📢IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 13,706 Officer & Office Assistant Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for CRP-RRBs-XV (2026-27) for recruitment to Group A Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group B Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India.

A total of 13,706 indicative vacancies have been announced. The online application process has started from 01 September 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online up to 21 September 2026.

🔷 IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IBPS's official RRB-XV page confirms that the notification and online application links for both Officers and Office Assistants were released on 01 September 2026.

📅 IBPS RRB CRP-XV Important Dates 2026

The 2026-27 IBPS calendar confirms the scheduled preliminary and main/single examination dates.

📊 IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details

A total of 13,706 indicative vacancies are available across the four recruitment categories.

⭐ Vacancy Highlights

• Office Assistant – 8,183

• Officer Scale-I – 4,256

• Officer Scale-II – 1,047

• Officer Scale-III – 220

Note: The vacancies are indicative and are based on the vacancy tables provided by participating RRBs. Vacancy numbers may be revised by IBPS/RRBs.

👨‍💼 Posts Available Under IBPS RRB CRP-XV

1️⃣ Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

Also commonly known as RRB Clerk, this is a Group B post.

Candidates selected as Office Assistants work in various Regional Rural Banks in customer service, banking operations and other clerical functions.

Vacancies: 8,183

2️⃣ Officer Scale-I – Assistant Manager

This is a Group A Officer post.

Vacancies: 4,256

Candidates selected for Scale-I are appointed as Assistant Managers in participating RRBs.

3️⃣ Officer Scale-II – Manager

Scale-II recruitment includes both General Banking Officer and specialist officer positions.

Total vacancies: 1,047

Specialist categories include:

• General Banking Officer

• IT Officer

• Chartered Accountant

• Law Officer

• Treasury Manager

• Marketing Officer

• Agricultural Officer

4️⃣ Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager

Vacancies: 220

Officer Scale-III is a senior management-level position in Regional Rural Banks.

🎓 IBPS RRB Educational Qualification 2026

🧑‍💼 Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

Candidates should possess:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent.

• Preference may be given to candidates having a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.

• Proficiency in the local language of the RRB/state/UT concerned.

• Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer.

👨‍💼 Officer Scale-I

Candidates should possess:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.

• Preference may be given to candidates having a degree in the relevant agricultural, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy fields.

• Proficiency in the local language as prescribed.

• Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer.

👨‍💼 Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer

Candidates require:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks.

• Minimum prescribed experience in a bank/financial institution in an officer position.

💻 Officer Scale-II – IT Officer

Candidates require a degree in relevant IT/computer-related disciplines such as:

• Electronics

• Communication

• Computer Science

• Information Technology

• Electronics & Instrumentation

along with the prescribed experience.

📊 Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant

Candidates must be:

• Certified Associate of ICAI (India)

with the prescribed post-qualification experience.

⚖️ Officer Scale-II – Law Officer

Candidates require:

• Degree in Law

• Minimum prescribed marks

• Relevant experience as specified in the notification.

💰 Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager

Candidates require:

• CA or MBA Finance

• Prescribed experience in the relevant field.

📢 Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer

Candidates require:

• MBA in Marketing Trade

• Prescribed experience.

🌾 Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer

Candidates require a Bachelor's degree in relevant agricultural disciplines such as:

• Agriculture

• Horticulture

• Dairy

• Animal Husbandry

• Veterinary Science

• Agricultural Engineering

• Pisciculture

• Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation

• Cooperation

• Forestry

• Agricultural Biotechnology

along with the required experience.

👨‍💼 Officer Scale-III

Candidates should possess:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline

• Prescribed minimum marks

• Relevant experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.

⚠️ Important: The experience requirement varies according to the Officer Scale-II/III post. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact post-wise experience requirement.

🎂 IBPS RRB Age Limit 2026

The age will be calculated as on 01 September 2026.

These age limits are based on the official recruitment criteria.

🧾 Age Relaxation

*Applicable provisions vary according to the post.

💳 IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026

The fee is inclusive of applicable GST. Candidates applying for both an Officer post and Office Assistant must pay the applicable fee separately for each application.

💰 IBPS RRB Salary 2026

IBPS does not prescribe one fixed consolidated salary figure in the notification because salary and allowances are governed by the respective RRBs.

The posts are at different levels:

Selected candidates receive basic pay plus applicable DA, HRA, special allowances and other benefits according to the rules of the respective Regional Rural Bank.

📝 IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2026

🧑‍💼 Office Assistant Preliminary Exam

⏱️ Duration: 45 minutes

Candidates must qualify in the preliminary examination to appear for the Main Examination.

📝 Office Assistant Main Examination

⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours

👨‍💼 Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam

⏱️ Duration: 45 minutes

👨‍💼 Officer Scale-I Main Examination

⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours

👨‍💼 Officer Scale-II & III Examination

Officer Scale-II and Scale-III candidates appear for a single online examination, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.

The examination includes areas such as:

• Reasoning

• Computer Knowledge

• Financial Awareness

• English/Hindi Language

• Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

• Professional Knowledge/Relevant Specialisation

The objective tests carry negative marking.

❌ Negative Marking

0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer in objective tests.

🎯 IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026

Office Assistant

Prelims → Mains → Final Provisional Allotment

There is no interview for Office Assistant.

Officer Scale-I

Prelims → Mains → Interview → Final Selection

Officer Scale-II & III

Single Online Examination → Interview → Final Selection

🌐 Local Language Requirement

One of the important eligibility conditions for RRB recruitment is proficiency in the local language of the State/UT in which the RRB operates.

Candidates should therefore check the specific language prescribed for the RRB/state they are applying for before submitting the application.

🏦 Participating Regional Rural Banks

IBPS CRP-RRB XV covers participating Regional Rural Banks operating across different States and Union Territories of India.

The recruitment is conducted centrally by IBPS, while candidates are ultimately allotted to participating RRBs according to merit, preferences, vacancies and applicable rules.

📝 How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the official IBPS application portal.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Visit the official IBPS website.

Step 2: Open CRP-RRBs-XV.

Step 3: Select the appropriate application link:

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

• Officer Scale-I, II & III

Step 4: Complete the registration process.

Step 5: Enter personal and educational details.

Step 6: Select the required State/RRB and examination preferences as applicable.

Step 7: Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.

Step 8: Pay the application fee online.

Step 9: Carefully verify all details.

Step 10: Submit the application form.

Step 11: Download and save the final application form and fee receipt.

The official IBPS application portal is currently active for CRP-RRB XV.

📄 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:

• 📌 10th/Matriculation Certificate

• 📌 Graduation Degree/Marksheet

• 📌 Professional qualification certificates, where applicable

• 📌 Experience Certificate for Scale-II/III posts

• 📌 Caste Certificate

• 📌 OBC-NCL Certificate, if applicable

• 📌 EWS Certificate, if applicable

• 📌 PwBD Certificate, if applicable

• 📌 Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable

• 📌 Recent Photograph

• 📌 Signature

• 📌 Valid ID details

• 📌 Local-language qualification details

⚠️ Important Instructions

🔸 Candidates can apply for only one post in the Officer cadre — either Scale-I, Scale-II or Scale-III.

🔸 A candidate may apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.

🔸 Candidates must satisfy the age and qualification conditions as on the prescribed dates.

🔸 Local-language proficiency is important for participating RRBs.

🔸 Candidates should carefully enter their educational qualification and category information.

🔸 The 13,706 vacancies are indicative and may be revised.

🔸 Candidates should not wait until the final date to submit their application.