IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 Notification Released!
IBPS RRB Clerk Detailed Notification 2026 Released for 8,183 Vacancies
IBPS RRB Clerk Notification 2026 is out with 8,183 vacancies. Check eligibility, exam dates, vacancy, application process, pattern, and selection process.
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The IBPS RRB Clerk Notification 2026 has been released on 1st September 2026 by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). The recruitment is being conducted under CRP RRBs-XV. The online application process has started from 1st September 2026 and will continue till 21st September 2026. As per the detailed notification, 8,183 vacancies have been announced for Office Assistants (Multipurpose). Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will be shortlisted for the Main Examination. Final provisional allotment for Office Assistants will be based on Main Examination marks and the actual vacancies reported by the respective RRBs.
IBPS RRB Clerk Notification 2026 Out
The IBPS RRB Clerk Detailed Notification 2026 was released on 1st September 2026. The notification contains details regarding vacancies, eligibility, application process, fees, participating RRBs, exam pattern, selection process and other important instructions. The recruitment is for Group B ā Office Assistants (Multipurpose). Candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website. The application window is open from 1st September to 21st September 2026.
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IBPS RRB Clerk Recruitment 2026
The IBPS RRB Clerk recruitment is conducted for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks. Under CRP RRBs-XV, the selection process for Office Assistants consists of a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination. Candidates shortlisted after the Preliminary Examination will appear for the Main Examination. Provisional allotment will be made based on Main Examination marks and actual vacancies reported by the RRBs.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| Recruitment Process | CRP RRBs-XV |
| Post | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| Group | Group B |
| Total Vacancies | 8,183 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Selection Process | Prelims & Mains |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Prelims Duration | 45 minutes |
| Mains Duration | 120 minutes |
| Application Start Date | 1st September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21st September 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
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What are the IBPS RRB Clerk exam dates 2026 as per the IBPS Exam Calendar?
The IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Dates 2026 have been announced through the IBPS 2026ā27 tentative calendar. The Office Assistant prelims will be conducted on 6th, 12th, and 13th December 2026, followed by the mains examination on 30th January 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| IBPS RRB Clerk Notification 2026 | 1st September 2026 |
| Online Application | 1st to 21st September 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training | November 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims | 6th, 12th & 13th December 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Clerk Mains | 30th January 2027 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Vacancy 2026
The IBPS RRB Clerk Vacancy 2026 has been officially announced with the release of the detailed notification. A total of 8,183 Office Assistant (Multipurpose) vacancies have been reported across participating Regional Rural Banks. The vacancies are indicative and may be subject to change depending on the actual vacancies reported by the RRBs.
IBPS RRB Clerk State-wise Vacancy 2026
The following table provides the state-wise and RRB-wise vacancy details for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts as given in Annexure I of the notification. Tripura's vacancies are marked NR (Not Reported) in the notification.
| State/UT | Regional Rural Bank | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | General | Total |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | 144 | 63 | 243 | 90 | 360 | 900 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 26 |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Bank | 27 | 14 | 49 | 18 | 73 | 181 |
| Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | 75 | 38 | 135 | 50 | 202 | 500 |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | 46 | 49 | 22 | 31 | 148 | 296 |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | 35 | 76 | 137 | 51 | 211 | 510 |
| Haryana | Haryana Gramin Bank | 40 | 0 | 56 | 21 | 94 | 211 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 23 | 51 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank | 0 | 23 | 61 | 18 | 98 | 200 |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Gramin Bank | 46 | 21 | 76 | 27 | 115 | 285 |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | 45 | 19 | 75 | 28 | 112 | 279 |
| Kerala | Kerala Grameena Bank | 35 | 4 | 94 | 35 | 182 | 350 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | 63 | 146 | 63 | 42 | 170 | 484 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 122 | 300 |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 26 |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | 0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 45 |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | 96 | 132 | 72 | 60 | 240 | 600 |
| Puducherry | Puducherry Grama Bank | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | 24 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 36 | 85 |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | 33 | 25 | 39 | 19 | 109 | 225 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | 47 | 2 | 65 | 24 | 106 | 244 |
| Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | 120 | 52 | 202 | 75 | 301 | 750 |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank | 252 | 12 | 324 | 120 | 492 | 1,200 |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | 39 | 6 | 28 | 21 | 120 | 214 |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | 31 | 15 | 55 | 21 | 82 | 204 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Apply Online 2026
The IBPS RRB Clerk Apply Online 2026 process has started on 1st September 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online up to 21st September 2026. No other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates must register on the IBPS website, upload the required documents and complete the online fee payment within the prescribed dates.
IBPS RRB Clerk Application Fee 2026
The application fee for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) is ā¹850 for General and other applicable candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates have to pay ā¹175, inclusive of GST. Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | ā¹175 |
| All Others | ā¹850 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Eligibility Criteria
The IBPS RRB Clerk eligibility criteria 2026 specify the requirements related to nationality, age, educational qualification, and local language proficiency for the office assistant (Multipurpose) post. Candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions as mentioned in the detailed notification.
| Eligibility Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or eligible person of Indian origin as specified by the Government of India |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 28 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1st September 2026 |
| Date of Birth | Born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2008, both dates inclusive |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised University or its equivalent |
| Local Language | Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB is essential |
| Computer Knowledge | Working knowledge of computers is desirable |
| Result Declaration | The qualifying examination result must have been declared on or before 21st September 2026 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Selection Process
The IBPS RRB Clerk selection process 2026 consists of two online examination stages, and there is no interview for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post. Candidates are shortlisted purely based on their performance in the online exams conducted by IBPS. The two stages of the IBPS RRB Clerk selection process are:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature, while the marks obtained in the Mains exam are considered for final merit and allotment.
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 is the first stage of the selection process. The exam is conducted online and includes two sections: Reasoning and Numerical Ability. Candidates must complete the paper within the given time limit and secure both sectional and overall cut-off marks to qualify for the Mains Exam.
- A total of 80 questions will be asked
- The exam carries 80 marks
- Total duration is 45 minutes
- The prelims exam is qualifying in nature
- Sectional and overall cut-offs are applicable
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
| S. No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
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IBPS RRB Clerk Main Exam Pattern 2026
The IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam 2026 is conducted for candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination. The exam includes multiple sections such as reasoning, computer knowledge, general awareness, language, and numerical ability. A total of 200 questions are asked in the exam, which must be completed within 120 minutes. Candidates can choose either English or Hindi for the language section.
- Total 200 questions will be asked
- The exam carries 200 marks
- Total duration is 120 minutes
- English/Hindi language option is available
- Final selection is based on Mains marks
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer
| S. No. | Name of Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | - | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | - | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness | - | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4a | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 4b | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Numerical Ability | - | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
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IBPS RRB Clerk Salary 2026
The IBPS RRB Clerk salary 2026 is structured as per the pay scale prescribed for office assistant (multipurpose) posts in regional rural banks. The salary includes basic pay along with various allowances, making it a stable and attractive compensation package for entry-level banking aspirants. The basic pay for an IBPS RRB Clerk ranges under the pay scale of Rs. 24,050ā64,480 (over 20 years), depending on the stage in the pay scale. Along with basic pay, clerks are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits as applicable under bank rules. These allowances significantly enhance the overall in-hand salary.
Which banks participate in the IBPS RRB Clerk recruitment?
The IBPS RRB participating banks include regional rural banks across various states and union territories of India. Candidates applying for the IBPS RRB Clerk posts must be proficient in the local language specified by the respective RRB. This ensures effective communication and better service in the assigned region.
| Name of the RRB | State / UT | Desired Local Language Proficiency as prescribed by the Participating RRBs |
|---|
| Allahabad UP Gramin Bank | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit |
| Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank | Telangana | Telugu |
| Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| Assam Gramin Vikash Bank | Assam | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo |
| Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank | West Bengal | Bengali |
| Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank | Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank | Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Baroda UP Gramin Bank | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit |
| Bihar Gramin Bank | Bihar | Hindi |
| Central Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank | Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Dena Gujarat Gramin Bank | Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Ellaquai Dehati Bank | Jammu & Kashmir | Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Ladakhi, Balti, Dardi, Hindi |
| Gramin Bank of Aryavart | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| J & K Grameen Bank | Jammu & Kashmir | Dogri, Kashmiri, Pahari, Gojri, Punjabi, Ladakhi, Balti (Palli), Dardi |
| Jharkhand Gramin Bank | Jharkhand | Hindi |
| Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank | Karnataka | Kannada |
| KashiGomtiSamyut Gramin Bank | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Kaveri Grameena Bank | Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala Gramin Bank | Kerala | Malayalam |
| Langpi Dehangi Rural Bank | Assam | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo |
| Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank | Bihar | Hindi |
| Madhyanchal Gramin Bank | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra Gramin Bank | Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Malwa Gramin Bank | Punjab | Punjabi |
| Manipur Rural Bank | Manipur | Manipuri |
| Meghalaya Rural Bank | Meghalaya | Khasi, Garo |
| Mizoram Rural Bank | Mizoram | Mizo |
| Nagaland Rural Bank | Nagaland | English |
| Narmada Jhabua Gramin Bank | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Odisha Gramya Bank | Odisha | Odia |
| Pallavan Grama Bank | Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Pandyan Grama Bank | Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Paschim Banga Gramin Bank | West Bengal | Bengali |
| Pragathi Krishna Gramin Bank | Karnataka | Kannada |
| Prathama Bank | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Puduvai Bharthiar Grama Bank | Puducherry | Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu |
| Punjab Gramin Bank | Punjab | Punjabi |
| Purvanchal Bank | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank | Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Saptagiri Grameena Bank | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank | Haryana | Hindi |
| Sarva UP Gramin Bank | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Saurashtra Gramin Bank | Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Sutlej Gramin Bank | Punjab | Punjabi |
| Telangana Grameena Bank | Telangana | Telugu, Urdu |
| Tripura Gramin Bank | Tripura | Bengali, Kokborak |
| UtkalGrameen Bank | Odisha | Odia |
| Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank | West Bengal | Bengali, Nepali |
| Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank | Bihar | Hindi |
| Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | Uttarakhand | Hindi, Sanskrit |
| Vananchal Gramin Bank | Jharkhand | Hindi |
| Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank | Maharashtra | Marathi |
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IBPS RRB Clerk Previous Year Paper
Practicing IBPS RRB Clerk Previous Year Paper (PYP) helps understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics. Solving these papers improves time management and accuracy. By solving multiple years' papers, candidates can improve their speed, accuracy, and confidence. It is highly recommended to attempt all available past papers at least once before appearing for the IBPS RRB Clerk exam.
IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Language 2026
The IBPS RRB Clerk examination is conducted in English, Hindi and selected regional languages, making it accessible to candidates from different parts of the country. IBPS has previously conducted the RRB Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I examinations in 13 regional languages, in addition to English and Hindi.
BPS RRB Clerk Pre-Examination Training 2026
IBPS may arrange Pre-Examination Training (PET) for eligible candidates belonging to specified categories, including SC, ST, OBC, Minority Communities, Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, subject to the provisions of the notification.
