Institute of Banking Personnel Selection IBPS has released a notification for the recruitment of various Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) under IBPS RRB CRP XV 2026 Recruitment. All eligible and interested applicants may apply online before the last date.
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IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II & III Posts
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the short notification for the highly anticipated IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026. This major recruitment drive is conducted to hire eligible banking aspirants for Group A Officers (Scale I, II, and III) and Group B Office Assistants (Multipurpose) across various Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India. Candidates looking to build a stable career in the banking sector can submit their online applications through the official IBPS portal starting from September 1, 2026.
IBPS RRBs XV CRP 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Short Notification Release | 30th August 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release | 31st August 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 1st September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 21st September 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Prelims Exam | 21st & 22nd November 2026 |
| Office Assistant Prelims Exam | 6th, 12th & 13th December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-II & III Single Exam | 20th December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Mains Exam | 20th December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Mains Exam | 30th January 2027 |
| Interview (Scale I, II & III) | January / February 2027 |
IBPS RRB CRP 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 |
| Eligible Posts | Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale I (PO), Officer Scale II & Officer Scale III |
| Participating Banks | 43 Regional Rural Banks |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Vacancy Details of IBPS RRB 2026
The Expected Vacancies this year is around 12000. Below is the previous few year Vacancy details.
| Year | Exam Name | Total Vacancies |
| 2026 | IBPS RRB XIV | 13,217 |
| 2023 | IBPS RRB XII | 9055 |
| 2022 | IBPS RRB XI | 8106 |
| 2021 | IBPS RRB X | 10729 |
| 2020 | IBPS RRB IX | 9600+ |
| 2019 | IBPS RRB VIII | 9363 |
| 2018 | IBPS RRB VII | 10190 |
Participating Banks in IBPS RRB CRP XV 2026
- Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
- Andhra Pragathi Gramin Bank
- Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank
- Aryavart Bank
- Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
- Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank
- Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank
- Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya GraminBank
- Baroda UP Bank
- Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank
- Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank
- Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank
- Ellaquai Dehati Bank
- Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
- J & K Grameen Bank
- Jharkhand Rajya Gramin Bank
- Karnataka Gramin Bank
- Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
- Kerala Gramin Bank
- Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
- Madhyanchal Gramin Bank
- Maharashtra Gramin Bank
- Manipur Rural Bank
- Meghalaya Rural Bank
- Mizoram Rural Bank
- Nagaland Rural Bank
- Odisha Gramya Bank
- Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
- Prathama UP Gramin Bank
- Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank
- Punjab Gramin Bank
- Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank
- Saptagiri Grameena Bank
- Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank
- Saurashtra Gramin Bank
- Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
- Telangana Grameena Bank
- Tripura Gramin Bank
- Utkal Grameen Bank
- Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank
- Uttarakhand Gramin Bank
- Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank
- Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank
IBPS RRB CRP 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must be either –
- a Citizen of India or
- a subject of Nepal or
- a subject of Bhutan or
- a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Educational Qualification | Post Qualification Experience |
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent (a) Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s* (b) Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer. | —- |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy; Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s* Desirable: working knowledge of Computer. | —- |
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy. | Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. |
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) | Information Technology Officer Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Desirable: Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP etc. | One year (in the relevant field) |
| Chartered Accountant Certified Associate Accountants of India | One Year as a Chartered Accountant. | |
| Law Officer Degree from a recognised University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. | Two years as an advocate or should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for a period of not less than two years | |
| Treasury Manager Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized university/ institution | One Year relevant field) | |
| Marketing Officer MBA in Marketing from a recognized university | One Year relevant field) | |
| Agricultural Officer Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture from a recognized university or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate | Two Years relevant field) | |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having Degree/ Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy. | Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institutions |
Language Proficiency
Candidates applying for the posts of Office Assistant in any particular RRB are required to possess proficiency in the local language of the State/ UT in which the RRB is situated to be eligible for interview.
IBPS RRB CRP XV 2026 Age Limit (As on 01.09. 2026)
| Group | Posts | Age limit |
| Group “B” | For Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | Between 18 years and 28 years |
Group “A”- Officers | For Officer Scale- I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18 years – Below 30 years |
| For Officer Scale- II (Manager) | Above 21 years – Below 32 years | |
| For Officer Scale- III (Senior Manager) | Above 21 years – Below 40 years |
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Sr. No. | Category | Age relaxation |
| 1 | Scheduled Caste (SC) /Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| 3 | Persons With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) as defined under “The Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 years |
| 4 a. | Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen (ESM)/ (DESM) | for the post of Office Assistants (Multipurpose) actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
| 4 b. | In the case of Ex- servicemen commissioned officers, including ECOs/ SSCOs, who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within the next one year from the last date for receipt of application) other than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or on account of physical disability attributable to military service or on invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines | for the post of Officers 5 years |
| 5 | Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | only for the post of Office Assistants (Multipurpose) Age concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS, upto 38 years for OBC and upto 40 years SC/ST candidates |
IBPS RRB 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
The approximate monthly salary for the various IBPS RRB posts is highly lucrative and is structured as follows:
- Office Assistant (Clerk): ₹35,000 to ₹37,000/-
- Officer Scale I (PO): ₹75,000 to ₹77,000/-
- Officer Scale II: ₹65,000 to ₹67,000/-
- Officer Scale III: ₹80,000 to ₹90,000/-
IBPS RRB Selection Process
For the posts of Officers Scale I and Office Assistants (Multi-purpose) the examination will be two tier i.e. the Online Examination will be held in two phases, Preliminary and Main Examinations. |
For the post of Office Assistants (Multipurpose), candidates who qualify in Online Preliminary Examination and shortlisted will have to appear for Online Main Examination. They will be provisionally allotted on the basis of the marks obtained by them in the Online Main Examination and the actual vacancies reported by the RRB of the State/ UT applied for. |
For the post of Officers Scale I, candidates who qualify in the Online Preliminary Examination and shortlisted will have to appear for the Online Main Examination and shortlisted candidates in the Online Main Examination will subsequently be called for a Common Interview to be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the assistance of NABARD and IBPS in consultation with appropriate authority. |
For the post of Officers Scale II (Generalist and Specialists) and Scale III, candidates will appear for Single Online Examination and shortlisted candidates in the Single Online Examination will subsequently be called for a Common Interview to be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the assistance of NABARD and IBPS in consultation with appropriate authority. |
The candidates must clear each stage of the exam to be successful in selecting each post.
IBPS RRB Exam language
Question Paper will be given in English, Hindi, and the local language.
IBPS RRB CRP 2026 Application Fee
| Sr. No. | Category | Application Fees |
| 1. | SC/ ST/ PwD/ XS | Rs. 175/- |
| 2. | General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 850/- |
IBPS RRB CRP XIV 2026 Online Application Form
Applications are invited from eligible and interested candidates aspiring to join any of the Regional Rural Banks (listed at Table A) as Group “A”-Officers (Scale- I, II & III) and Group “B”-Office Assistants (Multipurpose). The candidates are required to register for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP RRBs- XV). A candidate can apply for the Post of Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and can also apply for the Post of Officers. However, a candidate can apply for only one post in officer’s cadre i.e. for Officer Scale-I or Scale-II or Scale III. Candidates have to separately apply and pay application fees/intimation charges for each post for which they apply.
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IBPS RRB CRP XV 2026 Online Application Form
Click HereHow to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in.
- On the homepage, click on the “CRP RRBs” section.
- Select the recruitment link for “Common Recruitment Process – Regional Rural Banks Phase XV (CRP RRBs-XV)”.
- Choose the appropriate application link for either “Officers (Scale I, II, III)” or “Office Assistants”.
- Click on the “New Registration” button to create a registration profile using your active email ID and mobile number.
- Log in with the generated registration number and password to fill out the personal, educational, and professional details in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required scanned documents, including your passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Verify all entered details thoroughly and click on final submit.
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
About IBPS
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is an autonomous agency in India. It started its operation in 1975 as Personnel Selection Service. In 1984, IBPS became an independent entity at the behest of Reserve Bank of India and Public Sector Banks.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2026
IBPS RRB Preliminary Exam Pattern:
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
| Name of Tests | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Officer Scale-I
| Name of Tests | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern:
Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | * | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | * | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness | * | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4 a• | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 4 b• | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Numerical Ability | * | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Officer Scale-I
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | * | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | * | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness | * | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4 a• | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 4 b• | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude | * | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Single-level Examination (objective)
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Qs. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4a• | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 4b• | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| TOTAL | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Qs. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Professional Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4a• | English Language | English | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
| 4b• | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 6 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| TOTAL | 240 | 200 | 150 minutes |
Officer Scale- III
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | Medium of Exam | No. of Qs. | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | Hindi/English | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | Hindi/English | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| 4a• | English Language | English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 4b• | Hindi Language | Hindi | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Hindi/English | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| TOTAL | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
