IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & Scale III Eligibility 2026

Who can apply for IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & Scale III in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.

Officer Scale II — Generalist Officer (MMGS-II)

Age: 21 to 32 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification (typically 1st June of the recruitment year). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years (up to 37), OBC +3 years (up to 35), PwBD +10 years over and above category relaxation, Ex-servicemen relaxation as per Government rules.
Education: A graduate degree (in any discipline) from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR equivalent qualification recognised by Central Government. Preference is given to candidates with a degree in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Co-operation, Economics or Accountancy. MINIMUM 2 YEARS of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank / Regional Rural Bank / Cooperative Bank is mandatory. Local language proficiency in the Opted State is mandatory.
Nationality: Citizen of India OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent of permanently settling in India OR person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent of permanently settling in India. Categories (b)-(d) require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Attempts: NO maximum attempt limit — a candidate may appear any number of times within the prescribed age band, subject to satisfying the minimum-experience and educational eligibility on the cut-off date.

Officer Scale II — Specialist Officer (IT / CA / Law / Treasury / Marketing / Agricultural Officer)

Age: 21 to 32 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation: standard category-wise relaxations apply (SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10 over category, Ex-servicemen per Government rules).
Education: Stream-specific qualifications. IT Officer: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics & Communication, OR Graduate with DOEACC 'B' Level, plus 1 year of relevant experience. Chartered Accountant: Qualified CA from ICAI plus 1 year of post-qualification experience. Law Officer: LL.B. with enrolment as advocate (Bar Council) and 2 years of practice as advocate OR 2 years as Law Officer in a Bank. Treasury Manager: CA from ICAI OR MBA in Finance from a recognised institute (2-year regular full-time programme) plus 1 year of experience. Marketing Officer: MBA in Marketing (2-year regular full-time programme) plus 1 year of experience. Agricultural Officer: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary / Dairy / Agri Engineering / Forestry / Fisheries / Pisciculture / Co-operation & Banking with 50% marks and 2 years of relevant experience.
Nationality: Citizen of India OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 OR person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent of permanently settling in India.
Attempts: NO maximum attempt limit subject to age band and experience requirements being satisfied on the cut-off date.

Officer Scale III — Senior Manager (MMGS-III)

Age: 21 to 40 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10 over category, Ex-servicemen per Government rules.
Education: A graduate degree (in any discipline) from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR equivalent qualification recognised by Central Government. Preference for Banking / Finance / Marketing / Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary / Co-operation / Economics / Accountancy. MINIMUM 5 YEARS of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank / Regional Rural Bank / Cooperative Bank is mandatory. Local language proficiency in the Opted State is mandatory.
Nationality: Same as Scale II — Citizen of India OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 OR person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent of permanently settling in India.
Attempts: NO maximum attempt limit subject to age band and 5-year experience requirement being satisfied on the cut-off date.

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