The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India.
A total of 13,706 indicative vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 through the official IBPS website.
Candidates interested in banking jobs should check the post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process and exam pattern before applying.
Important: The vacancy figure of 13,706 is the computed indicative total based on the RRB-wise vacancy tables available in the notification. Tripura Gramin Bank has reported vacancies as “NR” (Not Reported), so the final vacancy figure may change.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs-XV |
| Post Name | Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, II & III |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 Posts |
| Qualification | Any Bachelors Degree |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
Start Date to Apply
01 September 2026
Last Date to Apply
21 September 2026
Edit/Correction Window
2 days after registration closes
Pre-Exam Training
November 2026
Preliminary Exam
November/December 2026
Preliminary Result
December 2026/January 2027
Main/Single Examination
December 2026/February 2027
Officer Interview
January/February 2027
Provisional Allotment
February/March 2027
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements vary according to the post. Candidates should carefully check the educational qualification and other requirements before submitting the application.
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge of the local language of the participating RRB is also required as specified in the notification.
Officer Scale-I
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.
Preference may be given to candidates having a degree in certain relevant disciplines, as mentioned in the official notification.
Officer Scale-II and III
The educational qualification and experience requirements depend on the particular post.
For example, specialist Officer Scale-II positions may require qualifications such as engineering/technology, law, chartered accountancy, agriculture or other relevant professional qualifications along with prescribed experience.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the exact qualification and experience requirements for each Officer Scale-II and Scale-III post.
IBPS RRB Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as on 1 September 2026.
| 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
Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and other categories according to Government of India rules.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Additional relaxation may apply to eligible Ex-Servicemen and certain other categories. Candidates should check the official notification for the complete rules.
IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026
The application fee, including applicable GST, is:
| Category | Officer Posts | Office Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 | ₹175 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 | ₹850 |
The fee can be paid online during the application period.
Candidates applying for both an Officer post and Office Assistant must submit separate applications and pay the applicable fee separately.
IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026
The selection process depends on the post applied for.
Office Assistant
Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Provisional Allotment
There is no interview for the Office Assistant post.
Officer Scale-I
Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment
Officer Scale-II and III
Single Online Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment
For Officer posts, the online examination and interview carry a relative weightage of 80:20.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2026
Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam
| Section | Questions/Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | — |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | — |
| Total | 80 | 45 minutes |
Main Examination
For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, the main examination includes:
- Reasoning
- Computer Knowledge
- General Awareness
- English or Hindi Language
- Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude
The examination carries 200 marks and is conducted for 120 minutes.
Officer Scale-II and III
Officer Scale-II and Scale-III candidates appear for a single-level online examination. The examination covers areas such as:
- Reasoning
- Computer Knowledge
- Financial Awareness
- English/Hindi Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation
The examination carries 200 marks and has a duration of 120 minutes, subject to the detailed post-wise pattern prescribed by IBPS.
Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in objective tests.
No marks are deducted for questions that are left unanswered.
IBPS RRB Salary 2026
IBPS has not specified a fixed salary figure in the recruitment notification because the final compensation depends on the applicable RRB, post, allowances and other service conditions.
Candidates selected for these posts receive salary and benefits according to the applicable rules of the participating Regional Rural Bank.
How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP RRBs section.
- Select the application link for the relevant post.
- Click on New Registration.
- Enter the required basic information and complete registration.
- Note down the provisional registration number and password.
- Log in and complete the application form.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration.
- Enter educational qualification and other required details.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Carefully check all details before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the required documents ready before starting the online application.
Commonly required documents include:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Class 10/SSLC certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD/UDID certificate, where applicable
- Experience certificate, where required
- Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
Candidates should follow the file size, format and scanning requirements mentioned in Annexure-III of the notification.
Who Can Apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
The recruitment is particularly relevant for candidates looking for:
- Regional Rural Bank jobs
- Office Assistant jobs
- Assistant Manager jobs
- Banking government jobs
- Officer Scale-II jobs
- Senior Manager banking positions
However, eligibility differs by post, especially for specialist Officer Scale-II and Scale-III positions. Candidates should verify the detailed qualification and experience requirements before applying.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | View & Download |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are 13,706 indicative vacancies for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts based on the vacancy tables currently available.
The last date to submit the online application is 21 September 2026.
The prescribed age limit for Office Assistant is 18 to 28 years, subject to applicable age relaxation.
The fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for other candidates, including applicable GST.
Candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website during the registration period.
