The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs XV Recruitment 2026 notification for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officers Scale I, II and III in participating Regional Rural Banks. This recruitment covers roughly 13,706 posts in total — around 8,183 for Office Assistants and 5,523 for Officers. Online registration is open from 01 September to 21 September 2026.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs – CRP RRBs XV |
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Posts | Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Scale II & Scale III |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 (indicative; calculated from Annexure I) |
| Application Start | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Official Website | IBPS |
Important Dates
| Activity | Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 01 Sep 2026 to 21 Sep 2026 |
| Fee Payment | 01 Sep 2026 to 21 Sep 2026 |
| Edit Window | For 2 days after registration closes; exact dates will be notified by IBPS |
| Pre-Exam Training | November 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter | November / December 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | November / December 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Main / Single Exam Call Letter | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Main / Single Examination | December 2026 / February 2027 |
| Officer Main / Single Result | January 2027 |
| Officer Interview | January / February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February / March 2027 |
Application Fee
| Post | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale I, II & III | SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| Officer Scale I, II & III | All Others | ₹850 |
| Office Assistant | SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM | ₹175 |
| Office Assistant | All Others | ₹850 |
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale I | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale II – General Banking Officer | 666 |
| Officer Scale II – IT Officer | 182 |
| Officer Scale II – Chartered Accountant | 81 |
| Officer Scale II – Law Officer | 46 |
| Officer Scale II – Treasury Manager | 18 |
| Officer Scale II – Marketing Officer | 16 |
| Officer Scale II – Agricultural Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale III | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
Participating RRBs & Local Language
CRP RRBs XV covers participating Regional Rural Banks across 28 States/UTs. Office Assistant and Officer Scale I candidates should check the prescribed local-language requirement for the State/UT they select.
Age Limit as on 01 September 2026
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 years |
| Officer Scale I | Above 18 and below 30 years |
| Officer Scale II | Above 21 and below 32 years |
| Officer Scale III | Above 21 and below 40 years |
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Separate relaxation provisions apply to eligible Ex-Servicemen and certain other categories as specified in the official notification.
Educational Qualification & Experience
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; prescribed local-language proficiency required; computer knowledge desirable | Not required |
| Officer Scale I | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; prescribed local-language proficiency required | Not required |
| Scale II – General Banking Officer | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks | 2 years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Scale II – IT Officer | Relevant degree in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / IT or equivalent with minimum 50% | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Scale II – Chartered Accountant | Certified Associate of ICAI | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Scale II – Law Officer | Degree in Law with minimum 50% aggregate marks | 2 years as an advocate or Law Officer in a Bank / Financial Institution |
| Scale II – Treasury Manager | Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Scale II – Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Scale II – Agricultural Officer | Relevant Agriculture / allied discipline degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks | 2 years in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale III | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks | Minimum 5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
Selection Process
| Post | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment |
| Officer Scale I | Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment |
| Officer Scale II & III | Single Online Exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment |
For Officer posts, the final score is prepared using an 80:20 weightage between the Online Main/Single Examination and Interview. The Interview carries 100 marks. Office Assistant posts do not have an interview.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
Office Assistant
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
Officer Scale I
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
Main Exam Pattern – Office Assistant & Scale I
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| English / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Negative Marking
For a wrong answer in the online examinations, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question is deducted. There is no penalty for an unanswered question.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website and open the CRP for RRBs section.
- Select either Office Assistants (Multipurpose) or Officers Scale I / II / III.
- Complete New Registration and note the provisional registration number and password.
- Fill in personal, educational, State/UT and experience details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and other required documents.
- Complete the online application-fee payment.
- Preview all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application and save the application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Documents / Upload Requirements
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- SSC / SSLC / Class 10 or equivalent certificate
- Live photograph as required during online registration
- Category / disability documents where applicable
Check Annexure III of the official notification for the prescribed upload specifications before scanning or uploading documents.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – Office Assistant | Apply Online |
| Apply Online – Officers Scale I / II / III | Apply Online |
| Official Notification / Recruitment Updates | Visit IBPS |
Important Instructions
- Check age, qualification, experience and local-language eligibility before applying.
- Choose the State/UT and post carefully. Certain key fields cannot be changed after submission.
- Office Assistant and Officer Scale I candidates should check the local-language requirement for their selected State/UT.
- Only one post in the Officers cadre can be selected.
- Vacancies are indicative and may change before provisional allotment.
- Keep the registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
- Retain the registration number, password, application form and e-receipt.
- Check the official IBPS website regularly for call letters, results and schedule updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IBPS CRP RRBs XV?
It is the 15th Common Recruitment Process conducted by IBPS for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II and III recruitment in participating Regional Rural Banks.
What is the last date for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 21 September 2026.
How many vacancies are available?
The currently reported indicative vacancy tables add up to 13,706 vacancies. This figure is calculated from Annexure I and may change.
Can I apply for Office Assistant and Officer both?
Yes. You may apply separately for Office Assistant and one Officer post, subject to eligibility and separate application fees.
Can I apply for both Scale I and Scale II?
No. A candidate can apply for only one post within the Officers cadre — Scale I, Scale II or Scale III.
Is there an interview for Office Assistant?
No. Office Assistant selection is based on the Preliminary and Main examinations followed by provisional allotment.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹175 for specified reserved categories and ₹850 for all other candidates, as applicable to the selected post.
What is the age limit?
It is 18–28 years for Office Assistant, above 18–below 30 for Scale I, above 21–below 32 for Scale II and above 21–below 40 for Scale III, as on 01 September 2026. Category-wise relaxation applies.
Disclaimer
Easy Job Info is an independent information website and is not affiliated with IBPS or any Regional Rural Bank. Recruitment details are summarized from the official notification for candidates’ convenience. Applicants should verify eligibility, dates, vacancies and other conditions from the official IBPS notification before submitting the application.