The IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 has been updated to 4,256 vacancies for Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) under CRP-RRBs-XV. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the latest updated vacancy details on September 15, 2026. The total number of RRB PO vacancies remains 4,256, while Tripura Gramin Bank has now reported 0 vacancies, which was previously shown as NR (Not Reported).
The IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 state-wise and category-wise distribution shows that Gujarat has the highest number of vacancies with 600 posts, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 425, Andhra Pradesh with 400, Bihar with 394, and Odisha with 375 vacancies.
Candidates preparing for the IBPS RRB PO exam can check the complete state-wise, bank-wise and category-wise RRB PO vacancy 2026, along with previous-year vacancy trends, below.
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 Overview
The IBPS RRB PO recruitment is conducted for the Officer Scale-I/Assistant Manager post in participating Regional Rural Banks. Candidates are selected through the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | IBPS RRB PO 2026 |
| Recruitment | CRP-RRBs-XV |
| Conducting Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Post | Officer Scale-I/Assistant Manager |
| IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 | 4,256 |
| Application Start Date | September 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 21, 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains and Interview |
| RRB PO Prelims Exam | November 21 & 22, 2026 |
| RRB PO Mains Exam | December 20, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 State Wise and Category Wise
The IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 state-wise and category-wise details are given below according to the updated vacancy information released under CRP-RRBs-XV.
The latest update dated September 15, 2026 confirms that the total number of Officer Scale-I vacancies remains 4,256.
| State | Participating RRB | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | General | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | 60 | 30 | 108 | 40 | 162 | 400 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Bank | 25 | 13 | 46 | 17 | 68 | 169 |
| Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | 59 | 30 | 106 | 39 | 160 | 394 |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | 15 | 8 | 26 | 9 | 41 | 99 |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | 90 | 45 | 162 | 60 | 243 | 600 |
| Haryana | Haryana Gramin Bank | 14 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 39 | 94 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank | 2 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 32 |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Gramin Bank | 12 | 5 | 21 | 7 | 35 | 80 |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 122 | 300 |
| Kerala | Kerala Grameena Bank | 8 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 55 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | 38 | 19 | 68 | 25 | 102 | 252 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | 22 | 11 | 41 | 15 | 61 | 150 |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25 |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | 56 | 28 | 101 | 37 | 153 | 375 |
| Puducherry | Puducherry Grama Bank | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | 11 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 31 | 75 |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | 33 | 16 | 59 | 22 | 120 | 250 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 90 |
| Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | 24 | 12 | 43 | 16 | 65 | 160 |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank | 64 | 32 | 115 | 43 | 171 | 425 |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | 11 | 6 | 20 | 8 | 30 | 75 |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | 11 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 30 | 74 |
| Total | 627 | 318 | 1,139 | 420 | 1,752 | 4,256 |
Latest Vacancy Update: Tripura Gramin Bank is now listed with 0 Officer Scale-I vacancies. It had previously been shown as NR. The overall RRB PO vacancy count remains unchanged at 4,256.
Note: The vacancies notified under CRP-RRBs-XV are indicative. They may be revised depending on the requirements subsequently reported by the participating Regional Rural Banks.
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 Category Wise
The IBPS RRB PO category-wise vacancy 2026 includes vacancies for General, OBC (NCL), SC, ST and EWS candidates.
Out of the total 4,256 Officer Scale-I vacancies, the General category has the highest number of vacancies at 1,752, followed by OBC (NCL) with 1,139 vacancies.
| Category | IBPS RRB PO Vacancies 2026 |
|---|---|
| SC | 627 |
| ST | 318 |
| OBC (NCL) | 1,139 |
| EWS | 420 |
| General | 1,752 |
| Total | 4,256 |
Therefore, approximately 41% of the announced Officer Scale-I vacancies are under the General category, while OBC (NCL) accounts for more than 1,100 vacancies.
Candidates should also check the vacancies available in their preferred state because the category-wise distribution differs across participating RRBs.
Which State Has the Highest IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026?
Gujarat has the highest IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 with 600 Officer Scale-I posts. Uttar Pradesh has the second-highest vacancy count with 425 posts, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 400 vacancies.
The states with the highest RRB PO vacancies are given below.
| State | IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | 600 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 425 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 400 |
| Bihar | 394 |
| Odisha | 375 |
| Karnataka | 300 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 252 |
| Rajasthan | 250 |
| Assam | 169 |
| Telangana | 160 |
Candidates should not choose a state only on the basis of the number of vacancies. The local-language proficiency requirement, eligibility criteria and preferred Regional Rural Bank should also be considered while applying.
IBPS RRB Officer Vacancy 2026 for Scale I, II and III
Apart from the 4,256 RRB PO/Officer Scale-I vacancies, IBPS has also announced vacancies for Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officer Scale-I | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II – Information Technology Officer | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | 81 |
| Officer Scale-II – Law Officer | 46 |
| Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | 16 |
| Total Officer Scale-II | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale-III | 220 |
| Total Officer Vacancies | 5,523 |
Officer Scale-I has the largest number of vacancies among the Group A Officer posts under CRP-RRBs-XV.
Candidates applying for Officer Scale-II or Scale-III should separately verify the post-specific qualification and experience requirements.
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 vs 2025
The IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 has increased compared with 2025.
IBPS has announced 4,256 Officer Scale-I vacancies in 2026, compared with 4,128 vacancies in 2025. This means the 2026 recruitment has 128 more RRB PO vacancies than the previous year.
| Year | IBPS RRB PO Vacancy |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 4,256 |
| 2025 | 4,128 |
| 2024 | 5,026 |
| 2023 | 2,560 |
Although the vacancy count has increased from 2025, it remains below the 5,026 Officer Scale-I vacancies announced in 2024.
IBPS RRB PO Previous Year Vacancy Trend
Checking the IBPS RRB PO previous year vacancy helps candidates understand how recruitment numbers have changed over recent cycles.
| Year | RRB PO Vacancies | Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4,256 | +128 |
| 2025 | 4,128 | -898 |
| 2024 | 5,026 | +2,466 |
| 2023 | 2,560 | — |
The vacancy count has not followed a fixed upward or downward pattern. It depends primarily on the manpower requirements reported by participating Regional Rural Banks for each recruitment cycle.
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2025 State Wise, Category Wise and Bank Wise
A total of 4,128 Officer Scale-I vacancies were announced for IBPS RRB PO recruitment in 2025.
The state-wise and bank-wise vacancies are given below.
| State | Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Vikash Bank | 27 | 13 | 49 | 18 | 78 | 185 |
| Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 | 78 | 192 |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank | 18 | 30 | 20 | 14 | 67 | 149 |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | 69 | 35 | 125 | 46 | 188 | 463 |
| Haryana | Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 27 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | J & K Grameen Bank | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 36 |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Kerala | Kerala Gramin Bank | 37 | 19 | 67 | 25 | 102 | 250 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | 45 | 23 | 81 | 30 | 122 | 301 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | 15 | 8 | 27 | 10 | 40 | 100 |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | 8 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 40 |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | 22 | 11 | 40 | 15 | 62 | 150 |
| Puducherry | Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | 11 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 28 | 70 |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | 34 | 17 | 61 | 22 | 91 | 225 |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 |
| Uttar Pradesh | UP Gramin Bank | 75 | 38 | 135 | 25 | 227 | 500 |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 |
| Total | 4,128 |
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2025 Category Wise
| Category | IBPS RRB PO Vacancies 2025 |
|---|---|
| SC | 609 |
| ST | 327 |
| OBC | 1,092 |
| EWS | 392 |
| General | 1,708 |
| Total | 4,128 |
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2024
The IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2024 was 5,026 for Officer Scale-I across participating Regional Rural Banks.
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2024 Category Wise
| Category | IBPS RRB PO Vacancies 2024 |
|---|---|
| SC | 742 |
| ST | 357 |
| OBC | 1,349 |
| EWS | 493 |
| General | 2,085 |
| Total | 5,026 |
The 2024 recruitment had the highest vacancy count among the 2023-2026 recruitment cycles covered here.
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2023
A total of 2,560 IBPS RRB PO vacancies were reported for Officer Scale-I in 2023.
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2023 Category Wise
| Category | IBPS RRB PO Vacancies 2023 |
|---|---|
| SC | 383 |
| ST | 185 |
| OBC | 652 |
| EWS | 259 |
| General | 1,081 |
| Total | 2,560 |
Top States With Highest IBPS RRB PO Vacancies in 2023
| Rank | State/UT | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka | 350 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 261 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | 249 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 230 |
| 5 | Madhya Pradesh | 199 |
| 6 | West Bengal | 181 |
| 7 | Kerala | 155 |
| 8 | Bihar | 132 |
| 9 | Rajasthan | 100 |
| 10 | Chhattisgarh | 96 |
IBPS RRB PO Apply Online 2026 Last Date
The last date to apply for IBPS RRB PO 2026 is September 21, 2026. Online registration for the Officers Scale-I, II and III recruitment started on September 1, 2026.
Candidates applying under the Officer cadre should remember that IBPS permits an applicant to apply for only one Officer post — Scale-I, Scale-II or Scale-III.
The application fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
Candidates should complete registration, document upload, application submission and online fee payment within the prescribed deadline.
Does a Higher IBPS RRB PO Vacancy Mean a Lower Cut Off?
A higher vacancy count does not automatically mean that the IBPS RRB PO cut off will decrease. Vacancy is one factor that can influence the level of competition, but the actual cut off also depends on the number of candidates appearing for the examination, difficulty level of the paper, overall candidate performance and category-wise requirements.
Therefore, candidates should use vacancy figures to understand recruitment opportunities rather than treating them as a direct predictor of the final cut off.
Is IBPS RRB PO Vacancy State Wise?
Yes. IBPS RRB PO vacancies are released state-wise, bank-wise and category-wise. Officer Scale-I candidates should therefore check the vacancy offered by the participating Regional Rural Bank in their chosen state.
Local-language requirements are also important because candidates may be required to demonstrate proficiency in the prescribed local language of the state or RRB.
IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 FAQs
What is the total IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026?
The IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 is 4,256 for Officer Scale-I/Assistant Manager posts across participating Regional Rural Banks.
When was the IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 last updated?
The latest IBPS RRB vacancy update used here is dated September 15, 2026. The total Officer Scale-I vacancy remains 4,256.
Did the IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 increase after the September 15 update?
No. The September 15 update did not change the overall Officer Scale-I total of 4,256 vacancies. However, Tripura Gramin Bank is now shown with 0 vacancies instead of NR.
Which state has the highest IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026?
Gujarat has the highest RRB PO vacancy in 2026 with 600 Officer Scale-I posts, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 425 and Andhra Pradesh with 400.
How many General vacancies are there in IBPS RRB PO 2026?
There are 1,752 General category vacancies for Officer Scale-I in 2026.
How many OBC vacancies are there in IBPS RRB PO 2026?
There are 1,139 OBC (NCL) vacancies for Officer Scale-I.
How many SC vacancies are available in IBPS RRB PO 2026?
IBPS RRB PO 2026 has 627 SC vacancies for Officer Scale-I.
How many ST vacancies are available in RRB PO 2026?
There are 318 ST vacancies for Officer Scale-I.
How many EWS vacancies are there in RRB PO 2026?
There are 420 EWS vacancies in the 2026 Officer Scale-I recruitment.
Is the IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 higher than 2025?
Yes. The vacancy count increased from 4,128 posts in 2025 to 4,256 posts in 2026, an increase of 128 vacancies.
How many vacancies are there for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II in 2026?
There are 1,047 Officer Scale-II vacancies across General Banking Officer and Specialist Officer posts.
How many IBPS RRB Officer Scale-III vacancies are there in 2026?
IBPS has announced 220 Officer Scale-III vacancies under CRP-RRBs-XV.
What is the IBPS RRB PO 2026 selection process?
The IBPS RRB PO/Officer Scale-I selection process consists of the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview.
When is the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2026?
The IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled for November 21 and 22, 2026.
When is the IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam 2026?
The IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam 2026 is scheduled for December 20, 2026.
What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB PO 2026?
The last date for IBPS RRB PO 2026 online registration and fee payment is September 21, 2026.
Are IBPS RRB PO vacancies final?
The vacancies are indicative and may be revised depending on the requirements reported by participating Regional Rural Banks.
Conclusion
The IBPS RRB PO Vacancy 2026 stands at 4,256 Officer Scale-I vacancies according to the updated vacancy information dated September 15, 2026. Gujarat has the highest state-wise vacancy count with 600 posts, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 425, Andhra Pradesh with 400, Bihar with 394, and Odisha with 375 vacancies.
Category-wise, the recruitment includes 1,752 General, 1,139 OBC (NCL), 627 SC, 420 EWS and 318 ST vacancies. Compared with 4,128 vacancies in 2025, the 2026 recruitment offers 128 additional Officer Scale-I posts.
Candidates should check the vacancy distribution for their preferred state together with the relevant eligibility and local-language requirements. With the IBPS RRB PO Prelims scheduled for November 21 and 22, candidates can use the IBPS RRB PO Mock Test to practice under exam-like conditions and work on speed, accuracy and question-selection strategy.
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