IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 for 13706 Officer and Assistant Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the recruitment drive for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) covering 13,706 vacancies across Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online starting September 1, 2026. If you are preparing for banking careers, you can explore detailed advice in our Commerce Jobs Recruitment section.

Eligibility Criteria and Qualification Requirements

To apply for IBPS RRB positions, you must fulfill the minimum educational standards and age criteria specified for each post.

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB is essential. Working knowledge of computers is desirable.
• Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager): Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB is essential.
• Officer Scale II & III: Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines with specific diplomas, professional qualifications, or work experience required as per the post profile.

Age Limits and Relaxations

• Office Assistant: 18-28 years
• Officer Scale I: 18-30 years
• Officer Scale II: 21-32 years
• Officer Scale III: 21-40 years

Upper age relaxations apply as per government rules:

• OBC: 3 years
• SC/ST: 5 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen (Officer Scale): 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen (Office Assistant): Period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years
• Widows, Divorced Women, Legally Separated Women (for Office Assistant): General/EWS up to 35 years, OBC up to 38 years, SC/ST up to 40 years

Important Dates

Application Fee Matrix

Pay Scale and In-Hand Salary

Selected candidates receive competitive pay structures based on their cadre level:

• Office Assistant: Basic Pay Rs. 24,050 (Gross salary approx. Rs. 37,000; In-hand salary approx. Rs. 35,000-37,000)
• Officer Scale I: In-hand salary approx. Rs. 75,000-77,000
• Officer Scale II: In-hand salary approx. Rs. 65,000-67,000
• Officer Scale III: In-hand salary approx. Rs. 80,000-90,000

Selection Process

The selection mechanism varies depending on the targeted post:

• Office Assistant: Preliminary Examination followed by Main Examination.
• Officer Scale I: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.
• Officer Scale II & III: Single Level Online Examination followed by Interview.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official IBPS portal at www.ibps.in.
2. Click on the link for IBPS RRB Application Form for the desired post.
3. Complete the basic registration by submitting your full name, contact details, and email ID.
4. Fill in educational details, local language proficiency status, and post preferences.
5. Upload scanned photographs, signature, and required document files.
6. Pay the requisite application fee online according to your category and submit the final application. Save a printed copy for future reference.

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Note: Registration window timelines are fixed by IBPS. Once the registration window closes, you should track official portal notices for call letter downloads and preliminary exam updates.

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