IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks, 15th cycle (CRP RRBs-XV), inviting online applications for Officer Scale-I, II, III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts across 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India. A total of 13,706 vacancies have been announced.
Online registration is open from 1 September 2026 and closes on 21 September 2026 — only a few days remain, so eligible candidates should apply without delay.
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IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), on behalf of 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) |
| Recruitment Name | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs-XV) |
| Posts | Office Assistant (Multipurpose); Officer Scale-I, II & III |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 (indicative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Job Location | Regional Rural Banks across 28 States/UTs of India |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS RRB Important Dates 2026
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online registration & fee payment | 1–21 September 2026 |
| Edit window for application correction | 2 days after registration closes |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam | 21–22 November 2026 |
| Office Assistant Preliminary Exam | 6, 12 & 13 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main / Officer Scale-II & III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Main Exam | 30 January 2027 |
| Interview (Officer Scale-I, II, III) | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment (all posts) | February/March 2027 |
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details
Vacancies are distributed across four posts, based on the indicative Annexure-I figures released by IBPS. One participating bank (Tripura Gramin Bank) has not yet reported its numbers, so the final count may rise further.
| Post | Vacancies (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II (all specialisations) | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
Officer Scale-II includes seven specialist streams: General Banking Officer, Information Technology Officer, Chartered Accountant, Law Officer, Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer and Agricultural Officer. Vacancies span all 28 participating RRBs, including states such as Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal. Candidates should check the state and category-wise breakup for their preferred RRB in Annexure-I of the official notification.
IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026
Nationality: A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Educational Qualification (as on 21 September 2026):
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; proficiency in the local language of the RRB applied for; computer knowledge desirable | None |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preference for Agriculture/IT/Law/Management/Economics backgrounds); local language proficiency required | None |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | Bachelor’s degree, minimum 50% marks | 2 years as a bank/FI officer |
| Officer Scale-II – IT Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Computer Science/IT, minimum 50% marks | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | CA (Associate, ICAI) | 1 year as a practicing CA |
| Officer Scale-II – Law Officer | Law degree, minimum 50% marks | 2 years as advocate/bank law officer |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | CA or MBA (Finance) | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | MBA (Marketing) | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Veterinary Science/allied fields, minimum 50% marks | 2 years in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree, minimum 50% marks | Minimum 5 years as a bank/FI officer |
Candidates with CGPA/OGPA must convert their grade to a percentage using their university’s own formula, and the qualifying degree result must be declared on or before 21 September 2026.
IBPS RRB Age Limit 2026
Age is calculated as on 1 September 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18–28 years |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18, below 30 years |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | Above 21, below 32 years |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Above 21, below 40 years |
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10 years for PwBD candidates, plus additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and, for Office Assistant only, widows/divorced/legally separated women who have not remarried. SC/ST/OBC relaxation is cumulative with only one other applicable category.
IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD (and ESM/DESM for Office Assistant) | ₹175 (incl. GST) |
| All other candidates | ₹850 (incl. GST) |
Payment is online only, within the registration window. Candidates applying for both an Officer post and Office Assistant must pay the fee separately for each application.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2026
| Post | Stage | Sections | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I | Preliminary | Reasoning, Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude | 80 | 45 minutes |
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I | Main | Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude | 200 | 120 minutes |
| Officer Scale-II & III | Single | Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 200 | 120 minutes |
There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer; unattempted questions are not penalised.
IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment
- Officer Scale-I: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment
- Officer Scale-II & III: Single-level Online Exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment
- Interview is out of 100 marks; qualifying marks are 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
- Final selection for Officer posts weighs 80% online exam and 20% interview
How to Apply for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website, www.ibps.in, and open the “CRP for RRBs” section.
- Click the relevant link — Officers (Scale-I, II, III) or Office Assistant (Multipurpose).
- Register with basic details to generate a provisional registration number and password.
- Log in again and complete the full application form.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and Class 10 certificate (plus category/disability certificates, if applicable) as per the scanning specifications.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Candidates applying for both Office Assistant and an Officer post must register and pay separately for each.
- Save and print the final submitted application for future reference.
Documents Required for IBPS RRB 2026
- System-generated printout of the online application form
- Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or Class 10 certificate)
- Photo identity proof
- Mark-sheets/certificates for the qualifying degree
- Experience certificate(s), where the post requires post-qualification experience
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), where applicable
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate/UDID card, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate/PPO, where applicable
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: www.ibps.in
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026: FAQs
What is IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026?
It is the 15th Common Recruitment Process conducted by IBPS for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts across 28 Regional Rural Banks in India.
What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
The online application and fee payment window closes on 21 September 2026.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB CRP-XV 2026?
An indicative 13,706 vacancies across Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts, computed from the state-wise Annexure-I tables; the number may rise since one RRB has not yet reported its figures.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
18–28 years for Office Assistant, above 18–below 30 for Officer Scale-I, above 21–below 32 for Officer Scale-II, and above 21–below 40 for Officer Scale-III, as on 1 September 2026, with standard age relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the selection process for IBPS RRB 2026?
Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I candidates go through Preliminary and Main exams; Officer Scale-I candidates additionally face an interview. Officer Scale-II and III candidates sit for a single-level exam followed by an interview.
Can I apply for more than one post in IBPS RRB CRP-XV 2026?
Yes. A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and also for one Officer post (Scale-I, II or III), but the application fee must be paid separately for each post.
What is the application fee for IBPS RRB 2026?
₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD (and ESM/DESM for Office Assistant), and ₹850 for all other categories.
Conclusion
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 is one of the largest banking-sector hiring drives of the year, offering 13,706 posts of Officer Scale-I, II, III and Office Assistant across 28 Regional Rural Banks nationwide. With the application window closing on 21 September 2026, eligible graduates should complete their registration at the earliest to avoid last-minute technical issues on the official portal.
Note: Vacancy numbers are indicative and subject to change as per the final figures released by IBPS. Candidates should always cross-check eligibility, age limit and other conditions against the official CRP RRBs-XV notification before applying.
