The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 under CRP RRB XV for recruitment to Regional Rural Banks across India. A total of 13,706 vacancies are available for Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts.
Candidates looking for a career in the banking sector can apply online within the prescribed dates. The online application process begins on 1 September 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 21 September 2026.
🔥 IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Examination | IBPS CRP RRBs XV |
| Posts | Office Assistant & Officer Scale I, II, III |
| Total Vacancies | 13,706 Posts |
| Vacancies in Assam | 352 Posts |
| Qualification | Graduate / Professional Qualification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹850 / ₹175 |
| Job Location | Regional Rural Banks |
📢 Post-wise Vacancy Details
The 13,706 vacancies are distributed among different Office Assistant and Officer categories.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II – IT Officer | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | 81 |
| Officer Scale-II – Law Officer | 46 |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | 16 |
| Officer Scale-II – Agriculture Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale-III | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
⭐ IBPS RRB Vacancy in Assam
For candidates from Assam, a total of 352 vacancies are available in Assam Gramin Vikash Bank.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | 181 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 169 |
| Officer Scale-II – IT Officer | 1 |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | 1 |
| Total | 352 |
For Office Assistant recruitment in Assam, candidates are required to have proficiency in one of the prescribed local languages: Assamese, Bengali or Bodo.
🎓 Educational Qualification
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. Knowledge of the prescribed local language and working knowledge of computers are also relevant.
Officer Scale-I
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent. Preference may be given to candidates with qualifications in areas such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy.
Officer Scale-II & III
The educational requirements vary according to the post. Professional qualifications and relevant work experience are required for several specialist and senior-level positions.
Candidates should carefully check the official recruitment notification for the exact qualification and experience requirement applicable to their preferred post.
🎂 Age Limit
The age requirement differs according to the post and is calculated as on 1 September 2026.
- Office Assistant: 18 to 28 years
- Officer Scale-I: Above 18 years and below 30 years
- Officer Scale-II: Above 21 years and below 32 years
- Officer Scale-III: Above 21 years and below 40 years
Age Relaxation
Applicable relaxation is available for reserved categories:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
| All Others | ₹850/- |
The applicable fee must be paid during the online application process.
📝 Selection Process
The selection procedure depends on the post applied for.
Office Assistant:
Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Final Allotment
Officer Scale-I:
Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Interview → Final Selection
Officer Scale-II & III:
Single Online Examination → Interview → Final Selection
🧮 Office Assistant Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
- Total Questions: 80
- Total Marks: 80
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Reasoning Ability – 40 questions
- Numerical Ability – 40 questions
- Negative marking applies for incorrect answers.
Main Examination
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 120 minutes
The examination covers Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language and Numerical Ability.
📚 Officer Scale-I Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
- Questions: 80
- Marks: 80
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Reasoning Ability – 40 questions
- Numerical Ability – 40 questions
- Negative marking applies.
Main Examination
- Questions: 200
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 120 minutes
Subjects include Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language and Numerical Ability.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | November / December 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Main / Single Examination | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Officer Interview | January / February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February / March 2027 |
🖥️ How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official IBPS recruitment portal.
Step 1: Visit the official IBPS website.
Step 2: Open the IBPS RRB XV recruitment section.
Step 3: Select the appropriate online application link.
Step 4: Complete the new registration using your required details.
Step 5: Log in and enter your personal, educational and other information carefully.
Step 6: Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
Step 7: Pay the application fee according to your category.
Step 8: Review the complete application before final submission.
Step 9: Submit the form and save/print a copy for future reference.
Important Web-Links of IBPS RRB Recruitment
| Online Application – Office Assistant | Click Here |
| Online Application – Officer Scale I, II & III | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
🚨 Important Note for Applicants
Before submitting the application, candidates should verify their age, educational qualification, local-language eligibility, category details and post preference carefully. Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for future use.
🎯 IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Apply Before 21 September!
With 13,706 vacancies across Office Assistant and Officer posts, IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for banking aspirants. Candidates from Assam can also apply for the available 352 posts in Assam Gramin Vikash Bank, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.
