The IBPS RRB Selection Process comprises the Prelims, Mains, Language Proficiency Test (LPT), and Interview, depending on the post. This article provides complete details of the IBPS RRB 2026 Selection Process, explaining the Prelims, Mains, Language Proficiency Test, and Interview stages. Candidates need to understand every stage of the selection process before appearing for the examination.
IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS RRB exam annually, attracting lakhs of candidates aspiring for a government banking career. Understanding the selection process is crucial, especially after completing the application. The IBPS RRB 2026 selection process varies according to the post and may include Prelims, Mains/Single Exam, Language Proficiency Test (LPT), and Interview. Read the article below for complete details on the RRB Selection Process.
IBPS RRB Selection Process for PO, Clerk, and Office Assistant
Once you are familiar with the RRB selection process, you can start the preparation accordingly. Have a look at the selection process mentioned below.
1. For Officer Scale 1 (PO)
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview
2. For Clerk/Office Assistant
- Prelims
- Mains
- Language Proficiency Test
3. For Officer Scale 2 and 3
- Single Exam
- Interview
IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the selection to the post of Office Assistant is quite different to that of the exam pattern for the selection to the post of Officer Grade. For IBPS RRB Office Assistant, the Exam will be conducted in two phases:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
No interview process will be conducted for selecting candidates for the post of Office Assistant. Selection will be made purely on the marks obtained by the candidate in his/her Mains Examination.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the IBPS RRB Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 from the table given below.
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | A cumulative time of 45 mins |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | ||
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the IBPS RRB Assistant Mains Exam Pattern from the table given below.
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning Paper | 40 | 50 | A cumulative time of 2 hours |
| 2 | General Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | |
| 3 | Numerical Ability Paper | 40 | 50 | |
| 4 | English/Hindi Language Paper | 40 | 40 | |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | ||
No interview is required after the Mains Exam to get selected for the post of Office Assistant.
IBPS RRB Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Candidates selected for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) are required to qualify the Language Proficiency Test (LPT) in the local language of the State/UT for which they have applied. The LPT is conducted to assess whether candidates can read, write, speak, and understand the prescribed local language.
Candidates who have already studied the language of the State/UT at the 10th standard level or above are exempted from appearing for the LPT, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification. The LPT is conducted after the online examination and before the final appointment. Candidates who fail to qualify the required language proficiency may not be considered for appointment.
IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern 2026
For IBPS RRB Officer, the exam will be conducted in three phases:
- • Preliminary Exam
- • Mains Exam
- • Interview Process
The final selection will be made on the cumulative score obtained by a candidate in both the Mains Exam and the Interview Process.
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the IBPS RRB Officer Grade Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 from the table given below.
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | A cumulative time of 45 mins |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | ||
IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the IBPS RRB Officer Grade Mains Exam Pattern 2026 from the table given below.
| S. No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 50 | A cumulative time of 2 hours |
| 2 | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| 3 | Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | |
| 4 | English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | ||
A common exam (single exam) will be conducted for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II & III this year to select candidates on the basis of their professional knowledge.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 Exam Pattern
The Office Scale 2 exam is conducted for Generalist and Specialist posts, and the selection process includes a Single Exam and an Interview. Check the exam pattern below.
For Generalist Post
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 Single Exam Pattern | |||||
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Qs. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| 4a | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | |
| 4b | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | |
| TOTAL | 200 | 200 | |||
For Specialist Post
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 Single Exam Pattern | |||||
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Qs. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Professional Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| 2 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | Composite Time of 2 hrs 30 mins |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| 4a | English Language | English | 40 | 20 | |
| 4b | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 20 | |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | |
| 6 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| TOTAL | 240 | 200 | |||
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 3 Single Exam Pattern
Check the exam pattern for Office Scale 3 below.
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Qs. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | Composite Time of 2 hrs 30 mins |
| 2 | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | |
| 3 | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | |
| 4a | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | |
| 4b | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | |
| TOTAL | 200 | 200 |
IBPS RRB Interview Stage
Candidates who clear the Main Exam for Officer Scale I and the Single Exam for Officer Scale II and III in IBPS RRB CRP will be called for an interview. The interview will be arranged by the Nodal RRB with help from NABARD and IBPS.
- The interview will be held at selected centres. The venue, date, and time will be shared through the interview call letter.
- Candidates must download their call letter from the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
- Requests for changing the interview date or centre will not be accepted, but IBPS may change these details in special situations.
Interview Details:
- Total Marks: 100
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
- The final result will be based on a weightage of 80% from the online exam and 20% from the interview.
- If a candidate fails to score the minimum marks in the interview, their interview score won’t be shared.
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