IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 - 13,745 Officer Scale & Office Assistant Post
IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) · Latest Jobs · Posted: 15 Sept 2026 · Updated 24 Oct 2026
Applications are closed (last date was 21 Sept 2026).
IBPS has released recruitment for 13,745 posts in Regional Rural Banks under CRP RRBs-XV - Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale-I (PO), Scale-II, and Scale-III. Graduate candidates can apply till 21 September 2026.
Important Dates
| Application Start | 01 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Exam Date | According to notification - Prelims and Mains separately |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 850/- |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PH / Female | Rs. 175/- (SC/ST/PwBD) |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Total Posts | 13,745 Posts |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) in any subject. Prescribed experience and/or professional degree required for Officer Scale-II/III. |
| Age Limit | Office Assistant: 18 - 28 years | Officer Scale-I: 18 - 30 years | Scale-II: 21 - 32 years | Scale-III: 21 - 40 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Office Assistant: approx Rs. 15,000 - 19,000 | Officer Scale-I: approx Rs. 36,000 - 40,000 (in-hand, depending on location) |
Latest Jobs - Full Details
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued the notification for Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs-XV) 2026. This recruitment will fill a total of 13,745 posts in Regional Rural Banks across the country.
Post-wise vacancy
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose) - around 8,222 posts
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / PO)
- Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer and Specialist Officers)
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)
Why apply
Posting in Regional Rural Banks is often in the candidate's own state, which is a big plus point for those who want a job near home. Salary and allowances are equal to other public sector banks.
Local language
For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, knowledge of the local language of the state for which you are applying is necessary - verification of this takes place at the time of final selection.
Exam structure
For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, there are two stages - Preliminary and Main exam. For Scale-II and Scale-III, there is a single exam, followed by an interview. Prelims is only for screening, final merit is made from the Main exam (and interview, wherever applicable).
Selection Process
- Office Assistant: Prelims + Main exam (no interview) + local language verification
- Officer Scale-I: Prelims + Main exam + Interview
- Officer Scale-II & III: Single online exam + Interview
- Final merit is made from Main exam and interview marks
How to Apply
- Open the "CRP RRBs-XV" link on ibps.in
- Do new registration and get provisional registration number
- Choose bank and state preference carefully
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration
- Do online fee payment and submit form
- Keep application printout safe
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the last date for IBPS RRB 2026?
Online registration and fee payment can be done till 21 September 2026.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB 2026?
There are a total of 13,745 posts under CRP RRBs-XV, which include about 8,222 Office Assistant (Clerk) posts.
Is there an interview in IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
No. There is no interview for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) - final merit is made only from Main exam marks.
Is local language necessary for IBPS RRB?
Yes, knowledge of the local language of the concerned state is necessary for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I and its verification happens at the time of selection.
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