IBPS RRB Notification 2026 Out: CRP RRB XV Apply Online, 13,706 Vacancies, Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Official Links

IBPS RRB Notification 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs XV Notification 2026 for recruitment to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The recruitment process covers Group A Officers – Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III and Group B Office Assistants (Multipurpose).

According to the official notification, the IBPS RRB 2026 online application process will begin on 1 September 2026 and continue until 21 September 2026. Candidates interested in IBPS RRB Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II or Officer Scale-III posts should carefully check the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, application fee, exam pattern and selection process before applying.

The official notification states that candidates can apply for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) as well as an Officer post, but they can apply for only one post among Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III. Separate applications and fees are required for each post.

The notification provides the registration window from 1 September to 21 September 2026, with online fee payment during the same period.

Check the Official Notification of IBPS RRB 2026

Official IBPS Website

IBPS Official Website

CRP RRBs XV Official Page

IBPS Regional Rural Banks XV

The official IBPS website currently lists “Window Notification for CRP-RRB-XV” dated 31 August 2026 on the Regional Rural Banks XV page. (IBPS)

Official IBPS Calendar 2026–27

IBPS Calendar 2026–27

Official IBPS Grievance/Complaint Portal

IBPS Complaint Registration System

Important: Candidates should verify the active application link from the official IBPS RRB XV page when registration opens. The detailed notification instructs candidates to apply through the official IBPS website.

The official CRP RRBs XV notification gives indicative vacancies for participating Regional Rural Banks. Vacancy figures are subject to change because recruitment depends on the actual vacancies reported by the RRBs.

Based on the post-wise vacancy tables in the notification, the indicative vacancies are:

The notification specifically cautions that these vacancies are indicative and anticipated and that provisional allotment will ultimately depend on the actual vacancies reported by participating RRBs.

The Office Assistant vacancy table alone includes state-wise vacancies across participating RRBs, including 1,200 vacancies for Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, 900 for Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank, 750 for Telangana Grameena Bank and 600 for Odisha Grameen Bank.

State-Wise IBPS RRB Office Assistant Vacancy Highlights

Note: Vacancy figures are indicative. Candidates should check the official IBPS notification for the complete state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution.

IBPS RRB 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:

These dates are given as the tentative schedule in the official notification.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026

The IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 process will be conducted completely online.

Candidates can apply from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026. No other mode of application will be accepted.

How to Apply for IBPS RRB 2026

1. Visit the official IBPS website.
2. Open the CRP RRBs section.
3. Select the relevant application link for:
4. • Officers Scale-I, II & III, or
   • Office Assistants (Multipurpose).
5. Click on New Registration.
6. Enter the required basic details.
7. Note the provisional registration number and password.
8. Complete the application form.
9. Upload the required documents.
10. Select the applicable examination/state options.
11. Pay the application fee online.
12. Submit the application.
13. Download and save the final application form and e-receipt.

The notification requires candidates to upload items including a photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and relevant certificates/documents.

IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026

The application fee/intimation charges are:

For Office Assistant, the ₹175 fee applies to SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates.

Bank transaction charges, where applicable, are to be borne by the candidate.

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026

Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.

Candidates also need proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB. Working knowledge of computers is desirable.

Officer Scale-I – Assistant Manager

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.

Preference is given to candidates having qualifications in areas such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.

Local-language proficiency and working knowledge of computers are also specified in the notification.

Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer

A Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks is required, along with two years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.

Officer Scale-II – Specialist Officers

The notification includes specialist posts such as:

• Information Technology Officer
• Chartered Accountant
• Law Officer
• Treasury Manager
• Marketing Officer
• Agricultural Officer

The educational qualifications and experience vary according to the specialist post.

Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager

Candidates require a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks and at least five years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.

IBPS RRB Age Limit 2026

The age is calculated as on 1 September 2026.

For Office Assistant, candidates should have been born between 2 September 1998 and 1 September 2008, both dates inclusive.

For Officer Scale-I, the prescribed birth-date range is 2 September 1996 to 1 September 2008.

For Officer Scale-II, it is 2 September 1994 to 1 September 2005, while for Officer Scale-III it is 2 September 1986 to 1 September 2005.

Age Relaxation

The detailed notification contains additional conditions for different categories.

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2026

The examination pattern differs according to the post.

Candidates must qualify in both tests by securing the prescribed minimum cut-off marks.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains Exam Pattern

Candidates can choose either English Language or Hindi Language.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Mains Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Exam Pattern

Scale-II General Banking Officer

Scale-II Specialist Officer

The specialist examination contains 240 questions for 200 marks with a duration of 150 minutes, covering Professional Knowledge along with Reasoning, Financial Awareness, Language, Computer Knowledge and Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, depending on the prescribed structure.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-III Exam Pattern

The Officer Scale-III Single Level Examination consists of:

• Reasoning
• Computer Knowledge
• Financial Awareness
• English/Hindi Language
• Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

The examination comprises 200 questions for 200 marks and has a duration of 120 minutes.

IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026

The selection process depends on the post.

Office Assistant

Prelims → Mains → Provisional Allotment

Office Assistants who qualify the Preliminary Examination appear for the Main Examination. Provisional allotment is based on Main Examination marks and the actual vacancies reported by the RRBs.

Officer Scale-I

Prelims → Mains → Interview → Provisional Allotment

Candidates shortlisted from the Preliminary Examination appear for the Main Examination, followed by a Common Interview for those shortlisted from the Main Examination.

Officer Scale-II & III

Single Online Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment

Candidates for Scale-II and Scale-III appear for a Single Online Examination and shortlisted candidates are subsequently called for the Common Interview.

IBPS RRB Interview 2026

The interview is applicable to Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III.

The interview carries 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks will not be less than 40%, with 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.

For the Officers cadre, the relative weightage of the Online Examination and Interview is 80:20.

IBPS RRB Participating Banks

The notification includes RRBs from 28 States/UTs, including:

• Andhra Pradesh
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Bihar
• Chhattisgarh
• Gujarat
• Haryana
• Himachal Pradesh
• Jammu & Kashmir
• Jharkhand
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Madhya Pradesh
• Maharashtra
• Manipur
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Nagaland
• Odisha
• Puducherry
• Punjab
• Rajasthan
• Tamil Nadu
• Telangana
• Tripura
• Uttar Pradesh
• Uttarakhand
• West Bengal

For example, Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank requires proficiency in Hindi, Urdu or Sanskrit, while different RRBs prescribe their respective local languages.

IBPS RRB Local Language Requirement

Local-language proficiency is an important eligibility condition for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I.

A candidate who has studied the relevant state language in Class VIII or above in a government-recognized educational institution is considered proficient.

Candidates who do not meet the requirement at selection may be given six months from joining to acquire proficiency, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

IBPS RRB Exam Medium 2026

The examination medium varies by State/UT.

For example:

• Uttar Pradesh: English, Hindi and Urdu
• Bihar: English and Hindi
• Haryana: English and Hindi
• Rajasthan: English and Hindi
• Punjab: English, Hindi and Punjabi
• Maharashtra: English, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani
• Karnataka: English, Hindi, Kannada and Konkani
• Telangana: English, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu

The official notification provides the complete State/UT-wise language list.

Documents Required for IBPS RRB Application 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration
• Class 10/SSC/SSLC certificate
• Relevant disability/UDID certificate, wherever applicable
• Other certificates prescribed for the candidate's category/post
• Educational qualification documents
• Experience certificate, wherever applicable

The application instructions specifically require uploading the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration along with the specified certificates.

Important Things to Remember Before Applying

1. You can apply for Office Assistant + one Officer post

A candidate may apply for Office Assistant and also apply for an Officer post.

However, only one Officer post can be selected among Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III.

2. Separate fee is required

Candidates applying for multiple eligible posts must submit separate applications and pay the applicable fee separately.

3. Fill the form carefully

Several details cannot be changed after final submission. Candidates should verify their information before completing registration.

4. Keep your registered mobile number and email active

IBPS will communicate important information through the registered email ID and mobile number.

5. Do not wait until the last date

IBPS itself advises candidates to apply well before the closing date to avoid technical issues or website congestion.

IBPS RRB Notification 2026 – Official Links

Candidates should use only official IBPS sources for registration, notifications, call letters, results and other recruitment updates.

IBPS RRB Notification 2026 – Final Checklist

Before submitting the application, candidates should verify:

• Eligibility criteria
• Age limit
• Educational qualification
• Local-language requirement
• Post preference
• State/UT preference
• Category details
• Photograph
• Signature
• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration
• Required certificates
• Application fee
• Final application form
• E-receipt
• Registration number and password

The IBPS RRB CRP XV recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for graduates seeking careers in Regional Rural Banks. With 13,706 indicative vacancies across Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II specialist/generalist posts and Officer Scale-III, candidates should not wait until the final date to complete their applications.

Before applying, carefully read the official notification, check your post-specific eligibility and local-language requirement, keep all documents ready and submit the application well before 21 September 2026.

For every important update related to IBPS RRB Notification 2026, IBPS RRB Admit Card, IBPS RRB Exam Date, IBPS RRB Result, Cut Off and Provisional Allotment, candidates should regularly check the official IBPS website.