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IBPS RRB PO and Clerk 2026 (CRP RRBs-XV): Exam Dates, Vacancies, Pattern and Mock Tests
IBPS recruits for Regional Rural Banks through CRP RRBs-XV: Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager, often called RRB PO), Officer Scale II and III, and Office Assistants (Multipurpose, often called RRB Clerk). After the "one state, one RRB" merger, 28 RRBs take part, one per State/UT.
RRB PO selection is Prelims, Mains and a 100-mark interview (Mains : interview = 80 : 20). RRB Clerk selection is Prelims and Mains only, with allotment on Mains marks. Both Prelims have no English section.
- Conducting body
- IBPS
- Vacancies
- Officer Scale I: 4,256 indicative; 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)
- Officer Scale I: above 18 and below 30 years; Office Assistant: 18-28 years
- Application fee
- Rs 850; Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD (GST included)
- Participating banks
- 28 Regional Rural Banks
Latest IBPS RRB PO notification and updates
IBPS has scheduled the Officer Scale I Prelims for 21-22 November 2026 and Mains for 20 December 2026. Office Assistant Prelims are on 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 and Mains on 30 January 2027.
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 PO key dates (official)
Only dates published by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Anything not yet announced is marked "Awaited".
- NotificationDone1 September 2026
- Officer Scale I PrelimsUpcoming21 and 22 November 2026
- Officer Scale I/II/III Mains (single exam for II and III)Upcoming20 December 2026
- Office Assistant PrelimsUpcoming6, 12 and 13 December 2026
- Office Assistant MainsUpcoming30 January 2027
- Officer Scale I interviewAwaitedAwaitedNot announced
| Event | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification | 1 September 2026 | Done | IBPS CRP RRBs-XV notification (01.09.2026) |
| Officer Scale I Prelims | 21 and 22 November 2026 | Upcoming | IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27 (16.01.2026) |
| Officer Scale I/II/III Mains (single exam for II and III) | 20 December 2026 | Upcoming | IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27 (16.01.2026) |
| 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) |
| Officer Scale I interview | Awaited | Awaited | Not announced |
IBPS RRB PO exam pattern
IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims Pattern 2026
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
- There is no English section in RRB PO or 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.
- RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims has the same shape: Reasoning 40 in 25 minutes and Numerical Ability 40 in 20 minutes.
IBPS RRB PO and 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 |
| Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
- Officer Scale I: Mains and a 100-mark interview are combined 80:20. Office Assistants: no interview, allotment on Mains marks.
- Scores of different sessions are normalised by the equi-percentile method.
IBPS RRB PO free mock tests
172 tests: 44 full mocks, 40 sectional, 68 topic-wise, 20 mini mocks and 0 previous year papers.
Full mocks (44)
- 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 Prelims Full Mock Test 0180 Qs•45 min•EasyStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0280 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
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- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0480 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 0580 Qs•45 min•EasyStart
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- 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 PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0180 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0280 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0380 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0480 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0580 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0680 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0780 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0880 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 0980 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 1080 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO Prelims Full Mock Test 0180 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO Prelims Full Mock Test 0280 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO Prelims Full Mock Test 0380 Qs•45 min•HardStart
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- IBPS RRB PO Prelims Full Mock Test 0580 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
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- IBPS RRB PO Prelims Full Mock Test 0880 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO Prelims Full Mock Test 0980 Qs•45 min•HardStart
- IBPS RRB PO Prelims Full Mock Test 1080 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO Prelims Full Mock Test 1180 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
- IBPS RRB PO Prelims Full Mock Test 1280 Qs•45 min•MediumStart
Sectional tests (40)
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 03Start
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- IBPS RRB Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 10Start
- IBPS RRB PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 01Start
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- IBPS RRB PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 08Start
- IBPS RRB PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 09Start
- IBPS RRB PO Quant Sectional Mock Test 10Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 03Start
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- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 05Start
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- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 09Start
- IBPS RRB Clerk Reasoning Sectional Test 10Start
- IBPS RRB PO Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 01Start
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IBPS RRB PO 2026: FAQs
When is the IBPS RRB PO 2026 Prelims exam?
21 and 22 November 2026, with Mains on 20 December 2026, as per the IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27.
When is the IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 exam?
Office Assistant Prelims on 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 and Mains on 30 January 2027.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB 2026?
4,256 indicative Officer Scale I vacancies and 8,222 indicative Office Assistant vacancies (after the September 2026 updates), across 28 RRBs.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB PO and Clerk 2026?
Officer Scale I: above 18 and below 30 years as on 01.09.2026. Office Assistant: 18 to 28 years as on 01.09.2026. Relaxation applies for reserved categories.
Is English compulsory in IBPS RRB exams?
No. Prelims has no English section, and in Mains you choose English Language or Hindi Language.
Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Clerk?
No. Office Assistants are allotted on Mains marks. Officer Scale I candidates face a 100-mark interview, combined with Mains in the ratio 80:20.
What is new in the RRB Prelims 2026?
Each test now has its own timer: 25 minutes for Reasoning and 20 minutes for Quantitative Aptitude or Numerical Ability, instead of a composite 45 minutes.
Do I need to know the local language for IBPS RRB?
Yes. Candidates must be proficient in the official language of the State/UT whose RRB they apply for, as prescribed by that RRB.
