The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for CRP RRBs-XV 2026 for recruitment of Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officers Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III in participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
The online registration and fee payment process will be conducted from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026. The preliminary examinations are tentatively scheduled for November/December 2026, while the Main/Single examinations are scheduled from December 2026 to February 2027, depending on the post.
IBPS RRB XV 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs-XV |
| Posts | Office Assistant & Officers Scale I, II & III |
| Participating Organizations | Regional Rural Banks |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment | 01–21 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | November/December 2026 |
| Main/Single Exam | December 2026–February 2027 |
| Interview | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027 |
| Official Website | IBPS |
The notification lists participating RRBs across different States and Union Territories, with the applicable local-language requirements varying by RRB.
IBPS RRB XV 2026 Posts
The recruitment covers the following categories:
Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
The Office Assistant (Multipurpose) recruitment involves a preliminary examination followed by the Main Examination. Provisional allotment is based on performance in the Main Examination and the actual vacancies reported by the participating RRBs.
Officer Scale-I
Officer Scale-I candidates appear for the Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Examination. Candidates shortlisted through the Main Examination proceed to the interview stage.
Officer Scale-II
There are separate recruitment streams for General Banking Officer and Specialist Cadre under Officer Scale-II. Candidates undergo the prescribed Single Level Examination followed by the applicable selection process.
Officer Scale-III
Officer Scale-III candidates also appear for the prescribed Single Level Examination and, where applicable, interview.
The notification states that there is a Single Level Examination for Officers Scale-II and Scale-III, while Officers Scale-I and Office Assistants have Preliminary and Main examinations.
IBPS RRB XV 2026 Important Dates
| Recruitment Activity | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 |
| Online Fee Payment | 01 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 |
| Edit Window | 2 days after registration closes |
| Pre-Exam Training | November 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | November/December 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Main/Single Examination | December 2026–February 2027 |
| Officer Interview | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027 |
IBPS RRB XV Application Fee 2026
The application fee/intimation charges are:
Officers Scale I, II & III
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
- All other candidates: ₹850
Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
- SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM: ₹175
- All other candidates: ₹850
Online payment is available from 1 September to 21 September 2026. Bank transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) consists of:
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
Candidates have to qualify in both tests by securing the prescribed minimum cut-off marks.
Office Assistant Main Examination
| Test | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
The total duration is 120 minutes.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Examination for Officer Scale-I consists of:
- Reasoning — 40 questions, 40 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude — 40 questions, 40 marks
- Total — 80 questions, 80 marks
- Duration — 45 minutes
Candidates must qualify in both tests to be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
The Main Examination includes Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language and Quantitative Aptitude.
Local Language Requirement
Candidates should carefully check the local-language requirement of the RRB they are applying for.
For example, the notification lists:
- Jammu & Kashmir: Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Ladakhi, Balti, Dardi and Hindi
- Punjab: Punjabi
- Himachal Pradesh: Hindi
- Haryana: Hindi
- Rajasthan: Hindi
- Uttar Pradesh: Hindi, Urdu and Sanskrit
- Uttarakhand: Hindi and Sanskrit
- West Bengal: Bengali
The notification provides the complete RRB-wise local-language list.
IBPS RRB XV Selection Process
The selection process depends on the post.
Office Assistant
Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Provisional Allotment
For Office Assistants, provisional allotment is based on Main Examination performance and actual vacancies reported by RRBs.
Officer Scale-I
Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment
Officer Scale-II & III
Single Level Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment
Interviews for Officer Scale-I, II and III are coordinated by the Nodal RRBs with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.
IBPS RRB XV Vacancy Details
The notification provides indicative post-wise and category-wise vacancies for the participating Regional Rural Banks in Annexure-I.
However, IBPS makes it clear that the vacancies are indicative/anticipated and provisional allotment will be based on the actual vacancies reported by the participating RRBs.
Therefore, for your TigoVtJobs article, I recommend not putting an unverified total vacancy figure in the headline. The actual vacancy information should be taken from the relevant Annexure-I tables.
How to Apply for IBPS RRB XV 2026
Candidates should apply online through the official IBPS website.
Step 1
Visit the official IBPS website.
Step 2
Open the CRP RRBs-XV recruitment section.
Step 3
Select the appropriate application link for:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose), or
- Officers Scale-I / Scale-II / Scale-III.
Step 4
Complete registration and enter the required details.
Step 5
Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents.
Step 6
Pay the applicable application fee online.
Step 7
Submit the application and retain the system-generated application form, Registration Number and Password.
IBPS advises candidates to retain the application details for future reference.
Candidates should apply well before the closing date instead of waiting until the last day because heavy website traffic can cause problems while submitting the application.
Important Documents
Candidates should keep the required documents ready for the application and later verification, including applicable:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Caste certificate
- OBC NCL certificate
- EWS certificate
- PwBD/UDID certificate
- Identity documents
- Photograph
- Signature
- Handwritten declaration
- Other documents prescribed for the particular category/post
IBPS states that eligibility documents will be verified with the concerned issuing authorities where required.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – Office Assistant | IBPS CRP RRBs-XV |
| Apply Online – Officers | IBPS CRP RRBs-XV |
| Download Notification | IBPS RRB XV 2026 Official Advertisement |
| Official Website | IBPS |
Apply Online – Office Assistant
IBPS Official Website – Apply Online
Apply Online – Officer Scale I, II & III
IBPS Official Website – Apply Online
The notification itself directs candidates to the official IBPS website for the online application process.
Download Notification
Official Website
IBPS Official Website – ibps.in
IBPS states that further announcements and details relating to CRP RRBs-XV will be provided through its official website.