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

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the detailed notification for CRP RRBs XV for recruitment of Group "A" Officers - Scale I, Scale II and Scale III and Group "B" Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). Based on the indicative vacancies reported in Annexure-I, a total of 13,706 vacancies are currently available across the participating RRBs.

The recruitment includes Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I Assistant Manager, Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer, Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers and Officer Scale-III Senior Manager. Online registration and payment of application fees will be available from 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.

Official Notifiocation PDF: IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 - Overview

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026

Based on the reported indicative vacancies in Annexure-I of the CRP RRBs XV notification, the recruitment currently covers 13,706 vacancies.

IBPS RRB Category-Wise Vacancy 2026

On adding the reported category-wise vacancies across all post categories in Annexure-I, the current indicative distribution is:

IBPS RRB Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I State-Wise Vacancy 2026

NR means Not Reported.

IBPS RRB Participating Banks 2026

IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed nationality, age, educational qualification, experience and local-language requirements applicable to the selected post.

The final authority regarding appointment is the concerned Regional Rural Bank. Merely qualifying in CRP RRBs XV or receiving a provisional allotment does not automatically establish final eligibility for employment.

IBPS RRB Age Limit 2026

Age will be calculated as on 01 September 2026.

IBPS RRB Age Relaxation 2026

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Qualification 2026

Candidates applying for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) must possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent qualification;
• Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB; and
• Working knowledge of computers is desirable.

No post-qualification work experience is prescribed for Office Assistant.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent.

Preference will be given to candidates having degrees in:

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Forestry
• Animal Husbandry
• Veterinary Science
• Agricultural Engineering
• Pisciculture
• Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation
• Information Technology
• Management
• Law
• Economics
• Accountancy

Local-language proficiency is required. Working knowledge of computers is desirable. No previous work experience is mandatory.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Preference will be given to candidates having a degree in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.

Experience: Minimum 2 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II IT Officer Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University in:

• Electronics;
• Communication;
• Computer Science;
• Information Technology; or
• Equivalent discipline.

A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required.

Certificates in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP and similar technologies are desirable.

Experience: Minimum 1 year in the relevant field.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Chartered Accountant Qualification 2026

Candidates must be a Certified Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Experience: Minimum 1 year as a Chartered Accountant.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Law Officer Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognised University or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Experience: Minimum 2 years as an Advocate or at least 2 years of experience as a Law Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Treasury Manager Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess:

• Chartered Accountant qualification; or
• MBA in Finance from a recognised University / Institution.

Experience: Minimum 1 year in the relevant field.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Marketing Officer Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess an MBA in Marketing from a recognised University.

Experience: Minimum 1 year in the relevant field.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Agricultural Officer Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% aggregate marks in one of the following disciplines:

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Dairy
• Animal Husbandry
• Forestry
• Veterinary Science
• Agricultural Engineering
• Pisciculture
• Equivalent recognised qualification

Experience: Minimum 2 years in the relevant field.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-III Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Degree / Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.

Experience: Minimum 5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.

IBPS RRB Qualification Cut-off Date 2026

All required educational qualifications must be obtained from a University / Institution / Board recognised by the Government of India or approved by the appropriate regulatory body.

The result of the required qualifying examination must have been declared on or before 21 September 2026.

IBPS RRB Local Language Requirement 2026

Proficiency in the prescribed local language is an essential qualification for:

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose); and
• Officer Scale-I - Assistant Manager.

A candidate who has studied the prescribed language of the State in Class VIII or above from a Government-recognised Board / School, or possesses an appropriate certificate, will be treated as proficient in the local language.

If a selected candidate does not satisfy this local-language condition at the time of selection, the candidate will normally be allowed six months from the date of joining to acquire the required proficiency. The RRB Board may extend this period within the applicable rules, but not beyond the probation period.

IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026

Bank transaction charges for online payment must be borne separately by the candidate.

IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026

There is no Interview for Office Assistant. Marks obtained in the Office Assistant Main Examination will be used for final merit / provisional allotment.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates must qualify in both Preliminary Examination tests by securing the minimum cut-off marks determined by IBPS.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Main Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Main Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II Specialist Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-III Exam Pattern 2026

IBPS RRB Negative Marking 2026

Negative marking applies to all Preliminary, Main and Single Online Examinations.

• For every incorrect answer, one-fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted.
• No penalty will be imposed for a question left unanswered.

IBPS RRB Cut-Off Marks 2026

Candidates must secure the minimum cut-off score prescribed by IBPS in the applicable tests.

Merely qualifying individual tests may not be sufficient. Candidates must also score sufficiently high in the total examination score to be shortlisted for the next stage, Interview or Provisional Allotment, as applicable.

IBPS RRB Final Merit 2026

• Office Assistant: Marks obtained in the Main Examination will be considered for final merit and provisional allotment.
• Officer Scale-I: Main Examination marks will be considered for shortlisting for Interview and final merit.
• Officer Scale-II: Single Examination marks will be considered for Interview shortlisting and final merit.
• Officer Scale-III: Single Examination marks will be considered for Interview shortlisting and final merit.

IBPS RRB Interview 2026

The Common Interview applies only to Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III.

A candidate must qualify both the Main / Single Online Examination and Common Interview and rank sufficiently high in merit to be considered for provisional allotment.

IBPS RRB Pre-Examination Training 2026

Pre-Examination Training may be arranged online for a limited number of eligible candidates.

For Office Assistant, PET may be made available to eligible candidates belonging to:

• SC
• ST
• OBC
• Minority Communities
• Ex-Servicemen
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

For Officer Scale-I, PET may be available to eligible SC, ST, OBC and Minority Community candidates.

Candidates who wish to avail PET must indicate the same in the online application.

Can Candidates Apply for Office Assistant and Officer Posts Together?

Yes. A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and can also apply for an Officer post.

However, a candidate can apply for only one Officer cadre post - either Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II or Officer Scale-III.

Separate online applications and separate application fees / intimation charges must be submitted for Office Assistant and Officer applications.

How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the IBPS official website at www.ibps.in.
2. Open the CRP for RRBs section.
3. Select the appropriate online application link for Office Assistants or Officers Scale-I / II / III.
4. Click on Click Here for New Registration.
5. Enter the required basic information.
6. Note the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated by the system.
7. Enter personal information carefully.
8. Enter educational qualification details.
9. Enter relevant post-qualification experience for Scale-II / Scale-III posts.
10. Select category and applicable reservation details.
11. For Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I, select the State / UT for provisional allotment carefully.
12. Select the appropriate examination medium.
13. Upload the recent photograph.
14. Capture and upload the live photograph.
15. Upload the scanned signature.
16. Upload the left thumb impression.
17. Upload the handwritten declaration.
18. Upload SSC / SSLC / Class 10 or equivalent certificate.
19. Upload applicable disability / UDID documents where required.
20. Use the Save and Next facility and check all information carefully.
21. Click on Complete Registration.
22. Pay the applicable fee online.
23. Download the e-Receipt after successful payment.
24. Take a printout of the submitted online application form.
25. Complete the process on or before 21 September 2026.

IBPS RRB Online Payment Methods 2026

The application fee can be paid online using available methods including:

• RuPay Debit Card
• Visa Debit Card
• MasterCard
• Maestro
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• Cash Cards
• Mobile Wallets

Documents to Upload for IBPS RRB Application 2026

• Recent Passport-size Photograph
• Live Photograph
• Signature
• Left Thumb Impression
• Handwritten Declaration
• SSC / SSLC / Class 10 or Equivalent Certificate
• Applicable Disability Certificate / UDID Card
• Other prescribed certificates for eligible candidates

IBPS RRB Photograph Upload Requirements 2026

IBPS RRB Signature Requirements 2026

Signature in capital letters will not be accepted.

IBPS RRB Left Thumb Impression Requirements 2026

IBPS RRB Handwritten Declaration 2026

The handwritten declaration must be written by the candidate in English only, on white paper using black ink.

"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."

The handwritten declaration must not be written in capital letters and must be in the candidate's own handwriting.

IBPS RRB Class 10 Certificate Upload 2026

The SSC / SSLC / Class 10 or equivalent certificate to be uploaded should satisfy the following requirements:

• PDF format;
• A4 page size;
• Maximum file size of 500 KB; and
• The document must be clear and readable.

Documents Required for IBPS RRB Interview / Joining 2026

Candidates should keep applicable original documents and photocopies ready, including:

• Online Application Form
• Examination / Interview Call Letter
• Valid Photo Identity Proof
• Date of Birth Proof
• Graduation Marksheets and Certificate
• Professional Qualification Certificates for Specialist Posts
• Experience Certificates for applicable Scale-II / Scale-III posts
• SC / ST Certificate, where applicable
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, where applicable
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable
• PwBD Certificate / UDID Card, where applicable
• Ex-Servicemen Documents, where applicable
• NOC from Employer, where applicable
• Certificate of Local Language Proficiency, where applicable
• Other documents supporting eligibility claims

IBPS RRB NOC Requirement 2026

Candidates working in Government / Quasi-Government offices, Public Sector Undertakings, Nationalised Banks or Financial Institutions must produce an original No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of Interview, wherever applicable.

IBPS RRB Provisional Allotment 2026

After completion of the Main / Single Examination and Interview where applicable, candidates will be considered for provisional allotment depending on:

• Actual vacancies reported by participating RRBs;
• Merit;
• Candidate's applicable RRB / State preferences;
• Reservation rules;
• Administrative requirements; and
• Other applicable Government guidelines.

For Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant, provisional allotment is restricted to RRBs in the State / UT selected by the candidate.

For Officer Scale-II and Scale-III, allotment will be based on merit-cum-preference among participating RRBs.

IBPS RRB Salary 2026

The CRP RRBs XV notification does not specify post-wise salary, basic pay or pay scale.

Pay, allowances and other service benefits after appointment will therefore be governed by the rules applicable to the Regional Rural Bank and the post to which the candidate is finally appointed.

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• CRP RRBs XV covers Group A Officers and Group B Office Assistants.
• The reported Annexure-I vacancies currently total 13,706.
• Office Assistant has 8,183 reported vacancies.
• Officer Scale-I has 4,256 reported vacancies.
• Officer Scale-II streams together have 1,047 reported vacancies.
• Officer Scale-III has 220 reported vacancies.
• Vacancies are indicative and may change.
• Tripura Gramin Bank has marked vacancies as NR - Not Reported.
• Online registration starts on 01 September 2026.
• The last date to apply is 21 September 2026.
• Application fees must also be paid by 21 September 2026.
• An Edit Window will be available for two days after registration closes, with exact dates to be announced by IBPS.
• Age is calculated as on 01 September 2026.
• Required educational qualifications must have been declared by 21 September 2026.
• A Bachelor's Degree is required for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I.
• Scale-II and Scale-III posts carry post-specific qualification and experience requirements.
• Local-language proficiency is essential for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I.
• The fee is Rs. 850 for candidates not covered by the concessional category.
• Applicable SC/ST/PwBD and specified ESM/DESM candidates pay Rs. 175 according to the post.
• Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I have Preliminary and Main examinations.
• Scale-II and Scale-III have a Single Online Examination.
• Office Assistant does not have an Interview.
• Officer Scale-I, II and III have a Common Interview.
• The Officer Interview carries 100 marks.
• Online Examination and Interview weightage for Officers is 80:20.
• There is 0.25 negative marking for every wrong answer.
• No penalty applies to unanswered questions.
• A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post.
• A candidate cannot apply for more than one post in the Officer cadre.
• Separate applications and fees are required for each applicable cadre.
• The selected State / UT for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I provisional allotment is irrevocable.
• Candidates must upload a scanned photograph and capture a live photograph.
• Signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration are mandatory.
• The Class 10 / SSC / SSLC certificate must also be uploaded.
• Candidates are advised to possess a valid Aadhaar Card.
• Biometric and Aadhaar verification may be conducted during the recruitment process.
• Final appointment is subject to eligibility verification and medical fitness under the concerned RRB's rules.
• Provisional allotment is expected in February / March 2027.