Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) CRP RRBs-XV Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 13,706 Officer & Office Assistant Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the comprehensive notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs-XV), inviting applications for 13,706 vacancies across Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II, & III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) pan-India.

The online application window opens on 1st September 2026, and candidates can register and submit their fees online up to 21st September 2026.

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Recruitment Cycle	Common Recruitment Process — CRP RRBs-XV (15th Edition)
Post Designations	Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I (PO), Officer Scale-II (Manager), Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)
Total Openings	13,706 Vacancies (Indicative)
Job Location	Participating Regional Rural Banks across 28 States/UTs of India
Application Mode	Online Only
Online Application Start Date	1st September 2026
Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee	21st September 2026
Official Website Portal	www.ibps.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Notification Release Date	31st August 2026
Commencement of Online Registration & Fee Payment	1st September 2026
Closing Date for Online Applications	21st September 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call Letters / Conduct	November 2026
Preliminary Examination (Officers Scale-I)	21st & 22nd November 2026
Preliminary Examination (Office Assistant)	6th, 12th, & 13th December 2026
Main / Single Examination	December 2026 / January-February 2027

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution Matrix

The 13,706 vacancies are distributed across clerical and multi-scale officer streams:

Post Name / Cadre	Vacancy Count
Office Assistant (Multipurpose / Clerk)	8,183
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / PO)	4,256
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer – GBO)	666
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre: IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing, Agriculture)	381 (Breakdown: IT-182, CA-81, Law-46, Agri-38, Treasury-18, Mktg-16)
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)	220
Total Openings	13,706 Posts

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Parameters (As on 1st September 2026)

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 years (born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2008).
• Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Above 18 and below 30 years (born not earlier than 02.09.1996 and not later than 01.09.2008).
• Officer Scale-II (Manager): Above 21 and below 32 years.
• Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Above 21 and below 40 years.
• Age Relaxations: Upper age limits are relaxed by 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per government guidelines.

2. Educational Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. Proficiency in the local language of the respective RRB is essential.
• Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, with 2 years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.
• Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officers): Degree in specialized fields (CA, LLB, MBA in Marketing/Finance, B.Sc. in Agriculture/Horticulture, or Engineering in IT/Computer Science) with relevant post-qualification experience ranging from 1 to 2 years.
• Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks and a minimum of 5 years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.

Salary Scale & Estimated Emoluments

• Office Assistant (Clerk): ₹35,000 to ₹37,000/- per month (Approx. Initial Gross Emoluments)
• Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): ₹75,000 to ₹77,000/- per month
• Officer Scale-II (Manager): ₹65,000 to ₹67,000/- per month
• Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): ₹80,000 to ₹90,000/- per month

Selection Process Structure

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective computer-based test comprising Reasoning and Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude (Applicable for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I).
2. Main / Single Examination: Advanced objective assessment covering Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Quantitative Aptitude/Financial Awareness.
3. Interview Stage: Applicable only for Officer Scale-I, II, and III positions (conducted by participating RRBs coordinated by IBPS).

Application Fee Structure

• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates: ₹175/- (Inclusive of GST)
• All Other Candidates (Gen, OBC, EWS): ₹850/- (Inclusive of GST)

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Website: Go to the official IBPS portal at www.ibps.in.
2. Access Recruitment Notification: Click on the designated link for “CRP RRBs” and select “Common Recruitment Process – Regional Rural Banks Phase XV”.
3. New Registration: Click on “Apply Online”, provide basic contact details, and generate your unique Registration Number and Password.
4. Fill Application Form: Input your personal profile, educational credentials, work experience details (for Officer posts), and select exam center preferences.
5. Upload Scanned Documents: Upload your recent passport-sized photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per prescribed file dimensions.
6. Fee Remit & Final Submit: Complete the online payment gateway transaction using a Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI, and save the final confirmation printout.

🔗 IBPS Official Website Portal Link

🔗 Direct Link to Apply Online for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment

📄 Download IBPS RRB CRP-XV Detailed Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to submit online applications for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026?

A: The online registration window closes on 21st September 2026.

Q2: How many total vacancies are announced under the 15th cycle of IBPS RRB recruitment?

A: An indicative total of 13,706 vacancies have been notified across participating Regional Rural Banks.

Q3: Is there an interview round for Office Assistant (Clerk) posts?

A: No, selections for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) are determined strictly through the Preliminary and Main examinations, with no interview stage.

Q4: What is the age limit for applying to Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) posts?

A: Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as of 1st September 2026, subject to standard category relaxations.

Q5: What is the application fee for General and OBC category applicants?

A: The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates is ₹850/-, whereas SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay ₹175/-