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IBPS RRB 2026: Recruitment for Officers and Office Assistants in Regional Rural Banks; apply starting September 1st..

Shikha Saxena | September 1, 2026 2:15 PM CST

There is big news for candidates preparing for jobs in the banking sector. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a short notification for the RRB Recruitment 2026 for Regional Rural Banks. According to the notification, the online application process will begin on September 1, 2026. Candidates will be able to apply until September 21, 2026; this is also the deadline for submitting the application fee.

This recruitment drive is for Group ‘A’ Officer and Group ‘B’ Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts in Regional Rural Banks. A detailed notification containing information on post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, and other specifics will be released by IBPS very soon.

Which posts are included in the recruitment?
The RRB recruitment covers various levels of Officer and Office Assistant posts:

Officer Scale-I
Officer Scale-II
Officer Scale-III
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

The recruitment process involves 43 Regional Rural Banks. The total number of vacancies will be announced in the detailed notification.

Who can apply?
According to available information, candidates must be at least 18 years old, and a bachelor's degree is required for the respective post. However, age limits, educational qualifications, and other eligibility conditions may vary depending on the specific post. Therefore, candidates should verify the eligibility criteria for their desired post in the detailed notification once it is released before applying.

What is the complete application schedule?

Stage   Date
Online application starts   1 September 2026
Last date for application   21 September 2026
Last date for application fee payment   21 September 2026
Application correction window   2 days after registration closes
Pre-exam training   November 2026

Admit card   To be released later
Office Assistant Preliminary Exam   December 2026
Office Assistant Main Exam   January 2027
Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam   November 2026
Officer Scale-I Main Exam   December 2026
Officer Scale-II and III Exam   December 2026
Interview for Officers   January/February 2027
What is the salary in IBPS RRB?
Based on available details, the estimated monthly salary for various posts is as follows:

Office Assistant: ₹35,000 to ₹37,000
Officer Scale-I: ₹75,000 to ₹77,000
Officer Scale-II: ₹65,000 to ₹67,000
Officer Scale-III: ₹80,000 to ₹90,000

Details regarding actual salary and allowances will be subject to the rules of the specific post and the respective bank.

How will the selection take place?
Candidate selection will involve different stages depending on the post.
The recruitment process primarily consists of a Preliminary Exam and a Main Exam.
For Officer posts, an interview will also be conducted subsequently.

Candidates are advised to check their eligibility, required documents, and post-specific conditions before the application process begins. Once applications open on 1 September, it will be mandatory to complete the application and fee payment before the deadline of 21 September.

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