IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for 13,706 PO, Clerk & Officer Posts

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the detailed notification for CRP RRBs-XV for recruitment to 13,706 Group "A" Officer and Group "B" Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. Eligible graduates can apply online through the official IBPS website within the prescribed application period.

The recruitment drive includes Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III positions. Candidates can check the post-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process, examination pattern, important dates and online application procedure below.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – At a Glance IBPS RRB CRP XV is a national-level recruitment process for filling Office Assistant and Officer vacancies in participating Regional Rural Banks.
Recruiting Organization	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Recruitment Process	CRP RRBs-XV
Posts	Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Scale-II & Scale-III
Total Vacancies	13,706 Posts (Indicative)
Participating RRBs	28 Regional Rural Banks
Job Category	Banking Government Jobs
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	ibps.in
Important Dates for IBPS RRB XV 2026 Candidates should complete registration, fee payment and any permitted corrections within the dates notified by IBPS.
Online Registration Begins	01 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	21 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	21 September 2026
Application Edit Window	2 Days after closure of registration
Pre-Examination Training	November 2026
Preliminary Examination	November/December 2026
Main/Single Examination	December 2026/February 2027
Common Interview	January/February 2027
Provisional Allotment	February/March 2027
Vacancy Details – IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 The CRP RRBs-XV recruitment covers 13,706 indicative vacancies under Office Assistant and Officer cadres. The detailed post-wise distribution is given below. Sl. Post Group Vacancies 01 Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Group "B" 8,183 02 Officer Scale-I Group "A" 4,256 03 Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer Group "A" 666 04 Officer Scale-II – Information Technology Group "A" 182 05 Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant Group "A" 81 06 Officer Scale-II – Law Officer Group "A" 46 07 Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager Group "A" 18 08 Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer Group "A" 16 09 Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer Group "A" 38 10 Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager Group "A" 220 Total Vacancies 13,706 Reservation: Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates will be applicable as per the prevailing Government rules and participating RRB requirements. Multiple Applications: A candidate may apply for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and also for one Officer post, subject to the eligibility conditions. Separate applications and applicable fees are required.
Educational Qualification The required qualification varies according to the post. Candidates should possess the prescribed qualification within the eligibility date mentioned in the official notification. Post Qualification/Experience Age Office Assistant Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent. • Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB. • Working knowledge of computers is desirable. • No prior experience required. 18–28 Officer Scale-I Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent. • Preference may be given to candidates with degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy. • Proficiency in the local language of the State/UT opted for. • No prior experience required. 18–30 Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate. • Minimum 2 years' experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. 21–32 Officer Scale-II – IT Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/Information Technology with at least 50% marks. • Relevant professional experience as prescribed in the notification. 21–32 Officer Scale-II – Specialist Posts CA: Chartered Accountant with prescribed experience. Law: Law degree with prescribed professional experience. Treasury: CA or MBA in Finance with prescribed experience. Marketing: MBA in Marketing with prescribed experience. Agriculture: Degree in Agriculture/Allied subjects with prescribed experience. 21–32 Officer Scale-III Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate. • Minimum 5 years' experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. 21–40
Age Limit and Relaxation The age of applicants will be calculated with reference to 01 September 2026. Upper-age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories according to applicable Government guidelines. Office Assistant: 18 to 28 years. Officer Scale-I: 18 to 30 years. Officer Scale-II: 21 to 32 years. Officer Scale-III: 21 to 40 years. SC/ST: 5 years upper-age relaxation. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation. PwBD: 10 years relaxation. Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation is applicable as per the post-specific rules. Widows/Divorced Women: Applicable relaxation is available for eligible Office Assistant candidates according to the prescribed rules.
IBPS RRB Salary 2026 Selected candidates will receive salary and allowances according to the applicable RRB service rules and banking settlements. The approximate monthly in-hand figures can vary depending on the bank, posting location and applicable deductions. Post Scale/Cadre Approx. In-Hand Pay Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Clerical Cadre ₹35,000 – ₹37,000/- Officer Scale-I JMGS-I ₹60,000 – ₹77,000/- Officer Scale-II MMGS-II ₹65,000 – ₹77,000/- Officer Scale-III MMGS-III ₹80,000 – ₹90,000/- Other Benefits: Eligible employees may receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Special Allowance, Leave Fare Concession, pension/NPS, medical benefits and other benefits according to the applicable RRB rules.
Selection Process – Office Assistant & Officers The selection method is different for Office Assistant and Officer posts. Candidates should prepare according to the examination stage applicable to their selected post. Post Selection Method Office Assistant Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Provisional Allotment. No interview is conducted for Office Assistant (Multipurpose). Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Common Interview → Final Selection/Provisional Allotment. Officer Scale-II & III Single Online Examination → Common Interview → Final Selection/ Provisional Allotment. IBPS RRB Preliminary Exam Pattern Section Questions Marks Duration Reasoning 40 40 25 Minutes Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude 40 40 20 Minutes Total 80 80 45 Minutes For the Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I preliminary examination, candidates have to qualify in the required sections and obtain the prescribed cut-off marks. Main/Single Examination The Main Examination for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I includes subjects such as Reasoning, Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English or Hindi Language and Computer Knowledge. Officer Scale-II and Scale-III candidates appear for a single online examination, with the examination structure varying according to the cadre and specialist post. Negative Marking: One-fourth (1/4) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer in objective tests.
IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026 The application fee is to be paid online during the registration period. The applicable fee is the same for Office Assistant and Officer cadres as specified below. Candidate Category Application Fee SC/ST/PwBD/ESM ₹175/- All Other Candidates ₹850/- Fee includes applicable GST. Payment is made through the available online payment gateway. Application charges are generally non-refundable. A separate application and fee are required when applying for permitted multiple cadres.
How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026? Eligible candidates can submit the IBPS RRB XV application online through the official IBPS portal. The basic application process is given below. Open the official IBPS website at ibps.in. Go to the CRP RRBs section and select the recruitment link for CRP RRBs Phase XV. Select the appropriate application link for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) or Officers (Scale-I, II & III). Click on New Registration and enter the required basic details to generate the registration credentials. Log in using the provisional registration number and password. Enter personal information, educational qualifications, category details, state preference and other required information carefully. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and other documents in the prescribed format and size. Complete the required live photograph/photograph capture process as instructed on the application portal. Pay the applicable application fee using the available online payment facility. Preview the complete form before final submission. After successful registration, download and retain the application form and payment receipt for future reference. Important: Candidates should carefully verify all details before final submission because incorrect information may result in rejection of the application.
Documents Required for Online Application Applicants should keep the required documents and scanned files ready before starting the online registration process. Recent passport-size photograph. Signature in the prescribed format. Left thumb impression. Handwritten declaration. 10th Standard certificate/required identity document. Educational qualification certificates and marksheets. Category/disability certificate, wherever applicable. Valid email ID and mobile number.
Important Links – IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Use the official IBPS website for registration, notification and other recruitment-related updates.
Apply Online – Office Assistant	Apply Online
Apply Online – Officers	Apply Online
Official Notification	Download Notification
Official IBPS Website	ibps.in
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IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: This recruitment provides opportunities for graduates to join Regional Rural Banks through Office Assistant and Officer cadre positions. Candidates from Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and other states can check the participating RRB-wise vacancies and local-language requirements in the official notification.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable fee for IBPS RRB CRP XV Recruitment 2026 is 21 September 2026.

How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB XV 2026?

IBPS RRB CRP XV has announced an indicative total of 13,706 vacancies for Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts.

What is the qualification for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent and should meet the prescribed local-language requirement of the participating RRB.

Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?

No. There is no interview for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post. The recruitment process includes the Preliminary and Main Examinations, followed by provisional allotment as per the applicable process.

Can I apply for both Office Assistant and Officer posts?

Yes. Subject to the eligibility conditions, candidates may apply for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and one post from the Officer cadre. Separate applications and applicable fees are required.

What is the age limit for IBPS RRB 2026?

The age limit depends on the post. Office Assistant is 18–28 years, Officer Scale-I is 18–30 years, Officer Scale-II is 21–32 years, and Officer Scale-III is 21–40 years, subject to applicable relaxation.

What is the application fee for IBPS RRB 2026?

The application fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM candidates and ₹850 for all other candidates, including applicable GST.

What is the negative marking in IBPS RRB exams?

A penalty of one-fourth (1/4) of the marks assigned to the question is applicable for each wrong answer in objective tests.

What is the IBPS RRB Office Assistant preliminary exam pattern?

The Preliminary Examination consists of 80 questions for 80 marks: 40 questions from Reasoning and 40 questions from Numerical Ability, with a total duration of 45 minutes.

What is the official website for IBPS RRB Recruitment?

The official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is ibps.in. Candidates should use the official portal for registration, notification and recruitment updates.