The IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 notification has been released under the Common Recruitment Process for RRBs XV (CRP RRBs XV) for recruitment to Group A Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group B Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). The online application process starts on 1 September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply online up to 21 September 2026.
The recruitment process is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The notification includes vacancies for Office Assistants, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer and Specialist Officer posts, and Officer Scale-III.
Based on the indicative vacancy tables in Annexure-I, the vacancies add up to 13,706 posts across the reported RRB vacancies. The notification clearly states that these vacancies are indicative and that final provisional allotment will depend on the actual vacancies reported by the participating RRBs.
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IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Process | CRP RRBs XV |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Posts | Office Assistants & Officers Scale-I, II & III |
| Total Indicative Vacancies | 13,706 |
| Application Mode | Online |
The notification was issued on 01 September 2026, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official IBPS website for further updates.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date/Period |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 01 September 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment | 01–21 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Edit/Correction Window | 2 days after registration closes |
| Pre-Exam Training | November 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter | November/December 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | November/December 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Main/Single Exam Call Letter | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Main/Single Examination | December 2026/February 2027 |
| Officer Main/Single Result | January 2027 |
| Officer Interview Call Letter | January 2027 |
| Officer Interview | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027 |
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026
The CRP RRBs XV notification contains indicative vacancies for different posts. The vacancy position is divided among participating Regional Rural Banks and categories such as SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS and General.
| Post | Indicative Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II – IT | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II – CA | 81 |
| Officer Scale-II – Law | 46 |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | 16 |
| Officer Scale-II – Agriculture Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale-III | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
Note: The above total is calculated from the post-wise vacancy tables in Annexure-I. Tripura Gramin Bank has been marked NR (Not Reported) in the vacancy tables, so its vacancies are not included in this calculation. The notification itself describes the vacancies as indicative and subject to the actual vacancies reported by RRBs.
Odisha RRB Vacancy
Candidates from Odisha should particularly note that Odisha Grameen Bank is one of the participating RRBs, with Odia specified as the desired local language for the relevant posts.
The indicative vacancies for Odisha Grameen Bank include:
- Office Assistants (Multipurpose): 600
- Officer Scale-I: 375
- Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer: 50
- Officer Scale-II IT: 10
- Officer Scale-II CA: 0
- Officer Scale-II Law: 0
- Officer Scale-II Treasury Manager: 0
- Officer Scale-II Marketing Officer: 0
- Officer Scale-II Agriculture Officer: 20
- Officer Scale-III: 0
IBPS RRB Age Limit 2026
The age is calculated as on 01 September 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose) | 18 to 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 |
For Office Assistants, candidates should have been born between 02 September 1998 and 01 September 2008, both dates inclusive. The corresponding prescribed date-of-birth ranges for the officer posts are given in the notification.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
IBPS RRB Educational Qualification
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.
Candidates must also have proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB. Working knowledge of computers is desirable.
Officer Scale-I – Assistant Manager
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.
Preference is given to candidates having degrees in areas such as:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Forestry
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Science
- Agricultural Engineering
- Pisciculture
- Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation
- Information Technology
- Management
- Law
- Economics
- Accountancy
Local language proficiency and working knowledge of computers are also prescribed/desirable as stated in the notification.
Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
The notification requires two years’ experience as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Officer Scale-II – Specialist Officers
The notification includes specialist posts such as:
- Information Technology Officer
- Chartered Accountant
- Law Officer
- Treasury Manager
- Marketing Officer
- Agricultural Officer
The educational qualifications and experience requirements differ for each specialist post. For example, the IT Officer requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and one year of relevant experience, while the Agricultural Officer requires a relevant agricultural degree with at least 50% marks and two years of relevant experience.
Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
A minimum of five years’ experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution is required.
The result of the qualifying examination must have been declared on or before 21 September 2026.
Local Language Requirement
Local language proficiency is particularly important for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I.
For Odisha, the prescribed local language is Odia, and the examination medium for these posts includes English, Hindi and Odia.
Candidates who have studied the relevant state language in Class VIII or above from a recognized educational institution are considered proficient according to the notification. Candidates who do not meet the language requirement at selection may be given six months from joining to acquire proficiency, subject to the conditions stated by the RRB.
IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026
| Post | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale-I, II & III | SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| Officer Scale-I, II & III | All Others | ₹850 |
| Office Assistant | SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | ₹175 |
| Office Assistant | All Others | ₹850 |
IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026
The selection process depends on the post applied for
Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager
Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment
Office Assistants who qualify the Preliminary Examination are shortlisted for the Main Examination. Provisional allotment is based on performance in the Main Examination and actual vacancies reported by the concerned RRB.
Officer Scale-I
Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment
Candidates shortlisted from the Main Examination are called for a Common Interview.
Officer Scale-II & Scale-III
Single Online Exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment
Candidates who qualify the Single Online Examination are shortlisted for the Common Interview.
How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official IBPS website.
Step-by-step process
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP for RRBs section.
- Select the appropriate application link for: Officers Scale-I, II & III, or
Office Assistants (Multipurpose). - Click on New Registration.
- Enter the required basic information.
- Note down the provisional registration number and password.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Select the appropriate state/UT or other options wherever applicable.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Verify all details before completing registration.
- Submit the application.
- Save or print the final application for future reference.
The notification specifically states that candidates can apply online only between 01 September 2026 and 21 September 2026.
Documents Required for Online Application
Candidates should keep the required documents ready before beginning the application process. The notification lists items including:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- SSC/SSLC/10th Standard or equivalent certificate
- Disability/UDID documents wherever applicable
- Other certificates required for eligible categories
Candidates will also be required to capture and upload their photograph through a webcam or mobile phone during the registration process as prescribed.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| CRP RRBs XV Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Online Apply – Office Assistant | Apply Online Here |
| Online Apply – Officer Scale I, II & III | Apply Online Here |
| Official IBPS Website | Visit IBPS Official Website |
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is the Common Recruitment Process for RRBs XV conducted by IBPS for recruitment to Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts in participating Regional Rural Banks.
The online application process starts on 01 September 2026.
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 21 September 2026.
The post-wise indicative vacancy tables add up to 13,706 reported vacancies, excluding vacancies marked NR for Tripura Gramin Bank.
Yes. A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and also apply for an Officer post. However, only one Officer post among Scale-I, Scale-II or Scale-III can be selected.
Yes. One-fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
No Common Interview is prescribed for Office Assistants. Their provisional allotment is based on the Main Examination performance and actual vacancies reported by the RRBs.
Yes. Candidates shortlisted from the Scale-I Main Examination are called for a Common Interview.
For Odisha, the prescribed local language is Odia. The examination medium for Odisha includes English, Hindi and Odia.