1. Important Dates
| S.No. | Event | Date / Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online Registration Start Date | 01 September 2026 |
| 2 | Last Date to Apply Online | 21 September 2026 |
| 3 | Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 21 September 2026 |
| 4 | Edit / Correction Window | For 2 days after closure of registration |
| 5 | Pre-Examination Training | November 2026 |
| 6 | Preliminary Examination | November / December 2026 |
| 7 | Preliminary Exam Result | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| 8 | Main / Single Examination | December 2026 / February 2027 |
| 9 | Interview | January / February 2027 |
| 10 | Provisional Allotment | February / March 2027 |
2. Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Post Name | Post Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Group B |
| 2 | Officer Scale-I | Assistant Manager |
| 3 | Officer Scale-II | Manager / Specialist Cadre |
| 4 | Officer Scale-III | Senior Manager |
Note: The vacancies mentioned in the notification are
indicative. Provisional allotment will depend on the actual
vacancies reported by the participating Regional Rural Banks.
3. Age Limit
| S.No. | Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 Years |
| 2 | Officer Scale-I | Above 18 Years and Below 30 Years |
| 3 | Officer Scale-II | Above 21 Years and Below 32 Years |
| 4 | Officer Scale-III | Above 21 Years and Below 40 Years |
Age Calculation Date: 01 September 2026
Age Relaxation: Applicable to eligible categories as per the rules mentioned in the official notification.
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
4. Educational Qualification
| S.No. | Post | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent qualification. Local language proficiency and computer knowledge requirements apply as specified in the notification. |
| 2 | Officer Scale-I | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent. Candidates with certain specified qualifications may receive preference. |
| 3 | Officer Scale-II | Educational qualification varies according to the General Banking Officer and Specialist Officer post. Relevant professional qualification and experience are applicable for specialist posts. |
| 4 | Officer Scale-III | Bachelor’s degree with the prescribed marks and required banking/financial institution experience as specified in the notification. |
5. Application Fee
| S.No. | Post / Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Officer Scale-I, II & III – SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
| 2 | Officer Scale-I, II & III – All Others | ₹850/- |
| 3 | Office Assistant – SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | ₹175/- |
| 4 | Office Assistant – All Others | ₹850/- |
6. Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination – Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I
| S.No. | Test | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| 2 | Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| 3 | Total | 80 | 80 |
Duration: 45 Minutes
Single Online Examination – Officer Scale-II & III
| S.No. | Test | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| 2 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| 3 | Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| 4 | English Language / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 |
| 6 | Total | 200 | 200 |
7. Selection Process
| S.No. | Post | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office Assistant | Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Provisional Allotment |
| 2 | Officer Scale-I | Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment |
| 3 | Officer Scale-II | Single Online Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment |
| 4 | Officer Scale-III | Single Online Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment |
8. How to Apply
Step 1: Visit the official IBPS website.
Step 2: Open the CRP for RRBs section.
Step 3: Select the appropriate online application link for Office Assistant or Officers Scale-I, II & III.
Step 4: Click on New Registration and enter the required details.
Step 5: Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and other required documents.
Step 6: Pay the applicable application fee online.
Step 7: Submit the application form and save/print the final application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Important: Candidates can apply for Office Assistant
as well as an Officer post. However, for the Officer cadre,
a candidate can apply for only one post among Scale-I,
Scale-II or Scale-III. Separate applications and fees are
required for separate posts.
9. Important Instructions
| S.No. | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Candidates should carefully verify all details before final submission of the application. |
| 2 | Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, State/UT, Post and Nationality are among the details that cannot be modified after final submission. |
| 3 | The registered email ID and mobile number should remain active during the recruitment process. |
| 4 | Candidates should regularly check the official IBPS website for further announcements and updates. |
| 5 | Vacancies are indicative and provisional allotment is based on actual vacancies reported by participating RRBs. |
10. Important Links
| S.No. | Particular | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official IBPS Website | Click Here |
| 2 | Official Notification | Click Here |
| 3 | Apply Online – Office Assistant | Apply Online |
| 4 | Apply Online – Officers Scale I / II / III | Apply Online |
Disclaimer: This post has been prepared from the official
CRP RRBs XV notification issued by IBPS. Candidates should read
the complete official notification and check the official IBPS
website for the latest updates before applying.