IBPS RRB is about banking jobs in Regional Rural Banks — the government-backed rural banking network that spans every state in India. If you want a banking career closer to home, with a preference for your state and your language, RRB is where you should be looking.
Unlike IBPS PO or Clerk (which places you in large public sector banks like PNB or Canara), IBPS RRB posts you in a Regional Rural Bank specific to a state. Every state has one or more RRBs sponsored by a public sector bank. Examples: Prathama UP Gramin Bank (UP), Baroda UP Bank (UP), Karnataka Gramin Bank (Karnataka), Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank (Andhra Pradesh).
This local nature is both an advantage and a requirement. You must know the local language of the state you're applying for — and you'll likely be posted within that state for your entire career. For candidates who want to stay close to home, this is a significant benefit.
Posts Available
| Post | Scale | Role |
|---|
| Officer Scale-I | Junior Management Grade | Branch-level banking operations, lending, customer service |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking) | Middle Management Grade | Experienced banking roles, team management |
| Officer Scale-II (Specialist: IT, CA, Law, Ag. Officer, etc.) | Middle Management Grade | Specialist positions requiring domain expertise |
| Officer Scale-III | Senior Management Grade | Senior management at RRB |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Clerical Cadre | Counter service, transactions, customer service |
Officer Scale-II and Scale-III recruitment has a single exam (no Prelims), while Scale-I and Office Assistant both have a Prelims + Mains format.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|
| Officer Scale-I | ~2,100 |
| Officer Scale-II (GBO) | ~700 |
| Officer Scale-II (Specialist) | ~200 |
| Officer Scale-III | ~128 |
| Office Assistant | ~1,000 |
| Total | ~4,128 |
Exact state-wise, RRB-wise vacancy breakup will be published in the official notification.
Age (as on June 1, 2026)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|
| Office Assistant | 18–28 years |
| Officer Scale-I | 18–30 years |
| Officer Scale-II | 21–32 years |
| Officer Scale-III | 21–40 years |
Age relaxation: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs, PwBD 10 yrs (Gen), 13 yrs (OBC), 15 yrs (SC/ST)
Educational Qualification
- Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Officer Scale-II (General Banking): Bachelor's degree + 2 years of banking experience
- Officer Scale-II (IT Officer): B.Sc. (IT/Computer Science) or BCA or equivalent + 1 year experience
- Officer Scale-II (CA): Chartered Accountant + 1 year experience
- Officer Scale-II (Law Officer): Bachelor's in Law (LLB) + 2 years of lawyer/law officer experience
Local Language Requirement
This is mandatory — you must know how to read, write, and speak the local official language of the state whose RRB you apply for. Without this, you'll be disqualified at the time of document verification.
| Post | Basic Pay | Approx In-Hand |
|---|
| Office Assistant | ₹15,000–₹19,000 | ₹24,000–₹30,000/month |
| Officer Scale-I | ₹36,000–₹63,840 | ₹52,000–₹68,000/month |
| Officer Scale-II | ₹48,170–₹69,810 | ₹70,000–₹90,000/month |
| Officer Scale-III | ₹63,840–₹78,230 | ₹90,000–₹1,10,000/month |
Benefits include DA, HRA, medical coverage, staff loans at subsidized rates, LFC, and NPS pension.
Officer Scale-I Prelims — November 21–22, 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 45 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 45 min |
| Total | 80 | 100 | 90 min |
Officer Scale-I Mains — December 20, 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & DI | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Office Assistant Prelims — December 6, 12–13, 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 45 min |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | 45 min |
| Total | 80 | 100 | 90 min |
Office Assistant Mains — January 30, 2027
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Hindi / English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & DI | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Expected | August 2026 |
| Apply Online | August–September 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Prelims | November 21–22, 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Mains | December 20, 2026 |
| Officer Scale-II & III Exam | December 20, 2026 |
| Office Assistant Prelims | December 6, 12–13, 2026 |
| Office Assistant Mains | January 30, 2027 |