RRB Recruitment 2026: IBPS Raises Vacancies to 13,757, RBI Posts Medical Consultant

Why 'RRB' Is Trending in India

Searches for \"rrb\" spiked in India in late September 2026 — Google Trends recorded roughly 10,000 searches in 24 hours around 28 September — because two separate recruitment stories converged on the same abbreviation.[3]

IBPS RRB 2026: 13,757 Vacancies Across Rural Banks

IBPS had earlier notified 13,745 posts for Regional Rural Banks; as reported on 27 September 2026, it added 12 more positions, taking the total to 13,757.[1]

• Office Assistant (Multi-Purpose): 8,222 posts
• Officer Scale-1: 4,256 posts
• Officer Scale-2: 666 posts (including General Banking Officer)
• IT Officer: 182
• Chartered Accountant: 82
• Law Officer: 56
• Treasury Manager: 19
• Marketing Officer: 16
• Agriculture Officer: 38
• Officer Scale-3: 220

The application window, originally 1–21 September 2026, was extended to 27 September 2026 — meaning the deadline has now passed for new applicants.[1]

Exam Schedule

For candidates who applied, the announced exam calendar is:

• Officer Scale-1 preliminary exam: 21–22 November 2026
• Office Assistant preliminary exam: 6, 12 and 13 December 2026
• Officer Scale-1 main exam and Officer Scale-2/3 single exam: 20 December 2026
• Office Assistant main exam: 30 January 2027

Dates and eligibility criteria are based on the announcements available as of late September 2026 and may be revised by IBPS, so candidates should verify against the official notification.[1]

The Other RRB: Railway Recruitment Board

Part of the search interest also relates to the Railway Recruitment Board, which published a notification for 1,688 non-technical undergraduate posts for 2026–27. The application process was expected to run from 5 October to 13 November 2026. Candidates who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board can apply, with typing proficiency in Hindi and English required. The age limit is 18 to 33 years, with relaxations for reserved categories as per government rules.[1]

RBI Medical Consultant Post in Bhubaneswar

Alongside these drives, the Reserve Bank of India advertised a single contract-based Medical Consultant position in Bhubaneswar, as reported on 23 September 2026. Applicants needed an MBBS degree from a Medical Council of India-recognised institution — or a postgraduate qualification in general medicine — plus at least two years of relevant experience. Applications were due online by 4 October 2026.[2]

Remuneration is hourly: ₹1,400 per hour for MBBS holders and ₹1,800 per hour for postgraduate holders. The initial contract is for three years and may be extended depending on organisational needs, though any extension beyond that period is not guaranteed.[2]

What Job Seekers Should Do Now

With the IBPS RRB application window closed as of 27 September 2026, registered candidates should focus on admit card releases and the November–December preliminary exams. Those who missed the banking deadline can still consider the Railway Recruitment Board's non-technical posts, whose application window was scheduled to open on 5 October 2026. For all three opportunities, rely on the official IBPS, Railway Recruitment Board and RBI websites rather than third-party summaries, since vacancy counts and schedules can be revised.