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IBPS RRB Law Officer 2026: Exam Dates, Vacancy, Eligibility, Syllabus & More
September 25, 2026
The IBPS RRB Law Officer recruitment 2026 is conducted under the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV). The recruitment is for Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Law Officer) in participating Regional Rural Banks.
- Candidates with a recognised Law degree and the required professional experience can apply for this managerial post.
- A total number of 13,745 vacancies are open across several posts, including Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II, and Officer Scale III, across 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India.
- As per the CRP RRBs XV notification, online application process is scheduled from September 1 to September 21, 2026, but recently the registration window has been extended until 27 September 2026.
- The selection process for Officer Scale-II Law Officer comprises a single online examination followed by an interview.
- The notification lists 46 indicative vacancies for Officer Scale-II (Law).
IBPS RRB Law Officer recruitment 2026 Exam XV covers recruitment for both Group "A" Officer posts and Group "B" Office Assistant posts across various Regional Rural Banks. Candidates can choose from Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II, and III, along with specialist roles.
Posts Under IBPS RRB Exam XV:
- Office Assistant (Clerk)
- Officer Scale – I (PO)
- Law Officer (Grade – II)
- General Banking Officer (Scale – II)
- Agriculture Officer (Grade – II)
- Chartered Accountant (Grade – II)
- Marketing Manager (Scale – II)
- Treasury Manager (Scale – II)
- IT Officer (Grade – II)
- Officer Scale – III
IBPS RRB Law Officer Recruitment 2026: Detailed Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) holds the RRB recruitment exam each year to fill several posts, including specialist positions such as the Law Officer (Scale II) under the Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officer/Manager) cadre.
The selection process is concise, involving a single Mains examination followed by an interview. As a managerial role, the position offers a competitive package of approximately ₹75,000 to ₹77,000 per month.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS RRB Law Officer 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs XV |
| Post | Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer – Law Officer |
| Cadre | Group A – Officer |
| Total Law Officer Vacancies | 46 (Indicative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | September 1–21, 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Law Degree with minimum 50% marks |
| Experience | 2 years as an Advocate OR 2 years as Law Officer in a Bank/Financial Institution |
| Selection Process | Single Online Examination + Interview |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Exam Marks | 200 marks |
| Interview | Yes |
| Official Website | IBPS.in |
IBPS RRB Law Officer Exam Dates 2026
The official IBPS RRB 2026 (CRP RRBs XV) notification is out, containing all details about applications, eligibility, and exam timelines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IBPS RRB Notification 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | September 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 27, 2026 (Ectended; earlier it was September 21) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | September 27, 2026 (Ectended; earlier it was September 21) |
| Edit/Correction Window | 2 days after registration closes; date to be notified |
| Pre-Exam Training | November 2026 |
| Single Online Examination | December 2026 / February 2027 |
| Result – Main/Single Examination | January 2027 |
| Interview Call Letter | January 2027 |
| Interview | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027 |
IBPS RRB Law Officer Vacancy 2026
The IBPS RRB 2026 recruitment drive (CRP RRBs XV) includes vacancies across multiple posts. For the Law Officer (Scale II), 46 indicative vacancies are available, making it a highly competitive position under the Specialist Officer cadre.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 2 |
| OBC (NCL) | 10 |
| EWS | 3 |
| General | 28 |
| Total | 46 |
Bank-wise IBPS RRB Law Officer Vacancy 2026
The 46 IBPS RRB Law Officer vacancies are distributed across various Regional Rural Banks, with the number of positions varying from one bank to another.
| RRB | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | 1 |
| Gujarat Gramin Bank | 5 |
| Haryana Gramin Bank | 3 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank | 3 |
| Kerala Grameena Bank | 3 |
| Maharashtra Gramin Bank | 15 |
| Punjab Gramin Bank | 2 |
| Rajasthan Gramin Bank | 5 |
| Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | 5 |
| Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | 2 |
| West Bengal Gramin Bank | 2 |
| Total | 46 |
IBPS RRB Law Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
To qualify, candidates must meet age, education, and experience conditions as of the cut-off date.
1. Age Limit (As on 01.09.2026)
- Must be above 21 years and below 32 years.
- Born not earlier than 02.09.1994 and not later than 01.09.2005.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
2. Educational Qualification & Experience (As on 21.09.2026)
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
| Law Officer (Scale-II Specialist Officer) | Degree from a recognised University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. | Two years as an advocate or should have worked as a Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for a period of not less than two years. |
Application Process for IBPS RRB Law Officer Exam 2026
Applications are accepted online only through the official IBPS website.
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP for RRBs section.
- Select the application link for Officers Scale-I, II and III.
- Click New Registration.
- Enter the required basic details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Upload the required certificates/documents wherever applicable.
- Complete the application form carefully.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and save/print the application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Application Fees:
- SC/ST/PWBD: ₹175
- General/Others: ₹850
Documents Required for IBPS RRB Law Officer Application
Candidates should keep the following ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- SSC/SSLC/10th Standard or equivalent certificate
- Relevant PwBD/UDID documents, where applicable
- Other category/eligibility certificates, wherever applicable
The notification also requires candidates to capture and upload a photograph through a webcam or mobile phone during registration
IBPS RRB Law Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The selection process comprises:
- A Single Mains Examination
- Followed by an Interview
The main exam is divided into the following categories:
| Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge – Law | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English Language / Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 240 | 200 | 150 minutes |
Note: For each wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question are deducted.
IBPS RRB Law Officer 2026 Syllabus
the IBPS RRB Law Officer Syllabus includes general sections (Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, etc.), but the Professional Knowledge (Law) portion is the true game-changer.
Detailed Syllabus for Professional Knowledge (Law)
- Constitutional & Administrative Law: Constitution of India, Administrative Law, and Natural Justice.
- Banking & Finance Laws: SARFAESI Act, Banking Regulation Act, FEMA 1999, Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006.
- Commercial & Contract Laws: Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, Indian Contract Act 1872, Specific Relief Act 1963, Transfer of Property Act 1882.
- Corporate Law: Companies Act 2013.
- Criminal & Procedural Laws: IPC 1860, CrPC 1973, Indian Evidence Act 1872.
- Miscellaneous Topics: Law of Torts, Consumer Protection Act 2019, Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 (Part I).
- Fundamentals: Jurisprudence, Interpretation of Statutes, and Latin Maxims.
Other Core Sections
- Financial Awareness: Banking reforms, SEBI, NABARD, RBI, Budget & Economic Survey, NPAs, and Asset Reconstruction.
- Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations.
- Quantitative Aptitude & DI: Percentages, Ratio-Proportion, SI & CI, Profit-Loss, Data Interpretation.
How to download the Admit Card for the IBPS RRB Law Officer Exam 2026?
IBPS will release the call letter for the Officer Scale-II Single Online Examination on its official website. Candidates should download the admit card using their registration credentials and carefully check the examination date, reporting time, venue and instructions mentioned on the call letter.
The notification schedules the Single Online Examination within December 2026/February 2027. The exact examination date will be communicated by IBPS through its official website and call letter.
IBPS RRB Law Officer Result Process
IBPS will declare the result of the Officer Scale-II Single Online Examination after the examination. Candidates shortlisted through the examination will be called for the interview stage.
As per the tentative schedule, the Main/Single Examination result is expected in January 2027, followed by interview call letters in January 2027
What is the Selection Process After Result in IBPS RRB Law Officer 2026?
The recruitment for Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) has two stages:
- Single Online Exam
- Interview
For Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers, candidates appear for a single online examination. Candidates shortlisted based on the examination are subsequently called for a Common Interview coordinated by the Nodal RRBs with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.
For Scale-II and Scale-III officers, provisional allotment is made based on merit-cum-preference, actual vacancies reported by the RRBs, reservation guidelines and administrative requirements.
- The Nodal Regional Rural Bank organises the Interview with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.
- The final merit list considers performance in both the exam and the Interview.
- Candidates must carry original documents for verification during the Interview.
Preparation Tips for IBPS RRB Law Officer Exam 2026
- Prioritise Professional Knowledge: Focus heavily on Law-related topics.
- Revise Statutory Laws: Go through important Acts multiple times.
- Maintain Notes: Create short notes on key sections, maxims, and judgments.
- Strengthen Aptitude: Dedicate time to reasoning and quantitative practice.
- Stay Informed: Follow current financial and banking updates.
- Timed Practice: In the final weeks, attempt full-length mocks under exam conditions.
Nancy Mahavir Sharma
Legal Writer
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