~3,000-5,000+ VacanciesPrelims: Aug 2026 (Expected)
IBPS RRB PO 2026 — Free Practice
Officer Scale 1 · Prelims: 80Q, 45 min · No English section
Practice by Section — Prelims Pattern
Exam Pattern — IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
45 minutes total, no sectional timer split for Prelims. Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer. No English section — it appears only in Mains.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IBPS RRB PO 2026 exam date?⌄
IBPS RRB PO 2026 Prelims is typically held in August, with Mains in September. The official notification is expected around June-July 2026 at ibps.in.
What is the IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2026 exam pattern?⌄
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Prelims has 80 questions in 45 minutes — Reasoning (40Q) and Quantitative Aptitude (40Q) only. Unlike IBPS PO/SBI PO, there is NO English Language section in Prelims for RRB exams. Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer.
Why does IBPS RRB PO Prelims not have an English section?⌄
RRB (Regional Rural Bank) recruitment focuses on candidates serving rural and semi-urban areas, so the Prelims stage tests only Reasoning and Quant. English does appear later, but only in the Mains exam alongside Computer Knowledge and Financial Awareness.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB PO 2026?⌄
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 typically has 3,000-5,000+ vacancies across participating Regional Rural Banks nationwide, varying by year and bank requirement.
What is the IBPS RRB PO 2026 salary?⌄
IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 starting basic pay is around ₹36,000/month under the latest bipartite settlement, with gross salary (DA, HRA, rural allowance) typically ₹48,000-55,000/month depending on posting.
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