IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – CRP RRBs XV, 13,706 Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Last Date
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Common Recruitment Process for RRBs XV (CRP RRBs XV) for recruitment of Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). The online registration process is scheduled from 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026. The notification contains indicative vacancies across participating RRBs, eligibility conditions, application fee, examination structure and selection process.
Total Indicative Vacancy: 13,706
Apply: 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026
Fee: ₹175 / ₹850
Age: Post-wise
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs XV (CRP RRBs XV) |
| Posts | Officers Scale-I, II & III and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) |
| Advertisement / Process | CRP RRBs XV |
| Total Indicative Vacancy | 13,706 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
| Job Type | Government / Regional Rural Bank Recruitment |
🟢 Application Status: Open
Important: The vacancies mentioned in the notification are indicative and anticipated. Provisional allotment will be based on actual vacancies reported by the participating RRBs.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Online Registration | 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment | 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Edit / Correction Window | For 2 days after closure of registration; exact schedule will be notified on the official IBPS website |
| Pre-Exam Training | November 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | November / December 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | 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 |
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026 – Post Wise
The notification provides indicative vacancies for participating Regional Rural Banks. The post-wise totals below are based on the vacancy figures given in Annexure-I. Tripura Gramin Bank is marked as NR (Not Reported) in the vacancy tables.
| Post | Indicative Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II – Information Technology | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | 81 |
| Officer Scale-II – Law | 46 |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | 16 |
| Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total Indicative Vacancies | 13,706 |
Vacancy Note: The notification clearly states that these vacancies are indicative and subject to actual vacancies reported by the RRBs.
Office Assistants – Major State-wise Vacancies
| State | RRB | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | 900 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | 26 |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Bank | 181 |
| Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | 500 |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | 296 |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | 510 |
| Haryana | Haryana Gramin Bank | 211 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | 51 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank | 200 |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Gramin Bank | 285 |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | 279 |
| Kerala | Kerala Grameena Bank | 350 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | 484 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | 300 |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | 0 |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | 26 |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | 45 |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | 6 |
| Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | 600 |
| Puducherry | Puducherry Grama Bank | 11 |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | 85 |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | 225 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | 244 |
| Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | 750 |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | NR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank | 1,200 |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | 214 |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | 204 |
Officer Scale-I – State-wise Vacancies
| State | RRB | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | 400 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | 15 |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Bank | 169 |
| Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | 394 |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | 99 |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | 600 |
| Haryana | Haryana Gramin Bank | 94 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | 30 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank | 32 |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Gramin Bank | 80 |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | 300 |
| Kerala | Kerala Grameena Bank | 55 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | 252 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | 150 |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | 0 |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | 26 |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | 25 |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | 2 |
| Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | 375 |
| Puducherry | Puducherry Grama Bank | 9 |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | 75 |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | 250 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | 90 |
| Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | 160 |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | NR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank | 425 |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | 75 |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | 74 |
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB. Working knowledge of Computer is desirable. | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent. Preference is given to specified disciplines including Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy. Local language proficiency is required. | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. Preference is given to specified banking, finance, agriculture, IT, management, law, economics and accountancy disciplines. | 2 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II – IT | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. Desirable certificates include ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP etc. | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | Certified Associate from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II – Law Officer | Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | 2 years as an Advocate or as Law Officer in Banks / Financial Institutions |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized University / Institution | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing from a recognized University | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Dairy / Animal Husbandry / Forestry / Veterinary Science / Agricultural Engineering / Pisciculture from a recognized University or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. | 2 years in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. Preference is given to specified banking, finance, agriculture, IT, management, law, economics and accountancy qualifications. | Minimum 5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
Qualification Date: The educational qualifications must be fulfilled as on the last date of online registration, i.e. 21 September 2026. The result must have been declared on or before 21 September 2026.
Local Language Requirement
For Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB is an essential qualification. The notification provides the applicable local languages for participating RRBs.
| State / UT | Local Language(s) |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| Assam | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo |
| Bihar | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Ladakhi, Balti (Palli), Dardi, Hindi |
| Jharkhand | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Manipur | Manipuri |
| Meghalaya | Khasi, Garo |
| Mizoram | Mizo |
| Nagaland | English |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Puducherry | Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu, Urdu |
| Tripura | Bengali, Kokborok |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi, Sanskrit |
| West Bengal | Bengali, Nepali |
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 01 September 2026.
| Post | Age Limit | Birth Date Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 years | Born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2008 |
| Officer Scale-I | Above 18 and below 30 years | Born not earlier than 02.09.1996 and not later than 01.09.2008 |
| Officer Scale-II | Above 21 and below 32 years | Born not earlier than 02.09.1994 and not later than 01.09.2005 |
| Officer Scale-III | Above 21 and below 40 years | Born not earlier than 02.09.1986 and not later than 01.09.2005 |
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen – Officers | 5 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Legally Separated Women – Office Assistants | Concession up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST |
Age relaxation is subject to the detailed conditions and Government of India guidelines contained in the official notification.
Application Fee
| Post | Category | Fee / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale-I, II & III | SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 including GST |
| Officer Scale-I, II & III | All Others | ₹850 including GST |
| Office Assistants | SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM | ₹175 including GST |
| Office Assistants | All Others | ₹850 including GST |
Payment Mode: Online only.
Fee Payment Period: 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.
Bank Transaction Charges: To be borne by the candidate.
Refund: Application fee / intimation charges once paid will not be refunded or held in reserve for another examination.
Fee Payment Period: 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.
Bank Transaction Charges: To be borne by the candidate.
Refund: Application fee / intimation charges once paid will not be refunded or held in reserve for another examination.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination – Office Assistants
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
Preliminary Examination – Officer Scale-I
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
Candidates for both posts have to qualify in both tests by securing minimum cut-off marks. Adequate candidates in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Main Examination – Office Assistants
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English Language OR Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Main Examination – Officer Scale-I
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English Language OR Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Single Examination – Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English OR Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Single Examination – Officer Scale-II Specialist Cadre
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English OR Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 240 | 200 | 150 minutes |
Single Examination – Officer Scale-III
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English OR Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Negative Marking: For every wrong answer in the Objective Tests, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. No penalty is imposed for an unanswered question.
Selection Process
| Post | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Provisional Allotment |
| Officer Scale-I | Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment |
| Officer Scale-II | Single Online Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment |
| Officer Scale-III | Single Online Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment |
For Office Assistants, provisional allotment is based on performance in the Main Examination and actual vacancies reported by the RRBs. For Officers, shortlisted candidates are called for the Common Interview as applicable.
Interview – Officers
The Interview carries 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are not less than 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. The relative weightage of Online Examination and Interview is 80:20.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP for RRBs section.
- Select the appropriate online application link for Officers or Office Assistants.
- Click on CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION.
- Enter the required basic information.
- Note the provisional registration number and password generated by the system.
- Complete the application form carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Upload the SSC/SSLC/10th Standard or equivalent certificate and applicable certificates.
- Complete the online fee payment.
- Verify every field before completing registration.
- Submit the application.
- Save and download the final application form for future reference.
Important Application Rule: A candidate may apply for Office Assistants and may also apply for one Officer post. In the Officers cadre, a candidate can apply for only one post among Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III.
Documents Required
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Required as per notification specifications |
| Signature | Required |
| Left Thumb Impression | Required |
| Handwritten Declaration | Required |
| SSC / SSLC / 10th Certificate | Required |
| Educational Qualification Documents | Required as applicable to the post |
| Experience Certificate | Required for posts where experience is prescribed |
| SC / ST Certificate | Required for candidates claiming reservation |
| OBC-NCL Certificate | Required for eligible OBC-NCL candidates |
| EWS Certificate | Required for candidates claiming EWS reservation |
| Disability Certificate / UDID Card | Required for applicable PwBD candidates |
| Ex-Servicemen Documents | Required for applicable ESM / DESM candidates |
| Valid Photo ID | Required during examination / verification as prescribed |
Important Instructions Before Applying
- Read the complete official notification carefully.
- Check educational qualification and experience for the selected post.
- Verify the age calculation date and applicable relaxation.
- Ensure category certificates are valid and in the prescribed format.
- Upload documents according to the specifications in Annexure III.
- Check the application fee applicable to your category and post.
- Verify all entered details before completing registration.
- Do not submit multiple applications for the same cadre unnecessarily.
- Keep the registration number and password safely.
- Save the final submitted application form.
- Regularly visit the official IBPS website for updates.
Who Should Apply?
- Candidates who satisfy the educational qualification prescribed for the selected post.
- Candidates who meet the applicable age requirement.
- Candidates who fulfil the required experience conditions for applicable Officer Scale-II/III posts.
- Candidates who satisfy the applicable local-language requirement.
- Candidates who satisfy applicable reservation/category conditions.
- Candidates who can complete online registration and fee payment within the prescribed dates.
Preparation Tips
- Understand the official examination structure before starting preparation.
- Prepare Reasoning and Numerical/Quantitative Aptitude systematically.
- For Main/Single examinations, give adequate attention to Computer Knowledge and General/Financial Awareness.
- Practice objective questions regularly.
- Take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Analyse mistakes after every mock test.
- Revise regularly instead of relying only on last-minute preparation.
- Keep application and eligibility documents ready.
- Do not wait until the final date to submit the application.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – Office Assistants | |
| Apply Online – Officers Scale-I / II / III | |
| Official IBPS Website | |
| Official Updates / Announcements | |
| Notification pdf |
The notification provides the IBPS website and application-entry instructions. The direct application URLs are not reproduced here where a specific URL was not provided in the supplied notification.
Frequently Asked Questions – IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for CRP RRBs XV 2026?
The last date for online registration is 21 September 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
The indicative vacancy figures provided in Annexure-I total 13,706 across the listed cadres, excluding vacancies marked NR.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for Office Assistants?
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent is required, along with the prescribed local-language proficiency.
Q4. What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Office Assistants?
The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 01 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
Q5. What is the application fee?
For Officers, the fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for others. For Office Assistants, the fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates and ₹850 for others.
Q6. How can I apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online through the official IBPS website and complete registration, document upload and online fee payment.
Q7. What is the selection process for Office Assistants?
Office Assistants have a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination and provisional allotment.
Q8. What is the selection process for Officer Scale-I?
Officer Scale-I selection consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Common Interview and provisional allotment.
Q9. When will the IBPS RRB examinations be conducted?
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for November / December 2026. The Main / Single examinations are tentatively scheduled from December 2026 to February 2027, depending on the post.
Q10. Where can I download the official notification?
The official IBPS website is www.ibps.in. Candidates should use the official IBPS website for the notification and subsequent announcements.
Q11. What documents are required during the application process?
The notification requires documents such as photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and SSC/SSLC/10th certificate, along with applicable eligibility/category documents.
Q12. What is the official website for IBPS RRB Recruitment?
The official website mentioned in the notification is www.ibps.in.
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This article is prepared for informational purposes based on the official recruitment notification/supporting PDF available at the time of publication. Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification carefully and verify eligibility, vacancy, dates, fee, selection process, salary and other details from the official website of the concerned organization before applying. Rozgar Buddy is not responsible for any error, omission, or subsequent change in the official information.
