Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for CRP-RRBs-XV 2026 for recruitment to Regional Rural Banks. The recruitment covers 13,706 vacancies for Officer and Office Assistant posts.
Eligible candidates can apply through online mode for Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II, Officer Scale-III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts. Candidates should check the post-wise eligibility criteria before submitting the online application.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP-RRBs-XV |
| Participating Organizations | Regional Rural Banks |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 |
| Posts | Officer Scale-I, II, III & Office Assistant |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Online Examination / Interview as applicable |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,747 |
| Officer Scale-I | 5,050 |
| Officer Scale-II | 1,080 |
| Officer Scale-III | 199 |
| Total | 13,706 |
Posts Included
The recruitment process includes the following major positions:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)
- Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer
- Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers
- Officer Scale-III
Officer Scale-II specialist positions include posts in different professional disciplines as prescribed in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, candidates generally need a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification. Candidates should also fulfil the prescribed local-language requirements for the RRB they are applying to.
For Officer Scale-II and Scale-III, the required educational qualification depends on the particular post. Specialist positions require the relevant professional degree or qualification along with the prescribed experience wherever applicable.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | 18 to 28 Years |
| Officer Scale-I | 18 to 30 Years |
| Officer Scale-II | 21 to 32 Years |
| Officer Scale-III | 21 to 40 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the government rules and the conditions specified in the notification.
Application Fee
The application fee is different for different candidate categories.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 175/- |
| All Other Candidates | Rs. 850/- |
The fee includes applicable intimation charges as prescribed by IBPS.
Selection Process
The selection process depends on the post applied for.
For Office Assistant, selection is based on the online examination conducted as prescribed by IBPS.
For Officer Scale-I, candidates have to qualify the preliminary examination followed by the main examination and interview.
For Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III, candidates are selected through the prescribed online examination and interview process.
Exam Pattern
The Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I recruitment process includes a preliminary examination followed by the applicable main examination.
The preliminary examination generally tests candidates in Reasoning and Numerical Ability.
The main examination covers subjects such as Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English or Hindi Language and Numerical Ability or Quantitative Aptitude, depending on the post.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 01 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | November / December 2026 |
| Main Examination | January / February 2027 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP-RRBs-XV recruitment section.
- Select the online application link for the desired post.
- Complete the registration process using the required details.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Review all details before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the submitted application form and fee receipt.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational qualification certificates
- Valid identity proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Experience certificate for posts where required
- Other documents specified in the application instructions
Important Information
The CRP-RRBs-XV recruitment provides opportunities in Regional Rural Banks for both Office Assistant and Officer-level positions. Candidates can apply only for the posts for which they satisfy the prescribed eligibility requirements.
Applicants should carefully read the official notification before completing the application. Details such as educational qualification, age, local-language proficiency, experience and post-wise eligibility may differ between positions.
After successful submission, candidates should keep the application printout, fee receipt and registration details safely for future use during the recruitment process.