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IBPS RRB PO & Office Assistant CRP XVI Online Form 2026
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Short Information
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released CRP RRB XVI 2026 for Officer Scale I (PO) and Office Assistant (Clerk) posts across Regional Rural Banks in all 29 states. In the 2025 cycle, IBPS RRB had over 12,000 vacancies combined — a similar scale is expected in 2026. Graduates with local language knowledge are eligible. Clerk selection: Prelims + Mains (no interview). PO selection: Prelims + Mains + Interview. Starting PO pay approximately ₹36,000/month including rural posting allowances.
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Important Dates
| Apply Start | July 2026 |
| Last Date | To be notified |
| Exam Date Prelims | August-September 2026 (expected) |
Qualification
- •Office Assistant (Clerk): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- •Officer Scale I (PO): Bachelor's Degree + proficiency in local language of the state where RRB operates.
- •Age: 18-28 years for Office Assistant; 18-30 years for Officer Scale I.
Local language knowledge mandatory — RRB postings are state-specific. Choose state where you know the local language.
IBPS RRB CRP XVI 2026 — Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Posts | Officer Scale I (PO) + Office Assistant (Clerk) |
| Coverage | All Regional Rural Banks across 29 states |
| PO Pay | Approx ₹36,000/month (Basic + DA + HRA + rural allowance) |
| Clerk Pay | Approx ₹20,000/month |
| PO Interview | Yes — 100 marks |
| Clerk Interview | No interview |
Prelims Pattern (Both Posts)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 Minutes |
SectionReasoning
Questions40
Marks40
Duration
SectionNumerical Ability
Questions40
Marks40
Duration
SectionTotal
Questions80
Marks80
Duration45 Minutes
Same Prelims for both PO and Clerk — Mains pattern is different for each post.
Final Selection Weightage
| Post | Mains | Interview | Final Merit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Clerk) | 200 marks | No Interview | Mains score only |
| Officer Scale I (PO) | 200 marks | 100 marks | Mains 80% + Interview 20% |
PostOffice Assistant (Clerk)
Mains200 marks
InterviewNo Interview
Final MeritMains score only
PostOfficer Scale I (PO)
Mains200 marks
Interview100 marks
Final MeritMains 80% + Interview 20%
PO interview mein banking awareness aur local language knowledge important hoti hai.
Selection Process
- •Clerk: Prelims (80 marks, qualifying) → Mains (200 marks, merit) → Provisional allotment. No interview.
- •PO: Prelims (80 marks, qualifying) → Mains (200 marks) → Interview (100 marks) → Final merit list.
- •Both: Language Proficiency Test at joining stage if local language not in educational background.
Office Assistant aur Officer Scale I dono ke liye ek hi registration — alag forms bharne padte hain.
Important Links
| ●Apply Online | Click Here › |
| ●Official Website | Click Here › |