The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has started the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP-RRBs-XV) for recruitment to Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer posts in participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
The recruitment includes Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts. The latest updated vacancy information published during September 2026 takes the indicative total to 13,745 vacancies.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official IBPS website. The application window is open from 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP-RRBs-XV |
| Posts | Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Scale-II & Scale-III |
| Total Vacancies | 13,745 (latest indicative vacancies) |
| Job Location | Participating Regional Rural Banks across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply
Last Date: 21 September 2026
Candidates should complete the online registration and fee payment before the deadline. Applications will be accepted only through the prescribed online process.
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026
The vacancies are indicative and may be revised according to the vacancies reported by participating Regional Rural Banks. The latest vacancy update published by IBPS in September 2026 should be checked before final submission.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,222 |
| 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 – Agriculture Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,745 |
Educational Qualification
1. Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB is required. Working knowledge of computers is desirable.
2. Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Preference may be given to candidates having qualifications in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.
Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB is required.
3. Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks is required, along with the prescribed post-qualification experience as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
4. Officer Scale-II – Specialist Posts
Separate educational qualifications and experience are prescribed for Information Technology Officer, Chartered Accountant, Law Officer, Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer and Agriculture Officer posts.
- IT Officer: Relevant degree in Electronics, Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field with the prescribed marks and experience.
- Chartered Accountant: CA qualification with the prescribed experience.
- Law Officer: Degree in Law with the prescribed marks and relevant legal experience.
- Treasury Manager: CA or MBA in Finance with the prescribed experience.
- Marketing Officer: MBA in Marketing with the prescribed experience.
- Agriculture Officer: Relevant Agriculture/Agriculture-allied degree with the prescribed marks and experience.
5. Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and the prescribed experience as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on 01 September 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 years |
| Officer Scale-I | Above 18 years and below 30 years |
| Officer Scale-II | Above 21 years and below 32 years |
| Officer Scale-III | Above 21 years and below 40 years |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and other categories as per the rules mentioned in the official notification.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Other eligible categories | As per IBPS notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Office Assistant | Officer Scale-I, II & III |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 | ₹175 |
| ESM / DESM | ₹175 | ₹850 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 | ₹850 |
The fee is inclusive of GST. Bank transaction charges, where applicable, are to be borne by the candidate.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 01 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 September 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Office Assistant Preliminary Exam | 06, 12 & 13 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-II & III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Main Exam | 30 January 2027 |
Selection Process
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
The selection process consists of an online Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Examination. There is no interview for the Office Assistant post.
Provisional allotment is made on the basis of the Main Examination marks and vacancies reported by the participating RRBs.
Officer Scale-I
Officer Scale-I selection consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Common Interview.
Officer Scale-II and Scale-III
For Officer Scale-II and Scale-III, candidates appear for a Single Online Examination. Shortlisted candidates are subsequently called for the Common Interview.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination – Office Assistant
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
Preliminary Examination – Officer Scale-I
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
Main Examination – Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English or Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
The total duration of the Main Examination is 120 minutes.
Single Examination – Officer Scale-II & III
Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer and Officer Scale-III examinations consist of 200 questions carrying 200 marks with a duration of 120 minutes. The Specialist Officer Scale-II examination includes Professional Knowledge and has a duration of 150 minutes.
Negative marking: One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in objective tests. There is no penalty for an unanswered question.
Salary / Pay
The IBPS recruitment notification does not provide one fixed monthly salary figure applicable to every participating RRB. Pay, allowances and service conditions are governed by the applicable rules and settlements of the respective Regional Rural Bank.
Candidates should therefore check the service rules of the RRB to which they are allotted for the applicable salary and allowances.
| Post | Approx. In-Hand Salary |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | ₹35,000 – ₹37,000/month |
| Officer Scale-I | ₹74,000 – ₹77,000/month |
| Officer Scale-II | ₹65,000 – ₹67,000/month |
| Officer Scale-III | ₹80,000 – ₹90,000/month |
Job Location
Selected candidates will be provisionally allotted to participating Regional Rural Banks according to the vacancies, state/UT preference, merit and applicable allotment rules.
The participating RRBs are located across different states and Union Territories of India. Candidates should check the state-wise and bank-wise vacancy details before selecting their preferences.
How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP-RRBs-XV recruitment section.
- Select the appropriate online application link for Office Assistant or Officer Scale-I, II and III.
- Click on New Registration and enter the required details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Complete the application form carefully.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the application form before 21 September 2026.
- Save and print the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.
Important Instructions
- A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and also apply for an Officer post, subject to the notification conditions.
- A candidate can apply for only one post in the Officer cadre – Scale-I, Scale-II or Scale-III.
- Separate applications and fees are required for separate posts.
- Local language proficiency is an important eligibility condition for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I.
- Educational qualification results must meet the cut-off date prescribed in the notification.
- Vacancies are indicative and can change according to the requirements reported by participating RRBs.
- Candidates should read the official notification before submitting the application.
Official Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| IBPS Official Website | Official IBPS website |
| CRP-RRBs-XV Recruitment Page | Official notification, corrigendum and vacancy updates |
| Officer Scale-I, II & III Apply Online | Official application portal |
| Office Assistant Apply Online | Official application portal |
FAQs
How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
The latest updated indicative vacancy count is 13,745 under CRP-RRBs-XV.
What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 21 September 2026.
What is the qualification for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent qualification is required, along with proficiency in the prescribed local language.
Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
No. Office Assistant selection is through the Preliminary and Main Examinations. There is no interview for this post.
Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Officer posts?
Yes. Candidates shortlisted for Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III are called for the Common Interview.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 01 September 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation.
Can I apply for Office Assistant and Officer posts both?
Yes, a candidate can apply for Office Assistant and an Officer post separately, subject to the eligibility conditions and separate fee requirements.
Where can I apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
Candidates should apply only through the official IBPS application portals linked on the official CRP-RRBs-XV page.
