IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: 13,745 Office Assistant & Officer Vacancies

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks — CRP RRBs XV — for 13,745 tentative vacancies across participating Regional Rural Banks.

The recruitment covers Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale I, II and III posts. Online registration began on 1 September 2026 and the current official application portals show the revised closing date as 27 September 2026 for registration, editing and online fee payment.

Candidates should apply only through the official IBPS recruitment portals and should read the detailed CRP RRBs XV notification and corrigenda before submitting the form.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Overview

IBPS lists the CRP RRBs XV recruitment page with the original notification, corrigenda and updated vacancy notices. The current Office Assistant and Officer application portals both show 27 September 2026 as the closure date.

Vacancy Details

The revised vacancy position is:

The vacancy figures are tentative and may change based on requirements reported by participating Regional Rural Banks.

Important Dates

Candidates should complete registration, payment and final submission before the revised deadline.

Educational Qualification

Eligibility varies by post.

Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent is required. Candidates should also satisfy the prescribed local-language requirement for the participating RRB/State or Union Territory.

Officer Scale I

A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent is required. The notification gives preference to specified academic backgrounds for this post.

Officer Scale II

Officer Scale II includes General Banking Officer and specialist streams. Qualification and post-qualification experience depend on the selected stream.

Officer Scale III

Candidates generally need a recognised Bachelor's degree along with the prescribed officer-level experience in a bank or financial institution.

Applicants should use the detailed CRP RRBs XV notification for the exact qualification and experience required for their selected post.

Age Limit

Age requirements differ by post and are calculated according to the date specified in the detailed notification.

Relaxation applies to eligible categories according to the recruitment rules.

Application Fee

The applicable application fee depends on the post and candidate category. Candidates should confirm the amount displayed on the official IBPS application portal before payment.

Candidates applying for Office Assistant and an Officer post must submit separate applications and pay the applicable fee for each recruitment stream.

Salary

There is no single salary figure that accurately represents all posts in this combined recruitment.

Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III have different pay structures and allowances. Candidates should check the post-specific remuneration and service conditions in the detailed notification and participating RRB rules.

Because this article covers multiple posts with different compensation structures, Regal Naukri does not force one combined baseSalary value into the Google JobPosting schema.

Selection Process

Office Assistant

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Provisional allotment

There is no interview for Office Assistant.

Officer Scale I

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Common Interview
4. Provisional allotment

Officer Scale II and III

1. Single Online Examination
2. Common Interview
3. Provisional allotment

Candidates should follow later IBPS notices for admit cards, examination instructions, results and interview/allotment updates.

Local Language Requirement

For posts where local-language proficiency is prescribed, candidates should check the language requirements of the State/UT and participating RRB selected in the application.

The detailed notification explains how candidates may establish proficiency and any time allowed to acquire it where applicable.

How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Open the official CRP RRBs XV page

Visit the official IBPS CRP RRBs XV recruitment page and read the current notification, corrigenda and updated vacancy notices.

Step 2: Choose the correct application

IBPS provides separate portals for:

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
• Officers Scale I, II & III

Step 3: Complete registration

Enter the required personal and contact details to create registration credentials.

Step 4: Fill the application form

Provide personal, educational, category, language and post-specific details carefully.

Step 5: Upload documents

Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents according to current IBPS specifications.

Step 6: Pay the fee

Complete the online fee payment before 27 September 2026.

Step 7: Review and submit

Verify all details before final submission.

Step 8: Save the application

Download or print the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep ready:

• recent photograph;
• signature;
• thumb impression where required;
• handwritten declaration where required;
• identity proof;
• graduation certificates and marksheets;
• category certificate where applicable;
• PwBD certificate where applicable;
• experience certificates for relevant Scale II/III posts;
• specialist/professional qualification certificates where applicable;
• local-language proof where applicable.

Important Links

Official IBPS CRP RRBs XV page:

https://www.ibps.in/index.php/rural-bank-xv/

Apply Online — Office Assistant:

https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrboaxvaug26/index.php?stat=0

Apply Online — Officers Scale I, II & III:

https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrbxvaug26/

Official IBPS website:

https://www.ibps.in/

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?

The revised tentative total is 13,745 vacancies across Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II and III posts.

What is the revised last date to apply?

The official application portals currently show 27 September 2026 as the registration and fee-payment deadline.

How many Office Assistant vacancies are there?

The revised vacancy count is 8,222.

How many Officer Scale I vacancies are there?

The revised vacancy count is 4,256.

Can a candidate apply for Office Assistant and an Officer post?

Yes. Separate applications and fees are required. A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and one Officer-cadre post, but only one post within the Officer cadre.

Is there an interview for Office Assistant?

No. Office Assistant selection is through Preliminary and Main examinations followed by provisional allotment.

Is there an interview for Officer Scale I?

Yes. Candidates shortlisted after the Main Examination are called for the Common Interview.

Are the 13,745 vacancies final?

No. IBPS treats the vacancies as indicative/tentative and they can change according to requirements reported by participating Regional Rural Banks.