The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Notification 2026 has been released under the Common Recruitment Process for RRBs XV (CRP RRBs XV) for the recruitment of Officers Scale I, II and III and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). The detailed notification specifies 232 indicative vacancies for Officer Scale III (Senior Manager). The online application process is scheduled from 1 September to 21 September 2026. Officer Scale III candidates will appear directly for a Single Online Examination, followed by a Common Interview for shortlisted candidates.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale III Recruitment 2026
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale III recruitment is conducted for the Senior Manager post under Group A Officers. Candidates applying for Scale III must fulfil the prescribed age, educational qualification and experience requirements as on the dates specified in the notification. The selection process comprises a Single Online Examination and Common Interview.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS RRB Officer Scale III |
| Recruitment Process | CRP RRBs XV |
| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post | Officer Scale III |
| Designation | Senior Manager |
| Group | Group A – Officers |
| Indicative Vacancies | 232 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 1 September to 21 September 2026 |
| Selection Process | Single Online Examination + Interview |
| Preliminary Exam | Not Applicable |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Single Exam | 200 marks |
| Single Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
| Interview Marks | 100 |
| Exam + Interview Weightage | 80:20 |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS RRB Scale 3 Officer Notification PDF 2026
The detailed IBPS RRB CRP RRBs XV notification is dated 1 September 2026. The online registration and application fee payment window is from 1 September to 21 September 2026. The notification also states that the examination schedule is tentative and that further updates will be published on the official IBPS website. Candidates can refer to the official CRP RRBs XV notification PDF for complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility, examination structure, application process, interview, provisional allotment and other instructions. The notification covers recruitment for Officers Scale I, II and III and Office Assistants (Multipurpose).
Download IBPS RRB Scale 3 Officer Notification PDF
What are the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Important Dates 2026?
The online registration for IBPS RRB Officer Scale III 2026 will be conducted from 1 September to 21 September 2026. The notification gives the Single Online Examination within the broader tentative period of December 2026 to February 2027; therefore, a specific date such as 20 December 2026 should not be mentioned as the confirmed Scale III exam date based on this notification. The result of the Main/Single Examination is scheduled for January 2027, while interviews are tentatively scheduled for January/February 2027.
| Event | Date/Timeline |
|---|
| Notification | 1 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment | 1 September to 21 September 2026 |
| Edit Window | 2 days after closure of registration; date to be notified |
| Pre-Exam Training | November 2026 |
| Call Letter for Main/Single Exam | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Officer Scale III Single Examination | December 2026/February 2027 (tentative) |
| Result of Main/Single Examination | January 2027 |
| Interview Call Letter | January 2027 |
| Interview | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027 |
How many vacancies are there for IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 2026?
The IBPS RRB CRP RRBs XV notification has announced 232 indicative vacancies for Officer Scale III (Senior Manager). The vacancies are distributed across participating Regional Rural Banks and categories including SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS and General. The notification clearly states that these vacancies are indicative and provisional allotment will depend on the actual vacancies reported by the RRBs.
| State | RRB | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | 2 |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Bank | 0 |
| Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | 13 |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | 50 |
| Haryana | Haryana Gramin Bank | 19 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | 0 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank | 3 |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Gramin Bank | 5 |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | 0 |
| Kerala | Kerala Grameena Bank | 11 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | 0 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | 0 |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | 0 |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | 5 |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | 0 |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | 0 |
| Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | 0 |
| Puducherry | Puducherry Grama Bank | 0 |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | 6 |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | 23 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | 48 |
| Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | 12 |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | NR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | 4 |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | 19 |
| Total | | 232 |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Apply Online 2026
Candidates can apply online for IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 2026 from 1 September to 21 September 2026 through the official IBPS application portal. Applicants must complete the registration, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form within the prescribed deadline. Candidates can apply for only one officer post among Scale I, II, and III.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Apply Online 2026 Link
What is the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Application Fee 2026?
The application fee for Officer Scale I, II and III is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for all other candidates, inclusive of GST. The payment can be made online between 1 September and 21 September 2026. Any applicable bank transaction charges have to be borne by the candidate.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 |
How to Apply Online for IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 2026?
Candidates can apply for Officer Scale III only through the online application portal available through the IBPS website. A candidate can apply for Office Assistant as well as one Officer post, but cannot apply for more than one post among Officer Scale I, Scale II and Scale III. Applications for more than one Officer post will be rejected.
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP for RRBs section.
- Select the application link for CRP-RRBs Officers (Scale I, II and III).
- Click on New Registration.
- Enter the required basic details.
- Complete the application form with personal, educational and other details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Save and print the final application form for future reference.
Candidates are required to upload documents including their photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, along with other applicable certificates. The notification also requires candidates to capture and upload their photograph through a webcam or mobile phone during registration.
What is the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Eligibility Criteria 2026?
Candidates applying for Officer Scale III must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference is given to candidates having a Degree/Diploma in areas including Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy. Candidates must also have at least five years of experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Post | Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Minimum Marks | 50% aggregate |
| Experience | Minimum 5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Preferred Qualifications | Degree/Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics, Accountancy and other listed disciplines |
| Result Declaration Deadline | On or before 21 September 2026 |
The educational qualification must be from a recognised University/Institution/Board, and the result must have been declared on or before 21 September 2026. Candidates appearing for the interview must produce the relevant qualification and experience documents.
What is the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 age limit for 2026?
The age limit for Officer Scale III is above 21 years and below 40 years as on 1 September 2026. General and EWS candidates must have been born between 2 September 1986 and 1 September 2005, both dates inclusive. Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories according to the rules specified in the notification.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| General/EWS | No relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen commissioned officers | 5 years, subject to applicable conditions |
What is the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 selection process 2026?
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale III selection process consists of two stages: Single Online Examination and Common Interview. There is no Preliminary Examination for Officer Scale III. Candidates who qualify in the Single Online Examination and meet the required merit criteria are shortlisted for the interview.
- Stage 1: Single Online Examination
- Stage 2: Common Interview
- Prelims: Not applicable
- Final Merit: Single Online Examination + Interview
- Examination : Interview Weightage: 80:20
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What is the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 exam pattern 2026?
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale III Single Online Examination consists of 200 questions carrying 200 marks, with a total duration of 120 minutes. The paper includes Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi Language and Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation. Candidates can opt for either English or Hindi for the language section.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English Language or Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Is there negative marking in the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Exam 2026?
Yes. There is a penalty for wrong answers in the objective examination. For every incorrect answer, one-fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. No marks are deducted for questions left unanswered.
What is the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 syllabus 2026?
The notification specifies the sections and subjects included in the Single Online Examination, but it does not provide a detailed topic-wise syllabus for Officer Scale III. Therefore, candidates should not treat an externally prepared topic list as an official IBPS syllabus.
| Section | Important Topics |
|---|
| Reasoning | Puzzles, Sitting Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Inequality, Series, Direction Sense, Statement & Conclusion |
| Quantitative Aptitude & DI | Number System, Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Average, Data Interpretation |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, RBI, Government Schemes, Agriculture, Economy, Budget, Banking Terms |
| English/Hindi | Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test, Sentence Rearrangement, Vocabulary, Grammar |
| Professional Knowledge | Banking, Finance, Risk Management, Loans, NPAs, Basel Norms, Financial System, Banking Regulations |
What is the previous-year IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 cut off?
The previous-year cut-off can help candidates understand the level of competition and set a preparation target. However, the cut-off changes every year based on vacancies, difficulty level, number of candidates, and overall performance. Candidates should therefore use previous-year cut-offs only as a reference and aim to score comfortably above the expected cut-off.
| State | General | OBC/SC/ST | EWS |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 40 | – | 40 |
| Assam | 50.75 | SC: 46 OBC: 50.50 | – |
| Bihar | 47.25 | – | – |
| Chhattisgarh | 49.25 | – | – |
| Gujarat | 29.25 | – | – |
| Haryana | 61.75 | OBC: 59.25 | – |
| Himachal Pradesh | 59.25 | – | – |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 54.25 | – | – |
| Karnataka | 38.50 | – | – |
| Kerala | 53 | – | – |
| Madhya Pradesh | 55.25 | – | – |
| Maharashtra | 55.75 | – | – |
| Odisha | 56.25 | OBC: 56.25 | – |
| Punjab | 55.50 | – | – |
| Rajasthan | 49 | OBC: 49 | – |
| Telangana | 20.50 | OBC NCL: 20.50 | – |
| Uttar Pradesh | 51 | – | – |
| Uttarakhand | 59.50 | OBC: 52.50 | – |
| West Bengal | 57.75 | OBC NCL: 53 | – |
| Tripura | – | – | – |
| Tamil Nadu | 40.50 | OBC: 40.50 | – |
What is the IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 salary for 2026?
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale III salary is attractive because the post is a senior management-level position in Regional Rural Banks. The exact salary and allowances applicable in 2026 will depend on the official pay structure and applicable rules. In addition to basic pay, officers receive allowances and benefits such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical benefits, and retirement benefits.
| Salary Component | Details |
|---|
| Post | Officer Scale III |
| Designation | Senior Manager |
| Basic Pay | As per applicable RRB pay scale |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Special Allowance and other applicable benefits |
| Other Benefits | Medical and retirement benefits |
| Approx. Salary | Around ₹80,000–₹90,000* |
