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IBPS RRB PO 2026
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I · आईबीपीएस आरआरबी पीओ (ऑफिसर स्केल I)
What is IBPS RRB PO?
IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) recruits Assistant Managers for Regional Rural Banks through a Preliminary exam, a Main exam and an interview, conducted by IBPS.
Final merit combines Main exam and interview in an 80:20 ratio. Proficiency in the local language is required.
- Conducting body
- IBPS
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
- Age limit
- 18–30 years
- Exam stages
- 3 stages: Preliminary exam, Main exam, Interview
- 2026 vacancies
- 4,256 vacancies
- Negative marking
- 0.25 marks per wrong answer
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (CRP RRBs-XV) 2026: important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 21 Sep 2026 (tentative) |
| Preliminary exam | 21 Nov 2026 (tentative) |
| Main exam | 20 Dec 2026 (tentative) |
Latest IBPS RRB PO updates
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How to apply for IBPS RRB PO
- 1Open the current CRP RRB (Officer Scale I) notification in the Recruitment section of ibps.in
- 2Click 'Apply Online' and register with your name, mobile number and email to get a provisional registration number
- 3Fill in the form and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format
- 4Pay the application fee online
- 5Submit and print the e-receipt and application form
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IBPS RRB PO eligibility
- Educational qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Candidates must be graduates on the date of registration. Proficiency in the local language of the participating RRB is required.
- Age limit
- 18–30 years
- Nationality
- Citizen of India.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
IBPS RRB PO exam pattern
| Stage | Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary exam | Computer-based test | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
| Main exam | Computer-based test | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
| Interview | Interview | — | 100 | — |
IBPS RRB PO syllabus
Preliminary & Main
Reasoning
Puzzles and seating arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Blood relations, Coding-decoding, Direction sense, Input-output, Data sufficiency
Preliminary & Main
Quantitative Aptitude
Simplification and approximation, Number series, Quadratic equations, Data interpretation, Arithmetic word problems, Data sufficiency
Preliminary & Main
General Awareness
Current affairs (last 6 months), Banking awareness, RBI and monetary policy, Financial awareness, Government schemes, Static GK
Preliminary & Main
Computer Knowledge
Computer fundamentals, MS Office, Internet and e-mail, Networking basics, Cyber security
Preliminary & Main
English / Hindi
Reading comprehension, Cloze test, Error spotting, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms and antonyms, Idioms and phrases, One-word substitution, Sentence improvement, Para jumbles
Selection process
- 1Preliminary exam
- 2Main exam
- 3Interview
- 4Provisional allotment (80:20)
How to prepare for IBPS RRB PO
- Prelims is a speed test with sectional timing — practise each section against its own clock.
- Mains decides selection: build banking and current-affairs notes from the last six months before the exam.
Practice for IBPS RRB PO
Reading the syllabus is step one. Timed practice under the real IBPS RRB PO pattern is what moves your score. Our partner platform EduJha offers practice with instant scoring and explanations.
IBPS RRB PO: frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB PO?
The age limit for IBPS RRB PO is 18–30 years (as on the date in the notification). Upper age relaxation: OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years, SC / ST 5 years, PwBD 10 years.
What is the educational qualification for IBPS RRB PO?
To apply for IBPS RRB PO: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Candidates must be graduates on the date of registration. Proficiency in the local language of the participating RRB is required.
What is the selection process of IBPS RRB PO?
The IBPS RRB PO selection process is: Preliminary exam → Main exam → Interview → Provisional allotment (80:20).
Is there negative marking in IBPS RRB PO?
Yes. Preliminary exam: 0.25 marks per wrong answer; Main exam: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
How to apply for IBPS RRB PO?
Apply online on the official portal (https://www.ibps.in/index.php/recruitment/): 1) Open the current CRP RRB (Officer Scale I) notification in the Recruitment section of ibps.in; 2) Click 'Apply Online' and register with your name, mobile number and email to get a provisional registration number; 3) Fill in the form and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format; 4) Pay the application fee online; 5) Submit and print the e-receipt and application form.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB PO 2026?
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (CRP RRBs-XV) 2026 has 4,256 notified vacancies, as per the official notification.