IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026, Eligibility, Syllabus, Salary
Priyanka Dahima14 Jan, 2026
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IBPS RRB PO 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) RRB PO 2026 notification is expected in August-September 2026 on ibps.in, targeting Officer Scale-I vacancies in Regional Rural Banks across India. Eligible graduates aged 18-30 years (with relaxations) can apply online, facing prelims on November 21-22, mains on December 27, and interviews thereafter. The exam covers Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English/Hindi, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge, with an in-hand salary of around ₹36,000-₹45,000 monthly post-probation.
IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026
IBPS will release the CRP RRB XV notification in August 2026 for PO (Scale-I), Clerk, and Officer Scale II/III posts, with online applications shortly after. Eligibility mandates graduation, local language proficiency, age 18-30 (relaxable for reserved categories), and computer knowledge as of key dates in the notice. Syllabus spans prelims (Reasoning, Quant, Language) and mains (adds GA, Computer), followed by interviews; basic pay starts at ₹48,480 with allowances reaching ₹70,000+ CTC. Check ibps.in for exact vacancies, exam pattern, and preparation resources once announced.
IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 PDF
The IBPS RRB PO 2026 notification PDF will be released in August-September 2026 on ibps.in, detailing vacancies, exam dates, application process, and selection stages for Officer Scale-I posts in Regional Rural Banks. It includes eligibility criteria, exam pattern for prelims and mains, and interview guidelines, available as a downloadable PDF once published. Candidates should bookmark the site for instant access upon release.
For reference and details, you can also refer to the below-mentioned Previous Year IBPS RRB PO Notification PDF link.
IBPS RRB PO 2026 Overview
IBPS RRB PO 2026 offers a prime opportunity for graduates seeking Officer Scale-I roles in Regional Rural Banks, with notifications expected in August-September 2026 per IBPS calendar trends. The process includes prelims in late November, mains in December, and interviews, targeting around 3,900-4,000 vacancies based on prior years.
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IBPS RRB PO 2026 Overview |
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Aspect |
Details |
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Exam Name |
IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale-I) |
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Notification Date |
August 31, 2026 (Tentative) |
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Application Period |
Sep 1 - Sep 21, 2026 |
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Prelims Exam |
Nov 22-23, 2026 |
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Mains Exam |
Dec 28, 2026 |
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Vacancies |
3,928 (Officer Scale-I) |
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Age Limit |
18-30 years (relaxations apply) |
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Salary |
₹48,480 basic + allowances (~₹70k CTC) |
IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 Important Dates
IBPS RRB PO 2026 follows the tentative IBPS calendar, with notification expected by late August and key events spanning September to early 2027 for Officer Scale-I prelims, mains, and interviews. These dates help candidates plan applications and preparation effectively across Regional Rural Banks.
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IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 Important Dates |
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Activity |
Important Dates (Tentative) |
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Notification Release |
August 31, 2026 |
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Online Application Period |
Sep 1 - Sep 21, 2026 |
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Prelims Exam (Officer Scale I) |
Nov 21-22, 2026 |
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Mains Exam (Officer Scale I) |
Dec 27, 2026 |
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Office Assistants Prelims |
Dec 6 & 12, 2026 |
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Declaration of Result |
Jan/Feb 2027 |
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026
The IBPS RRB PO vacancies for 2026 will be announced with the official notification. Below is the vacancy list of the previous year to get an idea about the number of vacancies:
| IBPS RRB PO vacancy list, Previous Year | |
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Probationary Officer (PO) / Officer Scale I | 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 | 5314 |
IBPS RRB PO 2026 Online Application Form
The IBPS RRB PO 2026 online application form will be available on ibps.in from early September 2026, post-notification release, requiring candidates to register with photo, signature, and thumb impression uploads. A one-time registration fee of ₹850 (General/OBC) or ₹175 (SC/ST/PwD) applies via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI, with corrections allowed in a specific window later. Ensure eligibility documents match before final submission, as changes post-deadline are not permitted, and take a printout for records. The process targets Officer Scale-I posts across participating Regional Rural Banks nationwide.
IBPS RRB PO 2026 Application Fee
The category-wise fee structure for IBPS RRB PO 2026 application form fees is given below. The IBPS RRB Application fee for the SC/ST/PWBD category candidates is Rs. SC/ST/PWBD is Rs. 175/- and for other categories is Rs. 850/-. Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The application fee must be paid online itself. To know more check the complete guide for the IBPS RRB PO Application Fee.| IBPS RRB PO 2026 Application Fee | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PWBD | Rs. 175/- |
| Other Category | Rs. 850/- |
IBPS RRB PO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to complete the eligibility criteria for appearing in the IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam. IBPS RRB PO 2026 eligibility criteria specify that applicants should have required qualifications, age limit, prior experience and nationalityIBPS RRB PO Educational Qualification
The educational qualifications required for the Officer Scale 1, 2, and 3 are tabulated below.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
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| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent. Preference given to candidates with a degree in specific fields such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, etc. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s. Desirable: Working knowledge of Computers. |
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference given to candidates with specific degrees. |
| Officer Scale-II (Information Technology) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/Information Technology or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Desirable: Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP, etc. |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | Degree from a recognized University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized institution. |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | MBA in Marketing from recognized university. |
| Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer) | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Pisciculture or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference given to candidates with a Degree/Diploma in specific fields. |
IBPS RRB PO Experience Required
| Post Name | Experience |
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| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | —- |
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. |
| Officer Scale-II (Information Technology) | One year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | One year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | Two years as an advocate or Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for not less than two years |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | One year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | One year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer) | Two years in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Minimum 5 years experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. |
IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 Age Limit
For Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) - Above 18 years - Below 30 years i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than 03.06.1993 and later than 30.06.2005 (both dates inclusive).
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| In the case of Ex-servicemen commissioned officers, including ECOs/ SSCOs, who have rendered at least 5 years of military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within the next one year from the last date for receipt of application) other than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or on account of physical disability attributable to military service or on invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines | 5 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
RRB PO Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates can check IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam pattern & syllabus on this page. For IBPS RRB Officer 2026, Exam will be conducted in three phases:- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview Process
IBPS RRB 2026 Officer Scale I Preliminary Examination
| IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2026 | ||||
| Section | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning |
* |
40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | * | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| TOTAL | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes | |
IBPS RRB 2026 Officer Scale I Mains Exam
| IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 |
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| Sr. No. | Section | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | * | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | * | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness | * | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4 a• | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 4 b• | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Numerical Ability | * | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| TOTAL | 200 | 200 |
120 minutes |
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- ** Candidates (for both posts) have to qualify in both tests by securing minimum cut-off marks. An adequate number of candidates in each category, depending upon requirements, will be shortlisted for the Online Main Examination.
- Candidates can opt either 4 a or 4 b.
IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 Syllabus
The IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 syllabus covers both the Prelims and Mains exams, each with distinct subjects and topics. The Prelims exam consists of 80 questions (40 from each section) to be completed in 45 minutes with negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers.
In the Prelims Examination there are s sections: Reasoning and Numerical Ability. Reasoning Ability includes Blood Relation, Syllogism, Order and Ranking, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, etc. Quantitative Aptitude covers Number Series, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Simplification and Approximation, Basic Calculation, Speed Time & Distance, etc.
In Mains Examination, there are 5 sections, carrying a total of 200 marks with sectional timing for each section, with a total duration of 2 hours. Candidates can choose between English and Hindi for the language section. Negative marking of 0.25 applied to each incorrect responses.
IBPS RRB 2026 Salary & Benefits
The IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale 1) Salary 2026 is structured with a starting basic pay of Rs. 48,480/- per month. Along with this basic pay, various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, Location Allowance, and Learning Allowance are provided, making the gross monthly salary approximately Rs. 80,437/-| IBPS RRB 2026 Salary | |
| Post Name | In Hand Salary |
| Officer Scale-I | Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 77,000 |
IBPS RRB PO Cut Off 2026
The IBPS RRB PO Cut Off 2026 will be released after the completion of all exam stages—prelims, mains, and interview. Candidates must clear both the sectional and overall cut off at each stage to progress further. Marks obtained in the mains and interview taken in the 80:20 ratio are considered for formulating Final Cut Off marks. The cut off varies state-wise and depends on factors such as the number of vacancies, exam difficulty, and candidate performance from each state.
IBPS RRB PO Participating Banks
The banking aspirants interested in the vacancies of IBPS RRB Officer Scale I must be keen to know which banks have been added to the list. In this article, we have listed all 28 Participating Regional Rural Banks.|
IBPS RRB PO Participating Banks |
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S. NO |
State / UT |
Name of RRB |
Present Head Office |
Desired Local |
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Andhra Pradesh |
Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank |
Amravati |
Telugu |
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2 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank |
Naharlagun (Papumpare) |
English |
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3 |
Assam |
Assam Gramin Vikash Bank |
Guwahati |
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo |
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4 |
Bihar |
Bihar Gramin Bank |
Patna |
Hindi |
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5 |
Chhattisgarh |
Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank |
Raipur |
Hindi |
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6 |
Gujarat |
Gujarat Gramin Bank |
Vadodara |
Gujarati |
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7 |
Haryana |
Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank |
Rohtak |
Hindi |
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8 |
Himachal Pradesh |
Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank |
Mandi |
Hindi |
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9 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank |
Jammu |
Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Ladakhi, Balti (Palli), Dardi, Hindi |
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10 |
Jharkhand |
Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank |
Ranchi |
Hindi |
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11 |
Karnataka |
Karnataka Grameena Bank |
Ballari |
Kannada |
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12 |
Kerala |
Kerala Gramin Bank |
Mallapuram |
Malayalam |
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13 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank |
Indore |
Hindi |
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14 |
Maharashtra |
Maharashtra Gramin Bank |
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar |
Marathi |
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15 |
Manipur |
Manipur Rural Bank |
Imphal |
Manipuri |
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16 |
Meghalaya |
Meghalaya Rural Bank |
Shillong |
Khasi, Garo |
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17 |
Mizoram |
Mizoram Rural Bank |
Aizawl |
Mizo |
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18 |
Nagaland |
Nagaland Rural Bank |
Kohima |
English |
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19 |
Odisha |
Odisha Grameen Bank |
Bhubaneswar |
Odia |
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20 |
Puducherry |
Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank |
Puducherry |
Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu |
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21 |
Punjab |
Punjab Gramin Bank |
Kapurthala |
Punjabi |
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22 |
Rajasthan |
Rajasthan Gramin Bank |
Jaipur |
Hindi |
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23 |
Tamil Nadu |
Tamil Nadu Grama Bank |
Salem |
Tamil |
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24 |
Telangana |
Telangana Grameena Bank |
Hyderabad |
Telugu, Urdu |
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25 |
Tripura |
Tripura Gramin Bank |
Agartala |
Bengali, Kokborok |
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26 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank |
Lucknow |
Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit |
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27 |
Uttarakhand |
Uttarakhand Gramin Bank |
Dehradun |
Hindi, Sanskrit |
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28 |
West Bengal |
West Bengal Gramin Bank |
Kolkata |
Bengali, Nepali |
| IBPS PO Exam 2026 Other Related Links | |
| IBPS RRB PO Eligibility Criteria | IBPS RRB PO Syllabus |
| IBPS RRB PO Previous Year Question Paper | IBPS RRB PO Selection Process |
| IBPS RRB PO Cut Off | IBPS RRB PO Result |