IBPS RRB Notification 2026 Out: PDF Download, 13,706 Vacancies, Apply Online (Sept 1–21)

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB Notification 2026 for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP RRBs-XV), covering Officer Scale-I, II, III, and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts across 43 Regional Rural Banks. The detailed notification confirms 13,706 vacancies, with online registration open from September 1 to September 21, 2026. Check the full vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, and the official PDF download link below.

IBPS RRB Notification 2026 was released on short notice on August 31, 2026, and the full detailed notification (CRP RRBs-XV) followed the same day, giving candidates the complete picture—vacancies, eligibility, fees, and exam structure—rather than just a tentative schedule.

IBPS RRB Notification 2026 PDF Download

The official IBPS RRB Notification 2026 PDF is live on the IBPS website. It contains the complete recruitment advertisement - participating RRBs, eligibility criteria, state-wise and category-wise vacancies, application process, exam pattern, and all supporting forms.

IBPS RRB Notification 2026 PDF Download

Candidates should download and save this PDF before applying, since it is the authoritative source for eligibility and vacancy details - not any third-party summary.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Overview

The IBPS RRB Notification 2026 has been released, announcing the recruitment schedule and detailed selection process for Officers and Office Assistants in Regional Rural Banks. Candidates can refer to the official IBPS RRB Notification PDF for complete information on vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, and other recruitment details.

The recruitment will be conducted by IBPS through online examinations, followed by the applicable selection stages for the respective posts.

IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026

The IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026 stands at 13,706 across Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts, as confirmed in Annexure I of the official notification. These are indicative, state-wise figures reported by the 43 participating RRBs; the actual number allotted will depend on real-time vacancies reported at the time of provisional allotment.

Officer Scale-II vacancy split by specialisation:

Vacancies are spread across 28 states/UTs; large recruiters include Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank, and Telangana Grameena Bank. Candidates should check the state-wise annexure in the PDF for exact numbers for the RRB and category they're applying under.

Important Dates for IBPS RRB 2026

All dates in the official notification are described as "tentative schedule" at the month level only — the PDF does not specify exact exam days. Exact dates (day/month) are announced separately via call letters closer to each exam. Candidates should rely only on their downloaded call letter for the confirmed date, time, and centre of their exam, not on any third-party article.

IBPS RRB Exam Date 2026

Per the official notification, exam timing is tentative and given only as a month range:

• Officer Scale-I & Office Assistant Preliminary Exam: November/December 2026 (exact dates via call letter)

• Officer Scale-II & III (Single Exam, no prelims): Falls within the same November/December 2026–February 2027 Main/Single exam window as Scale-I and Office Assistant

• Main Examination (Office Assistant & Scale-I): December 2026/February 2027

Some third-party sources have circulated specific dates (e.g., Nov 21–22 for Scale-I, Dec 6/12/13 for Office Assistant, Dec 20 for Scale-II/III). These are not present in the official CRP RRBs-XV notification and should be treated as unconfirmed until IBPS issues call letters or a formal exam-date announcement.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)

Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen — as per actual service rendered plus 3 years (up to a maximum), per category rules in the official PDF.

Educational Qualification

• Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I: Any graduate from a recognised university, with proficiency in the local language of the state applied for.

• Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): Graduate with minimum 50% marks, 2 years' experience as an officer in a bank/financial institution.

• Officer Scale-II Specialists (IT, CA, Law, Treasury Manager, Marketing, Agriculture): Relevant professional degree/certification plus 1–2 years' specialised experience (see PDF for post-specific details).

• Officer Scale-III: Graduate with minimum 50% marks and at least 5 years' experience as an officer in a bank/financial institution.

All qualifying results must be declared on or before September 21, 2026.

Application Fee

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2026

Officer Scale-II and III do not have a preliminary round - they go straight to a single-level exam followed by an interview.

IBPS RRB Clerk and PO Recruitment 2026

"RRB Clerk" and "RRB PO" are commonly used, informal names for two of the official post categories:

• RRB Clerk = Office Assistant (Multipurpose) - 8,183 vacancies

• RRB PO = Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) - 4,256 vacancies

• Officer Scale-II = Manager (General/Specialist cadres) - 1,047 vacancies

• Officer Scale-III = Senior Manager - 220 vacancies

IBPS officially uses the designations Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II and III throughout the notification.

IBPS RRB Application Last Date 2026

The IBPS RRB Application Last Date is September 21, 2026. This is also the deadline for fee payment. Candidates should complete registration, upload documents, and pay the fee well before the deadline, as incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. A 2-day edit window opens immediately after registration closes for correcting submitted details.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026

The IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 link is live on the official IBPS website (ibps.in) from September 1, 2026, and stays open until September 21, 2026. Separate application links are provided for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and for Officer Scale-I/II/III - candidates applying for both an officer post and Office Assistant must register and pay fees separately for each.

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How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official IBPS website (ibps.in).

2. Open the CRP RRBs-XV recruitment section.

3. Select the application link for your post — Office Assistant, or Officer Scale-I/II/III.

4. Complete the registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.

5. Fill in personal, educational, and category details.

6. Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the scanning guidelines in the PDF.

7. Pay the application fee (₹850 general/OBC/EWS, ₹175 SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) online.

8. Verify all entered details carefully, then submit.

9. Download and save the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.

IBPS RRB 2026 Selection Process

• Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment (no interview for Office Assistant; Officer Scale-I candidates who clear Mains proceed to interview).

• Officer Scale-II & III: Single Exam → Interview → Provisional Allotment.

Interviews for Officer Scale-I, II and III are coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with assistance from NABARD and IBPS, tentatively in January/February 2027.

IBPS RRB Notification 2026: Key Points

• IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is conducted under CRP RRBs-XV (15th edition).

• Total vacancies: 13,706 across Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II, III.

• Online registration: September 1 to 21, 2026.

• Application fee: ₹850 (general categories), ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM).

• Preliminary exams: November–December 2026; Main/Single exams: December 2026–February 2027.

• Interviews (Officer posts only): January/February 2027.

• Official notification PDF: ibps.in
  
  

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