
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO) Prelims Exam Date 2026 under CRP RRBs-XV. As per the official exam calendar, the Preliminary Examination will be conducted on 21 and 22 November 2026, while the Main Examination is scheduled for 20 December 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered for the IBPS RRB PO Recruitment 2026 should complete their preparation according to the examination schedule. The IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Admit Card, exam centre details, reporting time, and important instructions will be released on the official IBPS website before the examination.
The recruitment for IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO) Prelims Exam 2026 (CRP RRBs-XV) is organized by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for Expected 5,000+ Posts. Below is a detailed breakdown of eligibility, exam scheme, selection stages, and online application guidelines.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO) Prelims Exam 2026 (CRP RRBs-XV) |
| Vacancies | Expected 5,000+ Posts |
| Job Location | All Regional Rural Banks |
| Educational Eligibility | Graduate Degree |
| Pay Scale / Salary | Pay Level 10 (Basic ₹36,000) |
The examination features multiple-choice objective questions (CBT) covering General Awareness, Mathematics/Quant, Reasoning, and Subject Knowledge. Negative marking of 1/4th or 1/3rd per wrong answer applies.
Pay Scale & Salary Benefits
Candidates selected as IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (Probationary Officer) will receive a competitive salary package along with various allowances, job security, and excellent career growth opportunities in participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India.
Salary & Benefits
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (as per the latest IBPS RRB Officer Scale I pay structure)
- Dearness Allowance (DA) as applicable.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on the place of posting.
- Special Allowance and other admissible allowances.
- Medical Benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and paid leave benefits.
- Pension and retirement benefits as per applicable rules.
- Performance-based increments and annual salary revisions.
- Promotion opportunities to Officer Scale II (Manager) and Officer Scale III (Senior Manager).
- Job security and additional employee welfare benefits provided by participating Regional Rural Banks.
The final salary, allowances, and service conditions will be determined by the participating Regional Rural Banks and the official IBPS RRB CRP XV Recruitment 2026 notification.
21 - 22 Nov 2026
20 Dec 2026
| Post Name | Total | Qualification | Category Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO) Prelims Exam 2026 (CRP RRBs-XV) | 5000 | Graduate Degree | SCSC STST URGeneral EWSEWS OBCOBC |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi (AIIMS Delhi)
Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB)
Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE)
Maharashtra State CET Cell