The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks, CRP RRBs-XV. The recruitment covers Group “B” Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Group “A” Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III posts in participating Regional Rural Banks. The current indicative vacancy count is 13,706 posts. Online registration started on 1 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 21 September 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
IBPS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs-XV |
| Posts | Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, II and III |
| Total Indicative Vacancies | 13,706 |
| Participating RRBs | 28 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS RRB Vacancy Details 2026
The 13,706 vacancies are indicative vacancies reported by the participating Regional Rural Banks. The recruitment includes Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II in different specialist areas and Officer Scale-III. The vacancy figures may be revised according to the actual vacancies reported by the participating RRBs. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 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 (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
Educational Qualification
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, candidates generally require a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent. Candidates must also meet the prescribed local-language requirements for the RRB/state for which they apply. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
For Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III, the qualification and experience requirements are post-specific. General Banking Officer and specialist positions such as IT Officer, Chartered Accountant, Law Officer, Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer and Agricultural Officer have separate educational and professional experience requirements. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit as on 1 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 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 is applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates and other specified categories according to the recruitment rules. The age is calculated as on 1 September 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Application Fee
| Category | Officer Scale-I, II & III | Office Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 | ₹175 |
| ESM / DESM | ₹850 | ₹175 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 | ₹850 |
The application fee includes GST and is payable through the prescribed online payment methods. Bank transaction charges, where applicable, are to be borne by the candidate. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 1 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 September 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination | 21 and 22 November 2026 |
| Office Assistant Preliminary Examination | 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main Examination | 20 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-II & III Single Examination | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Main Examination | 30 January 2027 |
The examination schedule is based on the IBPS 2026–27 calendar and the current CRP RRBs-XV recruitment information. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Selection Process
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose), the recruitment process consists of a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination. For Officer Scale-I, candidates have to qualify in the Preliminary Examination and Main Examination before proceeding to the Common Interview. Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III candidates appear for a Single Online Examination followed by the Common Interview. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Exam Pattern
The Office Assistant Preliminary Examination consists of Reasoning and Numerical Ability, with 40 questions in each section and a total duration of 45 minutes.
The Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination consists of Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, with 40 questions in each section and a total duration of 45 minutes. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
The Office Assistant Main Examination and Officer examinations contain multiple sections covering areas such as reasoning, computer knowledge, general awareness, language and numerical or quantitative aptitude, according to the respective examination scheme.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS recruitment portals. Separate online application facilities are provided for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts. The registration window is open from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Candidates should complete the registration, enter the required personal and educational details, upload the prescribed documents, pay the applicable application fee and submit the application before the closing date.