IBPS RRB Exam 2026

IBPS — Regional Rural Banks (Officer Scale I-III & Office Assistant)

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)NationalOnline (Computer-Based Test)Exam: August 2026

Recruitment of Officers and Office Assistants for Regional Rural Banks across India.

IBPS RRB — Exam Highlights

Conducting Body

IBPS

Level

National

Posts

Office Assistant, Officer Scale I/II/III

Stages

Prelims + Mains (+ Interview for officers)

Negative Marking

Yes

Mode

Online (CBT)

IBPS RRB Important Dates & Schedule

NotificationJune 2026

Prelims ExamAugust 2026

Mains ExamSeptember 2026

Interview (Officers)November 2026

Dates are indicative — verify on the official website.

IBPS RRB — Overview

IBPS RRB is a national exam conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit Officers (Scale I, II and III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) for Regional Rural Banks (Gramin Banks) across the country. It is a popular route into the banking sector, especially for candidates who prefer to serve in semi-urban and rural areas, and offers strong job security and a clear promotion path within the RRB structure.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in any discipline (specialist Scale II/III posts need relevant qualification/experience). Proficiency in the local language of the applied state is usually required.

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern & Format

Marks, duration, number of questions and marking scheme.

Office Assistant & Officer Scale I: Preliminary CBT → Main CBT. Officer Scale I also has an interview; Scale II/III are single exam + interview. Reasoning and Numerical Ability carry the most weight; negative marking applies.

IBPS RRB Syllabus & Topics

Subject-wise topics covered in the exam.

Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Computer Knowledge and (for officers) Financial Awareness.

IBPS RRB Selection Process

Stage-by-stage selection.

Prelims → Mains → (Officers) Interview → provisional allotment to a participating RRB.

How to Prepare for IBPS RRB — Strategy & Tips

A focused, time-tested approach to crack IBPS RRB.

- Focus on Reasoning and Numerical Ability — they dominate the scoring. - Strengthen banking & current affairs for General Awareness. - Take sectional and full mocks to manage time across the prelims. - For officer posts, prepare financial awareness and interview skills.

IBPS RRB — Frequently Asked Questions

What posts does IBPS RRB recruit for?

Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officers in Scale I, II and III for Regional Rural Banks.

Is there an interview for Office Assistant?

No. Office Assistant selection is based on prelims and mains; officers have an additional interview.

What is the IBPS RRB exam?

IBPS RRB is a national-level government recruitment exam conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) in the Banking Exams category. Recruitment of Officers and Office Assistants for Regional Rural Banks across India.

Who is eligible for IBPS RRB?

Bachelor's degree in any discipline (specialist Scale II/III posts need relevant qualification/experience). Proficiency in the local language of the applied state is usually required.

What is the IBPS RRB exam pattern?

What is the selection process for IBPS RRB?

Prelims → Mains → (Officers) Interview → provisional allotment to a participating RRB.

When is the IBPS RRB exam conducted?

The IBPS RRB exam is held August 2026. Exact dates are announced in the official notification — always verify on https://www.ibps.in.

Is IBPS RRB information on MyInternships.in free?

Yes. All exam information is completely free and compiled from official government sources, with a reminder to verify details on the official website.