IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs-XV Recruitment 2026 notification for recruitment to 13,706 posts of Office Assistant and Officers in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The online application process started on 1 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 21 September 2026.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs-XV |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 Posts |
| Posts | Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, II & III |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Job Location | Regional Rural Banks across India |
| Official Website | IBPS |
The official IBPS recruitment page confirms that applications are open separately for Office Assistants and Officers under CRP-RRBs-XV.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
The recruitment covers Group B Office Assistants and Group A Officers (Scale-I, II & III) in participating Regional Rural Banks.
1. Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Candidates should have proficiency in the local language of the state/UT for which they are applying.
- Working knowledge of computer is desirable.
Age Limit
18 to 28 years.
2. Officer Scale-I – Assistant Manager
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Preference may be given to candidates having degrees in Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics, Accountancy and related fields.
- Knowledge of the applicable local language is required.
Age Limit
18 to 30 years.
3. Officer Scale-II – Manager
Officer Scale-II includes General Banking Officer and Specialist Officer categories.
Candidates must possess the qualification and relevant professional experience prescribed for the particular Scale-II post.
Age Limit
21 to 32 years.
4. Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification and relevant banking/professional experience.
Age Limit
21 to 40 years.
Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories according to government/IBPS rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM | ₹175 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 |
The reported application fee for CRP RRB-XV is ₹850 for general categories and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD/eligible categories.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 31 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Application | 5/6 October 2026, depending on post |
| Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-II & III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Preliminary Exam | 6, 12 & 13 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Main Exam | 30 January 2027 |
The preliminary and main examination dates are listed in the official IBPS 2026–27 calendar.
Selection Process
Office Assistant
Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment
There is no interview for Office Assistant.
Officer Scale-I
Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Interview → Provisional Allotment
Officer Scale-II & III
Single Online Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment
The recruitment structure and interview process are confirmed in the current CRP-RRBs-XV information.
Exam Pattern
Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam
The preliminary examination consists of:
- Reasoning
- Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude
Candidates qualifying in the preliminary examination proceed to the Main examination.
Main Examination
The Main examination generally covers:
- Reasoning
- Computer Knowledge
- General Awareness
- English or Hindi Language
- Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude
For Officer posts, the detailed paper structure differs according to the post.
Important Rules
- A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post.
- For Officer cadre, a candidate can apply for only one of Scale-I, Scale-II or Scale-III.
- Candidates need to meet the prescribed state/local-language requirement.
- Applications must be submitted online within the prescribed period. The official application portals are currently active.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the IBPS official website.
- Open CRP RRBs-XV.
- Select Office Assistants or Officers Scale-I, II & III.
- Complete new registration.
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application.
- Download/print the final application form.
Important Links
| Online Application – Office Assistant | Click Here |
| Online Application – Officer | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Our Home Page | Click Here |
FAQs of IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
Q. How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
A. There are 13,706 vacancies under CRP RRBs-XV.
Q. What is the last date to apply?
A. 21 September 2026.
Q. What is the qualification for Office Assistant?
A. A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is generally required, along with the applicable local-language requirement.
Q. Is there an interview for Office Assistant?
A. No. Office Assistant selection is through the preliminary and main examinations.
Q. Is there an interview for Officer posts?
A. Yes. Officer Scale-I, II and III candidates who qualify the relevant written examination proceed to the interview stage.
Q. Can I apply for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I?
A. Yes, candidates can apply for Office Assistant and an Officer post separately, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and paying the applicable fees. For the Officer cadre, only one of Scale-I, II or III can be selected.
