IBPS RRB CRP XV Recruitment 2026 Notice Out: Applications Open for Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant Posts on September 1

• IBPS RRB CRP XV applications for Officer Scale-I, II, III and Office Assistant posts are open from September 1–21, 2026.
• Graduates can apply for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, while Scale-II and III posts require additional qualifications and experience.
• Preliminary exams begin in November 2026, followed by Main/Single exams in December 2026 and January 2027.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV) for recruitment of Group “A” Officers and Group “B” Office Assistants across participating Regional Rural Banks. The recruitment covers Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager), Officer Scale-II (Manager), Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) positions.

The IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 notification was issued on August 30, 2026, while online registration will open on September 1 and continue through September 21, 2026. Selection varies by post, with preliminary and main examinations for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, while Officer Scale-II and III candidates will take a Single Examination followed by an interview.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Notification

IBPS is conducting CRP RRBs XV to recruit personnel for participating Regional Rural Banks across India. Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I positions are open to graduates without a prescribed prior banking experience requirement, while experience is mandatory for Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Eligibility

Candidates applying for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.

Applicants must possess proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB. Working knowledge of computers is desirable.

No prior banking experience has been prescribed.

Office Assistant Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age. They should have been born between September 2, 1997 and September 1, 2007, inclusive of the stated dates.

Officer Scale-I Eligibility

Officer Scale-I, also designated Assistant Manager, requires a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent.

Preference may be given to candidates with qualifications in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.

Local language proficiency is required, while computer knowledge is desirable. No prior banking experience has been prescribed for Officer Scale-I.

Officer Scale-I Age Limit

Candidates must be above 18 and below 30 years of age and should have been born between September 2, 1995 and September 1, 2007.

Officer Scale-II Manager Eligibility

For the general banking Officer Scale-II Manager position, candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Preference is given to candidates with qualifications in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture-related subjects, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.

Applicants require at least two years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.

Candidates must be above 21 and below 32 years of age and should have been born between September 2, 1993 and September 1, 2004.

Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer Qualification

IBPS RRB CRP XV also covers several specialist disciplines under Officer Scale-II.

Eligible agriculture-related degrees include Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering and Pisciculture.

Officer Scale-III Senior Manager Eligibility

Officer Scale-III applicants require a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Preference is provided for candidates with a Degree or Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture and allied subjects, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.

Candidates need a minimum of five years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.

The age requirement is above 21 and below 40 years. Applicants should have been born between September 2, 1985 and September 1, 2004.

IBPS RRB Age Limit 2026

Applicable category-wise relaxation will be governed by the CRP RRB XV notification. OBC candidates are eligible for three years of upper-age relaxation.

IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026

The selection procedure differs significantly between Office Assistant and the three Officer levels.

Office Assistant

Office Assistant candidates will first take a Preliminary Examination. Those qualifying will proceed to the Main Examination.

There is no interview for Office Assistant. Final selection will be based on the Main Examination according to the prescribed IBPS rules.

Officer Scale-I

Officer Scale-I applicants must clear the Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Examination. Candidates shortlisted from the Main Examination will then be called for an interview.

Officer Scale-II and III

There is no separate preliminary examination for Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III. Candidates will appear for a Single Examination followed by an interview.

Officer interviews will be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.

IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2026-27

The Officer Scale-I preliminary examination will be conducted before the Office Assistant prelims. The Officer Scale-II and III Single Examination is scheduled on the same date as the Officer Scale-I Main Examination.

For Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III, the Single Examination is scheduled for December 20, 2026, followed by interviews tentatively in January 2027.

Important Dates

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Official Website: https://www.ibps.in
• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification (Available on IBPS Website)
• Apply Online: Apply Online (Available on IBPS Website from 1 September 2026)
• Query/Complaint Portal: https://cgrs.ibps.in

Local Language Requirement

Candidates applying to a particular Regional Rural Bank must satisfy the local language proficiency requirements applicable to that RRB and State/Union Territory.

Applicants should check the RRB-wise language requirements in the detailed notification before choosing the bank and state for which they wish to apply.

How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026

The application process will be conducted online through the IBPS website from September 1 to September 21, 2026.

1. Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
2. Open the CRP RRBs XV recruitment section.
3. Download and read the detailed notification before beginning registration.
4. Select the appropriate recruitment process for Office Assistant or Officer Scale-I, II or III.
5. Complete online registration using an active email address and mobile number.
6. Enter the required personal, educational, experience and category information.
7. Upload the photograph, signature and other documents according to the prescribed specifications.
8. Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment facility.
9. Review the information carefully and submit the application by September 21, 2026.
10. Save or print the submitted application and payment details for future reference.

An edit window is expected to be provided after registration closes for permitted modifications. Candidates should nevertheless ensure that their application is accurate when initially submitted.