The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs XV Notification 2026 for recruitment of Group "A" Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group "B" Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The online application process starts on 1 September 2026 and closes on 21 September 2026. Eligible graduates can apply online at the official website www.ibps.in.
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This year's recruitment covers approximately 13,706 indicative vacancies — 8,183 for Office Assistant (Multipurpose), 4,256 for Officer Scale-I, 1,047 for Officer Scale-II (Generalist and Specialists), and 220 for Officer Scale-III. Tripura Gramin Bank's vacancies are marked "Not Reported" and will be added later, so the final count may go up.
IBPS RRB XV 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | CRP RRBs XV |
| Posts | Officer Scale-I, II, III & Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 (indicative; Tripura not reported) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Dates | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains (+ Interview for Officers) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
| Complaints Portal | cgrs.ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Application Edit Window | 2 days after closure of registration |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Prelims Call Letter Download (Officer Scale-I / OA) | November / December 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam (Officer Scale-I / OA) | November / December 2026 |
| Prelims Result | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Mains / Single Exam Call Letter | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Mains / Single Online Exam | December 2026 / February 2027 |
| Mains / Single Result (Officers) | January 2027 |
| Interview Call Letter (Officers Scale I, II, III) | January 2027 |
| Interview | January / February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February / March 2027 |
Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II – IT 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 | 13,706 |
Major state-wise allocations include Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank (1,200 OA + 425 Scale-I), Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank (900 OA + 400 Scale-I), Gujarat Gramin Bank (510 OA + 600 Scale-I), Bihar Gramin Bank (500 OA + 394 Scale-I) and Odisha Grameen Bank (375 Scale-I). Vacancies are indicative; provisional allotment will be made on actual vacancies reported by the RRBs.
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Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with intent to permanently settle in India (categories other than Indian citizens need an eligibility certificate from the Government of India).
Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)
| Post | Age Limit | Born Between |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18–28 years | 02.09.1998 – 01.09.2008 |
| Officer Scale-I | Above 18 – Below 30 years | 02.09.1996 – 01.09.2008 |
| Officer Scale-II | Above 21 – Below 32 years | 02.09.1994 – 01.09.2005 |
| Officer Scale-III | Above 21 – Below 40 years | 02.09.1986 – 01.09.2005 |
Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC (NCL) – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years; Ex-Servicemen (OA post) – service rendered + 3 years (max 50 years); ESM commissioned officers with 5+ years' service (Officer posts) – 5 years; Widows/divorced/legally separated women not remarried (OA post only) – up to 35 years (Gen/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST).
Educational Qualification (as on 21.09.2026)
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline; local language proficiency essential; computer knowledge desirable | — |
| Officer Scale-I | Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preference to Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, IT, Law, Economics, Management etc.); local language proficiency | — |
| Officer Scale-II (GBO) | Bachelor's degree with min. 50% marks | 2 years as an officer in a Bank/FI |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | Degree in Electronics/Communication/CS/IT with 50% | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (CA) | Certified Associate of ICAI | 1 year as CA |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | Law degree with 50% | 2 years as advocate / Law Officer in Bank/FI |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury) | CA or MBA (Finance) | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing) | MBA (Marketing) | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture) | Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/Forestry/Veterinary/Agri. Engineering/Pisciculture with 50% | 2 years in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-III | Bachelor's degree with min. 50% marks | Min. 5 years as an officer in a Bank/FI |
Local Language: For Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant, candidates who studied the state language up to Class VIII or above are considered proficient. Those not meeting this get 6 months from joining to acquire proficiency. For Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank the prescribed language is Telugu; Telangana Grameena Bank – Telugu/Urdu.
Application Fee
| Post | SC/ST/PwBD (+ESM/DESM for OA) | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Officer (Scale I, II & III) | ₹175 | ₹850 |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | ₹175 | ₹850 |
Fee is inclusive of GST, payable online only; transaction charges borne by the candidate. Fee must be paid separately for each post applied.
Selection Process
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Prelims → Mains → Provisional Allotment (no interview; allotment on Mains marks and state vacancies).
- Officer Scale-I: Prelims → Mains → Interview → Provisional Allotment.
- Officer Scale-II & III: Single Online Exam → Interview → Provisional Allotment.
- Interview carries 100 marks (minimum 40%; 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). Online Exam : Interview weightage = 80:20 for Officer posts.
- Interviews will be coordinated by Nodal RRBs with assistance of NABARD and IBPS in January/February 2027.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam – Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
Main Exam – Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| English OR Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Single Exam – Officer Scale-II (GBO) & Scale-III
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 min |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| English OR Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude & DI | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Single Exam – Officer Scale-II (Specialist)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| English OR Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude & DI | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Total | 240 | 200 | 150 min |
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark (one-fourth) deducted for each wrong answer in all exams. No penalty for unanswered questions.
Exam Medium (AP/Telangana): For Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I, tests are available in English, Hindi and Telugu in Andhra Pradesh, and English, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu in Telangana.
How to Apply for IBPS RRB XV 2026
- Visit www.ibps.in and click on the CRP RRBs XV link for Office Assistant or Officer.
- Register with basic details to get provisional registration number and password.
- Keep scanned copies ready: photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and Class 10 certificate (as per Annexure-III guidelines).
- Fill the application carefully — category and key fields cannot be changed after the Edit Window closes.
- Pay the fee online (₹175/₹850) and submit before 21 September 2026.
- A 2-day Edit Window after registration closure allows corrections (with edit payment where applicable).
A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post (Scale-I or II or III only — not more than one officer scale), with separate applications and fees.
Pre-Exam Training (PET)
Free online Pre-Examination Training will be arranged for SC/ST/OBC/Minority/ESM/PwBD candidates (OA post) and SC/ST/OBC/Minority candidates (Officer Scale-I). Opt for PET in the online application form.
Key Points to Remember
- Prelims call letters will be authenticated at the venue and must be retained for the Mains stage along with the stamped ID proof copy.
- Results of graduation must be declared on or before 21.09.2026; CGPA must be converted to percentage as per university norms (59.99% is treated as below 60%).
- EWS candidates need a valid Income & Asset Certificate (family income below ₹8 lakh, subject to asset exclusions).
- CRP RRBs XV validity expires one year after provisional allotment or on fresh allotment, whichever is earlier.
- For queries or complaints, use the CGRS portal at cgrs.ibps.in.
Apply Online: www.ibps.in
