IBPS RRB Notification 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs XV notification for recruitment to Group “A” Officers and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in participating Regional Rural Banks. The online registration process has started on 1st September 2026 and will continue up to 21st September 2026. The notification includes details of vacancies, eligibility, examination structure, application fee and selection process.
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Vacancy Details
The IBPS RRB Notification 2026 includes indicative vacancies for Office Assistant and Officer posts. The notification states that vacancies are anticipated and provisional allotment will be based on the actual vacancies reported by the RRBs.
| 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 – Agricultural Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
Note: The vacancies are indicative. Some Banks have reported their vacancies as “NR” in the notification, and the actual vacancies may change based on the requirements reported by the participating RRBs.
Eligibility
Age Limit
The age limit of the candidate applying under IBPS RRB Notification 2026 is calculated as of 1st September 2026 and must meet the following criteria:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 years. Candidates should have been born between 2nd September 1998 and 1st September 2008.
- Officer Scale-I: Above 18 years and below 30 years. Candidates should have been born between 2nd September 1996 and 1st September 2008.
- Officer Scale-II: Above 21 years and below 32 years. Candidates should have been born between 2nd September 1994 and 1st September 2005.
- Officer Scale-III: Above 21 years and below 40 years. Candidates should have been born between 2nd September 1986 and 1st September 2005.
Note: Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories including SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD and Ex-Servicemen, as prescribed in the notification.
Educational Qualification
The candidate applying under IBPS RRB Notification 2026 must have the following educational details:
- 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 required. Working knowledge of computers is desirable.
- Officer Scale-I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Preference is given to candidates with degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy. Local language proficiency and working knowledge of computers are specified.
- Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
- Officer Scale-II (IT Officer): Degree in Electronics/Communication, Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent, with at least 50% marks.
- Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant): Chartered Accountant qualification as prescribed.
- Officer Scale-II (Law Officer): Law degree with at least 50% marks.
- Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager): Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance.
- Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer): MBA in Marketing.
- Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer): Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering or Pisciculture, with at least 50% marks.
- Officer Scale-III: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks.
Nationality
A candidate applying under IBPS RRB Notification 2026 must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from the countries specified in the notification, subject to the prescribed eligibility certificate requirements.
Experience
The prescribed experience requirements are:
| Post | Experience |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Not required |
| Officer Scale-I | Not required |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | 2 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II – IT Officer | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II – Law Officer | 2 years as an Advocate or Law Officer in a Bank/Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer | 2 years in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-III | Minimum 5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
Selection Process
The selection process for various posts under A candidate applying under IBPS RRB Notification 2026 is given in detail:
- For Office Assistant (Multipurpose), the selection process consists of the Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Examination. Candidates shortlisted after the Preliminary Examination will appear for the Main Examination. Provisional allotment will be based on Main Examination marks and the actual vacancies reported by the RRBs.
- For Officer Scale-I, candidates have to qualify in the Preliminary and Main Examinations before appearing for the Common Interview.
- For Officer Scale-II and Scale-III, candidates will appear for a Single Online Examination followed by the Common Interview.
- The interviews for Officer Scale-I, II and III are tentatively scheduled for January/February 2027.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination applies to Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I under A candidate applying under IBPS RRB Notification 2026 :
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Numerical Ability/ Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
Main Examination
The Main Examination for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I consists of 200 questions carrying 200 marks.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English or Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Numerical Ability/ Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Single Online Examination
Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer and Officer Scale-III have a Single Online Examination.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English or Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Single Online Examination for Specialist Officers
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English or Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 240 | 200 | 150 minutes |
A penalty of one-fourth mark is applicable for each wrong answer in the online examinations. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
Documents Required
Candidates applying under IBPS RRB Notification 2026 should keep the documents required under the notification and its scanning guidelines ready. These include:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Class 10th/ SSC/ SSLC certificate, wherever required
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD/disability certificate or UDID card, wherever applicable
- Experience certificate for posts where experience is prescribed
- Other relevant certificates required for nationality, age, qualification and category verification
Candidates shortlisted for the applicable stages must produce the relevant original documents and photocopies as specified in the notification.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Open the relevant application link for Office Assistants or Officers Scale-I, II and III.
- Complete the new registration using the required basic details.
- Fill in the application form carefully and provide the required educational, category and other details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and other required documents according to the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Review the application form and submit it within the registration period.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form of IBPS RRB Notification 2026 and payment receipt for future reference.
Note: A candidate can apply for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) as well as one post in the Officer cadre. A candidate cannot apply for more than one Officer post. Separate applications and fees are required for each post applied for.
Application Fee
| Post | SC/ST/PwBD | Other Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale-I, II and III | Rs. 175/- | Rs. 850/- |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Rs. 175/- | Rs. 850/- |
Note: For the Office Assistant post under IBPS RRB Notification 2026 , the Rs. 175/- fee is also applicable to eligible ESM/DESM candidates. The fee is inclusive of GST and is payable through online mode. Bank transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 1st September 2026 to 21st September 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment | 1st September 2026 to 21st September 2026 |
| Edit Window | 2 days after closure of registration |
| Pre-Exam Training | November 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Call Letter | November/ December 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | November/ December 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | December 2026/ January 2027 |
| Main/ Single Examination Call Letter | December 2026/ January 2027 |
| Main/ Single Examination | December 2026/ February 2027 |
| Result for Officers Scale-I, II and III | January 2027 |
| Interview Call Letter | January 2027 |
| Interview | January/ February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/ March 2027 |
Important Links
| Official IBPS RRB XV Page |
| Apply Online – Office Assistants (Multipurpose) |
| Apply Online – Officers Scale-I, II and III |
What is the IBPS RRB Notification 2026?
The IBPS RRB Notification 2026 (CRP RRBs XV) is the recruitment process for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officers Scale I, II & III in Regional Rural Banks.
When is the IBPS RRB 2026 application window?
Candidates can apply online from 1 September to 21 September 2026. The same period applies to payment of application fees/intimation charges.
What are the age limits in IBPS RRB 2026?
The age limits are 18–28 years for Office Assistants, 18–30 years for Officer Scale I, 21–32 years for Scale II, and 21–40 years for Scale III, as on 1 September 2026.
What is the IBPS RRB 2026 application fee?
For SC/ST/PwBD, the fee is ₹175 for Officers and Office Assistants. For other candidates, it is ₹850; for Office Assistants, ESM/DESM candidates are also eligible for the ₹175 fee.
What is the IBPS RRB 2026 selection process?
Office Assistants and Officer Scale I have Prelims + Main, while Officer Scale II & III have a Single Online Examination. Officers who qualify the relevant exam stage are subsequently called for a Common Interview.
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