BANK JOBS 2026
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 (CRP RRBs-XV) — 13,745 Office Assistant & Officer Posts
Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (Group A Officers Scale-I/II/III & Group B Office Assistant) | Registration Closed 21 September 2026 | Prelims from November 2026
Latest Update (12 September 2026): IBPS issued a corrigendum on 9 September 2026 revising Annexure-I of the CRP RRBs-XV notification — the indicative total rose from 13,706 to 13,745, with 39 additional Office Assistant vacancies. No other terms changed. The online application window closed on 21 September 2026; Officer Scale-I Prelims are confirmed for 21–22 November 2026 and Office Assistant Prelims for 6, 12 & 13 December 2026.
Quick Highlights
- Organisation: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Recruitment Process: CRP RRBs-XV (15th edition), for 28 participating Regional Rural Banks
- Posts: Office Assistant (Multipurpose) & Officer Scale-I, Scale-II, Scale-III
- Total Vacancies: 13,745 (indicative, revised)
- Notification Released: 31 August 2026 (Window Notification); Detailed Notification 1 September 2026
- Apply Online: 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 (Closed)
- Application Fee: ₹850 (General/OBC/EWS); ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM)
- Assam Quota: 352 indicative vacancies under Assam Gramin Bank
- Selection: Prelims → Mains (Office Assistant & Scale-I) or Single Exam (Scale-II/III) → Interview (Officers only) → Provisional Allotment
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the 15th Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs-XV), inviting applications for 13,745 posts of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III across 28 participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) nationwide. This is a separate recruitment drive from IBPS Clerk/CSA (CRP CSA-XVI), which covers Public Sector Banks — IBPS RRB instead recruits exclusively for Regional Rural (Gramin) Banks, which primarily serve rural and semi-urban India.Following the “One State-One RRB” consolidation, several RRBs were renamed ahead of this cycle, including Assam Gramin Bank (formerly Assam Gramin Vikash Bank/AGVB), Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank, Haryana Gramin Bank, Jharkhand Gramin Bank, Kerala Grameena Bank, and Puducherry Grama Bank.
Note: Vacancies are indicative and subject to change based on actual requirements reported by the participating RRBs closer to the allotment stage.
Vacancy Breakup (Post-wise, Revised)
| Post | Indicative Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,222 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II (all 7 streams combined) | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,745 |
For Assam candidates: Assam Gramin Bank has reported 352 indicative vacancies — 181 Office Assistant, 169 Officer Scale-I, 1 Officer Scale-II (IT Officer) and 1 Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager). The prescribed local languages for Assam Gramin Bank are Assamese, Bengali and Bodo, and the exam medium includes English, Hindi and Assamese.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Window Notification Released | 31 August 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Released | 1 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online / Pay Fee | 21 September 2026 (Closed) |
| Vacancy Corrigendum (Annexure-I revised) | 9 September 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Office Assistant Preliminary Exam | 6, 12 & 13 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main Exam / Officer Scale-II & III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Main Exam | 30 January 2027 |
| Common Interview (Officer posts) | Tentatively January–February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | Tentatively February–March 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I: A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognised University, or equivalent. Result must be declared on or before 21 September 2026. Computer literacy (Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations, or Computer/IT studied as a subject) is mandatory.
- Officer Scale-II (Generalist/GBO): Degree with a minimum of 50% marks, plus 2 years’ officer-level experience in a bank or financial institution.
- Officer Scale-II (Specialist streams — IT/Law/Agriculture/CA/Marketing/Treasury): Relevant professional degree (e.g. B.Tech/CA/LLB/B.Sc Agriculture) plus prescribed post-qualification experience as specified for each stream.
- Officer Scale-III: Degree with minimum 50% marks, plus at least 5 years’ officer-level experience in a bank or financial institution.
Age Limit (As on 1 September 2026)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 – 28 years |
| Officer Scale-I | 18 – 30 years |
| Officer Scale-II | 21 – 32 years |
| Officer Scale-III | 21 – 40 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DESM) | As per rules (reservation applicable to Office Assistant post only) |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM | ₹175/- |
| General / OBC / EWS / All Others | ₹850/- |
- Fee is payable online only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallets, UPI) and is non-refundable.
- A candidate applying for both Office Assistant and one Officer post must submit separate applications and pay the fee separately for each.
- Only one Officer post (Scale-I, II, or III) can be applied for — not more than one.
Selection Process
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Preliminary Exam (shortlisting only) → Main Exam (final merit) → Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT, qualifying) → Provisional Allotment. No interview.Officer Scale-I
Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Common Interview (coordinated by Nodal RRB, NABARD and IBPS) → Provisional Allotment.Officer Scale-II & Scale-III
Single Online Examination (no separate Prelims) → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment.Preliminary Exam Pattern (Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 min (composite) |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
Main Exam Pattern (Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)
| Test | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English or Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Officer Scale-II & III — Single Exam
Covers Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude/Data Interpretation, Financial/General Awareness, English or Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge — with an additional Professional Knowledge section for Specialist Officer Scale-II streams (IT, Law, Agriculture, CA, Marketing, Treasury). Composite duration is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours depending on the stream.Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) mark is deducted for every wrong answer at every stage — Prelims, Mains, and the Single Exam. There is no penalty for unattempted questions.
Exam Centres in Assam
| Stage | Centres |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Main / Single Exam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar |
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay is fixed as per the applicable Bipartite Settlement scale for the concerned post and revised periodically. Basic pay broadly starts around ₹24,050 for Office Assistant and ₹48,480 for Officer Scale-I, rising through defined increments, with Scale-II and Scale-III drawing higher officer-grade scales. In-hand pay varies by posting location, applicable DA/HRA and the specific RRB, so candidates should refer to the official notification and their eventual RRB’s pay circular for exact figures rather than third-party estimates.Documents Required (At Interview / Joining)
- System-generated printout of the online application form and call letter
- Proof of date of birth (Birth Certificate or 10th standard certificate with DOB)
- Photo ID proof (PAN / Passport / Driving Licence / Voter’s Card / Aadhaar — Ration Card not accepted)
- Mark-sheets and certificates for the qualifying degree, with proof the result was declared on or before 21 September 2026
- Experience certificate(s), where the post (Scale-II/III or specialist streams) requires post-qualification experience
- 10th standard mark-sheet evidencing the local language studied, if claiming LLPT exemption
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in the prescribed format, if applicable
- Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates, if applicable
- Disability certificate/UDID card, for PwBD candidates
- Ex-servicemen documents (discharge certificate/PPO or relevant proforma), if applicable
How to Apply (Reference — Window Closed)
The application window closed on 21 September 2026. This section is retained for reference and for candidates checking their submitted application.
- Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
- Go to the “CRP-RRBs” section and select the relevant application link — Office Assistant or Officer Scale-I/II/III
- Click “New Registration” and generate a provisional registration number and password
- Fill in personal, educational and local-language details carefully; select your preferred RRB (this choice is important — some RRBs correspond to specific states)
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per specifications
- Pay the application fee online — a separate application and fee is needed for each post applied to
- Review all details on “Save and Next” before final submission — no changes possible afterward except during any notified edit window
- Download and print the confirmation page and fee receipt for your records
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is IBPS RRB 2026 the same as IBPS Clerk 2026?
No. IBPS RRB (CRP RRBs-XV) recruits for Regional Rural/Gramin Banks (Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I/II/III), while IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI) recruits Customer Service Associates for 11 Public Sector Banks. They are separate notifications with separate applications, fees and exam schedules.How many total vacancies are there in IBPS RRB 2026?
13,745 indicative vacancies (revised via a 9 September 2026 corrigendum from the original 13,706), covering Office Assistant (8,222), Officer Scale-I (4,256), Officer Scale-II (1,047) and Officer Scale-III (220).What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
The online application and fee-payment window ran from 1 September to 21 September 2026 and has now closed.When is the IBPS RRB Prelims exam 2026?
Officer Scale-I Prelims is scheduled for 21 and 22 November 2026, and Office Assistant Prelims for 6, 12 and 13 December 2026, as per the official IBPS Tentative Calendar.Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
No. Office Assistant selection is based only on the Preliminary (qualifying) and Main Examination, followed by a qualifying Local Language Proficiency Test. Officer posts (Scale-I, II, III) do include a Common Interview after the written exam.How many IBPS RRB vacancies are there for Assam?
Assam Gramin Bank has reported 352 indicative vacancies: 181 Office Assistant, 169 Officer Scale-I, 1 Officer Scale-II (IT Officer) and 1 Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager).What local languages are required for Assam Gramin Bank?
Assamese, Bengali and Bodo are the prescribed local languages for Assam Gramin Bank, and the exam medium for Assam-based candidates includes English, Hindi and Assamese.Can I apply for both Office Assistant and an Officer post?
Yes. A candidate may apply separately for Office Assistant and for one Officer post (Scale-I, II or III), but must submit a separate application and pay a separate fee for each.Source: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) — Window Notification dated 31 August 2026 and Detailed Notification for CRP RRBs-XV dated 1 September 2026, along with the vacancy corrigendum dated 9 September 2026, all published on ibps.in. Exam dates as per the official IBPS Tentative Calendar for CRP (PSBs & RRBs) 2026-27. Candidates are advised to verify all eligibility, vacancy, fee and selection details from the official notification PDF and their RRB-specific annexure before applying. This article is for informational purposes; the official notification and call letter prevail in case of any discrepancy. Last updated: 12 September 2026.
