IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 (Office Assistant, CRP RRBs-XV): Exam Dates, Vacancies, Pattern and Mock Tests
IBPS recruits Office Assistants (Multipurpose), often called RRB Clerks, for Regional Rural Banks through CRP RRBs-XV. After the "one state, one RRB" merger, 28 RRBs take part, one per State/UT.
RRB Clerk selection is Prelims and Mains only, with no interview: allotment is on Mains marks. Both Prelims tests have their own timer in 2026, and there is no English section in Prelims.
- Conducting body
- IBPS
- Vacancies
- Office Assistant: 8,222 indicative
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline; proficiency in the RRB's local language
- Age limit (as on 01.09.2026)
- 18-28 years
- Application fee
- Rs 850; Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD (GST included)
- Participating banks
- 28 Regional Rural Banks
Latest IBPS RRB Clerk notification and updates
Office Assistant Prelims are scheduled for 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 and Mains for 30 January 2027, as per the IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27.
Source: IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27 (16.01.2026)
Official website: ibps.in. Always confirm dates and eligibility in the official notice before applying.
IBPS RRB Clerk key dates (official)
Only dates published by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Anything not yet announced is marked "Awaited".
- NotificationDone1 September 2026
- Office Assistant PrelimsUpcoming6, 12 and 13 December 2026
- Office Assistant MainsUpcoming30 January 2027
- AllotmentAwaitedAwaitedNot announced
| Event | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification | 1 September 2026 | Done | IBPS CRP RRBs-XV notification (01.09.2026) |
| Office Assistant Prelims | 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 | Upcoming | IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27 (16.01.2026) |
| Office Assistant Mains | 30 January 2027 | Upcoming | IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27 (16.01.2026) |
| Allotment | Awaited | Awaited | Not announced |
IBPS RRB Clerk exam pattern
IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims Pattern 2026
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
- There is no English section in RRB Clerk Prelims.
- Each test has its own timer in 2026 (older cycles had a composite 45 minutes). You must clear the cut-off in both tests.
IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Pattern 2026
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| English Language or Hindi Language (choose one) | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
- Office Assistants: no interview. Allotment is on Mains marks alone.
- Scores of different sessions are normalised by the equi-percentile method.
- In Mains the marks differ by test: Reasoning and Numerical Ability carry 1.25 per question (penalty 0.3125), while Computer Knowledge carries only 0.5 (penalty 0.125).
IBPS RRB Clerk free mock tests
103 tests: 28 full mocks, 31 sectional, 34 topic-wise, 10 mini mocks and 0 previous year papers.
Full mocks (28)
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0180 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0280 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0380 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0480 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0580 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0680 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0780 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0880 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0980 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 1080 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Full Mock Test 01200 Qs•120 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Full Mock Test 02200 Qs•120 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Full Mock Test 03200 Qs•120 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Full Mock Test 04200 Qs•120 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0180 Qs•45 min•EasyStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0280 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0380 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0480 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0580 Qs•45 min•EasyStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0680 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0780 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0880 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0980 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 1080 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 1180 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 1280 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 1380 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 1480 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
Sectional tests (31)
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Computer Knowledge Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Computer Knowledge Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains English Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains English Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains English Language Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains General Awareness Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains General Awareness Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 04Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 05Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 06Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 07Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 08Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 09Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 10Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Quantitative Aptitude Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Quantitative Aptitude Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 04Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 05Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 06Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 07Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 08Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 09Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Test 10Start
IBPS RRB Clerk 2026: FAQs
When is the IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 Prelims exam?
6, 12 and 13 December 2026, with Mains on 30 January 2027, as per the IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27.
How many vacancies are there for IBPS RRB Clerk 2026?
8,222 indicative Office Assistant vacancies across 28 RRBs (after the September 2026 updates).
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Clerk 2026?
18 to 28 years as on 01.09.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Is there an interview in IBPS RRB Clerk?
No. Office Assistants are allotted on Mains marks alone.
What is the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims pattern?
Reasoning 40 questions in 25 minutes and Numerical Ability 40 questions in 20 minutes, 80 marks in total, with one-fourth negative marking and a cut-off in both tests. There is no English section.
What is new in the RRB Prelims 2026?
Each test now has its own timer: 25 minutes for Reasoning and 20 minutes for Numerical Ability, instead of a composite 45 minutes.
Do I need to know the local language for IBPS RRB Clerk?
Yes. Candidates must be proficient in the official language of the State/UT whose RRB they apply for, as prescribed by that RRB.
Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. A candidate must apply to only one RRB under a CEN; multiple applications are rejected.
