IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (RRB PO) Eligibility 2026

Officer Scale I (IBPS RRB PO)

Age

18 to 30 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 35), OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years (up to 33), 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 OR its equivalent recognised by Central Government. Preference is given to candidates with a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Marketing & Agriculture, Co-operation OR Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics, Accountancy. Computer literacy — operating and working knowledge of computer systems — is mandatory. Local Language proficiency in the Opted State/UT (read, write, speak the official local language) is MANDATORY — a candidate must have studied the local language at least up to Class 10 OR must demonstrate equivalent proficiency at the joining stage.

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. Application fee: Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen; Rs 850 for all other categories (indicative — to be confirmed against the current cycle's notification).