The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a notification on 31st August 2026 to recruit eligible candidates for 666 General Banking Officer (GBO) vacancies in the participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across the country. The GBO post is a Scale II specialist post and is equivalent to a Manager-level officer position in RRBs. The online application process has started from 1st September 2026 onwards on the IBPS official website www.ibps.in.
To be eligible to apply, candidates must have a bachelor's degree, and there is an age limit of 21 to 32 years. For more details, including the eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and more, candidates must read this article.
IBPS RRB GBO Notification 2026 Out
The detailed IBPS RRB GBO Notification 2026 for CRP RRBs-XV has been released on 31st August 2026 by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection at its official website, announcing a total of 666 vacancies for the General Banking Officer post. The notification PDF also carries all the important details for the recruitment link, eligibility criteria, registration dates, selection process, and more.
IBPS RRB GBO Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download
IBPS RRB GBO 2026 refers to the recruitment of Officer Scale II – General Banking Officer (GBO) posts in Regional Rural Banks through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. It is a part of the IBPS RRB 2026 exam. GBO handles branch operations, customer service, loan processing, credit management, etc. It is considered a good career opportunity for experienced banking professionals seeking a managerial role in the rural banking sector.
IBPS RRB GBO Vacancy 2026
A total of 666 vacancies for the post of General Bank Officer have been announced by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection among various Regional Rural Banks.
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| General Banking Officer | 96 | 44 | 171 | 63 | 292 | 666 |
IBPS RRB GBO 2026- Important Dates
The IBPS RRB GBO 2026 Notification will be released on31st August 2026 along with the complete schedule. Once the notification is released, all the important dates will also be updated in the table provided below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification | 31st August 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 1st September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21st September 2026 |
| Single Online Examination | 20th December 2026 |
| Result | December 2026 |
| Interview | January 2027 |
| Mains/Final Result | Feb-March 2027 |
IBPS RRB GBO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before filling out the IBPS RRB GBO application Form 2026, candidates must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria, as any candidates who do not fulfill the criteria will have their applications rejected. Candidates can check the required eligibility criteria in terms of nationality, educational qualification, experience, and age limit as discussed below.
Nationality
- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, intending to settle permanently
- A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with a Government of India eligibility certificate
Educational Qualification
- Qualification- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics, and Accountancy.
- Experience- Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 32 years
Age Relaxation: The IBPS RRB GBO age relaxation criteria provide certain benefits for reserved and special category candidates.
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PWD: 10 years
- Ex-servicemen: Actual service period + 3 years (max 50 years)
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
IBPS RRB GBO Apply Online 2026
The online application process for IBPS RRB GBO 2026 has started from 1st September 2026 onwards at the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection official website www.ibps.in. Candidates can also use the direct link provided below to apply online.
IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 (Link Active)- Click to Apply
IBPS RRB GBO Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the post of General Banking Officer includes the following stages:
- Online Examination
- Interview
IBPS RRB GBO Exam Pattern 2026
The IBPS RRB GBO Exam will be conducted for a total of 200 marks. The exam will include 200 questions for Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, Financial Awareness, English Language/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge sections. The duration is 2 hours, and negative marking (¼ mark) applies to the single exam.
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 Minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes |
| English Language/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation Paper | 40 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
IBPS RRB GBO Salary 2026
The monthly salary of a General Banking Officer ranges from Rs 75,000 to Rs 77,000/- approximately.
Job Profile
As a Scale II Manager, a GBO handles the following duties:
- Cash & Transaction Management: maintaining accurate cash books and handling day-to-day banking transactions
- Rural Banking Access: extending cash and banking facilities to customers in remote and underserved areas
- Customer Interaction: resolving banking queries and offering financial advice
- Grievance Handling: addressing account issues, transaction disputes, and complaints
- Compliance & Reporting: preparing financial statements and regulatory reports
