The IBPS RRB CA Officer Notification 2026 has been released under CRP RRBs XV for the recruitment of Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Chartered Accountant). The selection process comprises a single-level online objective examination followed by a Common Interview for shortlisted candidates. The online registration process is scheduled from 1 September to 21 September 2026, while the Single Online Examination is tentatively scheduled between December 2026 and February 2027. The interview is expected to be conducted in January/February 2027.
IBPS RRB CA Officer Selection Process 2026
The selection for the IBPS RRB CA Officer (Scale-II) is conducted through a Single Online Examination, followed by a Common Interview. The notification specifies that candidates applying for Officer Scale-II Specialist Cadre will appear for the single-level examination, and shortlisted candidates will subsequently be called for the interview. The major stages of the selection process are:
- Single Online Examination: Candidates must appear for the objective online examination consisting of 240 questions for 200 marks.
- Shortlisting for Interview: Candidates who meet the prescribed cut-off requirements in the Single Online Examination will be shortlisted for the interview.
- Common Interview: The interview for Officers Scale I, II and III will be coordinated by the Nodal RRBs with the assistance of NABARD and IBPS.
- Provisional Allotment: Candidates shortlisted after the interview will be provisionally allotted to an RRB based on merit-cum-preference, actual vacancies reported by the RRBs, reservation guidelines and administrative requirements.
- The notification also states that candidates can apply for only one post in the Officers' cadre, i.e. Scale-I, Scale-II or Scale-III.
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IBPS RRB CA Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The IBPS RRB CA Officer 2026 exam is a single-level objective online examination. Since CA is an Officer Scale-II Specialist Cadre post, candidates have to appear for the Specialist Cadre exam structure prescribed by IBPS. The exam consists of 240 questions carrying a total of 200 marks, with an overall duration of 150 minutes.
- The examination contains 240 questions for 200 marks.
- The total examination duration is 150 minutes.
- Professional Knowledge carries 40 marks and has a separate duration of 30 minutes.
- Candidates have to attempt either English Language or Hindi Language.
- Reasoning and Professional Knowledge each carry 40 marks.
- Financial Awareness carries 40 marks and has a duration of 15 minutes.
- Computer Knowledge carries 20 marks and has a duration of 15 minutes.
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation carries 40 marks with 30 minutes allotted.
- There is a negative marking of one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question for every incorrect answer. No penalty is imposed for questions left unanswered.
- Candidates can choose either English Language or Hindi Language as the language section.
| Sr. No. | Name of the Test | Medium | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|
| 1 | Professional Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4a | English Language | English | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
| 4b | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 6 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 240 | 200 | 150 minutes |
IBPS RRB CA Officer Preparation Strategy 2026
Candidates preparing for the IBPS RRB CA Officer 2026 exam should focus on professional knowledge along with the other sections of the single online examination. Since the examination has separate sectional time limits, preparation should include both conceptual understanding and timed practice.
| Focus Area | Details | Preparation Tips |
|---|
| Understand the Exam Pattern | Familiarise yourself with the six-test structure, marks, questions and sectional time limits. | Create a study schedule based on the 150-minute exam structure. |
| Focus on Professional Knowledge | Professional Knowledge is a dedicated section carrying 40 marks. | Prioritise core CA/accounting concepts and regularly revise important concepts. |
| Build Reasoning & Quant Skills | Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation together form a significant portion of the paper. | Practise questions regularly and focus on improving calculation speed and accuracy. |
| Prepare Financial Awareness | The section carries 40 marks and has only 15 minutes. | Cover banking, financial and economic developments and revise current updates regularly. |
| Strengthen Computer Knowledge | Computer Knowledge consists of 40 questions for 20 marks. | Revise fundamental computer concepts and practise objective questions. |
| Practise Language Section | Candidates have to choose either English or Hindi Language. | Focus on accuracy, comprehension and frequently tested language concepts. |
| Attempt Mock Tests | Full-length and sectional mocks help candidates become familiar with the sectional timings. | Analyse every mock and maintain an error log to identify recurring mistakes. |
| Revise Regularly | Revision is important for Professional Knowledge and Financial Awareness. | Prepare short notes and revise formulas, concepts and important financial updates at regular intervals. |
| Improve Time Management | Each section has a fixed duration. | Practise completing questions within the prescribed sectional time instead of relying only on overall time management. |
The notification confirms that the Single Online Examination for Scale-II Specialist Officers is followed by the interview stage, making it important for candidates to prepare for both the written examination and the subsequent interview from the beginning.
