2026 notification on ibps.in in August 2026. Candidates are allotted RRBs based on state of domicile and local language proficiency.
Pay Scale Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 55,000 approx (Officer Scale I); Rs. 20,000 – Rs. 45,000 approx (Office Assistant)
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Department Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Ministry Ministry of Finance

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Eligibility criteria vary by post:

  • Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Proficiency in the official language of the state of the applying RRB is mandatory.
  • Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Proficiency in local language. Preference for candidates with 2 years of experience (not mandatory).
  • Officer Scale II (Generalist): Bachelor's Degree + minimum 2 years of banking experience. Specific educational qualifications for specialist posts (IT Officer, CA, Law Officer, Agriculture Officer, etc.).
  • Officer Scale III (Senior Manager): Bachelor's Degree + minimum 5 years of banking experience as an Officer.
Age Limit 18 – 30 years
Age Relaxation

OBC-NCL: 3 years | SC/ST: 5 years | PwBD: 10 years | Ex-Servicemen: 5 years. All relaxations as per IBPS RRB CRP notification guidelines.
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹850
SC / ST / PH ₹175
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI

🏆 Selection Process

Selection process for Officer Scale I and Office Assistant involves three stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Qualifying): An online objective test of 80 questions and 80 marks in 45 minutes. Two sections: Reasoning (40 questions) and Numerical Ability (40 questions). Sectional cutoffs apply. Prelims marks are not counted in final merit — only used for shortlisting to Mains.
  2. Main Examination (Merit-Based): A comprehensive online objective test of 200 marks in 120 minutes. Five sections covering Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness (Banking), English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge. Final allotment is based solely on Mains marks.
  3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT): A qualifying test conducted after provisional allotment at the respective RRB. Candidates must demonstrate basic literacy in the official language of the state. Those who have studied the language up to Class X are typically exempted.

Note for Officer Scale II and III: Single-level exam (no Prelims) followed by an interview for specialist posts.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in when the CRP RRBs 2026 notification is released in August 2026.
  2. Click on CRP RRBs on the homepage and select the desired post (Officer Scale I or Office Assistant).
  3. Register with your name, email ID, and mobile number. Log in using the credentials.
  4. Fill in educational qualifications, state of domicile, local language details, and preferred RRB choices.
  5. Upload your passport-size photograph, scanned signature, and thumb impression in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the application fee: Rs. 850 for General/EWS/OBC; Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD. Online payment only — UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card.
  7. Submit and save the application confirmation slip with your registration number.

📊 Exam Pattern

Officer Scale I — Preliminary Examination (80 Marks, 45 Minutes):

  • Reasoning: 40 questions, 40 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 40 questions, 40 marks
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Officer Scale I — Main Examination (200 Marks, 120 Minutes):

  • Reasoning: 40 questions, 50 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation: 40 questions, 50 marks
  • General Awareness (Banking/Finance): 40 questions, 40 marks
  • English / Hindi Language: 40 questions, 40 marks
  • Computer Knowledge: 40 questions, 20 marks

Office Assistant — Preliminary Examination (80 Marks, 45 Minutes):

  • Reasoning: 40 questions, 40 marks
  • Numerical Ability: 40 questions, 40 marks

Office Assistant — Main Examination (200 Marks, 120 Minutes):

  • Reasoning: 40 questions, 50 marks | Quantitative Aptitude: 40 questions, 50 marks | General Awareness: 40 questions, 40 marks | English/Hindi: 40 questions, 40 marks | Computer Knowledge: 40 questions, 20 marks

🔗 Important Links

Apply Online Apply Now →
Official Website 🌐 https://www.ibps.in/

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The IBPS RRB CRP 2026 notification is expected to be released in August 2026 on ibps.in. Officer Scale I Preliminary Exam is expected on November 21–22, 2026, and Mains on December 20, 2026. Office Assistant Prelims are expected on December 6, 12–13, 2026.

Based on the previous year (2025 cycle — 13,316 vacancies), IBPS RRB 2026 is expected to announce over 13,000 vacancies across Officer Scale I, Office Assistant, Scale II and Scale III posts in 43+ Regional Rural Banks across India.

An IBPS RRB Officer Scale I starts at a basic pay of approximately Rs. 36,000–38,000 per month. With DA, HRA, and other allowances, the gross monthly salary is approximately Rs. 45,000–55,000. Exact figures vary by RRB and city of posting.

Yes, proficiency in the official language of the state of the applying RRB is mandatory. Candidates who have not studied the local language up to Class X or XII level must pass a qualifying Language Proficiency Test (LPT) after provisional allotment.

Yes, candidates meeting the eligibility criteria for both posts can apply separately for Officer Scale I and Office Assistant. Both applications require separate fees. However, if selected for both, you will need to opt for one post at the time of final allotment.

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Post Name
IBPS CRP RRBs 2026 – Officer Scale I (PO) and Office Assistant (Clerk) in Regional Rural Banks
Vacancies
13,000
Last Date
15 Jul 2026
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 55,000 approx (Officer Scale I); Rs. 20,000 – Rs. 45,000 approx (Office Assistant)
Category
Banking
Status
Upcoming
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