BankingAll India (State-wise RRBs)Checked 14 Jul 2026

IBPS CRP RRB XIII – Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) in Regional Rural Banks Recruitment 2026

IBPS CRP RRB XIII 2026 for Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) across Regional Rural Banks covering all states. RRB Officer Scale I is equivalent to PO in public sector banks but posted at rural/semi-urban branches. Strong job security, 11th Bipartite pay, and faster promotions compared to commercial banks. Ideal for candidates seeking a banking officer career close to home.

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Recruitment Summary

Organization
IBPS
Post Name
CRP RRB XIII – Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) in Regional Rural Banks
Total Vacancies
5,585
Qualification
Any Degree from a recognised university. Proficiency in local language of the state where applying.
Last Date
21-07-2026
Location
All India (State-wise RRBs)
Age Limit
18 to 30 years as on 01-07-2026. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years.
Salary / Pay
Basic Pay Rs. 36,000/month (11th Bipartite). CTC approximately Rs. 8–10 lakh per annum including DA, HRA, and allowances.
Application Fee
Rs. 850 for General/OBC/EWS. Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Officer Scale I – North India RRBs (UP, Bihar, MP, Raj, Haryana, Punjab etc.)~3,200
Officer Scale I – South & West India RRBs (Maharashtra, Karnataka, TN, Gujarat etc.)~2,385

Exam / Selection Pattern

  • Prelims: Reasoning (40 Qs, 50 marks, 45 min) + Quantitative Aptitude (40 Qs, 50 marks, 45 min). 45 minutes.
  • Mains: Reasoning (40 Qs, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (40 Qs, 50 marks), Financial Awareness (40 Qs, 40 marks), English/Hindi (40 Qs, 40 marks), Computer Knowledge (40 Qs, 20 marks). Total 200 marks, 120 minutes.
  • Final merit = 80% Mains + 20% Interview.
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Selection Process

  1. 1Preliminary Examination (qualifying)
  2. 2Main Examination (merit-based)
  3. 3Interview – 100 marks
  4. 4Provisional allotment to specific RRB based on merit and preference

How to Apply

  1. 1.Visit ibps.in and click on CRP RRB XIII application link.
  2. 2.Register and select preferred RRB and state carefully.
  3. 3.Upload photo, signature, and pay fee online.
  4. 4.Submit before 21 July 2026.

Important Notes

  • RRB Officer Scale I has significantly fewer applicants than IBPS PO, making competition relatively lower — great opportunity.
  • Local language proficiency is tested at interview. Applying in your home state gives a strong advantage.