The online examinations for the upcoming Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs XV)
for recruitment of Group “A”- Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B”- Office Assistants
(Multipurpose) will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) as per the
tentative schedule provided below. The interviews for recruitment of Group “A”- Officers (Scale-I,
II & III) under the same process will be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the
assistance of NABARD and IBPS in consultation with the appropriate authority and is tentatively
scheduled in the month of January/ February 2027
IBPS RRB Age Limit
Age (As on 01.09. 2026) : 18 to 40
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 years |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18, below 30 years |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | Above 21, below 32 years |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Above 21, below 40 years |
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online registration of application | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Payment of application fee/intimation charges (online) | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Edit window to modify/correct application form | For 2 days after closure of registration (date to be notified on the official website) |
| Conduct of Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Call letter download – Preliminary exam (Officers/Office Assistant) | November/December 2026 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary (Officers/Office Assistant) | November/December 2026 |
| Result of Preliminary exam | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Call letter download – Main/Single exam | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Online Examination – Main/Single (Officers/Office Assistant) | December 2026/February 2027 |
| Declaration of result – Main/Single (Officer Scale I, II, III) | January 2027 |
| Call letter download – Interview (Officer Scale I, II, III) | January 2027 |
| Conduct of Interview (Officer Scale I, II, III) | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment (all posts) | February/March 2027 |
IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts (computed total, indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| 2 | Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| 3 | Officer Scale-II (all specialisations combined: General Banking Officer, IT Officer, Chartered Accountant, Law Officer, Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer, Agricultural Officer) | 1,047 |
| 4 | Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total (computed, excluding Tripura Gramin Bank’s “NR” figures) | 13,706 | |
IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria & Qualification
| Post | Essential Educational Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent; proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB; working knowledge of computers is desirable | Not required |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; preference to candidates with a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, IT, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy; local language proficiency required | Not required |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks; preference to specified subject backgrounds | 2 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
| Officer Scale-II – Information Technology Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT or equivalent, minimum 50% aggregate marks | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | Certified Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II – Law Officer | Degree in Law from a recognised university, minimum 50% aggregate marks | 2 years as an advocate, or as a Law Officer in a bank/financial institution |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | Chartered Accountant, or MBA in Finance from a recognised university/institution | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing from a recognised university | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Pisciculture, minimum 50% aggregate marks | 2 years in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, minimum 50% aggregate marks; preference to specified subject backgrounds | Minimum 5 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
IBPS RRB Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Officer Scale I/II/III) | Fee (Office Assistant) |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD (and ESM/DESM for Office Assistant) | ₹175 (inclusive of GST) | ₹175 (inclusive of GST) |
| All other candidates | ₹850 (inclusive of GST) | ₹850 (inclusive of GST) |
IBPS RRB Selection Process
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment (based on Main Exam marks and actual vacancies reported by the RRB).
- Officer Scale-I: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment.
- Officer Scale-II & III: Single-level online exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment.
- Interview is out of 100 marks; minimum qualifying marks are 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates).
- The relative weightage for Officer posts is 80% online exam and 20% interview.
- Interviews for Officer posts are coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Bank with the assistance of NABARD and IBPS.
Documents Required
- Printout of the valid interview call letter (for Officer posts)
- System-generated printout of the online application form
- Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or Class 10/SSLC certificate showing DOB)
- Photo identity proof
- Mark-sheets/certificates for the qualifying degree, with proof the result was declared on or before 21.09.2026
- Experience certificate(s), where the post requires post-qualification experience
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL, in the prescribed Government of India format), where applicable
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates, where applicable
- Disability certificate/UDID card, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen documents (discharge certificate/pension payment order, or the relevant proforma), where applicable
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here