IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 13,706 Office Assistant & Officer Posts

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs-XV notification for recruitment to 13,706 vacancies in Regional Rural Banks across India. The recruitment includes Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officers Scale-I, II and III posts.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website from 1st September 2026 to 21st September 2026.

Post Details

The recruitment is conducted for the following posts:

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
• Officer Scale-I – Assistant Manager
• Officer Scale-II – Manager
• Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager

Total Vacancies: 13,706 Posts

The vacancies are distributed among participating Regional Rural Banks in different States and Union Territories.

Participating Regional Rural Banks

The recruitment covers Regional Rural Banks across various States and Union Territories, including:

• Andhra Pradesh
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Bihar
• Chhattisgarh
• Gujarat
• Haryana
• Himachal Pradesh
• Jammu & Kashmir
• Jharkhand
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Madhya Pradesh
• Maharashtra
• Manipur
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Nagaland
• Odisha
• Puducherry
• Punjab
• Rajasthan
• Tamil Nadu
• Telangana
• Tripura
• Uttar Pradesh
• Uttarakhand
• West Bengal

The required local language proficiency varies according to the participating Regional Rural Bank.

Qualification

Office Assistant (Multipurpose):

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB.
• Working knowledge of Computer is desirable.

Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager):

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Preference may be given to candidates having degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.
• Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB is essential.

Officer Scale-II (Manager):

• Qualification varies according to the General Banking and Specialist Officer posts.
• Relevant professional or technical qualification and prescribed post-qualification experience are required for Specialist posts.
• Officer Scale-II includes General Banking Officer and various Specialist Cadres.

Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager):

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
• Preference may be given to candidates having a Degree/Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.

For Officer Scale-II Specialist posts, candidates must satisfy the specific qualification and experience requirements prescribed for the respective post.

Salary Details

Salary: The salary, allowances and other benefits will be provided as per the applicable pay structure and service rules of the respective Regional Rural Bank.

The actual salary and benefits may vary depending on the post and participating RRB.

Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as on 1st September 2026.

• Office Assistant (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

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC-NCL: 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government rules

Additional age relaxation may be applicable to eligible candidates belonging to specified categories as per the recruitment notification.

Application Fee

Officer Scale-I, II & III:

• SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Rs. 175/-
• All Other Candidates: Rs. 850/-

Office Assistant (Multipurpose):

• SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM Candidates: Rs. 175/-
• All Other Candidates: Rs. 850/-

Bank transaction charges for online payment have to be borne by the candidate.

Selection Process

The selection process differs according to the post.

Office Assistant (Multipurpose):

• Online Preliminary Examination
• Online Main Examination
• Provisional Allotment

Officer Scale-I:

• Online Preliminary Examination
• Online Main Examination
• Common Interview
• Provisional Allotment

Officer Scale-II & III:

• Single Online Examination
• Common Interview
• Provisional Allotment

Exam Details

Yes, there is an online examination for this recruitment.

Office Assistant – Main Examination:

• Reasoning: 40 Questions / 50 Marks
• Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions / 20 Marks
• General Awareness: 40 Questions / 40 Marks
• English or Hindi Language: 40 Questions / 40 Marks
• Numerical Ability: 40 Questions / 50 Marks
• Total: 200 Questions / 200 Marks
• Duration: 120 Minutes

Officer Scale-I – Main Examination:

• Reasoning: 40 Questions / 50 Marks
• Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions / 20 Marks
• General Awareness: 40 Questions / 40 Marks
• English or Hindi Language: 40 Questions / 40 Marks
• Quantitative Aptitude: 40 Questions / 50 Marks
• Total: 200 Questions / 200 Marks
• Duration: 120 Minutes

Officer Scale-II & III: Candidates will appear for a Single Online Examination. The examination pattern and subjects depend on the respective post or cadre.

Interview

Interview is applicable only for Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts.

• Total Interview Marks: 100
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40%
• SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: Minimum 35%
• Online Examination : Interview Weightage: 80 : 20

Candidates must qualify in the prescribed online examination and interview and secure sufficiently high merit for provisional allotment.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website.

• Step 1: Visit the official IBPS website.
• Step 2: Open the CRP RRBs-XV section.
• Step 3: Select the appropriate application link for Office Assistant or Officers Scale-I, II & III.
• Step 4: Click on New Registration and enter the required basic details.
• Step 5: Note down the provisional registration number and password.
• Step 6: Complete the application form with personal, educational and other required information.
• Step 7: Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as prescribed.
• Step 8: Upload the required educational, category and other certificates wherever applicable.
• Step 9: Pay the applicable application fee online.
• Step 10: Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Candidates can apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post separately. Candidates cannot apply for more than one Officer Scale post.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 1st September 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 1st September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 21st September 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 21st September 2026
• Pre-Exam Training: November 2026
• Preliminary Examination: November / December 2026
• Main / Single Examination: December 2026 / February 2027
• Interview: January / February 2027
• Provisional Allotment: February / March 2027

The examination dates are tentative and may be changed by IBPS. Candidates should regularly check the official IBPS website for updates.

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