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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) — Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV)IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Check all important details including eligibility, age limit, total vacancies, salary, selection process, exam pattern, and apply online directly.
IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026: Official Notification Out for Officers (Scale I, II, III) & Office Assistants Across 28 Regional Rural Banks Total - 13706 posts
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV). This nationwide recruitment drive will fill thousands of vacancies for Group 'A' - Officers (Scale-I, Scale-II & Scale-III) and Group 'B' - Office Assistants (Multipurpose) across 28 participating Regional Rural Banks. Candidates can apply for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and simultaneously for one post in the Officer cadre (Scale-I, II, or III).
Important Dates & Comprehensive Activity Schedule
| Activity / Event | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration of Application & Payment of Fees | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Application Edit / Correction Window | 2 days post registration closure |
| Conduct of Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Download of Call Letters for Online Preliminary Exam | November / December 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Examination (Officers Scale-I & Office Assistants) | November / December 2026 |
| Declaration of Preliminary Examination Results | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Online Main / Single Level Examination | December 2026 / February 2027 |
| Declaration of Result – Main / Single Exam (Officers Scale I, II & III) | January 2027 |
| Conduct of Common Interviews (Officers Scale I, II & III) | January / February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment to Participating RRBs | February / March 2027 |
Post-Wise Age Eligibility & Permissible Upper Age Relaxations
| Post Cadre | Prescribed Age Limits (as on 01.09.2026) | Permissible Birth Date Range (UR/EWS) |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 Years | 02.09.1998 to 01.09.2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 18 to 30 Years | 02.09.1996 to 01.09.2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | 21 to 32 Years | 02.09.1994 to 01.09.2005 (both dates inclusive) |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 21 to 40 Years | 02.09.1986 to 01.09.2005 (both dates inclusive) |
Permissible Category-Wise Age Relaxations:
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 Years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 required)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen (Office Assistants): Defence Service Period + 3 Years (8 Years for SC/ST Disabled ESM) up to a max of 50 Years
- Ex-Servicemen Commissioned Officers / ECOs / SSCOs (Officer Posts): 5 Years
- Widows / Divorced Women / Legally Separated Women (Office Assistants Only): Up to 35 Years (UR/EWS), 38 Years (OBC), and 40 Years (SC/ST)
28 Participating Regional Rural Banks & Local Languages
| State / UT | Name of Regional Rural Bank (RRB) | Head Office | Mandatory Local Language(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | Amaravati | Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | Naharlagun | English |
| Assam | Assam Gramin Bank | Guwahati | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo |
| Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | Patna | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | Raipur | Hindi |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | Vadodara | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Haryana Gramin Bank | Rohtak | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | Mandi | Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank | Jammu | Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Ladakhi, Balti, Dardi, Hindi |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Gramin Bank | Ranchi | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | Ballari | Kannada |
| Kerala | Kerala Grameena Bank | Mallapuram | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | Indore | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Marathi |
| Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | Imphal | Manipuri |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | Shillong | Khasi, Garo |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | Aizawl | Mizo |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | Kohima | English |
| Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | Bhubaneswar | Odia |
| Puducherry | Puducherry Grama Bank | Puducherry | Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu |
| Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | Kapurthala | Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | Jaipur | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | Salem | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | Hyderabad | Telugu, Urdu |
| Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | Agartala | Bengali, Kokborok |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank | Lucknow | Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | Dehradun | Hindi, Sanskrit |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | Kolkata | Bengali, Nepali |
*Note: Candidates who studied the local language in Standard VIII or above in recognized boards are considered proficient. Selected candidates who do not possess proficiency at joining will be granted 6 months to acquire it.
Complete Online Examination Pattern & Mark Distribution
1. Preliminary Examination (Officer Scale-I & Office Assistant)
| Test Component | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability (OA) / Quantitative Aptitude (OS-I) | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Total Preliminary Test | 80 | 80 Marks | 45 Minutes |
2. Main Examination (Officer Scale-I & Office Assistant)
| Test Component | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes |
| English Language (4a) OR Hindi Language (4b)* | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability (OA) / Quantitative Aptitude (OS-I) | 40 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Total Main Test | 200 | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
*Candidates can opt for either English (4a) or Hindi Language (4b).
3. Single Level Examination (Officers Scale-II & Scale-III)
Officer Scale-II (GBO) & Officer Scale-III: 200 Questions (200 Marks) spanning Reasoning (50 Marks), Computer Knowledge (20 Marks), Financial Awareness (40 Marks), English/Hindi Language (40 Marks), and Quantitative Aptitude & DI (50 Marks) in 120 Minutes.
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre): 240 Questions (200 Marks) including Professional Knowledge (40 Qs, 40 Marks), Reasoning (40 Qs, 40 Marks), Financial Awareness (40 Qs, 40 Marks), English/Hindi (40 Qs, 20 Marks), Computer Knowledge (40 Qs, 20 Marks), and Quantitative Aptitude & DI (40 Qs, 40 Marks) in 150 Minutes.
Online Application Document Upload Specifications
| Document Item | Format | File Size | Mandatory Upload Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Photograph | JPG / JPEG | 20 KB – 50 KB | Recent colour picture (200x230 px) on light background. Plus live photo capture via webcam/mobile QR. |
| Candidate Signature | JPG / JPEG | 10 KB – 20 KB | Signed with Black Ink Pen (140x60 px). CAPITAL LETTERS STRICTLY DISQUALIFIED. |
| Left Thumb Impression | JPG / JPEG | 20 KB – 50 KB | Black or blue ink on white paper (240x240 px, 200 DPI). Right thumb permitted if left is missing. |
| Handwritten Declaration | JPG / JPEG | 50 KB – 100 KB | In candidate's own handwriting in English using black ink (800x400 px, 200 DPI). NOT in capital letters. |
| 10th/SSC Certificate & Category/Disability Proofs | Up to 500 KB | Clear A4 size scanned PDF proving DOB, qualifications, and disability/scribe eligibility. |
Mandatory Handwritten Declaration Text:
"I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will submit the supporting documents as and when required."
Critical Exam Hall Instructions & DV Rules
- Preliminary Call Letter Retention: Preliminary exam call letters and ID copies will not be collected at the venue. Candidates must retain them duly authenticated/stamped to bring along with the Main Exam call letter.
- Additional Photograph Requirement: Candidates must bring one additional photograph (identical to the uploaded one) to paste and submit at the examination hall.
- Twin/Multiple Siblings Disclosure: Candidates with twin/triplet/quadruplet siblings must disclose this in the application form to avoid disqualification.
- Prohibited Items: Geometry boxes, mobile phones, Bluetooth, smartwatches, recording devices, ornaments (nose pins, chains, rings), and edible items are strictly forbidden.
- Public Examinations Act, 2024: Any cheating, question paper leakage, or impersonation attracts non-bailable criminal prosecution, debarment, and immediate service termination.
Complete Document Verification (DV) Checklist
- Call Letters & Registered Application: Valid Interview / Joining Call Letter and system-generated online application printout.
- Proof of Date of Birth: Birth Certificate or SSLC / 10th Standard Certificate.
- Photo Identity Proof: Passport, Valid Photo Identity Card, Driving Licence, Voter's Card, PAN Card, or Bank Passbook with photograph (Ration Card & Learner's Driving License not accepted).
- Educational Credentials: All semester mark sheets and Degree Pass Certificates proving result declaration on or before 21.09.2026.
- CGPA Conversion Norms: Official university conversion document where grades/CGPA are awarded.
- Caste / Category Proof: SC/ST certificate or OBC-NCL certificate in Central format (issued on or after 01.04.2026).
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate: Valid for FY 2026-27 based on FY 2025-26 family income below ₹8 Lakhs.
- Disability Certificate / UDID Card: Minimum 40% benchmark disability issued by District Medical Board.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): Original NOC for candidates serving in Government/Quasi-Government/PSUs/Public Sector Banks.
- Ex-Servicemen Credentials: Discharge booklet, PPO, or Proformas B/C/D for serving defence personnel due for release on or before 20.09.2027.
Final Advice for Aspirants
Ensure all educational results are officially published on or before 21 September 2026. Fill your application form carefully and complete fee payment at www.ibps.in well before the closing deadline to avoid network congestion.
Disclaimer: Information based on Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Recruitment Process (CRP RRBs XV) Official Notification dated 01.09.2026. Candidates are advised to visit www.ibps.in regularly for real-time exam dates, admit cards, and allotment updates.
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| online Registration Start Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Edit / Correction Window: | 2 days after application closure |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET): | November 2026 |
| Download of Preliminary Exam Call Letters: | November / December 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Examination (Officers Scale-I & Office Assistants) | November / December 2026 |
| Application Fee | |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹₹850/- (Inclusive of GST) |
| SC / ST | ₹ ₹175/- (Inclusive of GST) |
| Age Limit | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 8 to 28 Years (Born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2008) Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Year Years |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
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| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online For office Assistants | Click Here ↗ |
| Apply Online for Officers (Scale-I, II & III): | Click Here ↗ |
| Official IBPS Portal: | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Notification PDF: CRP RRBs XV Detailed Advertisement | Click Here ↗ |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
Please check the official notification for the last date. Visit Bharat Job Find daily for updates.
Q2. What is the total vacancy in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 2026?
Vacancy details are mentioned in the official notification. Check the details above or visit the official website.
Q3. What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is minimum 8 to 28 Years (Born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2008) years and maximum 28 Year years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per government rules.
Q4. What is the application fee for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
The application fee for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is ₹₹850/- (Inclusive of GST) for General/OBC candidates and ₹ ₹175/- (Inclusive of GST) for SC/ST candidates. Payment can be made online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Q5. How to apply online for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 2026?
To apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: 1) Visit the official website using the Apply Online link above. 2) Register with your email and mobile number. 3) Fill the application form with correct details. 4) Upload your photo and signature. 5) Pay the application fee. 6) Submit and take a printout for reference.
Q6. What is the salary for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
The salary for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Approximate initial in-hand salary of ₹75,000 – ₹90,000/- per month.. Officer Scale-II (Manager): Approximate initial in-hand salary of ₹60,000 – ₹75,000/- per month.. Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Approximate initial in-hand salary of ₹45,000 – ₹55,000/- per month.. Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Approximate initial in-hand salary of ₹28,000 – ₹35,000/- per month.. Emoluments include Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Special Allowances, and other perquisites admissible under individual participating Regional Rural Banks' service rules.. This is as per the 7th Pay Commission norms along with DA, HRA and other allowances.