IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – 13,706 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Date & Apply Online

The IBPS RRB 2026 notification has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for recruitment of Clerks (Multipurpose), PO Scale-I, and Officer Scale-II & III posts.

A total of 13,706 vacancies are announced across 27 participating RRBs. Online registration for IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 is open from 1 September to 21 September 2026.

Candidates can check the RRBs vacancy 2026, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process, exam pattern, documents required, important dates and application process below.

Key Highlights at a Glance

IBPS RRB PO 2026 Notification Out

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced 4,256 indicative vacancies for PO posts across participating Regional Rural Banks. Candidates holding a graduation degree can apply online from 1 September to 21 September 2026. These posts fall under the Junior Management Grade and are filled through a two-tier selection process — Preliminary Examination, followed by the Main Examination and a Common Interview.

Candidates are advised to check the detailed eligibility criteria and exam pattern before applying.

IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 Notification Out

IBPS has announced 8,183 indicative vacancies for the RRB Clerk post. Selection follows a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination, with no interview stage for this post. The Preliminary Exam is tentatively scheduled for 6, 12, and 13 December 2026.

Candidates should review the exam pattern and qualifying marks required to clear each stage before applying.

IBPS CRP RRBs XV Vacancy Details

The vacancies are tentative and may change because provisional allotment will be based on the actual vacancies reported by participating Regional Rural Banks.

State-wise and category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/General/PwBD) figures for each of the 28 participating RRBs are published in Annexure I of the official notification.

Click on the link below to check the official notification PDF.

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IBPS RRBs XV Eligibility Criteria

Age Relaxation

Selection Process

The selection process differs according to the post.

Office Assistant

Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Provisional Allotment

Officer Scale-I

Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment

Officer Scale-II & III

Single Online Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment

For Officer posts, the online examination and interview carry a relative weightage of 80:20. Office Assistant allotment is based purely on Main Examination marks — there is no interview for this post.

IBPS CRP RRBs XV Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Officer Scale-I & Office Assistant)

Main Examination (Officer Scale-I & Office Assistant)

Single Level Examination – General Banking (Officer Scale-II & III)

Officer Scale-II Specialist Cadre

Negative Marking

For every wrong answer, 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. There is no penalty for an unanswered question.

IBPS RRBs XV Application Fee

Payment is online only, and bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate. Candidates applying for both Office Assistant and an Officer post must pay separate fees for each.

Salary

The notification does not specify the exact salary/pay scale. Selected candidates will receive salary and allowances as applicable to the respective post and participating Regional Rural Bank.

IBPS CRP RRBs XV Important Dates

How to Apply for IBPS CRP RRBs XV

1. Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
2. On the homepage, click the “CRP for RRBs” link
3. Select “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-RRBs-OFFICERS (Scale-I, II and III)” or “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-RRBs-OFFICE ASSISTANTS (Multipurpose)” depending on the post
4. Click “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and enter your basic details
5. Note the provisional registration number and password generated (also sent via email/SMS)
6. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, 10th standard certificate, and other required documents as per Annexure III specifications
7. For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, select your preferred State/UT for provisional allotment (this choice is irrevocable)
8. Use “SAVE AND NEXT” to review details before final submission — no changes are allowed after clicking “COMPLETE REGISTRATION”
9. Pay the applicable application fee online
10. Download and retain a printout of the completed application form

Important Links

Registration for IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 is open now and closes on 21 September 2026. Eligible candidates should apply online well before the deadline to avoid last-minute website load issues, and keep scanned documents ready as per Annexure III specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for more than one post in IBPS CRP RRBs XV?

Yes, a candidate can apply for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post and also for one Officer post. However, within the Officer cadre, a candidate may apply for only one of Scale-I, Scale-II, or Scale-III — not more than one.

Is there a Preliminary Exam for all posts?

No. Only Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant candidates go through a two-tier Preliminary + Main Examination. Officer Scale-II and Scale-III candidates appear for a Single Level Examination directly.

What is the weightage of the interview in the final Officer selection?

The online examination and interview carry an 80:20 weightage for Officer posts. There is no interview for the Office Assistant post — allotment is based solely on Main Examination marks.

Is the salary/pay scale mentioned in the notification?

No, the pay scale is not specified in this IBPS notification, as RRB service conditions and pay are governed separately by each Regional Rural Bank.

Are the vacancy numbers final?

No. IBPS explicitly labels Annexure I vacancies as “indicative,” meaning they are provisional and may change before the recruitment process concludes.