The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 (CRP RRBs-XV) short notification for Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III posts across participating Regional Rural Banks. The online registration process will begin on 01 September 2026 and continue until 21 September 2026.
IBPS RRB Notification 2026 Out
The IBPS RRB recruitment is conducted separately for office assistants and different officer scales, with the selection process varying according to the post. The official IBPS calendar has already scheduled Officer Scale I Prelims for 21 and 22 November 2026, while Office Assistant Prelims will be held on 6, 12 and 13 December 2026; Officer Scale II and III will have a single examination on 20 December 2026.
IBPS RRB Notification 2026: Highlights
The recruitment covers major RRB posts, from entry-level Office Assistant to Officer Scale III, making the IBPS RRB Clerk and IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026 important banking recruitment opportunities for aspirants this year.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
|
| Recruitment |
Common Recruitment Process for RRBs
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| Cycle | CRP RRBs-XV |
| Posts |
Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, II & III
|
| Total Vacancies | Confirming Soon |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Officer Scale I Prelims |
21 & 22 November 2026
|
| Officer Scale II & III Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Prelims |
6, 12 & 13 December 2026
|
| Office Assistant Mains | 30 January 2027 |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS RRB 2026: Important Dates
The registration window for the 2026 recruitment is scheduled from 01 September to 21 September 2026. The examination dates for the different posts are already available through the official IBPS 2026-27 calendar.
| Event | Date |
| IBPS RRB Notification 2026 | 31 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 September 2026 |
| Officer Scale I Prelims |
21 & 22 November 2026
|
| Officer Scale I Mains | 20 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale II & III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Prelims |
6, 12 & 13 December 2026
|
| Office Assistant Mains | 30 January 2027 |
RRB Gramin Bank Vacancy 2026
The RRB Gramin Bank Vacancy 2026 details will be confirmed after the release of the complete notification. The short notice provides information about the posts included in the recruitment, while the post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be available in the detailed notification.
IBPS RRB 2026 Vacancy Trends
| Year | Office Assistant | Officer Scale I | Officer Scale II | Officer Scale III | Total Vacancies |
| 2025 | 8,002 | 3,928 | 1,182 | 202 | 13,316 |
| 2024 | 5,800 | 3,583 | 891 | 133 | 10,313 |
| 2023 | 5,538 | 2,485 | 443 | 73 | 8,612 |
| 2022 | 4,483 | 2,676 | 867 | 80 | 8,106 |
| 2021 | 6,794 | 4,703 | 1,102 | 211 | 12,810 |
| 2020 | 5,076 | 4,201 | 1,060 | 156 | 10,493 |
| 2019 | 3,688 | 3,381 | 1,174 | 157 | 8,400 |
| 2018 | 5,249 | 3,312 | 1,469 | 160 | 10,190 |
IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements for the particular post before completing the application. The previous notification required candidates to satisfy conditions related to nationality, age, educational qualification, local-language proficiency, and, wherever applicable, post-qualification experience.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
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| Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) |
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| Officer Scale II – General Banking Officer (Manager) |
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| Officer Scale II – IT Officer |
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| Officer Scale II – Chartered Accountant |
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| Officer Scale II – Law Officer |
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| Officer Scale II – Treasury Manager |
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| Officer Scale II – Marketing Officer |
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| Officer Scale II – Agricultural Officer |
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| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) |
|
Age Limit
| Post | Age Range |
| Office Assistant | 18 to 28 years |
| Officer Scale I | Above 18 and below 30 years |
| Officer Scale II | Above 21 and below 32 years |
| Officer Scale III | Above 21 and below 40 years |
Local Language Requirement
Local-language proficiency is an important aspect of RRB recruitment, particularly for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I posts. Candidates who had studied the relevant state language at Standard VIII or above were considered proficient, while candidates who did not meet the requirement at selection could be given a specified period after joining to acquire proficiency.
IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026
The selection process depends on the post applied for, with Officer Scale II and III following a different examination route from Office Assistant and Officer Scale I.
| Post | Selection Process |
| Office Assistant | Prelims + Mains |
| Officer Scale I |
Prelims + Mains + Interview
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| Officer Scale II |
Single Online Exam + Interview
|
| Officer Scale III |
Single Online Exam + Interview
|
IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026
Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can submit their IBPS RRB 2026 application form online during the registration window from 01 September to 21 September 2026. The application link will be activated on the official IBPS website, and candidates should complete the registration carefully by entering their personal, educational, and other required details.
IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026: (Active on 1 September)
RRB Application Fee
The application fee is one of the important details candidates should verify before making payment. The fee is ₹850 for most candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, inclusive of GST, while the Office Assistant category also includes ESM/DESM candidates in the ₹175 fee group.
Documents Required for IBPS RRB Application
Candidates should prepare the documents before registration so that the application can be completed without last-minute technical issues.
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Educational qualification documents
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
- EWS certificate, wherever applicable
- Experience certificate for posts where experience is required
What Will the Prelims Exam Structure Look Like?
| Post | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Office Assistant | Reasoning, Numerical Ability | 80 | 80 | 45 Min |
| Officer Scale I | Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude | 80 | 80 | 45 Min |
How Are the Main and Single-Level Tests Structured?
| Post | Exam | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Office Assistant | Main | 200 | 200 | 120 Min |
| Officer Scale I | Main | 200 | 200 | 120 Min |
| Officer Scale II | Single | 200/240* | 200 | 120/150 min* |
| Officer Scale III | Single | 200 | 200 | 120 Min |
IBPS RRB Salary 2026
The IBPS RRB salary 2026 varies based on the post and officer scale. Candidates selected as Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III receive a basic pay along with applicable allowances and other benefits as per the rules of the respective Regional Rural Banks. The starting basic pay ranges from ₹24,050 for Office Assistant to ₹59,170 for Officer Scale III, making these posts attractive career options for banking aspirants.
| Post | Starting Basic Pay |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | ₹24,050 |
| Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) | ₹48,480 |
| Officer Scale II (Manager) | ₹51,490 |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | ₹59,170 |
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