Banking and insurance | as of 2026-05-31
IBPS RRB eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Regional rural bank recruitment for office assistants and officer scales.
Eligibility at a glance
| Age | 18 for Office Assistant, above 18 for Officer Scale I, above 21 for Scale II and III in the referenced notice to 28 for Office Assistant, below 30 for Scale I, below 32 for Scale II, below 40 for Scale III in the referenced notice Post-wise age bands vary by cadre. |
|---|---|
| Education | Post-wise. Office Assistant and Scale I generally require graduation. Scale II and III require post-specific qualifications and experience. |
| Relaxations | SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and women category relaxations apply where listed. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Prelims for Office Assistant and Scale I
- Mains or single exam
- Interview for officer posts where applicable
Mode: Online. Marks: Post-wise notice-defined.. Duration: Post-wise notice-defined.
Selection flow
- Prelims where applicable
- Mains or single exam
- Interview for officers
- Provisional allotment
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- Reasoning
- Numerical or quantitative aptitude
- General or financial awareness
- English or Hindi
- Computer knowledge
- Professional knowledge for specialist posts
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS RRB | Graduate or post-specific | 18-40 post-wise | Yes | Online |
| IBPS PO | Graduate | See notice | Yes | Online |
| IBPS SO | Specialist degree | See notice | Yes | Online |
| IBPS Clerk | Graduate | See notice | No | Online |
| LIC AAO | Graduate | 21-30 | Yes | Online plus interview |
| SBI Clerk | Graduate | See advertisement | No | Online |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Age eligibility | CRP RRBs XIV notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Education | CRP RRBs XIV notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | CRP RRBs XIV notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | CRP RRBs XIV notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | CRP RRBs XIV notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | CRP RRBs XIV notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | IBPS RRB page | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | CRP RRBs XIV notification | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | CRP RRBs XIV notification | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Are IBPS RRB age limits the same for every post?
No. Office Assistant, Scale I, Scale II, and Scale III have separate age bands.
Does every IBPS RRB post have an interview?
Officer posts include interview stages where applicable. Office Assistant selection uses exam stages and allotment.