IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

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IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II, III Posts
Post Date / Update September 8, 2026 · 5:05 PM IST
Short Information UP Govt Jobs Portal: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the CRP RRBs XV 2026 notification for Regional Rural Bank Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II and III posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026. Read the eligibility, fee, age limit, selection process and application instructions carefully before submitting the form.
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IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Notification

IBPS RRB CRP XV is a national-level banking recruitment process for Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III vacancies in participating Regional Rural Banks.

Last Date to Apply Online: 21 September 2026

Important Dates

  • Application Begin: 01/09/2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 21/09/2026
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 21/09/2026
  • Last Date for Editing Details: 21/09/2026
  • Last Date to Print Application: 06/10/2026
  • Pre Exam: November / December 2026
  • Main / Single Exam: As per IBPS schedule

Application Fee

  • Officer Scale I, II, III General / OBC / EWS: ₹850/-
  • Officer Scale I, II, III SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175/-
  • Office Assistant General / OBC / EWS: ₹850/-
  • Office Assistant SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM: ₹175/-
  • Payment Mode: Online only

IBPS RRB 2026 Age Limit

Post Name Age Limit
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) 18 to 28 Years
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) Above 18 Years and Below 30 Years
Officer Scale II (Manager) Above 21 Years and Below 32 Years
Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) Above 21 Years and Below 40 Years

Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per IBPS CRP RRBs XV recruitment rules. Candidates should confirm the exact cut-off date and relaxation details from the official notification before applying.

IBPS RRB 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Total Vacancy
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) 8,183
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) 4,256
Officer Scale II General Banking Officer 666
Officer Scale II IT Officer 182
Officer Scale II Chartered Accountant 81
Officer Scale II Law Officer 46
Officer Scale II Treasury Manager 18
Officer Scale II Marketing Officer 16
Officer Scale II Agricultural Officer 38
Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) 220
Total 13,706

IBPS RRB Eligibility 2026

Post Educational Qualification
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification. Local language proficiency is required for the selected State/UT.
Officer Scale I Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification. Local language proficiency is required as per the participating RRB rules.
Officer Scale II General Banking Officer Bachelor’s degree with the required minimum marks and prescribed banking/financial experience as mentioned in the official notification.
Officer Scale II Specialist Officer Relevant professional qualification for IT, Law, Agriculture, Marketing, Chartered Accountant or Treasury post along with required experience.
Officer Scale III Bachelor’s degree with prescribed marks and required experience in banking or financial institutions.

Candidates applying for specialist or experience-based posts should check the official notification carefully because the qualification and experience rules differ by post.

IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026

Office Assistant

The selection process for Office Assistant includes Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. Final merit is generally prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Examination.

Officer Scale I

Officer Scale I selection includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Common Interview. Shortlisted candidates must qualify each stage as per IBPS rules.

Officer Scale II and III

For Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III, IBPS conducts a Single Online Examination followed by Common Interview for shortlisted candidates.

How to Fill IBPS RRB Online Form 2026

  1. Visit the official IBPS website and open the CRP RRBs XV recruitment section.
  2. Choose the correct application link for Office Assistant or Officer Scale post.
  3. Complete new registration with a valid mobile number, email ID and basic details.
  4. Fill personal details, educational qualification, post preference, state preference and category information carefully.
  5. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the prescribed format.
  6. Preview the complete application form and correct spelling, category, post and exam centre details before final submission.
  7. Pay the application fee online and download the final submitted application form and payment receipt.

Documents Required for IBPS RRB Application

  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Signature in the prescribed size and format
  • Left thumb impression
  • Handwritten declaration
  • Graduation mark sheet / degree details
  • Category certificate, PwBD certificate or ESM/DESM certificate, if applicable
  • Valid photo identity proof

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IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 FAQs

What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 2026?

The last date to apply online for IBPS RRB CRP XV 2026 is 21 September 2026.

How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB 2026?

IBPS RRB 2026 has 13,706 reported vacancies for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II and III posts.

Can I apply for Office Assistant and Officer post both?

Yes, candidates may apply for Office Assistant and also for one Officer cadre post, subject to eligibility and separate application fee rules.

What is the application fee for IBPS RRB 2026?

The fee is ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175 for eligible reserved categories, depending on the post and category.

Is local language knowledge required?

Yes, local language proficiency is important for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I posts as per the participating RRB and State/UT rules.

Important Advice for Candidates

Before submitting the IBPS RRB online form, verify your post eligibility, local language requirement, uploaded document quality, fee payment status and final application preview. A small mistake in post selection, category, signature upload or declaration format can create problems during later verification.

Disclaimer: This article is written for candidate guidance by UP Govt Jobs Portal. Applicants should verify all details from the official IBPS notification and website before applying online.