📌 Overview & Notification Details
IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) ne 2026 ke liye RRB (Regional Rural Banks) ki sabse badi recruitment notification release ki hai. Is notification mein total 13,706 vacancies announce ki gayi hain – Office Assistant (OA) aur Officer Scale‑1, Scale‑2, Scale‑3 (OS‑1/2/3) posts ke liye. Ye posts across India ke 40+ RRBs mein fill ki jayengi. Application online mode mein, IBPS ki official website (https://www.ibps.in) par khuli hai. Agar aap banking sector mein stable career aur attractive salary package chahte hain, to ye mauka bilkul miss na karein!
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Post(s) Offered | Office Assistant, Officer Scale‑1, Scale‑2, Scale‑3 |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 |
| Eligibility (OA) | 12th Pass |
| Eligibility (Officer) | Graduate (Any Discipline) |
| Age Limit | 18‑27 years (Relaxations applicable) |
| Application Mode | Online (IBPS portal) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 (General), Rs. 250 (SC/ST/PWD) |
| Exam Stages | Pre‑Screening Test (PST) → Main Exam → Interview (Officer) |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced (Check IBPS website) |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|
| Office Assistant (OA) | 7,500 (approx.) |
| Officer Scale‑1 (OS‑1) | 3,000 (approx.) |
| Officer Scale‑2 (OS‑2) | 2,200 (approx.) |
| Officer Scale‑3 (OS‑3) | 1,006 (approx.) |
| Total | 13,706 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit, Relaxation Table, Education Qualification)
| Criteria | Office Assistant (OA) | Officer Scale‑1/2/3 |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 27 years | 27 years |
| Age Relaxation | 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PWD | 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PWD |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass (any stream) with minimum 45% marks | Graduate (any discipline) with minimum 45% marks |
| Domicile | All India (no state restriction) | All India (no state restriction) |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Application Fee (Rs.) | Payment Mode |
|---|
| General/EWS | 500 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| SC/ST/PWD | 250 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
IBPS RRB recruitment ka selection process three stages mein hota hai – Pre‑Screening Test (PST), Main Exam (for Officer posts) aur Interview (only for Officer Scale‑1/2/3). Office Assistant ke liye sirf PST hi hota hai.
- Pre‑Screening Test (PST) – Computer Based Test (CBT) of 60 minutes, total 100 marks.
- Section A – Reasoning (20 questions, 20 marks)
- Section B – English Language (20 questions, 20 marks)
- Section C – Numerical Ability (20 questions, 20 marks)
- Section D – General Awareness (20 questions, 20 marks)
- Section E – Computer Knowledge (20 questions, 20 marks)
- Main Exam (Officer) – Two papers, each 2 hours, 100 marks each.
- Paper‑I: Reasoning & Computer Knowledge
- Paper‑II: English Language & General Awareness
- Interview (Officer only) – 30‑40 minutes, 50 marks. Personality, communication skills, banking awareness assess ki jati hai.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Apply Online
- Visit the official IBPS website – https://www.ibps.in.
- Home page par ‘Recruitment’ tab click karein, phir ‘RRB Notification 2026’ select karein.
- Notification PDF download karein aur sabhi eligibility, important dates, aur exam pattern ko dhyan se padhein.
- ‘Online Application’ button par click karein. New tab mein registration page open hoga.
- Register karne ke liye apna valid email ID aur mobile number den. OTP verify karne ke baad password set karein.
- Login karne ke baad ‘New Application’ section mein required details fill karein – personal, educational, and address information.
- Vacancy dropdown se ‘Office Assistant’ ya ‘Officer Scale‑1/2/3’ choose karein.
- Application fee payment screen par jaakar apna preferred payment method select karein (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI). Transaction successful hone par receipt download karein.
- All sections ko verify karne ke baad ‘Submit’ button dabayein. Submission confirmation screen par application number (IBPS‑RRB‑2026‑XXXX) note kar lein.
- Printout lein – Application Form, Fee Receipt, and Photo‑ID – future reference ke liye safe rakhein.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Recent Passport Size Photograph (colored, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
- Signature (scanned copy, 2.5 cm x 1.5 cm)
- 10th Mark Sheet (Office Assistant ke liye optional)
- 12th Mark Sheet (Office Assistant ke liye mandatory)
- Graduation Degree Certificate & Mark Sheet (Officer posts ke liye mandatory)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) – if applicable
- Disability Certificate (PWD) – if applicable
- Age Proof (Birth Certificate / Passport)
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID)
