The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP-RRBs XV notification on 1 September 2026 for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II & III posts in Regional Rural Banks.
Online applications are now open from 1 September to 21 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official IBPS portal.
IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP-RRBs XV |
| Posts | Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, II & III |
| Total vaccancy | 13,706 |
| Application Start | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Participating RRBs across India |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Begins | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Prelims | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Office Assistant Prelims | 6, 12 & 13 December 2026 |
| Scale-I Mains | 20 December 2026 |
| Scale-II & III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Mains | 30 January 2027 |
| Officer Interview | January/February 2027* |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027* |
*Later-stage dates are subject to the schedule issued by IBPS. The official 2026–27 calendar confirms the main examination dates for RRB XV.
Vacancy Details
IBPS has reported 13,706 indicative vacancies across the different RRB posts.
| Post | Vacancies |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8183 |
| Officer Scale-I | 4256 |
| 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-II – Total | 1047 |
| Officer Scale-III | 220 |
| Total | 13706 |
State wise vaccancy:-
| State/UT | Office Assistant | Officer Scale-I | Scale-II | Scale-III | Total |
| Andhra Pradesh | 900 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 1300 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 26 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 50 |
| Assam | 181 | 169 | 2 | 0 | 352 |
| Bihar | 500 | 394 | 0 | 0 | 894 |
| Chhattisgarh | 296 | 99 | 36 | 13 | 444 |
| Gujarat | 510 | 600 | 100 | 50 | 1260 |
| Haryana | 211 | 94 | 50 | 19 | 374 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 51 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 85 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 200 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 244 |
| Jharkhand | 285 | 80 | 14 | 5 | 384 |
| Karnataka | 279 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 579 |
| Kerala | 350 | 55 | 19 | 11 | 435 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 484 | 252 | 100 | 0 | 836 |
| Maharashtra | 300 | 150 | 50 | 0 | 500 |
| Manipur | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 26 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 78 |
| Mizoram | 45 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 78 |
| Nagaland | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Odisha | 600 | 375 | 80 | 0 | 1055 |
| Puducherry | 11 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 25 |
| Punjab | 85 | 75 | 30 | 6 | 196 |
| Rajasthan | 225 | 250 | 125 | 23 | 623 |
| Tamil Nadu | 244 | 90 | 82 | 48 | 464 |
| Telangana | 750 | 160 | 75 | 12 | 997 |
| Tripura | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1200 | 425 | 25 | 0 | 1650 |
| Uttarakhand | 214 | 75 | 30 | 4 | 323 |
| West Bengal | 204 | 74 | 174 | 19 | 471 |
| TOTAL | 8183 | 4256 | 1047 | 220 | 13706 |
Category-Wise Vacancy:-
| Category | Office Assistant | Scale-I | Scale-II | Scale-III | Total |
| SC | 1,252 | 627 | 143 | 29 | 2051 |
| ST | 762 | 318 | 70 | 14 | 1164 |
| OBC-NCL | 1914 | 1139 | 259 | 55 | 3367 |
| EWS | 803 | 420 | 94 | 17 | 1334 |
| UR / General | 3452 | 1752 | 481 | 105 | 5790 |
| TOTAL | 8183 | 4256 | 1047 | 220 | 13706 |
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| Office Assistant | Graduation in any discipline |
| Officer Scale-I | Graduation in any discipline |
| Scale-II – General Banking Officer | Graduation with minimum 50% + relevant banking experience |
| Scale-II – IT Officer | Relevant IT/Computer qualification + required experience |
| Scale-II – CA | Chartered Accountant + required experience |
| Scale-II – Law Officer | Law degree + required legal experience |
| Scale-II – Treasury Manager | Relevant finance/CA/MBA qualification + experience |
| Scale-II – Marketing Officer | MBA/PG qualification in Marketing + relevant experience |
| Scale-II – Agricultural Officer | Agriculture-related degree + relevant experience |
| Scale-III | Graduation with minimum 50% + prescribed banking experience |
For Office Assistant and Scale-I, candidates generally need a Bachelor’s degree along with the required local-language proficiency for the RRB/state they choose.
Computer & Local Language
→ Computer Knowledge: Basic computer knowledge is required for posts such as Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I.
→ Local Language: Candidates must know the prescribed local language of the RRB they choose.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 September 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
| Office Assistant | 18–28 Years |
| Officer Scale-I | Above 18 & Below 30 Years |
| Officer Scale-II | Above 21 & Below 32 Years |
| Officer Scale-III | Above 21 & Below 40 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | As per prescribed rules |
Application Fee
| Categories | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 175 |
| All Other Candidates | 850 |
Selection Process
The selection procedure depends on the post.
Office Assistant:-
Prelims → Mains → Final Merit
Officer Scale-I:-
Prelims → Mains → Interview → Final Selection
Officer Scale-II & III:-
Single Online Examination → Interview → Final Selection
→ Officer Posts: Online Exam followed by Interview.
→ Office Assistant: Selection through the prescribed exams; no interview.
Exam Pattern
The preliminary examination is conducted for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Time: 45 minutes
Office Assistant Main Exam:-
The Scale-I Main examination includes:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Candidates shortlisted through the prescribed process are called for the Common Interview.
Officer Scale-II & III Exam
Scale-II & III: Single Online Exam → Interview
The exam includes:
.Reasoning
.Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
.Financial Awareness
.English/Hindi
.Computer Knowledge
.Professional Knowledge related to the applied post
Note: Professional Knowledge questions will be based on the candidate’s respective field.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Office Assistant | ₹19,900 – ₹63,840* |
| Officer Scale-I | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920* |
| Officer Scale-II | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960* |
| Officer Scale-III | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280* |
Note:-Selected candidates also receive DA, HRA and other applicable allowances as per the rules of the respective regional bank.
How to Apply
→ 1. Visit ibps.in and open the CRP-RRBs XV section.
→ 2. Choose the correct application link for your post.
→ 3. Register using your mobile number and email ID.
→ 4. Select your post and preferred RRB/state.
→ 5. Fill in personal, educational and other details.
→ 6. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature.
→ 7. Pay the applicable application fee.
→ 8. Submit the form and save the application & fee receipt.
Documents Required
→ Recent photograph & signature
→ Left thumb impression & handwritten declaration
→ Graduation marksheet/certificate
→ Date of Birth proof & Photo ID
→ Category/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, if applicable
→ PwBD certificate, if applicable
→ Experience certificate for Scale-II/III
→ Required professional qualification certificates
Importants Link
| Particular | Link |
| IBPS Official Website | Click here |
| CRP-RRBs XV Official Page | Click here |
| Officer Scale-I, II & III – Apply Online | Click here |
| Office Assistant – Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
Important Note
JobFikar.com recommends candidates to always follow the latest official IBPS CRP-RRBs XV notification for final and updated information. Vacancy numbers may be revised by IBPS/RRBs.
Before applying, carefully check your eligibility, age, category, local language, RRB preference and experience requirements. Submitting the application does not guarantee eligibility; the form may be rejected during document verification or later scrutiny if the candidate is found ineligible