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IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 13,224 PO & Clerk Posts
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📋 13,224 Vacancies 🎓 Bachelor's Degree in any discipline for Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I; Degree in relevant specialization (IT/CA/Law/MBA/Agriculture) for Scale-II Specialist; Degree with 50% for Scale-II GBO & Scale-III + Local Language Proficiency 🗺️ : State-Wise in 28 Participating Regional Rural Banks across India 💰 ₹19,900 - ₹78,230/- 📅 Age: 18 to 28 Years | Officer Scale-I: 18 to 30 Years | Officer Scale-II: 21 to 32 Years | Officer Scale-III: 21 to 40 Years (As on 01 September 2026) 💳 Fee: ₹850/- for General/OBC/EWS | ₹175/- for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM (Inclusive of GST)
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Job Overview
Total Vacancies
13,224
Organisation
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post Category
Public Sector Banking Jobs
Post Group
Group 'A' Officers (Scale I, II, III) & Group 'B' Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
Pay Scale
₹19,900 - ₹78,230/-
Job Location
: State-Wise in 28 Participating Regional Rural Banks across India
Application Mode
Online Only (via ibps.in)
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline for Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I; Degree in relevant specialization (IT/CA/Law/MBA/Agriculture) for Scale-II Specialist; Degree with 50% for Scale-II GBO & Scale-III + Local Language Proficiency
Selection Process
Office Assistant: Prelims Exam + Mains Exam | Officer Scale-I: Prelims Exam + Mains Exam + Common Interview (80:20 Weightage) | Officer Scale-II & III: Single Online Exam + Common Interview (80:20 Weightage)
Official Website
Important Dates
Notification Released
01 September 2026
Application Start
01 September 2026
Last Date to Apply
21 September 2026
Application Fee Last Date
21 September 2026
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IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 CRP-XV: Key Highlights & Quick Summary
- Recruiting Organization: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on behalf of 28 Regional Rural Banks
- Notification Ref: Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs XV)
- Total Vacancies: 13,224 Posts (Office Assistants: 7,682 | Officer Scale-I: 4,256 | Officer Scale-II: 1,067 | Officer Scale-III: 220)
- Pay Scale: Office Assistant: ₹19,900–₹47,920 | Scale-I (AM): ₹36,000–₹63,840 | Scale-II: ₹48,170–₹69,810 | Scale-III: ₹63,840–₹78,230
- Educational Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (Specialist qualifications for technical streams) + Local Language Proficiency
- Selection Architecture: Prelims & Mains (for OA) | Prelims, Mains & Interview (80:20 for Scale-I) | Single Exam & Interview (for Scale-II & III)
- Tentative Exam Window: Prelims in Nov/Dec 2026; Mains in Dec 2026 / Feb 2027; Interviews in Jan/Feb 2027
- Application Dates: 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 via
ibps.in
Comprehensive Notification Overview The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the centralized notification for CRP RRBs XV, opening online registrations for 13,224 vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks in India. Catering to graduates and experienced banking professionals alike, this flagship drive recruits Group ‘B’ Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Group ‘A’ Officers in Scale I (Assistant Manager), Scale II (Manager), and Scale III (Senior Manager). The selection combines a two-tier online examination (Preliminary and Main) for entry-level posts with regional language testing, offering localized postings within state-level rural bank networks. With application fees set at ₹850/- for General/OBC/EWS and ₹175/- for SC/ST/PwBD, prospective candidates must complete their online registration on https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrboaxvaug26/ between 01 September 2026 and 21 September 2026.
Important Links
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Vacancy Breakdown by Post
| Post Name | Dept / Ministry | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 28 Participating Regional Rural Banks | 7,682 | Group 'B' Clerical |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 28 Participating Regional Rural Banks | 4,256 | Group 'A' Officer Scale-I |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | Participating Regional Rural Banks | 686 | Group 'A' Officer Scale-II |
| Officer Scale-II (Information Technology) | Participating Regional Rural Banks | 182 | Group 'A' Officer Scale-II |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | Participating Regional Rural Banks | 81 | Group 'A' Officer Scale-II |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | Participating Regional Rural Banks | 46 | Group 'A' Officer Scale-II |
| Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer) | Participating Regional Rural Banks | 38 | Group 'A' Officer Scale-II |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | Participating Regional Rural Banks | 18 | Group 'A' Officer Scale-II |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | Participating Regional Rural Banks | 16 | Group 'A' Officer Scale-II |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Participating Regional Rural Banks | 220 | Group 'A' Officer Scale-III |
* Vacancy numbers are tentative and subject to revision. Check official notification PDF for category-wise breakup.
State-wise Vacancy
| State | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank) | OA: 900 |
| Arunachal Pradesh (Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank) | OA: 26 |
| Assam (Assam Gramin Bank) | OA: 181 |
| Bihar (Bihar Gramin Bank) | OA: 500 |
| Chhattisgarh (Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank) | OA: 296 |
| Gujarat (Gujarat Gramin Bank) | OA: 510 |
| Haryana (Haryana Gramin Bank) | OA: 211 |
| Himachal Pradesh (Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank) | OA: 51 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (J&K Grameen Bank) | OA: 200 |
| Jharkhand (Jharkhand Gramin Bank) | OA: 285 |
| Karnataka (Karnataka Grameena Bank) | OA: 279 |
| Kerala (Kerala Grameena Bank) | OA: 350 |
| Madhya Pradesh (Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank) | OA: 484 |
| Maharashtra (Maharashtra Gramin Bank) | OA: 300 |
| Manipur (Manipur Rural Bank) | OA: 0 |
| Meghalaya (Meghalaya Rural Bank) | OA: 26 |
| Mizoram (Mizoram Rural Bank) | OA: 45 |
| Nagaland (Nagaland Rural Bank) | OA: 6 |
| Odisha (Odisha Grameen Bank) | OA: 600 |
| Puducherry (Puducherry Grama Bank) | OA: 11 |
| Punjab (Punjab Gramin Bank) | OA: 85 |
| Rajasthan (Rajasthan Gramin Bank) | OA: 225 |
| Tamil Nadu (Tamil Nadu Grama Bank) | OA: 244 |
| Telangana (Telangana Grameena Bank) | OA: 750 |
| Tripura (Tripura Gramin Bank) | Non-Reported (NR) |
| Uttar Pradesh (Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank) | OA: 1,200 |
| Uttarakhand (Uttarakhand Gramin Bank) | OA: 214 |
| West Bengal (West Bengal Gramin Bank) | OA: 204 |
* State-wise vacancy figures are as per the official notification and may change.
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | UR: 3,091 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | UR: 1,770 |
| Officer Scale-II & III (Combined) | Available across UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD as per post-specific rosters |
* Candidates must hold a valid category certificate to claim reservation benefits.
Salary Breakdown by Post
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Approx. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | ₹19,900 - ₹47,920 | ₹35,000 - ₹40,000 approx. (Gross Monthly Emoluments + Allowances) |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | ₹36,000 - ₹63,840 | ₹58,000 - ₹65,000 approx. (Gross Monthly Emoluments + Allowances) |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | ₹48,170 - ₹69,810 | ₹75,000 - ₹85,000 approx. (Gross Monthly Emoluments + Allowances) |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | ₹63,840 - ₹78,230 | ₹95,000 - ₹1,10,000 approx. (Gross Monthly Emoluments + Allowances) |
* Salary includes basic pay as per 7th Pay Commission. HRA, DA and other allowances are additional.
Age Relaxation
General Age Limit: 18 to 28 Years | Officer Scale-I: 18 to 30 Years | Officer Scale-II: 21 to 32 Years | Officer Scale-III: 21 to 40 Years (As on 01 September 2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years (Cumulative with SC/ST/OBC up to 50 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled ESM (for Office Assistant) | Defence Service Duration + 3 Years (8 years for SC/ST DESM; Max age 50 years) |
| Commissioned Officers / ECOs / SSCOs (for Officers Posts) | 5 Years |
| Widows, Divorced Women & Legally Separated Women (for Office Assistant) | Up to 35 Years for UR/EWS, 38 Years for OBC, 40 Years for SC/ST |
* Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules. Candidates must provide valid category certificate at the time of document verification.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Citizen of India / Subject of Nepal / Subject of Bhutan / Tibetan Refugee / PIO with GOI Certificate
Experience
Required: Nil for Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I; 1 to 2 Years for Officer Scale-II; 5 Years officer banking experience for Officer Scale-III
- → Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University + Proficiency in local language of the chosen State/UT + Working knowledge of computers.
- → Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preference to Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, IT, Law, Economics, Accountancy) + Local language proficiency + Working knowledge of computers.
- → Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks + 2 years post-qualification officer experience in a Bank or Financial Institution.
- → Officer Scale-II (IT Officer): Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT with 50% aggregate marks + 1 year relevant professional experience.
- → Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant): Certified Associate from ICAI + 1 year experience as a Chartered Accountant.
- → Officer Scale-II (Law Officer): Degree in Law (LLB) with minimum 50% marks + 2 years experience as an advocate or Law Officer in a Bank/Financial Institution.
- → Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager): CA or MBA in Finance + 1 year relevant professional experience.
- → Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer): MBA in Marketing + 1 year relevant professional experience.
- → Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer): Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Veterinary/Forestry with 50% marks + 2 years relevant experience.
- → Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks + Minimum 5 years experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
- → All qualifications must be recognized by the Government of India / AICTE / UGC with results declared on or before 21 September 2026.
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Application Fee
💡 Fee can be paid online via UPI, Net Banking, VISA/Mastercard/RuPay on the official portal.
Selection Process
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For Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
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Online Preliminary Examination (Reasoning & Numerical Ability - 80 Questions, 80 Marks, 45 Minutes)
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Online Main Examination (5 Sections - 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes)
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100% Merit Allotment based on Main Examination Scores + Document Verification at Allotted RRB
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For Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager):
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Online Preliminary Examination (Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude - 80 Questions, 80 Marks, 45 Minutes)
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Online Main Examination (5 Sections - 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes)
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Common Interview coordinated by Nodal RRB & NABARD (100 Marks; Qualifying: 40% for General, 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
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Final Composite Merit Allotment in 80:20 Weightage Ratio (Mains: 80% + Interview: 20%)
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For Officer Scale-II & Scale-III:
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Single Level Online Examination (200/240 Questions, 200 Marks)
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Common Interview coordinated by Nodal RRB & NABARD (100 Marks)
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Final Composite Merit Allotment in 80:20 Weightage Ratio (Single Exam: 80% + Interview: 20%)
How to Apply Online
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Visit the official IBPS portal at www.ibps.in and click on the "CRP for RRBs" banner.
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Select the relevant link: "Click Here to Apply Online for CRP-RRBs-Officers (Scale-I, II, III)" or "CRP-RRBs-Office Assistants (Multipurpose)".
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Click on "Click Here for New Registration" and enter basic contact details to generate your Provisional Registration Number and Password.
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Log in and complete your detailed profile, selecting your targeted State/UT and Bank preferences.
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Enter Class 10 details, Graduation marks (aggregate of all semesters), and relevant work experience.
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Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and 10th standard certificate.
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Capture and verify your live photograph through the webcam or mobile QR code feature.
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Preview the completed application form carefully before clicking "Complete Registration".
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Pay the application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or UPI.
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Download and print the completed application form and fee e-receipt for future verification stages.
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Career Growth
Promotion Timeline
Internal departmental fast-track promotional exams available every 3 to 5 years.
Promotion Hierarchy:
Office Assistant -> Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) -> Officer Scale-II (Manager) -> Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) -> Chief Manager (Scale-IV) -> Assistant General Manager (Scale-V) -> General Manager (Scale-VI) / Chairman
Regional Rural Banks offer structured promotional ladders under NABARD and Ministry of Finance guidelines, allowing clerical staff to advance to top executive management.
Office Assistant -> Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) -> Officer Scale-II (Manager) -> Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) -> Chief Manager (Scale-IV) -> Assistant General Manager (Scale-V) -> General Manager (Scale-VI) / Chairman
Regional Rural Banks offer structured promotional ladders under NABARD and Ministry of Finance guidelines, allowing clerical staff to advance to top executive management.
Training
Training Duration
2 to 4 Weeks orientation and foundation training upon joining
Training Location
Staff Training Colleges of Sponsor Banks / Nodal RRB Training Centers
Probation
1 Year for Officers; 6 Months for Office Assistants as per RRB Service Regulations
Bond Period
Varies by individual RRB (typically 1 to 2 years service bond or ₹1–2 Lakh indemnity)
Comprehensive training in CBS software (Finacle/Bancs), rural credit appraisal methodologies, Priority Sector Lending guidelines, and KYC/AML compliance.
Documents Required
Document Checklist
Passport-size color photograph + live photo capture
Scanned signature in black ink
Left thumb impression
Handwritten declaration in English
Class 10 / SSC / SSLC marksheet or passing certificate
Graduation degree / consolidated marksheets
Work experience certificates (Officer Scale-II & III)
Caste / Category certificate
Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates
Disability Certificate / UDID Card for PwBD applicants
Valid photo identity proof
NOC from present employer (if applicable)
Recruitment Overview
The IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 is one of India's largest and most eagerly awaited public banking employment drives, offering 13,224 vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks. Functioning under the joint sponsorship of the Central Government, State Governments, and major Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks deliver critical institutional credit to India's agricultural and rural business sectors. With openings covering both clerical Office Assistants and managerial Officer cadres (Scale I, II, III), this centralized process provides candidates with state-specific career stability and public sector banking remuneration.
About the Organization
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous recruitment body mandated by the Reserve Bank of India, Ministry of Finance, and public financial institutions to conduct fair, technology-driven hiring processes. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established under the RRB Act, 1976, to bridge the credit divide in rural India. Operating with modern Core Banking Solutions, RRBs disburse agricultural finance, drive financial inclusion, and offer complete retail banking services across thousands of branches nationwide.
About the Job Profile
Positions recruited through IBPS RRB CRP XV fulfill distinct operational functions. Office Assistants (Multipurpose) operate customer service counters, handle cash receipts and payments, manage account openings, and process customer requests. Officer Scale-I (Assistant Managers) lead credit appraisal for agricultural and MSME loans, oversee audit compliance, supervise branch staff, and drive business targets. Officers in Scale-II and III manage larger branch operations, lead specialized IT/Law/Treasury desks, or head regional administrative clusters.
Career Opportunities
Working in a Regional Rural Bank offers geographic stability, as postings remain confined within the operating state or union territory of the allotted RRB. Employees receive industry-standard bipartite wage benefits, including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical coverage, pension under NPS, and performance incentives. Clerical employees have regular avenues to advance into Officer Scale-I within three years through internal promotional examinations.
Preparation Tips
To secure high merit across Preliminary and Main examination tiers, aspirants should adopt a structured preparation plan:
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Master Speed in Prelims: With 80 questions to be solved in just 45 minutes (with sectional timings of 25 min for Reasoning and 20 min for Quant/Math), prioritize shortcut techniques and high-accuracy attempts.
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Select Optional Language Strategically: Choose between English and Hindi based on your comfort level to maximize scores in the 40-mark language section of the Main exam.
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Focus on Banking & Rural Awareness: Regularly review current affairs, RBI monetary updates, agricultural schemes, and financial terminology for the General Awareness section.
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Practice Computer Fundamentals: Dedicate time to computer hardware, networking, MS Office, and shortcut keys to easily secure high marks in the 20-mark Computer Knowledge test.
JobDex Expert Advice
When filling out the application on ibps.in, remember that State selection is irrevocable and determines the RRB to which you can be allotted. Verify that you meet the local language criteria for your chosen state before applying. Candidates applying for both Office Assistant and Officer posts must register and pay separately for each role. Ensure your live photograph is captured under clear lighting and your handwritten declaration is written strictly in your own handwriting in running English. Submit your form and fee well before 21 September 2026 to avoid last-day technical delays.
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