IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 13,706 clerk and PO vacancies, check eligibility, fee and how to apply

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has started the online registration process for the IBPS RRB Clerk and PO Recruitment 2026 from September 1. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 13,706 vacancies across Office Assistant and Officer posts.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website, ibps.in, until September 21, 2026. Applicants are advised to complete both the registration and fee payment process before the deadline.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Posts Covered


The recruitment covers Group A Officer positions in Scale I, II and III, along with Group B Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts. Candidates interested in banking opportunities through Regional Rural Banks can apply for the posts for which they meet the eligibility requirements.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

A total of 13,706 vacancies have been announced across four categories. Office Assistant has the highest number of openings, followed by Officer Scale I.

• 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

Can Candidates Apply For More Than One Post?
Candidates can apply for both Office Assistant and an Officer post. However, applicants can select only one position within the Officer cadre.

This means a candidate can apply for either Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II or Officer Scale III, but cannot apply for more than one of these three Officer posts.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
The application fee depends on the candidate's category. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are required to pay Rs 175 for applications to Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II and III posts.

For candidates belonging to other categories, the application fee is Rs 850.

How To Apply For IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026

Candidates can complete the online application by following these steps:

• Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
• Find and open the link for IBPS RRB Clerk, PO Recruitment 2026 on the homepage.
• Enter the required details to complete the registration process.
• Log in using the credentials generated during registration.
• Fill out the application form and upload the required details and documents.
• Pay the applicable application fee using the available payment method.
• Submit the completed application form.
• Download and save the confirmation page.
• Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Candidates should carefully check all the information entered in the application form before submitting it and ensure that the required documents and fee have been uploaded and paid successfully.