IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Apply for 13,706 Clerk and Officer Vacancies

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has opened applications for the IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026. This drive offers 13,706 vacancies in Regional Rural Banks across India. Candidates can apply for Office Assistant and Officer posts through the official website, ibps.in.

The application window opened on September 1, 2026. The last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is September 21, 2026. Do not wait until the final day. Websites can slow down, payment pages can fail, and printers seem to choose the worst possible time to stop working.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Posts and vacancies

The recruitment covers Group A Officer posts and the Group B Office Assistant post. The vacancies are spread across four categories:

Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 8,183 vacancies
Officer Scale I: 4,256 vacancies
Officer Scale II: 1,047 vacancies
Officer Scale III: 220 vacancies
Total: 13,706 vacancies

Office Assistant has the highest number of openings. Officer Scale I also offers a large number of posts for candidates seeking an officer-level role in a Regional Rural Bank.

Who can apply?

Applicants must meet the eligibility rules for the post they choose. These rules cover age, education, nationality, and language requirements. The exact conditions can differ between Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III.

Before filling in the form, read the official IBPS RRB notification in full. Check the required qualification, age limit, relaxation rules, work experience, and local language requirement for your chosen post. Candidates should also confirm that their certificates and personal details match the information entered in the application form.

Can you apply for more than one post?

Yes, candidates can apply for both Office Assistant and one Officer post, if they meet the eligibility rules for both.

However, candidates can choose only one post from the Officer cadre. You may apply for Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II or Officer Scale III, but not for more than one of these three posts.

IBPS RRB application fee

The fee depends on the candidate’s category:

SC, ST and PwBD candidates: Rs 175
All other candidates: Rs 850

The fee applies to applications for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II and III posts. Payment must be completed before the application deadline. Keep the payment receipt or transaction details in case you need them later.

How to apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026

Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
Open the link for IBPS RRB Clerk and PO Recruitment 2026.
Start a new registration with your basic details.
Note down the registration number and password created by the system.
Log in and complete the application form.
Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the stated format.
Choose the post or posts for which you are eligible.
Pay the application fee through the available online payment method.
Submit the form after checking every detail.
Download the confirmation page and save a copy of the completed form.

Documents and details to check before submission

Keep your active mobile number and email address ready during registration. You may need them for alerts and login details. Also keep your identity proof, education records, category certificate, photograph and signature ready, if required by the notification.

Check your name, date of birth, category, address, education details and post preference before clicking the final submit button. A small typing error can create a large headache. Make sure the uploaded files meet the size and format rules shown on the application page.

Important points for applicants

Apply only through the official IBPS website.
Complete registration and fee payment by September 21, 2026.
Read the post-wise eligibility rules before selecting a post.
Apply for both Office Assistant and one Officer post only when eligible.
Save the registration number, password, payment receipt and final application form.
Check the IBPS website for exam dates, call letters, selection stages and later notices.

The recruitment notice and application portal may contain updates after registration begins. Candidates should rely on the latest information published by IBPS and keep checking the official website for changes.