The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a recruitment notification for Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) for Regional Rural Banks under CRP RRBs XV. The 13,757 posts will be filled under this recruitment. The online application process starts on 01 September 2026 and the last date has been extended to 27 September 2026.
Office Assistants (Clerk), Officers Scale-I: This recruitment drive covers 28 Regional Rural Banks and includes posts ranging from Office Assistant to Senior Manager. No work experience is required, freshers are eligible for this post. Candidates applying for Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III must have relevant work experience in the specified fields.
Application Status: The application window is now closed.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Office Assistants (Clerk), Officers Scale-I, Officers Scale-II, Officers Scale-III |
| Total Vacancies | 13,757 Posts (Last update: 25 September 2026) |
| Participating Banks | 28 State/UT |
| Education Qualification | Graduation/Relevant Education Qualification |
| Job Location | All India |
| Job Type | Banking Job (Regular) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: 850/-, SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Ser: 175/- |
| Age cutoff date | General (As on 01.09.2026) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
Notification Released: 30 August 2026
Online Application Starts: 01 September 2026
Application Form Last Date (Extended): 27 September 2026 (Corrigendum dated 21.09.2026)
Fee Payment Last Date: 27 September 2026
Correction Window: 07 October 2026 to 08 October 2026
Pre-Exam Training: November 2026
Officer Scale-I Prelims: 21, 22 November 2026
Office Assistant Prelims: 6, 12 and 13 December 2026
Officer Scale-I Mains: 20 December 2026
Officer Scale-II & III Single Examination: 20 December 2026
Office Assistant Mains: 30 January 2027
Total Vacancies
IBPS is conducting the CRP RRB-XV recruitment process for 13,757 posts of Office Assistant and Officer positions in Regional Rural Banks. The post-wise vacancies are categorised in the table below.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,222 |
| Officer Scale-I | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking) | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT Officer) | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | 82 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | 56 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 19 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 16 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | 38 |
| Officer Scale-III | 220 |
| Total | 13,757 |
Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should apply for posts based on their educational qualifications. The posts they are eligible to apply for are listed in the table below.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or relevant educational qualification and knowledge of Computers | No Experience |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy from a recognised University or relevant educational qualification and knowledge of Computer | No Experience |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy with a minimum of 50% marks | 2 years |
| Officer Scale-II – IT Officer | Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT with a minimum of 50% marks | 1 year |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | Certified Associate from ICAI | 1 year |
| Officer Scale-II – Law Officer | Law degree with a minimum of 50% marks | 2 years |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | CA or MBA in Finance | 1 year |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing | 1 year |
| Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture with a minimum of 50% marks | 2 years |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks | 5 years |
Please Note: For Office Assistants (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Candidates must possess proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRBs.
Age Limit
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 years (born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2008)
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): 18 to 30 years (02.09.1996 to 01.09.2008)
- Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): 21 to 32 years (02.09.1994 to 01.09.2005)
- Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer (Manager): 21 to 32 years (02.09.1994 to 01.09.2005)
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): 21 to 40 years (02.09.1986 to 01.09.2005)
Age Relaxation:
Ex-servicemen candidates will be given age relaxation as per the respective post. For the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose), age relaxation will be provided based on the actual period of defence service.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Duration of actual defence service + 3 years |
| Disabled Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | Duration of actual defence service + 8 years |
| Ex-Servicemen Commissioned Officers (Officer posts) | 5 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women legally separated from husband | Up to 35 years (General/EWS), (OBC) 38 years, (SC/ST) 40 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Widows, divorced women, and legally separated women who have not remarried will be eligible only for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post. The maximum age limit for eligible candidates is 35 years for the General/EWS category, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
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Selection Process
IBPS will conduct a Preliminary and Main Exam for Office Assistant (Clerk) and Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager).
Office Assistant (Clerk): Preliminary Examination, Main Examination
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): Only One Examination, Interview
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer (Manager): Only One Examination, Interview
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Only One Examination, Interview
Salary Details
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Salary: The salary and allowances for Officer Scale-I are determined in accordance with the applicable banking pay structure and RRB guidelines. Allowances and other benefits will be provided as per the post.
| Post Name | Monthly Salary |
| Office Assistant (Clerk) | ₹35,000 to ₹37,000 per month |
| Officer Scale-I | ₹60,000 to ₹61,000 per month |
| Officer Scale-II | ₹75,000 to ₹77,000 per month |
| Officer Scale-III | ₹80,000 to ₹90,000 per month |
Preliminary Examination
IBPS will conduct a preliminary exam for two posts of Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I. The exam will include reasoning and numerical ability subjects. Candidates must score qualifying marks to pass the exam.
Office Assistant:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
Officer Scale-I:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
Main Examination
After qualifying in the preliminary exam, candidates must take the main exam, for which the subjects are listed below.
Office Assistant:
- Reasoning – 40 Q / 50
- Computer Knowledge – 40 Q / 20 Marks
- General Awareness – 40 Q / 40 Marks
- English or Hindi – 40 Q / 40 Marks
- Numerical Ability – 40 Q / 50 Marks
- Total: 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes
Officer Scale-I:
- Reasoning – 40 Q / 50 Marks
- Computer Knowledge – 40 Q / 20 Marks
- General Awareness – 40 Q / 40 Marks
- English or Hindi – 40 Q / 40 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 40 Q / 50 Marks
- Total: 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes.
Scale-II General Banking Officer / Scale-III – Single Exam:
- Reasoning – 40 Q / 50
- Computer Knowledge – 40 Q / 20
- Financial Awareness – 40 Q / 40
- English or Hindi – 40 Q / 40
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation – 40 Q / 50
- Total: 200 Questions / 200 Marks / 120 Minutes
Scale-II Specialist:
- Professional Knowledge – 40 Q / 40
- Reasoning – 40 Q / 40
- Financial Awareness – 40 Q / 40
- English/Hindi – 40 Q / 20
- Computer Knowledge – 40 Q / 20
- Quantitative Aptitude & DI – 40 Q / 40
- Total: 240 Questions / 200 Marks / 150 Minutes.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- Applicable certificates/documents
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee based on their category. No application fees will be refunded after the payment has been made.
| Post | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850/- |
| SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicmen | ₹175/- |
| Correction Window | ₹200/- |
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Apply Link
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Last Date (Extended PDF) | Click here |
| Application Status | The job is closed. Last Date: 27 September 2026 |
How To Apply Online
- Visit the IBPS official website: www.ibps.in.
- On the home page, scroll down and click the “CRP RRB”.
- Candidates can see the advertisement for Officer or Office Assistant posts and click.
- Select the registration process option.
- After completing the registration process, fill in all the required details: name, educational qualifications and work experience (if applicable).
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload a recent-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee via Net Banking, UPI and other modes.
- Click the submit button and download the application form and take a printout for your future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
IBPS RRB 2026 is a common recruitment process conducted by IBPS to recruit Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officers in Scale I, II, and III in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
2. When will the registration process start?
The registration for IBPS RRB 2026 starts on 1 September 2026.
3. What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for IBPS RRB 2026 is 27 September 2026.
4. How many vacancies have been released?
Over 13,757 vacancies are to be filled for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026.
5. What is the educational qualification for this recruitment?
For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognised university and equivalent educational qualification. Officer Scale-II and III: Bachelor’s degree in the prescribed discipline and relevant experience.
6. Which posts have been released for IBPS RRB?
IBPS RRB has announced various posts such as Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II, and Officer Scale-III.
7. What is the age limit?
The minimum age limit for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is 18 and the maximum age is 40 years, depending on the post.
8. Is any work experience required for IBPS RRB Recruitment?
For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, no experience is needed and Specialist Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts require experience as mentioned in the prescribed notification.
Important Instructions
- Candidates should provide a correct email ID and mobile number while filling out the form.
- An officer candidate can apply for only one post (Scale-I, Scale-II, or Scale-III) in the officer cadre. Applying for multiple posts may increase the chances of rejection.
- During the exam and interview, you must bring the original photo ID proof (PAN/Aadhaar/Passport, etc.) along with a photocopy.
- A photo on the call letter is required at the time of the preliminary exam and also bring one extra photo. At the time of the main exam, you must bring the preliminary exam’s stamped call letter or a stamped ID proof.
- Providing false information or documents may disqualify a candidate from participating in future CRP exams.
- No refund will be given once the application form is submitted.
