IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: 13,706 Office Assistant & Officer Posts Apply Online

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the detailed notification for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 to fill 13,706 vacancies under the IBPS CRP RRBs XV recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can submit online applications for Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II, and Officer Scale-III positions across participating Regional Rural Banks in India.

Important Date: The online registration window remains active from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Quick Highlights

Recruiting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Notification Title	IBPS CRP RRBs XV
Total Vacancies	13,706 Posts
Job Location	Across Regional Rural Banks in India
Application Mode	Online
Registration Dates	1 September 2026 – 21 September 2026
Age Bracket	18 to 40 Years (Post-wise)
Application Fee	₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) \| ₹850 (Others)
Official Website	ibps.in

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Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Post Name	Total Seats
Office Assistant (Clerk)	8,183
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / PO)	4,256
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)	666
Officer Scale-II (Information Technology)	182
Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant)	81
Officer Scale-II (Law Officer)	46
Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer)	38
Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager)	18
Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer)	16
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)	220
Total Reported Posts	13,706

Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria

Post	Qualification	Age Bracket	Required Experience
Office Assistant	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Local Language proficiency	18 – 28 Yrs	None
Officer Scale-I	Graduation in any stream (Agri, IT, Law, Mgmt preferred)	18 – 30 Yrs	None
Officer Scale-II (GBO)	Graduation with min 50% aggregate marks	21 – 32 Yrs	2 Yrs in Bank/FI
Officer Scale-II (Specialist)	Degree in IT, CA, Law, or MBA in Marketing/Finance	21 – 32 Yrs	1–2 Yrs relevant field
Officer Scale-III	Graduation with min 50% aggregate marks	21 – 40 Yrs	Min 5 Yrs in Bank/FI

*Upper age relaxations: SC/ST: 5 years | OBC (Non-Creamy): 3 years | PwBD: 10 years.

How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Online

Visit the official portal at ibps.in.
Click on CRP RRBs and open Common Recruitment Process – Regional Rural Banks Phase XV.
Select your post and click on Click here for New Registration.
Provide basic contact details to generate your provisional Registration ID and Password.
Log in to fill your complete educational qualifications and RRB bank preferences.
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
Complete the online application fee payment via Net Banking, Card, or UPI.
Submit the form and take a printout of the registration confirmation page.

Important Application Links

Download Official Notification (PDF) Apply Online (Office Assistant) Apply Online (Officer Scale I, II, III)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the closing date for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?

The last date to fill out the online application and complete the fee payment is 21 September 2026.

Can I submit applications for both Clerk and PO posts?

Yes, an eligible candidate can apply for Office Assistant (Clerk) and one post in the Officer cadre (Scale-I, II, or III) separately with individual fees.

Is there negative marking in the preliminary examination?

Yes, 0.25 marks (one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question) will be deducted as a penalty for every incorrect answer.

Is local state language proficiency necessary?

Yes, proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the official local language of the state you apply for is compulsory for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I posts.