IBPS RRB Clerk 2026
Dates, state-wise vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus and eligibility for IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 (Office Assistant, CRP RRBs-XV), taken from the official IBPS notification, notices and calendar.
Overview
IBPS RRB Clerk recruits graduates as Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks, state-wise, through an online prelims and mains — there is no interview.
| Post | Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Group B |
| Application window | 1 – 27 Sep 2026 (extended) |
| Prelims | 6, 12 & 13 Dec 2026 (calendar) |
| Mains | 30 Jan 2027 (calendar) |
| Allotment | Feb / Mar 2027 (tentative), within RRBs of your state |
Latest updates
- 01 Sep: CRP RRBs-XV notification released for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officers in Regional Rural Banks.
- 21 Sep: Online registration extended from 21 Sep to <strong>27 September 2026</strong> by corrigendum.
- 25 Sep: Indicative vacancies updated — <strong>8,222</strong> Office Assistant posts across 28 RRBs.
- 07–08 Oct: Edit window to correct submitted applications (₹200 fee).
- Dec: Office Assistant prelims on <strong>6, 12 and 13 December 2026</strong> and mains on <strong>30 January 2027</strong>, as per the IBPS calendar.
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Exam at a glance
- Conducting authority
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Exam level
- National
- Vacancies
- 8,222 (indicative, updated 25 Sep 2026)
- Application fee
- ₹850 (general) · ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM (incl. GST)
- Age limit
- 18 – 28 years (born 2 Sep 1998 – 1 Sep 2008)
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline by 21 Sep 2026; working knowledge of computer desirable
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification & registration open | |
| Registration & fee payment close (Extended from 21 Sep by corrigendum) | |
| Edit window for applications (₹200 correction fee) | |
| Pre-exam training & prelims call letter (Tentative) | Nov / Dec 2026Tentative |
| Online preliminary exam (As per IBPS calendar 2026-27) | 6, 12 & 13 Dec 2026 |
| Online main exam (As per IBPS calendar 2026-27) | |
| Provisional allotment (Tentative) | Feb / Mar 2027Tentative |
Syllabus
Reasoning
- Prelims: 40 Q / 40 marks, 25 min
- Mains: 40 Q / 50 marks, 30 min
Numerical Ability
- Prelims: 40 Q / 40 marks, 20 min
- Mains: 40 Q / 50 marks, 30 min
General Awareness
- 40 Q / 40 marks, 15 min
Computer Knowledge
- 40 Q / 20 marks, 15 min
English or Hindi Language
- Choose one: English or Hindi — 40 Q / 40 marks, 30 min
IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 exam pattern
Prelims screens candidates; only Mains marks count for the final merit list. There is no interview.
Prelims
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
- Duration <b>45 min (25 + 20)</b>
- Negative marking <b>−¼ of the question's marks</b>
- Sectional cut-off <b>Yes</b>
Mains
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English or Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Duration <b>120 min (separately timed)</b>
- Cut-off <b>Minimum in each test</b>
- Interview <b>None</b>
IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 eligibility
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline by 21 Sep 2026; working knowledge of computer desirable |
| Age limit | 18 – 28 years (born 2 Sep 1998 – 1 Sep 2008) |
| Age reference date | 1 September 2026 |
| Relaxation | SC/ST +5 · OBC (NCL) +3 · PwBD +10 · ex-servicemen: service + 3 yrs (max 50) · widows/divorced women up to 35/38/40 |
| Local language | Studied the state's language in Class 8 or above; otherwise 6 months after joining to acquire it |
| Application fee | ₹850 (general) · ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM (incl. GST) |
IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 vacancies
Indicative Office Assistant vacancies across 28 RRBs: General 3,470 · OBC 1,914 · SC 1,258 · EWS 806 · ST 774. You apply for one state's vacancies.
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| '25 | 8,022 |
| '26 | 8,222 |
2026 = CRP RRBs-XV Annexure I updated 25.09.2026; 2025 = CRP RRBs-XIV (updated 27.09.2025). Totals summed from the bank-wise tables.
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 exam?
As per the IBPS 2026-27 calendar, the Office Assistant prelims are on <strong>6, 12 and 13 December 2026</strong> and the mains on <strong>30 January 2027</strong>. Provisional allotment is tentatively in February/March 2027.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB Clerk 2026?
<strong>8,222</strong> indicative Office Assistant vacancies as updated on 25 Sep 2026 (General 3,470, OBC 1,914, SC 1,258, EWS 806, ST 774), across 28 Regional Rural Banks.
What is the IBPS RRB Clerk age limit?
18 to 28 years as on 1 September 2026 (born between 2 September 1998 and 1 September 2008). SC/ST get 5 years of relaxation, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years and PwBD 10 years.
Is there an interview in IBPS RRB Clerk?
No. Office Assistants are allotted on the basis of Mains marks only, within the RRBs of the state you applied for.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer, in both prelims and mains.
Is the local language compulsory?
Yes. You should have studied the state's language in Class 8 or above. If not, you get six months after joining to become proficient.
Can I apply for both RRB Clerk and RRB PO?
Yes. You can apply for Office Assistant and one officer post (Scale I, II or III), paying the fee separately for each.
Important links
- Banking official websiteOfficial
- Official notice: CRP-RRBs-XV-notificationOfficial
- Official notice: Window-Notification CRP-RRBs-XVOfficial
- Official notice: Approved Corrigendum-for-Extension CRP-RRBs-XV-002Official
- Official notice: IMPORTANT-NOTICE Edit Window RRBsOfficial
- Official notice: Annexure-I updated 25.09.2026Official
- Official notice: CRP-RRBs-XIV Final AD-27.09.25Official
- Official notice: IBPS CALENDAR 2026-27 finalOfficial
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