| Board | IBPS |
| State | All India |
| Qualification | Any Bachelors Degree |
| Salary | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 21 Sep 2026 |
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs-XV) for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 13,706 vacancies for Group "A" Officer (Scale-I, II & III) and Group "B" Office Assistant (Multipurpose) positions across 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India. Online applications are being accepted from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.
This is a significant recruitment drive for banking aspirants looking for government jobs in the banking sector. The vacancies are spread across various states and union territories.
| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs-XV) |
| Posts | Office Assistant (Multipurpose); Officer Scale-I, II & III |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 (indicative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Regional Rural Banks across 28 States/UTs of India |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online registration of application | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Payment of application fee/intimation charges (online) | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Edit window to modify/correct application form | For 2 days after closure of registration (date to be notified on the official website) |
| Conduct of Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Call letter download - Preliminary exam (Officers/Office Assistant) | November/December 2026 |
| Online Examination - Preliminary (Officers/Office Assistant) | November/December 2026 |
| Result of Preliminary exam | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Call letter download - Main/Single exam | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Online Examination - Main/Single (Officers/Office Assistant) | December 2026/February 2027 |
| Declaration of result - Main/Single (Officer Scale I, II, III) | January 2027 |
| Call letter download - Interview (Officer Scale I, II, III) | January 2027 |
| Conduct of Interview (Officer Scale I, II, III) | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment (all posts) | February/March 2027 |
IBPS has released indicative, RRB-wise, and category-wise vacancies for each post in Annexure-I of the official notification. The total computed number of vacancies, excluding figures from Tripura Gramin Bank (which reported "NR" - Not Reported), is 13,706.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts (computed total, indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8 |
| 2 | Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4 |
| 3 | Officer Scale-II (all specialisations combined: General Banking Officer, IT Officer, Chartered Accountant, Law Officer, Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer, Agricultural Officer) | 1 |
| 4 | Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 0 |
| Total (computed, excluding Tripura Gramin Bank's "NR" figures) | 13 |
Note: The vacancy figures provided in the table above are based on the computed totals from the notification. The actual number of vacancies may be higher once the figures from Tripura Gramin Bank are released. Candidates are advised to check Annexure-I of the official notification for RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy details for their respective states.
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
The essential educational qualification for each post, as on the last date of online registration (21.09.2026), is as follows:
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent; proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB; working knowledge of computers is desirable. | Not required |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Preference to candidates with a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, IT, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy; local language proficiency required. | Not required |
| Officer Scale-II - General Banking Officer | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks. Preference to specified subject backgrounds. | 2 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
| Officer Scale-II - Information Technology Officer | Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT or equivalent, minimum 50% aggregate marks. | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II - Chartered Accountant | Certified Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II - Law Officer | Degree in Law from a recognised university, minimum 50% aggregate marks. | 2 years as an advocate, or as a Law Officer in a bank/financial institution |
| Officer Scale-II - Treasury Manager | Chartered Accountant, or MBA in Finance from a recognised university/institution. | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II - Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing from a recognised university. | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II - Agricultural Officer | Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Pisciculture, minimum 50% aggregate marks. | 2 years in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum 50% aggregate marks. Preference to specified subject backgrounds. | Minimum 5 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
Candidates awarded CGPA/OGPA must convert it to a percentage as per their university's own conversion criteria.
The age limit for candidates applying for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 is as follows:
Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.
The application fee and intimation charges for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 are as follows:
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | ₹ 175 (inclusive of GST) |
| All Other Candidates (General, OBC, EWS) | ₹ 850 (inclusive of GST) |
The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway. No other mode of payment will be accepted.
The salary for the selected candidates will be as per the pay scales applicable to the respective posts in Regional Rural Banks. Specific salary details are not provided in the notification but will be as per the latest government norms for banking professionals.
The selection process for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 involves the following stages:
Pre-Exam Training (PET) will be conducted for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minority Communities/Ex-Servicemen/Persons with Disabilities.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online only through the official IBPS website. The application process involves the following steps:
Candidates are advised to keep the following documents ready for the application process:
| Link Type | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Not specified in the official notification. |