IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
for 13,706 Posts
The Institute of Banking Personnel
Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP-RRBs XV Recruitment 2026
notification for recruitment to various posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
The recruitment covers Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I,
Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III positions.
A total of 13,706 indicative
vacancies is available across these posts. Eligible candidates can submit
their applications online from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026
through the official IBPS recruitment portal.
The recruitment is being conducted
separately for the Office Assistant and Officer cadre. Candidates applying for
the Officer cadre can apply for only one of Officer Scale I, Scale II or
Scale III.
IBPS
RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
|
Particular |
Details |
|
Organization |
Institute
of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|
Recruitment |
CRP-RRBs
XV |
|
Posts |
Office
Assistant, Officer Scale I, II & III |
|
Total
Vacancies |
13,706 |
|
Job
Type |
Banking
/ Government-linked RRB Recruitment |
|
Application
Mode |
Online |
|
Application
Start Date |
01
September 2026 |
|
Last
Date |
21
September 2026 |
|
Job
Location |
Regional
Rural Banks across India |
|
Official
Website |
|
|
Selection |
Examination
and Interview, wherever applicable |
IBPS has listed CRP-RRBs XV among
its current recruitment processes on its official website.
IBPS
RRB Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification
/ Window Notice |
31
August 2026 |
|
Online
Application Begins |
01
September 2026 |
|
Last
Date to Apply Online |
21
September 2026 |
|
Last
Date for Fee Payment |
21
September 2026 |
|
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 |
06,
12 & 13 December 2026 |
|
Office
Assistant Main Exam |
30
January 2027 |
The examination dates above are
based on the IBPS 2026–27 calendar. IBPS has stated that examination schedules
may be subject to change.
IBPS
RRB Vacancy 2026
The recruitment carries 13,706
indicative vacancies. The post-wise distribution is given below.
|
Post Name |
Vacancies |
|
Office
Assistant (Multipurpose) |
8,183 |
|
Officer
Scale I |
4,256 |
|
Officer
Scale II – General Banking Officer |
666 |
|
Officer
Scale II – Information Technology 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 |
The vacancies are indicative and
may vary according to the vacancies actually reported by participating Regional
Rural Banks.
IBPS
RRB Application Fee 2026
|
Category |
Application Fee |
|
General
/ OBC / EWS |
₹850 |
|
SC
/ ST / PwBD |
₹175 |
|
ESM
/ DESM, where applicable for Office Assistant |
₹175 |
The fee is payable online during
the application process.
IBPS
RRB Eligibility 2026
The educational requirements differ
according to the post.
Office
Assistant (Multipurpose)
Candidates should generally have:
Officer
Scale I – Assistant Manager
Candidates should have:
Officer
Scale II
Eligibility depends upon the
particular specialist position.
For example, the General Banking
Officer requires a Bachelor's degree with the prescribed marks and relevant
banking/financial institution experience. Specialist posts such as IT, CA, Law,
Treasury, Marketing and Agriculture have their own educational and experience
requirements.
Officer
Scale III – Senior Manager
Candidates generally require a
Bachelor's degree with the prescribed marks and the required
banking/financial-sector experience. The detailed requirements vary according
to the notification conditions.
Candidates should carefully check
the post-specific eligibility before submitting the application.
IBPS
RRB Age Limit 2026
The age limit is calculated as per
the date specified by IBPS in the notification.
|
Post |
Age Limit |
|
Office
Assistant |
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 for eligible
reserved categories and other specified categories will be available according
to the applicable rules.
IBPS
RRB Salary / Pay Scale 2026
The CRP-RRBs XV notification
does not provide a single consolidated post-wise salary figure. Pay,
allowances and other service benefits are governed by the applicable rules of
the respective Regional Rural Bank and the post of appointment.
Therefore, candidates should not
rely on unofficial salary estimates when comparing posts. The final salary and
allowances will depend on the applicable RRB service rules.
IBPS
RRB Selection Process 2026
The selection procedure varies by
post.
Office
Assistant
Preliminary Examination → Main
Examination → Provisional Allotment
There is no interview stage for the
Office Assistant selection process.
Officer
Scale I
Preliminary Examination → Main
Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment
Officer
Scale II & III
Single Online Examination →
Interview → Provisional Allotment
The Officer Scale II and III
recruitment use a single online examination followed by an interview, while
Office Assistant and Scale I have preliminary/main examination stages as
applicable.
How
to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can complete
the application through the official IBPS recruitment portal.
IBPS provides separate online
application portals for Office Assistants and Officers.
Documents
Required
Candidates should keep the required
documents and scanned files ready before starting the application. These may
include:
The IBPS 2026–27 calendar
specifically states that candidates will need to upload photograph, signature,
thumb impression and handwritten declaration according to the prescribed
specifications.
Important
Links
|
Particular |
Link |
|
Official
IBPS Website |
|
|
RRB
XV Recruitment Page |
|
|
Official
Notification |
|
|
Apply
– Office Assistant |
|
|
Apply
– Officer Scale I, II & III |
The official IBPS website currently
lists both the RRB XV notification and online application links.
Frequently
Asked Questions
1.
What is IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is the
CRP-RRBs XV selection process for recruitment to Office Assistant and Officer
Scale I, II and III positions in participating Regional Rural Banks.
2.
How many vacancies are announced under IBPS RRB XV?
A total of 13,706 indicative
vacancies has been reported for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II
and III posts.
3.
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.
4.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
The prescribed age range for Office
Assistant is 18 to 28 years, subject to the applicable eligibility
conditions and relaxations.
5.
What qualification is required for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
Candidates generally need a Bachelor's
degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent, along
with proficiency in the prescribed local language.
6.
Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
No. The Office Assistant selection
process consists of the applicable online examinations followed by provisional
allotment; there is no interview stage.
7.
When will the IBPS RRB exams be conducted?
Officer Scale I prelims are
scheduled for 21 and 22 November 2026, while Office Assistant prelims
are scheduled for 6, 12 and 13 December 2026. The Scale I main and Scale
II/III single examination are scheduled for 20 December 2026, and Office
Assistant mains for 30 January 2027.
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Candidates are advised to read the
official notification carefully before applying.