IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs XV Recruitment 2026 notification for recruitment to Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). The online application process will begin on September 1, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until September 21, 2026.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Organisation: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Recruitment: CRP RRBs XV
- Total Vacancies: 13,706
- Posts: Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II and III
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Start Date: September 1, 2026
- Preliminary Exam: November/December 2026
- Main/Single Exam: December 2026 to February 2027
- Officer Interview: January/February 2027
- Provisional Allotment: February/March 2027
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Important Dates
| Online Registration Starts | September 1, 2026 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Ends | September 21, 2026 |
| Edit/Correction Window | 2 days after registration closes |
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Vacancy
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale I | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale II | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale III | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
The notification provides indicative vacancies, meaning the final vacancy position can depend on the vacancies actually reported by participating RRBs.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent. Local language proficiency is essential. |
| Officer Scale I | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent. Preference is given to candidates with relevant degrees such as Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy. Local language proficiency is essential. |
| Officer Scale II – General Banking Officer | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks. |
| Officer Scale II – IT Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT or equivalent with at least 50% marks. |
| Officer Scale II – CA | Certified Associate from ICAI. |
| Officer Scale II – Law Officer | Law degree with at least 50% marks. |
| Officer Scale II – Treasury Manager | CA or MBA in Finance. |
| Officer Scale II – Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing. |
| Officer Scale II – Agricultural Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Pisciculture with at least 50% marks. |
| Officer Scale III | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks. |
Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on September 1, 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | 18–28 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
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Application Fee
| Post | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Officers Scale I, II & III | SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| Officers Scale I, II & III | Others | ₹850 |
| Office Assistant | SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | ₹175 |
| Office Assistant | Others | ₹850 |
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Selection Procedure
| Post | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment |
| Officer Scale I | Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Interview → Provisional Allotment |
| Officer Scale II | Single Exam → Interview → Provisional Allotment |
| Officer Scale III | Single Exam → Interview → Provisional Allotment |
For Officers, the interview carries 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. The online examination and interview have an 80:20 weightage in the final score.
How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP for RRBs section.
- Select the application link for Officers or Office Assistants.
- Complete the new registration process.
- Note the registration number and password.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Upload other required documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation/e-receipt for future reference.
Candidates can apply for Office Assistant as well as one Officer post, but they cannot apply for more than one post among Scale I, II and III.
Important links
| IBPS Official Website | Check here |
| IBPS RRB Recruitment Notification PDF | Check here |
| Apply Online Link | Check here |
FAQs on IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB 2026?
There are 13,706 indicative vacancies across Office Assistant and Officer posts.
When does the IBPS RRB application process start?
The online application process starts on September 1, 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application and pay the fee is September 21, 2026.
What is the qualification for Office Assistant?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline along with the required local-language proficiency.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 marks or one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question, will be deducted for every wrong answer.
