The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 for an enormous 13,706 vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks in India. The drive covers Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager), Officer Scale-II (Manager, across seven specialisations) and Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) posts, making it one of the biggest banking recruitment exercises of the year.
Under IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026, graduates in any discipline can apply for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I posts, while Scale-II and Scale-III posts require 2 to 5 years of banking experience along with domain-specific qualifications for specialist roles such as IT Officer, Law Officer, Chartered Accountant and Agricultural Officer. Candidates must register online within the specified window and select their preferred RRB and state carefully, since these choices cannot be changed later.
Overview of IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026
Particulars
Details
Organisation
IBPS on behalf of 28 Regional Rural Banks
Posts
Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, II, III
Total Vacancies
13,706 (indicative)
Application Mode
Online
Registration Window
1 to 21 September 2026
Preliminary Exam
November/December 2026
Official Website
ibps.in
Eligibility Criteria
Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; local language proficiency required; no experience needed.
Officer Scale-I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with preference for Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy; local language proficiency required.
Officer Scale-II (7 specialisations): Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (General Banking Officer, Law Officer, Agricultural Officer) or a CA/MBA qualification (Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer), plus 1–2 years’ relevant experience.
Officer Scale-III: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks and at least 5 years’ experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.
Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026): Office Assistant 18–28 years; Officer Scale-I 18–30 years; Officer Scale-II 21–32 years; Officer Scale-III 21–40 years.
Selection Process
Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I: Preliminary Examination (80 marks, 45 minutes) followed by Main Examination (200 marks, 120 minutes); Officer Scale-I candidates also face an interview.
Officer Scale-II & III: Single Examination (200 marks, 120 minutes) followed by an interview carrying 20% weightage against 80% for the exam.
Application Fee
Category
Fee (incl. GST)
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM
Rs. 175
All Others
Rs. 850
How to Apply for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026
Visit www.ibps.in and click on the relevant Officer or Office Assistant recruitment link.
Register with your basic details to generate a provisional registration number and password.
Log in and complete the application form, selecting your preferred RRB, state and post carefully.
Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the specified format.
Pay the applicable fee online and submit before 21 September 2026.
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Q1: How many total vacancies are there in IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026?
A: An indicative 13,706 vacancies have been notified across Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts.
Q2: What is the eligibility for the Office Assistant post?
A: Any graduate with local language proficiency can apply; no prior banking experience is required.
Q3: What is the application fee for reserved category candidates?
A: SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates pay Rs. 175, while others pay Rs. 850.
Q4: How many stages are there in the selection process?
A: Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I go through Preliminary and Main exams, while Scale-II and III have a single exam, all followed by an interview for officer posts.
Q5: What is the last date for online registration?
A: Online registration closes on 21 September 2026.
Given the scale of IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026, candidates should register early, choose their RRB and post preferences carefully, and start preparing for the preliminary exam expected in November or December 2026.
