Regional Rural Banks · CRP RRBs XV
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 — Officers & Office Assistants
13,706 Vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks
Total Vacancies
13,706
Apply By
21 Sep 2026
Age Limit
18–40 (post-wise)
Application Fee
₹850 / ₹175
Vacancy Details
- Organisation
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Recruitment
- CRP RRBs XV — Common Recruitment Process for 28 Regional Rural Banks
- Posts
- Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) · Scale II (Manager — Generalist & Specialist) · Scale III (Senior Manager) · Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Total Vacancies
- 13,706 indicative — OA 8,183 · Scale I 4,256 · Scale II 1,047 · Scale III 220
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline (OA & Scale I); 50% aggregate + experience for Scale II/III
- Experience
- None for OA & Scale I · 1–2 yrs for Scale II · 5 yrs as Bank/FI officer for Scale III
- Apply Start
- 1 September 2026
- Last Date
- 21 September 2026 (application + fee payment)
- Age Cut-off Date
- 01.09.2026 (age) · 21.09.2026 (qualification & experience)
- Application Fee
- ₹850 (Gen/EWS/OBC) · ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD; also ESM/DESM for OA) — incl. GST, per post
- Age Limit
- OA 18–28 · Scale I 18–30 · Scale II 21–32 · Scale III 21–40 (as on 01.09.2026)
- Prelims Exam
- November / December 2026 (OA & Officer Scale I)
- Mains / Single Exam
- December 2026 / February 2027
- Interview
- January / February 2027 (Officer posts only — 100 marks, 80:20 weightage)
- Allotment
- February / March 2027 (state/UT opted at application; option irrevocable)
- Apply Mode
- Online only — ibps.in → CRP for RRBs
What is IBPS RRB (CRP RRBs XV)?
IBPS conducts one Common Recruitment Process every year for all Regional Rural Banks— the 15th edition covers the 28 amalgamated “One State, One RRB” banks. You can apply for the Office Assistant post AND one Officer post (Scale I or II or III) with separate applications and fees. For OA and Scale I, you apply for a single State/UT — allotment is to that state's RRB, and local language proficiency (studied up to Class 8 or above) is essential. Office Assistant selection has no interview — final merit is based on Mains marks alone.
State-wise / Bank-wise Vacancies
| State / RRB | Office Asst | Scale I | Scale II | Scale III | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh Grameena Bank · Telugu | 900 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 1300 |
| Arunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh Rural Bank · English | 26 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 50 |
| AssamAssam Gramin Bank · Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 181 | 169 | 2 | 0 | 352 |
| BiharBihar Gramin Bank · Hindi | 500 | 394 | 0 | 0 | 894 |
| ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh Gramin Bank · Hindi | 296 | 99 | 36 | 13 | 444 |
| GujaratGujarat Gramin Bank · Gujarati | 510 | 600 | 100 | 50 | 1260 |
| HaryanaHaryana Gramin Bank · Hindi | 211 | 94 | 50 | 19 | 374 |
| Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh Gramin Bank · Hindi | 51 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 85 |
| Jammu & KashmirJ&K Grameen Bank · Dogri / Kashmiri / Urdu +more | 200 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 244 |
| JharkhandJharkhand Gramin Bank · Hindi | 285 | 80 | 14 | 5 | 384 |
| KarnatakaKarnataka Grameena Bank · Kannada | 279 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 579 |
| KeralaKerala Grameena Bank · Malayalam | 350 | 55 | 19 | 11 | 435 |
| Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh Gramin Bank · Hindi | 484 | 252 | 100 | 0 | 836 |
| MaharashtraMaharashtra Gramin Bank · Marathi | 300 | 150 | 50 | 0 | 500 |
| ManipurManipur Rural Bank · Manipuri | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MeghalayaMeghalaya Rural Bank · Khasi / Garo | 26 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 78 |
| MizoramMizoram Rural Bank · Mizo | 45 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 78 |
| NagalandNagaland Rural Bank · English | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| OdishaOdisha Grameen Bank · Odia | 600 | 375 | 80 | 0 | 1055 |
| PuducherryPuducherry Grama Bank · Tamil / Malayalam / Telugu | 11 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 25 |
| PunjabPunjab Gramin Bank · Punjabi | 85 | 75 | 30 | 6 | 196 |
| RajasthanRajasthan Gramin Bank · Hindi | 225 | 250 | 125 | 23 | 623 |
| Tamil NaduTamil Nadu Grama Bank · Tamil | 244 | 90 | 82 | 48 | 464 |
| TelanganaTelangana Grameena Bank · Telugu / Urdu | 750 | 160 | 75 | 12 | 997 |
| TripuraTripura Gramin Bank · Bengali / Kokborok | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Gramin Bank · Hindi / Urdu / Sanskrit | 1200 | 425 | 25 | 0 | 1650 |
| UttarakhandUttarakhand Gramin Bank · Hindi / Sanskrit | 214 | 75 | 30 | 4 | 323 |
| West BengalWest Bengal Gramin Bank · Bengali / Nepali | 204 | 74 | 174 | 19 | 471 |
| Total | 8,183 | 4,256 | 1,047 | 220 | 13,706 |
Vacancies are indicative, as reported by the RRBs; allotment is against actual vacancies. NR = Not Reported (Tripura Gramin Bank). Scale II total of 1,047 = General Banking Officer 666 · IT 182 · CA 81 · Law 46 · Treasury 18 · Marketing 16 · Agriculture 38. The language shown is the desired local-language proficiency prescribed by each RRB for OA & Scale I.
Post-wise Eligibility (as on 21.09.2026)
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) — Age 18–28
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Proficiency in the local language of the state applied for is essential; working knowledge of computers is desirable. No experience required.
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) — Age above 18, below 30
Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Preference to degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agri Marketing & Cooperation, IT, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy. Local language proficiency essential. No experience required.
Officer Scale II (Manager) — Age above 21, below 32
- • General Banking Officer: Degree with min. 50% aggregate + 2 years as an officer in a Bank/Financial Institution
- • IT Officer: Degree in Electronics/Communication/CS/IT with 50% + 1 year in the field
- • CA: Certified Associate of ICAI + 1 year as a Chartered Accountant
- • Law Officer: Law degree with 50% + 2 years as advocate or Law Officer in a Bank/FI
- • Treasury Manager: CA or MBA (Finance) + 1 year in the field
- • Marketing Officer: MBA (Marketing) + 1 year in the field
- • Agricultural Officer: Degree in Agriculture/allied fields with 50% + 2 years in the field
Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) — Age above 21, below 40
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with min. 50% aggregate (preference to Banking/Finance/Agri/IT/Law etc.) + minimum 5 years' experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Age Relaxation (upper limit)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years |
| PwBD | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OA post) | Service + 3 yrs (max 50 yrs age) |
| Ex-Servicemen Comm. Officers (Officer posts) | +5 years |
| Widows / divorced women (OA post) | Up to 35 (Gen/EWS) · 38 (OBC) · 40 (SC/ST) |
Local Language Proficiency (OA & Scale I)
Candidates who studied the state's language in Class 8 or any level above(or hold an equivalent certificate) are considered proficient. Those who don't meet this at selection get 6 months from joining to acquire proficiency (extendable within probation by the RRB board).
Selection Process
Preliminary Exam — OA & Officer Scale I
80 questions · 80 marks · 45 minutes · Qualifying stage to shortlist for Mains
Scale II & III skip Prelims — they have a Single Online Exam instead
Mains (OA / Scale I) or Single Exam (Scale II / III)
200 marks · 120 min (150 min for Scale II Specialist) · Decides merit
OA final merit = Mains marks only. Officers: Mains/Single marks shortlist for interview (up to 3× vacancies)
Interview — Officer posts only
100 marks · Minimum 40% to qualify (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
Coordinated by Nodal RRBs with NABARD & IBPS. Final score = Online Exam : Interview in 80:20 ratio
Provisional Allotment
February / March 2027, against actual vacancies reported by RRBs
OA & Scale I: allotted to the RRB of the State/UT applied for. Scale II & III: merit-cum-preference across RRBs
Exam Pattern
Preliminary — Office Assistant & Officer Scale I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Numerical Ability (OA) / Quantitative Aptitude (Scale I) | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 min |
Mains — Office Assistant & Officer Scale I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| English OR Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Numerical Ability (OA) / Quantitative Aptitude (Scale I) | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Single Exam — Officer Scale II (GBO) & Scale III
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 min |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| English OR Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Single Exam — Officer Scale II (Specialist)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| English OR Hindi Language | 40 | 20 | 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Total | 240 | 200 | 150 min |
Negative marking: ¼ (0.25) mark deducted per wrong answer in ALL exams; no penalty for blanks. In Mains/Single exams, candidates opt for either English OR Hindi Language. For OA & Scale I, question papers (except the language section) are available in English, Hindi and the regional language(s) of the state applied for. Scores are normalised across sessions using the equi-percentile method.
Important Dates (Tentative)
Application Fee (per post)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850 (incl. GST) + bank transaction charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD (+ ESM/DESM for Office Assistant) | ₹175 (incl. GST) + bank transaction charges |
Online payment only, 1–21 September 2026. Applying for both OA and an Officer post means two applications and two fee payments.
Documents to Upload (Online Application)
- ·Recent passport-style colour photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm, 200 × 230 px) · JPEG · 20–50 KB (plus a live photo capture via webcam/mobile)
- ·Signature on white paper with black ink (140 × 60 px) · JPEG · 10–20 KB — NOT in capital letters
- ·Left-hand thumb impression (3cm × 3cm, 240 × 240 px @200 DPI) · JPEG · 20–50 KB
- ·Handwritten declaration in English (10cm × 5cm, 800 × 400 px @200 DPI) · JPEG · 50–100 KB
- ·SSC/SSLC/10th standard or equivalent certificate (PDF, A4, max 500 KB)
- ·PwBD certificate / UDID card and scribe-related certificate (PDF, max 500 KB) — if applicable
Handwritten declaration text (in your own handwriting, English only, NOT capitals): “I, [Name], 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.”
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Key Points to Remember
Frequently Asked Questions
Can freshers apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
Yes. Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale I require only a bachelor's degree in any discipline — no work experience. Scale II posts need 1–2 years of relevant experience and Scale III needs 5 years as a Bank/FI officer.
Can I apply for both PO (Officer Scale I) and Clerk (Office Assistant)?
Yes — one application for Office Assistant and one for an Officer post are allowed together, each with its own fee. Within the officer cadre, though, you can pick only one of Scale I, II or III.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB 2026?
As on 01.09.2026 — Office Assistant: 18–28 years; Officer Scale I: above 18 and below 30; Scale II: above 21 and below 32; Scale III: above 21 and below 40. SC/ST get +5 years, OBC (NCL) +3, PwBD +10, with special provisions for Ex-Servicemen and (for OA) widows/divorced women.
Is local language knowledge mandatory for IBPS RRB?
For Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, yes — proficiency in the local language prescribed by the state's RRB is an essential qualification. You qualify if you studied the language in Class 8 or above. Candidates without it get 6 months after joining to acquire proficiency.
What is the IBPS RRB 2026 exam pattern for Prelims?
Both OA and Scale I Prelims have 80 questions for 80 marks in 45 minutes — Reasoning (40q, 25 min) plus Numerical Ability for OA or Quantitative Aptitude for Scale I (40q, 20 min). You must clear the cut-off in each test.
Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
No. Office Assistants are provisionally allotted purely on Online Main Examination marks and state vacancies. Interviews (100 marks, 80:20 weightage with the online exam) apply only to Officer Scale I, II and III.
Which states have the most IBPS RRB 2026 vacancies?
Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank leads with 1,650 posts, followed by Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank (1,300), Gujarat Gramin Bank (1,260), Odisha Grameen Bank (1,055) and Telangana Grameena Bank (997). Tripura Gramin Bank had not reported vacancies at notification time.
What are the image size requirements for the IBPS RRB application form?
Photograph: 20–50 KB JPEG (200×230 px). Signature: 10–20 KB JPEG (140×60 px, not in capitals). Left thumb impression: 20–50 KB JPEG (240×240 px). Handwritten declaration: 50–100 KB JPEG (800×400 px). 10th certificate: PDF up to 500 KB. Use the free IBPS Image Resizer on Bankopedia to get exact sizes.
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