IBPS RRB CRP XV Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 13,706 Office Assistant & Officer Posts
Posted: 31-Aug-2026, 07:30 AM | Updated: 01-Sep-2026, 04:00 PM
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the short notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs-XV) 2026. The recruitment process covers Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in participating Regional Rural Banks.
The online application process will start from 01 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online up to 21 September 2026. Candidates should check the detailed notification for post-wise eligibility, vacancy and other conditions before applying.
The recruitment includes Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts. The selection process varies by post and includes Preliminary Examination, Main/Single Examination and Interview wherever applicable.
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Date | 30-Aug-2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 13706 |
| Application Mode | Online |
Quick Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the detailed notification for CRP RRBs-XV 2026 for recruitment to 13,706 vacancies in Regional Rural Banks. The recruitment includes Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts.
The online application process starts on 01 September 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the applicable fee is 21 September 2026.
The vacancies mentioned in the notification are indicative and provisional allotment will depend on the actual vacancies reported by participating RRBs.
Important Dates
Candidates applying for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) should note the following important dates for this recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Short Notification Date | 30-Aug-2026 |
| Detailed Notification Date | 01-Sep-2026 |
| Starting Date for Apply Online | 01-Sep-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online & Fee Payment | 21-Sep-2026 |
| Edit / Correction Window | For 2 days after closure of registration |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November-2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam | 21 & 22-Nov-2026 |
| Office Assistant Preliminary Exam | 06, 12 & 13-Dec-2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main Exam | 20-Dec-2026 |
| Officer Scale-II & III Single Examination | 20-Dec-2026 |
| Office Assistant Main Exam | 30-Jan-2027 |
| Interview for Officer Scale-I, II & III | January / February-2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February / March-2027 |
Vacancy Details
A total of 13706 vacancies are available under this recruitment, distributed as shown below:
| Post Name | No. of Vacancy |
|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4256 |
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II IT Officer (Manager) | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II Chartered Accountant (Manager) | 81 |
| Officer Scale-II Law Officer (Manager) | 46 |
| Officer Scale-II Treasury Manager (Manager) | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II Marketing Officer (Manager) | 16 |
| Officer Scale-II Agricultural Officer (Manager) | 38 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total Vacancies | 13706 |
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for these posts is as follows:
Minimum Age: 18 years | Maximum Age: 40 years
Eligibility
- 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 is essential. Working knowledge of Computer is desirable.
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent. Preference is given to specified disciplines mentioned in the notification. Local language proficiency is required.
- Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks and relevant experience as prescribed.
- Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers: Post-specific educational qualification and relevant experience are required for IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing and Agriculture posts.
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks and minimum 5 years of experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
The educational qualification/result must be declared on or before 21 September 2026. Post-specific eligibility and experience conditions must be checked in the detailed notification.
Application Fee
The application fee structure applicable to different candidate categories is given below:
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| Officer Scale-I, II & III - SC/ST/PwBD | Rs.175 (Inclusive of GST) |
| Officer Scale-I, II & III - All Other Candidates | Rs.850 (Inclusive of GST) |
| Office Assistant - SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | Rs.175 (Inclusive of GST) |
| Office Assistant - All Other Candidates | Rs.850 (Inclusive of GST) |
| Bank Transaction Charges | To be borne by the candidate |
Selection Process
- Office Assistant: Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Provisional Allotment.
- Officer Scale-I: Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment.
- Officer Scale-II: Single Online Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment.
- Officer Scale-III: Single Online Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment.
For Officers, the interview carries 100 marks and the relative weightage of Online Examination and Interview is 80:20.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP RRBs XV recruitment section.
- Select the appropriate application for Office Assistant or Officers.
- Complete the registration using your personal and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee/intimation charges online.
- Verify all entered details carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Download/print the final submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.
Candidates should apply only through the official IBPS application portal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB CRP XV Recruitment 2026?
A total of 13,706 indicative vacancies are available across Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts.
Q2. When does the IBPS RRB CRP XV application process start?
The online application process starts on 01 September 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 21 September 2026.
Q4. What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs.850 for all other candidates. For Officers, SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay Rs.175. For Office Assistant, SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates pay Rs.175.
Q5. What is the age limit?
The post-wise age limit ranges from 18 to 40 years: Office Assistant 18–28, Officer Scale-I 18–30, Officer Scale-II 21–32 and Officer Scale-III 21–40 years, subject to applicable relaxation.
Q6. What is the selection process?
Office Assistant candidates appear for Preliminary and Main examinations. Officer Scale-I candidates appear for Preliminary, Main and Interview. Officer Scale-II and III candidates appear for a Single Online Examination followed by Interview.
Q7. Are the 13,706 vacancies final?
No. The vacancies mentioned in the notification are indicative. Provisional allotment will depend on the actual vacancies reported by participating Regional Rural Banks.