IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 13,706 indicative vacancies of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, II & III posts in Regional Rural Banks across India. The online application process started on 01 September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website until 21 September 2026. Check the complete details of IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 including vacancy, important dates, eligibility, educational qualification, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, selection process, salary, documents required and online application process below.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | CRP RRBs-XV |
| Participating Banks | Regional Rural Banks |
| Posts | Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, II & III |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 Indicative |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | IBPS |
The indicative vacancy figure of 13,706 has been calculated from the RRB-wise vacancy tables available in the notification. Tripura Gramin Bank has reported “NR” against its vacancies, so the final vacancy figure may increase after the remaining requirement is reported.
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026
The recruitment covers four major post categories:
| Post | Indicative Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
The vacancies are distributed among 28 participating Regional Rural Banks and include category-wise and RRB-wise vacancies. The actual vacancies may change depending on the requirements reported by participating RRBs.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Office Assistant Application | 05 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Officer Application | 06 October 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination – Officer Scale-I | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination – Office Assistant | 06, 12 & 13 December 2026 |
| Main/Single Examination – Officers | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Main Examination | 30 January 2027 |
| Interview for Officer Posts | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027 |
The IBPS calendar confirms the scheduled preliminary and main/single examination dates for CRP RRBs-XV.
IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed nationality, educational qualification and age requirements for the post they wish to apply for.
Nationality
A candidate must generally be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 01 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the required eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
IBPS RRB Educational Qualification 2026
The educational qualification varies according to the post.
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Candidates must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB.
- Working knowledge of computers is desirable.
No post-qualification experience is required.
Officer Scale-I – Assistant Manager
Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB.
Preference may be given to candidates having degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.
No post-qualification experience is required.
Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer
Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
- At least 2 years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.
Officer Scale-II – Specialist Posts
Different qualifications and experience are prescribed for specialist posts:
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer | Degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT or equivalent with 50% marks | 1 year relevant experience |
| Chartered Accountant | CA qualification | 1 year as CA |
| Law Officer | Law Degree with 50% marks | 2 years as Advocate/Law Officer |
| Treasury Manager | CA or MBA in Finance | 1 year relevant experience |
| Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing | 1 year relevant experience |
| Agricultural Officer | Relevant Agriculture-related Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks | 2 years relevant experience |
Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager
Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
- At least 5 years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.
Preference may be given to candidates with specified subject backgrounds.
The qualifying degree result must have been declared on or before 21 September 2026. Candidates whose university awards CGPA/OGPA must convert it into percentage according to their university’s prescribed conversion method.
IBPS RRB Age Limit 2026
The age limit is calculated 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
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable rules |
| Other eligible categories | As per IBPS rules |
Additional age relaxation is available for certain categories such as widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried, particularly for Office Assistant posts.
IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026
| Category | Office Assistant | Officer Scale-I/II/III |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 | ₹175 |
| ESM/DESM – Office Assistant | ₹175 | — |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 | ₹850 |
The fee is inclusive of applicable GST and must be paid online between 01 September and 21 September 2026.
Candidates applying for both an Officer post and Office Assistant post must pay the application fee separately for each application.
IBPS RRB Salary 2026
The IBPS notification does not specify a fixed salary figure because the actual pay and allowances depend on the participating Regional Rural Bank and applicable service rules.
Selected candidates will receive salary and benefits according to the applicable pay structure of their respective RRB.
Posts covered under the recruitment include:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Officer Scale-I – Assistant Manager
- Officer Scale-II – Manager
- Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager
Candidates should refer to the concerned RRB’s service rules for exact salary and allowances.
IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026
The selection process differs according to the post.
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Provisional Allotment
There is no interview for Office Assistant. Final allotment is based on the Main Examination marks and vacancies reported by the participating RRBs.
Officer Scale-I
Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment
Officer Scale-II & III
Single Online Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment
The Officer interview carries 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. For Officer posts, the relative weightage is 80% for the online examination and 20% for the interview.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2026
Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam
| Subject | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 45 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 45 Minutes |
The preliminary examination consists of 80 questions carrying a total of 80 marks.
Office Assistant Main Examination
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 50 |
| Total | 200 |
Duration: 120 Minutes
Officer Scale-I Main Examination
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 |
| Total | 200 |
Duration: 120 Minutes
Officer Scale-II & III
Officer Scale-II and Scale-III candidates appear for a single-level online examination followed by an interview.
The Scale-III examination includes:
- Reasoning
- Computer Knowledge
- Financial Awareness
- English/Hindi Language
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
The examination carries 200 marks and has a duration of 120 minutes.
Negative Marking
There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the objective tests. No penalty is imposed for questions that are left unanswered.
IBPS RRB Syllabus 2026
Reasoning
Important topics include:
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangement
- Coding-Decoding
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Alphabet and Number Series
- Analogy
- Classification
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude
Important topics include:
- Number System
- Simplification
- Approximation
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Partnership
- Probability
- Permutation and Combination
- Data Interpretation
General Awareness
Important topics include:
- Current Affairs
- Banking Awareness
- Indian Economy
- Government Schemes
- National and International Events
- Banking Terms
- RBI-related Updates
- Financial Awareness
Computer Knowledge
Important topics include:
- Computer Fundamentals
- Operating Systems
- MS Office
- Internet
- Networking
- Computer Hardware
- Software
- Cyber Security
- Database Basics
- Computer Abbreviations
English/Hindi Language
Topics generally include:
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Error Detection
- Fill in the Blanks
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
Documents Required for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Class 10/SSLC certificate
- Graduation marksheets and certificate
- Experience certificate, wherever applicable
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwBD/UDID certificate, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
- Valid photo identity proof
- Active mobile number
- Valid email ID
Candidates should ensure that all details entered in the application form match their original documents.
How to Apply Online for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online through the official IBPS recruitment portal.
Step-by-Step Process
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP for RRBs section.
- Select the appropriate application link for:
- RRB Officers Scale-I, II & III, or
- RRB Office Assistants (Multipurpose).
- Click on New Registration.
- Enter the required basic details.
- A provisional registration number and password will be generated.
- Login using the registration number and password.
- Complete the personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and required certificates.
- Carefully check the application form.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Save and print the final submitted application for future reference.
Candidates applying for both Office Assistant and an Officer post must register separately and pay the applicable fee separately. A candidate can apply for only one post within the Officer cadre.
Important Instructions for IBPS RRB CRP-XV 2026
- Apply online only through the official IBPS application portal.
- The last date for registration and fee payment is 21 September 2026.
- Check the eligibility requirements carefully before applying.
- Candidates must possess the required qualification by the prescribed date.
- Local language proficiency is required for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I posts as prescribed by the participating RRB.
- Candidates can apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post separately.
- Do not apply for more than one post within the Officer cadre.
- Keep the provisional registration number and password safe.
- Upload documents according to the prescribed specifications.
- Keep a printout of the submitted application form.
- Vacancies are indicative and may be revised according to the actual requirements reported by RRBs.
- Read the official notification carefully before submitting the application.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
- Official IBPS Website: Visit IBPS Official Website
- IBPS RRB CRP-XV Official Notification: Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online – Officer Scale-I, II & III: Apply Online for RRB Officers
- Apply Online – Office Assistant: Apply Online for Office Assistant
- IBPS RRB XV Recruitment Page: Open IBPS RRB XV Page
The official IBPS portal confirms that Officer applications and Office Assistant applications are handled through separate application links, with registration open from 01 September to 21 September 2026.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB CRP-XV 2026?
An indicative total of 13,706 vacancies has been computed from the RRB-wise vacancy tables. The final number may change because Tripura Gramin Bank has not yet reported its vacancy figures.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable fee is 21 September 2026.
Q3. What qualification is required for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent, along with proficiency in the prescribed local language.
Q4. What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 01 September 2026.
Q5. What is the age limit for Officer Scale-I?
Candidates must be above 18 years and below 30 years as on 01 September 2026.
Q6. Can I apply for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I?
Yes. Candidates can apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post separately. Separate registration and fee payment are required.
Q7. Can I apply for Officer Scale-I and Officer Scale-II together?
No. A candidate can apply for only one post within the Officer cadre.
Q8. What is the application fee for IBPS RRB 2026?
The fee is ₹850 for most candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Applicable ESM/DESM candidates applying for Office Assistant also pay ₹175.
Q9. Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
No. Office Assistant selection consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and provisional allotment.
Q10. Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I?
Yes. Officer Scale-I selection consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Common Interview.
Q11. What is the negative marking in IBPS RRB exams?
A penalty of 0.25 marks is applied for every incorrect answer in the objective tests.
Q12. When will IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam be conducted?
The Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 21 and 22 November 2026.
Q13. When will IBPS RRB Office Assistant Preliminary Exam be conducted?
The Office Assistant Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 06, 12 and 13 December 2026.
Conclusion
The IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 is a major banking recruitment opportunity for graduates seeking jobs in Regional Rural Banks. The recruitment covers Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts, with an indicative 13,706 vacancies currently available from the reported RRB-wise figures.
Eligible candidates should complete their online application before 21 September 2026 and carefully verify their qualification, age, local language requirement, documents and selected post before final submission. Candidates should also regularly check the official IBPS website for vacancy updates, examination information, call letters and other recruitment notices.
