This document contains the Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks - Governance) Amendment Directions, 2026. It amends the previous 2025 directions concerning the tenure of directors on the boards of State Co-operative Banks (StCBs) and Central Co-operative Banks (CCBs). The amendments introduce a mandatory three-year cooling-off period for directors after completing a continuous tenure of ten years, preventing them from immediate re-appointment to the same bank's board. This is aimed at preventing circumvention of tenure limits and ensuring good governance. This document is useful for officials and stakeholders of rural co-operative banks.