IBPS RRB PO 2026
Dates, state-wise vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus and eligibility for IBPS RRB PO 2026 (Officer Scale-I, CRP RRBs-XV), taken from the official IBPS notification, notices and calendar.
Overview
IBPS RRB PO recruits graduates as Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) in Regional Rural Banks, state-wise, through an online prelims, mains and a common interview coordinated by nodal RRBs with NABARD and IBPS.
| Post | Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager), Group A |
| Application window | 1 – 27 Sep 2026 (extended) |
| Prelims | 21 – 22 Nov 2026 (calendar) |
| Mains | 20 Dec 2026 (calendar) |
| Interview | Jan / Feb 2027 (tentative) |
Latest updates
- 01 Sep: CRP RRBs-XV notification released for Officers (Scale I, II, III) and Office Assistants 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>4,256</strong> Officer Scale-I posts.
- 07–08 Oct: Edit window to correct submitted applications (₹200 fee).
- 21–22 Nov: Officer Scale-I prelims as per the IBPS 2026-27 calendar; mains on <strong>20 December 2026</strong>.
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Exam at a glance
- Conducting authority
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Exam level
- National
- Vacancies
- 4,256 (indicative, updated 25 Sep 2026)
- Application fee
- ₹850 (general) · ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD (incl. GST)
- Age limit
- Above 18 – below 30 years (born 2 Sep 1996 – 1 Sep 2008)
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline by 21 Sep 2026; preference for agriculture, IT, management, law, economics, accountancy and allied degrees
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 2026Tentative |
| Online preliminary exam (As per IBPS calendar 2026-27) | |
| Online main exam (As per IBPS calendar 2026-27) | |
| Mains result & common interview (Tentative) | Jan / Feb 2027Tentative |
| Provisional allotment (Tentative) | Feb / Mar 2027Tentative |
Syllabus
Reasoning
- Prelims: 40 Q / 40 marks, 25 min
- Mains: 40 Q / 50 marks, 30 min
Quantitative Aptitude
- 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 PO 2026 exam pattern
Prelims screens candidates; only Mains marks count for interview shortlisting, and the final score is Mains : interview = 80 : 20.
Prelims
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 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 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Duration <b>120 min (separately timed)</b>
- Interview <b>100 marks · 80:20 weightage</b>
- Shortlist <b>Up to 3× state vacancies</b>
IBPS RRB PO 2026 eligibility
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline by 21 Sep 2026; preference for agriculture, IT, management, law, economics, accountancy and allied degrees |
| Age limit | Above 18 – below 30 years (born 2 Sep 1996 – 1 Sep 2008) |
| Age reference date | 1 September 2026 |
| Relaxation | SC/ST +5 · OBC (NCL) +3 · PwBD +10 · ex-servicemen commissioned officers +5 |
| 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 (incl. GST) |
| Interview qualifying | 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) |
IBPS RRB PO 2026 vacancies
Indicative Officer Scale-I vacancies across 28 RRBs: General 1,752 · OBC 1,139 · SC 627 · EWS 420 · ST 318. You apply for one state's vacancies.
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| '25 | 3,928 |
| '26 | 4,256 |
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 PO 2026 exam?
As per the IBPS 2026-27 calendar, the Officer Scale-I prelims are on <strong>21–22 November 2026</strong> and the mains on <strong>20 December 2026</strong>. Interviews are tentatively in January/February 2027.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB PO 2026?
<strong>4,256</strong> indicative Officer Scale-I vacancies as updated on 25 Sep 2026 (General 1,752, OBC 1,139, SC 627, EWS 420, ST 318), across 28 Regional Rural Banks.
What is the IBPS RRB PO age limit?
Above 18 and below 30 years as on 1 September 2026 (born between 2 September 1996 and 1 September 2008). SC/ST get 5 years of relaxation, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years and PwBD 10 years.
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.
Is there negative marking in IBPS RRB PO?
Yes. One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer, in both prelims and mains. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
How is the final merit decided?
Mains marks and interview marks are combined in the ratio 80:20. Prelims marks are not counted. The interview is out of 100 and you must score at least 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
Can I apply for both RRB PO and RRB Clerk?
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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