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IBPS RRB
IBPS Regional Rural Bank (Officer Scale + Office Assistant)
Common Recruitment Process for Officer Scale I/II/III and Office Assistant posts at 43 Regional Rural Banks across India. Three-tier process: Prelims → Mains → Interview (Scale II/III directly to single CBT).
Updated 5 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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IBPS RRB eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 18 – 40 years (General)Office Assistant + Officer Scale I: 18-30 (Scale I has min age 20). Officer Scale II: 21-32. Officer Scale III: 21-40.
- Education
- Office Assistant: Bachelor's, any discipline. Officer Scale I: Bachelor's. Officer Scale II/III: Bachelor's + experience in banking / finance / agriculture.
- Proficiency in the local language of the state opted for is mandatory.
- Officer Scale II Specialist Officer cadre needs the specific professional qualification (CA, MBA, etc.) for the role.
- Attempts
- No attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen (or specified categories per IBPS rules).
IBPS RRB cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Officer Scale I — Prelims cutoff (state-wise range, 2024)
out of 80 marksRRB cutoffs vary widely by state — Kerala, TN and Maharashtra usually see the highest cutoffs; J&K, North-East states the lowest.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General | 52 – 67 |
| 2024 | OBC | 48 – 64 |
| 2024 | SC | 42 – 56 |
| 2024 | ST | 32 – 50 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
IBPS RRB salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Officer Scale I
- Basic pay
- ₹36,000 – ₹38,500 (typical starting basic under 12th BPS)
- Gross monthly
- ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 (metro, including DA + HRA + special allowance)
- Perks
- DA
- HRA / quarters
- Medical
- Pension under NPS
- Two-wheeler / four-wheeler allowance in some RRBs
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Basic pay
- ₹17,900 – ₹19,700 (typical starting basic)
- Gross monthly
- ₹25,000 – ₹32,000
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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What can I get from IBPS RRB?
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Excellent — Top 5% bracket
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Officer Scale-I/II/III — top scores ensuring mains qualification
- •High probability of final selection with decent mains + interview
- •Competitive for all RRBs including high-demand states (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu)
- •Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank — all officer posts highly competitive
- •Prathama UP Gramin Bank — top bracket across all scales
- •Strong foundation for mains exam and interview preparation
Top tier — Officer Scale-II/III
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Officer Scale-I mains — excellent position for final merit list
- •Officer Scale-II (Manager — General Banking/IT/Treasury/Marketing) — strong prelims if eligible
- •Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) prelims — competitive if meeting experience criteria
- •Tamil Nadu Grama Bank Officer positions — top bracket scores
- •Karnataka Gramin Bank Officer Scale-II — well-positioned
- •Starting salary approximately ₹23,700 (Scale-I) to ₹48,170 (Scale-III) depending on post
Strong prelims — all posts
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Officer Scale-I prelims — high confidence across all RRBs including competitive states
- •Officer Scale-II (Manager) prelims — good chances if eligible with required experience
- •Maharashtra Gramin Bank Officer Scale-I — well above typical cut-offs
- •Punjab Gramin Bank Officer Scale-I — strong prelims score
- •Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank Officer Scale-I — competitive position
- •Focus on mains preparation for final selection
Officer Scale-I contender
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) prelims — comfortable qualification most states
- •Office Assistant mains — strong position for final selection
- •Baroda UP Grameena Bank Officer Scale-I — typically clears prelims
- •Rajasthan Marudhara Grameena Bank Officer Scale-I — competitive range
- •Pay Level 5 (OA) or Pay Level 7 (Officer Scale-I) depending on post
- •Final selection depends on mains + interview performance
Prelims qualifier — OA focus
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Office Assistant (Clerk cadre) prelims — likely qualification in most RRBs
- •Officer Scale-I prelims — borderline, depends on state and category
- •Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank OA — approximate cut-off range
- •Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank OA — competitive score
- •Mains preparation critical from this point
Borderline prelims zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
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IBPS RRB XV notification released with 13,706 vacancies for Officer and Office Assistant posts
9 d agoIBPS released the official CRP RRB-XV notification on September 1, 2026, announcing 13,706 vacancies across Group A Officers (Scale I, II & III) and Group B Office Assistants. The online application window opened the same day and will remain active until September 21, 2026.
According to the IBPS calendar 2026-27, Officer Scale I Prelims is scheduled for November 21-22, 2026, while Office Assistant (Clerk) Prelims will be held on December 6, 12, and 13, 2026. The Mains exams are scheduled for December 2026 and January 2027 respectively.
IBPS published the window notification for CRP RRB-XV on August 31, 2026, one day before the full detailed notification, signaling the upcoming recruitment cycle for Regional Rural Banks.
Important dates
IBPS Calendar 2026-27 released
passedFri, 16 Jan, 2026
Official tentative exam dates published by IBPS
Window notification for CRP RRB-XV
passedMon, 31 Aug, 2026
CRP RRB-XV notification released
passedTue, 1 Sept, 2026
Application period starts
passedTue, 1 Sept, 2026
Application deadline (all posts)
10 days awayMon, 21 Sept, 2026
Last date for online registration and fee payment
Officer Scale I Prelims admit card (expected)
64 days awaySat, 14 Nov, 2026
Typically released 7-10 days before exam
🏦Officer Scale I Prelims exam
71 days awaySat, 21 Nov, 2026
Conducted on November 21 and 22, 2026
Office Assistant Prelims admit card (expected)
79 days awaySun, 29 Nov, 2026
Typically released 7-10 days before exam
🏦Office Assistant (Clerk) Prelims exam
86 days awaySun, 6 Dec, 2026
Conducted on December 6, 12, and 13, 2026
🏦Officer Scale II & III Single exam
100 days awaySun, 20 Dec, 2026
Single online examination (no Prelims)
🏦Officer Scale I Mains exam (expected)
100 days awaySun, 20 Dec, 2026
Mains typically in December 2026
🏦Office Assistant Mains exam
141 days awaySat, 30 Jan, 2027
Syllabus
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Reasoning Ability
Logical Reasoning
Statement and assumptions, statement and arguments, statement and conclusions, courses of action
Coding-Decoding
Letter coding, number coding, substitution coding, mixed coding
Seating Arrangement and Puzzles
Linear arrangement, circular arrangement, floor-based puzzles, scheduling puzzles
Blood Relations
Family tree, relationship puzzles, coded blood relations
Direction Sense and Distance
Direction-based problems, distance calculations, shortest path
Ordering and Ranking
Position from left/right, position from top/bottom, relative ranking
Syllogism
Categorical propositions, Venn diagrams, logical deductions
Inequality and Comparison
Mathematical inequalities, coded inequalities, conclusions
Series and Pattern Recognition
Number series, letter series, mixed series, missing terms
Quantitative Aptitude
Number System
HCF and LCM, divisibility rules, remainders, prime numbers, factors
Simplification and Approximation
BODMAS, decimal operations, approximation techniques, square roots
Percentage
Basic percentage calculations, percentage change, successive percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Simple ratios, compound ratios, partnership, mixture and alligation
Average
Mean, weighted average, average speed, age-based problems
Simple and Compound Interest
Simple interest, compound interest, installments, difference between SI and CI
Profit and Loss
Basic profit/loss, discount, marked price, successive discount
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns, work and wages
Time, Speed and Distance
Average speed, relative speed, trains, boats and streams
Mensuration
Area and perimeter of 2D figures, volume and surface area of 3D figures
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, mixed graphs
General Awareness
Current Affairs
National and international events, awards, sports, summits (last 6-12 months)
Banking and Financial Awareness
Banking terminology, RBI functions, monetary policy, financial institutions, banking schemes
Indian Economy
Economic survey, budget, economic reforms, organizations like NITI Aayog
Static General Knowledge
Indian geography, history, polity, important dates, national symbols
Science and Technology
Recent developments in science, technology, space, IT sector
Sports
Major tournaments, sports personalities, venues, trophies and cups
Abbreviations and Organizations
Important abbreviations, headquarters of organizations, international bodies
English Language
Reading Comprehension
Passage-based questions, inference, main idea, tone, vocabulary in context
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases
Grammar
Tenses, subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, voice, narration
Error Spotting
Grammatical errors, sentence correction, error identification
Sentence Improvement and Para Jumbles
Phrase replacement, sentence rearrangement, paragraph completion
Cloze Test
Fill in the blanks in a passage with appropriate words
Computer Knowledge
Computer Fundamentals
Generations of computers, input/output devices, memory hierarchy, storage
Software and Operating Systems
Types of software, operating systems (Windows, Linux), functions of OS
MS Office
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint features and shortcuts
Internet and Networking
Internet basics, protocols (HTTP, FTP, TCP/IP), web browsers, email
Computer Security
Virus, malware, firewall, encryption, cyber crimes, online safety
Database Management
DBMS concepts, SQL basics, data manipulation
Computer Abbreviations and Terms
Common computer-related abbreviations and terminology
Hindi Language (Office Assistant)
Hindi Grammar
Noun, pronoun, verb, tenses, sandhi, samas, prefix and suffix
Hindi Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, muhavare, common errors
Hindi Comprehension
Passage-based questions in Hindi
Sentence Correction
Error identification and correction in Hindi sentences
Fill in the Blanks
Completing sentences with appropriate Hindi words