Written By: Syed Imran Zaidi, Founder & Chief Editor, UPJobRadar
Reviewed By: UPJobRadar Editorial Team
Published: 01 September 2026
Last Updated: 01 September 2026
Official Source: IBPS CRP-RRBs-XV notification and official IBPS recruitment portal. Candidates should verify all dates, vacancies, eligibility and other conditions from the latest official notification before applying.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 (CRP-RRBs-XV) ke liye online application process 1 September 2026 se shuru ho gaya hai. Is recruitment ke through participating Regional Rural Banks mein Office Assistant (Multipurpose) aur Officer Scale-I, II & III ke total 13,706 indicative vacancies fill ki jayengi. Eligible candidates 21 September 2026 tak online apply kar sakte hain.
Latest Update: 01 September 2026 — IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 ka CRP-RRBs-XV notification release ho gaya hai. Online application process bhi start ho chuka hai.
Quick Answer: IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 (CRP-RRBs-XV) ke through participating Regional Rural Banks mein Office Assistant (Multipurpose) aur Officer Scale-I, II & III posts par bharti ki ja rahi hai. Total 13,706 indicative vacancies hain. Application official IBPS recruitment portal ke through online mode mein 21 September 2026 tak submit ki ja sakti hai.
Table of Contents
Quick Overview Table
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP-RRBs-XV) |
| Total Vacancy | 13,706 (indicative) |
| Posts | Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, II & III |
| Application Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Participating Regional Rural Banks across India |
| Selection Process | Prelims/Single Exam, Mains, Interview (Officer cadre), Provisional Allotment |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026
IBPS RRB 2026 mein total kitni vacancies hain?
CRP-RRBs-XV mein total 13,706 indicative vacancies hain (Tripura Gramin Bank ki vacancies “Not Reported” hone ki wajah se is total mein include nahi hain).
| Post | Indicative Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II (all 7 categories combined) | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale-III | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
Officer Scale-II mein total 7 categories hain: General Banking Officer ke saath 6 specialist posts — IT Officer (182), Chartered Accountant (81), Law Officer (46), Treasury Manager (18), Marketing Officer (16), aur Agricultural Officer (38). General Banking Officer ki khud ki vacancy 666 hai.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Vacancy: 8,183 indicative posts
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (as on 01.09.2026)
- Local Language: State ki local language mein proficiency compulsory hai (8th standard ya usse upar level)
- Selection Process: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment
- Exam: Prelims tentatively 6, 12 aur 13 December 2026; Mains tentatively 30 January 2027*
UP Candidates: Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank mein Office Assistant ke liye 1,200 indicative vacancies reported hain. UP candidates ko RRB-wise vacancy aur language eligibility check karke preference carefully fill karni chahiye.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Recruitment 2026
- Vacancy: 4,256 indicative posts
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Age Limit: Above 18 and below 30 years
- Local Language: Compulsory
- Prelims: Tentatively 21 & 22 November 2026*
- Mains: Tentatively 20 December 2026*
- Interview: Common Interview coordinated by Nodal RRBs with NABARD and IBPS
- Final Selection: Mains marks + Interview marks (80:20 weightage), phir Provisional Allotment
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Recruitment 2026
Officer Scale-II mein total 7 categories hain: General Banking Officer ke saath 6 specialist posts.
| Post | Vacancy | Qualification Highlight | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Banking Officer | 666 | Bachelor’s degree, min 50% marks | 2 years as Officer in Bank/FI |
| IT Officer | 182 | Bachelor’s in Electronics/CS/IT, min 50% | 1 year relevant field |
| Chartered Accountant | 81 | CA membership | 1 year as CA |
| Law Officer | 46 | Law degree, min 50% | 2 years as Advocate/Law Officer |
| Treasury Manager | 18 | CA or MBA (Finance) | 1 year relevant field |
| Marketing Officer | 16 | MBA (Marketing) | 1 year relevant field |
| Agricultural Officer | 38 | Bachelor’s in Agriculture/Horticulture/allied field, min 50% | 2 years relevant field |
Age Limit: Above 21 and below 32 years. Selection Process: Single Level Online Exam (koi Prelims stage nahi) → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment. Exam Date: Tentatively 20 December 2026.*
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-III Recruitment 2026
- Vacancy: 220 indicative posts
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree, min 50% marks in aggregate
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution
- Age Limit: Above 21 and below 40 years
- Selection Process: Single Level Online Exam (tentatively 20 December 2026)* → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment
*Ye exam dates IBPS ke separate Tentative Calendar 2026-27 se hain, jo CRP-RRBs-XV notification ke saath release hua hai. Ye dates tentative hain aur revise ho sakti hain — apply karne se pehle official website par confirm karein.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Indian citizen, ya Nepal/Bhutan subject, ya 1 January 1962 se pehle India aaya Tibetan refugee, ya specified countries se migrated Indian-origin person (eligibility certificate ke saath).
| Post | Degree | Experience | Local Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Any Bachelor’s | Not required | Yes |
| Officer Scale-I | Any Bachelor’s | Not required | Yes |
| Officer Scale-II | Degree/specialization as per category | Required (1-2 years depending on category) | As applicable |
| Officer Scale-III | Bachelor’s, min 50% marks | Minimum 5 years | As applicable |
Local Language ka Practical Meaning: Agar candidate ne 8th standard ya usse upar level par state ki official language padhi hai, to wo proficient mana jata hai. Agar nahi, to allotment ke baad 6 mahine ka time milta hai proficiency prove karne ke liye.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026) |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 years |
| Officer Scale-I | Above 18 and below 30 years |
| Officer Scale-II | Above 21 and below 32 years |
| Officer Scale-III | Above 21 and below 40 years |
Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC (NCL) – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-Servicemen – service period + 3 years (max 50 years for Office Assistant), Widows/divorced/separated women (Office Assistant only) – up to 35/38/40 years depending on category.
Application Fee
| Category | Officer (Scale I, II, III) | Office Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | Rs. 175/- (incl. GST) | Rs. 175/- (incl. GST) |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 850/- (incl. GST) | Rs. 850/- (incl. GST) |
Payment sirf online mode se hi ki ja sakti hai. Candidate ko jis-jis recruitment/post category ke liye separately apply karna allowed hai, uske according applicable fee pay karni hogi.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Edit/Modification of Application | 21 September 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Prelims | 21 & 22 November 2026* |
| Office Assistant Prelims | 6, 12 & 13 December 2026* |
| Officer Scale-I, II, III Main/Single Exam | 20 December 2026* |
| Office Assistant Main Exam | 30 January 2027* |
| Interview (Officers) | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027 |
Selection Process
Office Assistant: Prelims → Mains → Provisional Allotment (Mains marks + actual vacancies ke basis par)
Officer Scale-I: Prelims → Mains → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment
Officer Scale-II & III: Single Level Exam (Prelims nahi hai) → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment
Interview total 100 marks ka hota hai, minimum qualifying 40% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD ke liye 35%). Online exam aur interview ka combined weightage 80:20 hai.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam (Office Assistant & Scale-I) — 80 Marks, 45 Minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
Main Exam (Office Assistant & Scale-I) — 200 Marks, 120 Minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
Single Exam — Officer Scale-II (General) & Scale-III — 200 Marks, 120 Minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
Single Exam — Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre) — 240 Questions, 200 Marks, 150 Minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English Language / Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 240 | 200 | 150 minutes |
Negative Marking: Har wrong answer par 0.25 marks minus hote hain. Blank chhodne par koi penalty nahi.
Salary
Official notification mein exact pay scale ya salary figures publish nahi kiye gaye hain. IBPS/RRB pay structure Information Handout ke saath call letter ke time release karta hai. Kisi bhi estimated in-hand salary ko official salary maan kar present nahi kiya ja raha — exact figures ke liye official notification aur concerned RRB ka pay circular hi valid source hai.
Apply Online — Step-by-Step Guide
Important: Application submit karne se pehle name, date of birth, category, educational details, state/language preference aur uploaded documents carefully verify karein. Final submission ke baad changes limited ho sakte hain.
- Official website www.ibps.in par jaayein aur “CRP for RRBs” link open karein.
- Apne post ke hisaab se Officers ya Office Assistants ke liye “Apply Online” link par click karein.
- “New Registration” par click karke basic details bharein — provisional registration number aur password note kar lein.
- Login karke personal details, educational details aur category-related details bharein.
- Photograph, live photograph (webcam/mobile se capture), signature, left thumb impression, aur hand-written declaration upload karein.
- Required documents (10th certificate, category/PwBD certificate agar applicable ho) upload karein.
- Application fee online mode se pay karein.
- Sab details ek baar phir verify karein, phir final submit karein.
- System-generated application form aur e-receipt ka printout save/print kar lein.
Required Documents
- Valid photo ID proof (PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Aadhaar, Driving License)
- Recent passport size photograph + live captured photograph
- Signature (capital letters mein nahi)
- Left thumb impression
- Hand-written declaration (English mein, candidate ki apni handwriting mein)
- 10th/SSC/SSLC certificate
- Educational qualification certificates and mark-sheets
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) agar applicable
- PwBD/UDID certificate agar applicable
- Experience certificate (Scale-II/III ke liye)
Important Links
Candidates Ke Common Sawaal
Kaunsa post suitable hai?
Fresh graduate jo abhi banking career shuru kar rahe hain, unke liye Office Assistant ya Officer Scale-I better fit hai — jinke liye Government Jobs After Graduation guide bhi kaam aa sakti hai. Jo already banking/financial sector mein experienced hain, unke liye Officer Scale-II ya III zyada relevant hai.
Office Assistant aur Officer Scale-I mein basic difference
Office Assistant ek clerical/multipurpose role hai jabki Officer Scale-I managerial responsibility ke saath aata hai — dono ke liye qualification same hai (any Bachelor’s degree), lekin exam ka syllabus aur responsibility level alag hota hai.
Common Mistakes Application Karte Waqt
Galat State/RRB select karna (jo baad mein edit nahi ho sakta), photo/signature specifications follow na karna, ek se zyada scale ke liye multiple applications submit karna (jisse fee forfeit ho jati hai), aur last date tak wait karna.
Indicative Vacancy Ka Matlab
“Indicative” ka matlab hai ye vacancies estimated hain — final allotment actual vacancies ke basis par hoga jo RRBs baad mein report karengi.
Provisional Allotment Ka Matlab
Selection ke baad candidate ko ek RRB mein provisionally allot kiya jata hai — ye final joining offer nahi hai; document verification aur medical fitness ke baad hi confirm hota hai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 kya hai?
Ye IBPS dwara conduct kiya jaane wala Common Recruitment Process (CRP-RRBs-XV) hai jiske through Regional Rural Banks mein Office Assistant aur Officer Scale-I, II, III posts par bharti hoti hai.
Q2. IBPS RRB 2026 mein total kitni vacancies hain?
Total 13,706 indicative vacancies hain.
Q3. Kya final-year students IBPS RRB 2026 ke liye apply kar sakte hain?
Ye official notification ki specific clause par depend karta hai. Generally result declare hone ki cut-off date (21 September 2026) tak degree complete honi chahiye — final year students ko apply karne se pehle official notification ka eligibility clause carefully padhna chahiye.
Q4. Kya candidate Office Assistant aur Officer Scale-I dono ke liye apply kar sakta hai?
Haan, candidate Office Assistant (Multipurpose) aur Officer cadre dono ke liye apply kar sakta hai. Lekin Officer cadre mein sirf ek post — Scale-I, Scale-II ya Scale-III — ke liye apply kiya ja sakta hai.
Q5. IBPS RRB 2026 ki last date kya hai?
Online application ki last date 21 September 2026 hai.
Q6. IBPS RRB application fee kitni hai?
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM ke liye Rs. 175/- aur baaki sabke liye Rs. 850/- (dono GST inclusive).
Q7. IBPS RRB mein negative marking hai kya?
Haan, har galat answer ke liye 0.25 marks kaate jaate hain. Blank chhodne par koi penalty nahi hai.
Q8. Kya local language proficiency mandatory hai?
Haan, Office Assistant aur Officer Scale-I ke liye state ki local language proficiency compulsory hai. Agar candidate ke paas proof nahi hai, to allotment ke baad 6 mahine ka time milta hai.
Q9. IBPS RRB mein selection kaise hota hai?
Office Assistant aur Scale-I mein Prelims + Mains hai; Scale-II aur III mein Single Exam hai (koi Prelims nahi). Officer cadre mein exam ke baad Common Interview bhi hota hai.
Q10. Provisional Allotment ke baad kya hota hai?
Provisional allotment final joining offer nahi hai — allotted RRB document verification aur medical fitness ke baad hi appointment confirm karti hai.
Q11. IBPS RRB Exam Date 2026 kya hai?
Officer Scale-I Prelims tentatively 21-22 November 2026, Office Assistant Prelims 6, 12, 13 December 2026, aur Main/Single Exam 20 December 2026 hai (ye dates IBPS ke tentative calendar se hain aur revise ho sakti hain).
Q12. IBPS RRB Apply Online kaise karein?
www.ibps.in par jaakar “CRP for RRBs” link se apne post ke liye online registration, documents upload aur fee payment complete karein.
Disclaimer
UpJobRadar.com par di gayi recruitment information official IBPS notification aur official sources ke basis par prepare ki gayi hai. Candidates ko application submit karne se pehle official notification ko carefully read karna chahiye. Vacancy, eligibility, dates, fee aur other recruitment conditions mein official authority dwara change kiya ja sakta hai. Final decision ke liye official IBPS notification ko hi valid maana jaye.
