IBPS Regional Rural Banks (RRB Officer Scale-I) 2026

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16 Jun 2026 • 10:24 PM MYT
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Exam Dates: Preliminary Exam on November 21 & 22, 2026 | Main Exam on December 20, 2026.

Last Date of Application: Expected in August 2026.

Exam Pattern:

Prelims: Short 45-minute objective test strictly evaluating Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude (80 marks).

Mains: Online single objective layout (200 marks) encompassing Regional Language/English options, Financial Awareness, Reasoning, and Computer Knowledge.

Interview: Conducted by the nodal rural bank of the state.

Qualifying Jobs: Appoints as Assistant Manager (Officer Scale-I) within India’s localized Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree. Preference is structurally given to profiles holding degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or Economics. Age limits range between 18 and 30 years.

Job Profile: Managing rural and semi-urban credit portfolios, implementing financial inclusion schemes (like PMJDY), driving agricultural micro-finance, and managing local credit recovery.

Remuneration (Pay): Gross monthly earnings mimic the national public bank scale, calculating out to Rs 51,000 to ?Rs 55,000 per month alongside specialised rural allowances.

Training: Administered by the sponsoring commercial bank at localized regional training centers for a probation length of 2 years.