IBPS RRB PO 2026 application process was conducted from September 1 to September 27, 2026, for Officer Scale I, II and III posts under CRP RRBs-XV. Candidates who successfully submitted their applications can Edit the application from October 7 to 8, 2026, by paying a correction fee of ₹200. The correction facility can be used only once. IBPS has scheduled the Officer Scale I Prelims Exam for November 21 and 22, 2026, while the Main/Single Examination for Officer Scale I, II and III is scheduled for December 20, 2026.
IBPS RRB PO 2026 Edit Form Notice PDF
IBPS RRB PO 2026 Edit Window allows candidates to modify only the permitted fields in their submitted application. The correction facility is available from October 7 to 8, 2026, through CRP RRBs-XV section. Candidates must pay the precribed correction fee, and the edit facility can be used only once.
Edit RRB PO 2026 Application Form (Link Active)
IBPS RRB PO 2026 candidates can follow the steps below to edit their submitted application form:
IBPS RRB PO 2026 candidates can make changes to the following permitted details during the correction window:
The edit facility is available only for the fields permitted by IBPS. Candidates should check the application form carefully before submitting the corrected details.
In IBPS RRB PO 2026, the following details cannot be changed during the correction window:
Candidates cannot change the Officer post selected in the original application. For the Officers' cadre, candidates can apply for only one post among Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III.
Candidates can modify their category during IBPS RRB XV Edit Window as per the permitted combinations given below:
| Earlier Category | Permitted Category |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | SC/ST/PwBD |
| GEN/EWS/OBC (NCL) | GEN/EWS/OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD |
The correction facility can be used only once. Candidates should verify the revised category and other details carefully before submitting the application.
IBPS RRB PO 2026 application process was conducted online from September 1 to September 27, 2026, through the official IBPS website. Candidates can follow the step-by-step procedure given below to complete the application form successfully before the last date.
IBPS conducts IBPS RRB PO 2026 recruitment process to select candidates for the post of Probationary Officer (Officer Scale I) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). These officers are responsible for managing banking operations, supervising clerical staff, handling loans and advances, and ensuring the smooth functioning of rural banking services. The selection process includes a Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview, after which candidates are provisionally allotted to RRBs based on merit and vacancy availability.
Here is a table of IBPS RRB PO highlights:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS RRB 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (Officer Scale I) |
| Participating Banks | Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India |
| Exam Level | National |
| Total Vacancies | 4256 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Selection Stages | Prelims Exam, Main Exam, Interview |
| Job Location | Across India (in participating RRBs) |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
| Event | Dates (Confirmed / Tentative) |
|---|---|
| IBPS RRB PO Short Notification Release | August 30, 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | August 31, 2026 |
| IBPS RRB PO Online Registration | September 1 - 27, 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee | September 01 – Sep 27, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | October 7-8 2026 |
| IBPS RRB PO Prelims Admit Card | November 2026 |
| IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Date | November 21 – 22, 2026 |
| IBPS RRB PO Prelims Result & Scorecard | December 2026 |
| IBPS RRB PO Mains Admit Card | December 2026 |
| IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Date | December 20, 2026 |
| IBPS RRB PO Mains Result | January 2027 |
| IBPS RRB PO Interview | January / Feb 2027 |
| IBPS RRB PO Provisional Allotment | Feburary 2027 |
IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of Officer Scale I, II and III posts in Regional Rural Banks across India. The notification provides complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, exam pattern, syllabus and selection process. Candidates can download the official IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 PDF from the link provided below and check all the important recruitment details before applying.
To apply for the post of Officer Scale I (PO) in Regional Rural Banks, candidates must fulfill certain eligibility conditions as defined by IBPS. These include nationality, age limit, age relaxation, educational qualifications, and language proficiency. Only those who satisfy these criteria will be considered for the recruitment process.
A candidate must be either:
For Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager), the age limit is above 18 years and below 30 years as on 1st September 2026. This means candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1995 and not later than 01.09.2007 (both dates inclusive).
Certain categories of candidates are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit as per government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen (Officer posts) | 5 years |
Note:
As on the last date of registration (September 21, 2026), candidates must hold the following qualifications:
For recruitment to Officer Scale I, proficiency in the local language of the state/UT where the candidate is applying is essential.
IBPS RRB PO 2026 application process was conducted online from September 1 to September 21, 2026, through the official IBPS website. Candidates can follow the step-by-step procedure given below to complete the application form successfully before the last date.
The application fee for IBPS RRB PO 2026 varies according to the candidate’s category:
| Category | Application Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
Note: Transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate.
IBPS RRB PO exam is conducted in online objective format and consists of two stages: Prelims and Mains. The Prelims exam acts as a screening test with two sections, while the Main exam is more comprehensive, covering reasoning, quantitative aptitude, computer knowledge, general awareness, and language skills.
The prelims exam is qualifying in nature and is used to shortlist candidates for the main exam.
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
The mains exam is the most crucial stage as its marks are considered for interview shortlisting and final merit.
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| General 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 (2 hours) |
Key Points:
The marks for IBPS RRB PO 2026 are calculated using specific guidelines laid down by IBPS. These rules apply to normalization of scores, penalty for wrong answers, percentage/CGPA conversion, and final merit preparation.

IBPS RRB PO exam is conducted in multiple languages to ensure candidates can attempt the paper in their regional language along with English and Hindi. The availability of languages depends on the state where the Regional Rural Bank is located.
| State / UT | Medium of Exam (Apart from English & Hindi) |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu, Urdu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| Assam | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo |
| Bihar | Hindi, Urdu |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi, Punjabi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu, Hindi, English |
| Jharkhand | Hindi, Santhali |
| Karnataka | Kannada, Konkani |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi, Konkani |
| Manipur | Manipuri |
| Meghalaya | English, Khasi, Garo |
| Mizoram | Mizo |
| Nagaland | English |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Puducherry | Tamil |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu, Urdu |
| Tripura | Bengali, Kokborok |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi, Urdu |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| West Bengal | Bengali, Nepali |
BPS RRB PO syllabus is divided into Prelims Exam and Mains Exam. The Prelims test only Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude, while Mains covers five sections including Computer Knowledge and General Awareness along with Reasoning, Quant, and Language.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Alphabet/Number/Symbol Series, Inequality, Syllogism, Order & Ranking, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense, Blood Relation, Seating Arrangements (Circular, Linear, Triangular, Rectangular, Square), Puzzles (Box-based, Floor-based, Day/Month/Year-based, Comparison/Uncertain/Category-based), Miscellaneous reasoning |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification & Approximation (BODMAS, Squares, Cubes, Roots, Indices, Fractions, Percentages), Number Series (Missing, Wrong), Inequalities (Linear, Quadratic, Quantity comparison), Arithmetic (Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Number System, HCF & LCM, Average, Age, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, SI & CI, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Profit & Loss, Discount, Speed-Time-Distance, Boats & Streams, Trains, Mensuration 2D/3D, Probability, Permutation & Combination), Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Charts, Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Mixed DI, Caselets), Data Sufficiency (Two Statements) |
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | All Prelims topics + Coded Inequality, Coded Blood Relation, Coded Series, Resultant reasoning, Input-Output (Word/Number based), Advanced Seating Arrangements (Single, Double row, With direction & distance), Complex Puzzles (Floor-flat, Age-based, Blood-relation based, Order/Comparison, Categorised), Logical Reasoning (Statement & Assumption, Inference, Conclusion, Strength of Arguments, Course of Action, Cause & Effect), Data Sufficiency (2-3 Statements) |
| Quantitative Aptitude | All Prelims topics + Advanced Number Series (Double pattern, Statement-based), Advanced Inequalities (Statement-based Quadratic, Quantity comparison), Algebra basics, Advanced Data Interpretation (Radar DI, Arithmetic DI, Missing DI, Mixed DI, Caselet), Probability, Mensuration 3D, Advanced Arithmetic |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs (National, International, State), Banking Awareness, Financial & Economic News, Sports, Government Schemes & Apps, Reports & Rankings, Defence News, Science & Technology, Obituaries, Static GK (Important Days, Capitals, Books & Authors, National Parks, Dams, Rivers, Airports, etc.) |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Sentence Correction, Fillers (Single/Double), Para Jumbles, Word Usage, Word Swap, Word Rearrangement, Match the Columns, Phrase Replacement, Spelling Errors, Idioms & Phrases, Connectors, Starters, One-word Inference, Sentence Rearrangement |
| Hindi Language | Unseen Passage (Reading Comprehension in Hindi), Synonyms and Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Error Correction, Word/Spelling Error, One Word Substitution, Idioms and Proverbs |
| Computer Knowledge | Basics & Generations of Computers, Hardware & Software, Operating Systems, Memory & Number System, DBMS Basics, Computer Networks (TCP/IP, OSI, Topologies, Protocols), Internet & Keywords, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviations, Network & Data Security (Malware, Viruses, Phishing, Hacking), Cyber Security, Multimedia Basics |
| Subject | Name of Book | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Magical Book on Quicker Mathematics | M Tyra | BSC Publication |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal | S.Chand Publication | |
| Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning | MK Pandey | BSC Publication |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S Aggarwal | S.Chand Publication | |
| A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical | B.S Sijwali | Arihant Publication | |
| English | Objective General English | S P Bakshi | Arihant Publication |
| Objective General English | R.S. Aggarwal, Vikas Aggarwal | S.Chand Publication | |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | Penguin Publication | |
| Computer Awareness | Computer Awareness | Arihant | Arihant Publication |
| Computer | Lucent | Lucent Publication | |
| Objective Computer Knowledge & Literacy 2610 + Objective Question | Kiran Prakashan | Kiran Prakashan |
IBPS RRB PO 2026 examination will be held across multiple cities in India. Candidates must choose their preferred exam center while filling out the application form. The final exam center allotted will be mentioned on the admit card and cannot be changed later.
| State / UT | Exam Centers |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar, Naharlagun |
| Assam | Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Ambala, Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur, Kangra, Shimla, Solan |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore |
| Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Amravati, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Pune |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara, Sangrur |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Berhampur, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri |
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 includes a total of 4,256 vacancies for Officer Scale I, II and III posts across participating Regional Rural Banks. Candidates can check the state-wise vacancy distribution below.
| State | Participating RRB | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | 400 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | 15 |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Bank | 169 |
| Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | 394 |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | 99 |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | 600 |
| Haryana | Haryana Gramin Bank | 94 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | 30 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | J&K Grameen Bank | 32 |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Gramin Bank | 80 |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | 300 |
| Kerala | Kerala Grameena Bank | 55 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | 252 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | 150 |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | 0 |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | 26 |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | 25 |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | 2 |
| Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | 375 |
| Puducherry | Puducherry Grama Bank | 9 |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | 75 |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | 250 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | 90 |
| Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | 160 |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | NR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank | 425 |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | 75 |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | 74 |
| Total | — | 4,256 |
IBPS RRB PO Selection Process 2026
IBPS RRB PO Result 2026 is released separately for each stage of the selection process, Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates can check and download their results by logging in with their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth. The result displays the qualifying status, and for subsequent stages, candidates will also be able to view the marks obtained once the scorecard is released.
IBPS RRB PO cut offs are released separately for Prelims, Mains, and Final selection. These cut-offs vary depending on the state, category, and exam difficulty level. Candidates must clear both sectional cut-offs and overall cut-offs to qualify for the next stage.
| State | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assam | 52 | – | – | – | – |
| Bihar | 56.75 | – | – | – | 56.75 |
| Chhattisgarh | 48.75 | – | 45.75 | – | 48.75 |
| Gujarat | 39.25 | – | – | – | – |
| Himachal Pradesh | 63.75 | – | – | – | – |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 61 | – | – | – | – |
| Jharkhand | 57.25 | – | – | – | 57.25 |
| Karnataka | 36 | – | – | – | – |
| Kerala | 54 | – | – | – | – |
| Madhya Pradesh | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Maharashtra | 58.50 | – | – | – | 58.50 |
| Manipur | 50.25 | – | – | – | – |
| Meghalaya | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mizoram | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nagaland | – | – | – | – | – |
| Odisha | 58.25 | – | – | – | – |
| Puducherry | – | – | – | – | – |
| Punjab | 63.25 | – | – | – | – |
| Rajasthan | 55.25 | – | – | – | 55.25 |
| Haryana | 64.75 | – | – | – | – |
| Tamil Nadu | – | – | – | – | – |
| Telangana | 49 | – | – | – | – |
| Tripura | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Uttar Pradesh | 58 | – | – | – | 58 |
| Uttarakhand | 62.25 | – | – | – | – |
| West Bengal | 65.75 | – | – | 61.50 | – |
IBPS RRB PO 2026 offers a good opportunity for graduates seeking a banking career in Regional Rural Banks across India. With 4,256 vacancies announced for Officer Scale I, II and III posts, eligible candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, and selection process before applying. The application process will remain open from September 1 to September 21, 2026. Candidates should complete their applications well before the deadline and begin their preparation early to perform well in the upcoming examination.
Ques: Is work experience required for IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam?
Ans: No, work experience is not required for Officer Scale I. Fresh graduates can apply for IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam.
Ques: Can I choose the exam center for IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam?
Ans: Yes, candidates can choose their preferred exam center while applying, but the final center is allotted by IBPS and mentioned on the admit card.
Ques: How many times can I attempt the IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam?
Ans: There is no limit on the number of attempts for IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam, as long as the candidate meets the age criteria..
Ques: Is IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam bilingual?
Ans: Yes, the IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam is bilingual and available in English, Hindi, and regional languages depending on the state.
Ques: Will IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam have sectional cut-offs?
Ans: Yes, candidates must clear both the sectional cut-offs and the overall cut-off in Prelims and Mains to qualify for the next stage.
Ques: Do I need a computer certificate for IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam?
Ans: No separate computer certificate is required. Basic knowledge of computer operations is enough, as computer awareness is tested in the Mains exam.
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