IBPS CRP RRBs XV Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Officers & Office Assistants
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV) notification for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) across 28 States/UTs. Eligible graduates can apply online from 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 through the official IBPS website.
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), for Regional Rural Banks |
|---|---|
| Post Names | Officer Scale-I, II & III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706+ Posts (indicative; Tripura Gramin Bank vacancies not reported) |
| Job Location | Regional Rural Banks across 28 States/UTs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates – IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply / Pay Fee | 21 September 2026 |
| Edit Window | 2 days after closure of registration |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Online Exam – Preliminary (Officers/OA) | November/December 2026 |
| Online Exam – Main/Single (Officers/OA) | December 2026/February 2027 |
| Result – Main/Single (Officer Scale I, II, III) | January 2027 |
| Interview (Officer Scale I, II & III) | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027 |
IBPS CRP RRBs XV Vacancy Details (Indicative)
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer & Specialist Cadres – IT, CA, Law, Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer, Agricultural Officer) | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
Vacancies are indicative and state/bank-wise, spread across 28 Participating Regional Rural Banks. Vacancies for Tripura Gramin Bank were not reported at the time of the notification. State-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup is available in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria for IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026
Educational Qualification
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) & Officer Scale-I: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with proficiency in the local language of the applied state.
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks, plus 2 years' experience as an officer in a Bank/Financial Institution. Specialist posts (IT, Law, Chartered Accountant, Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer, Agricultural Officer) require the relevant professional degree with 1-2 years' post-qualification experience.
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks and at least 5 years' experience as an Officer in a Bank/Financial Institution.
Age Limit (As on 01.09.2026)
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 years
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Above 18 and below 30 years
- Officer Scale-II (Manager): Above 21 and below 32 years
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Above 21 and below 40 years
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for PwBD, plus additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per Government guidelines
Salary Structure
The notification does not specify pay scale figures; remuneration will be as applicable to the respective Regional Rural Bank as per NABARD/Government of India guidelines.
Selection Process
- Online Preliminary Examination (for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I)
- Online Main Examination / Single Level Examination (for Officer Scale-II & III)
- Common Interview (for Officer Scale-I, II & III only)
- Provisional Allotment based on merit and preference
Scheme of Examination
| Post | Test Structure | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I – Preliminary | Reasoning, Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude | 80 | 45 minutes |
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I – Main | Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude | 200 | 120 minutes |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) & Scale-III | Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 200 | 120 minutes |
| Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre) | Professional Knowledge, Reasoning, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 200 | 150 minutes |
There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the objective tests. No penalty applies for unanswered questions.
Registration and Examination Fee
- Officer (Scale I, II & III): ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates; ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) for all others
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates; ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) for all others
- Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate
How to Apply for IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026?
- Visit the official website: www.ibps.in
- Click on the relevant link to apply for Officers (Scale I/II/III) or Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
- Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and category details
- Upload photograph, signature and other required documents
- Pay the applicable application fee/intimation charges online and submit the form
Important Links
Interested Candidates must Read the Full Notification Before Apply
| IBPS CRP RRBs XV Recruitment 2026 | |
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Apply Online (Officers) |
Click Here |
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Apply Online (Office Assistants) |
Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
