IBPS RRB CRP-XV 2026 Officer & Office Assistant Recruitment

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV). This recruitment covers Group “A” Officer posts (Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III) and Group “B” Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts across Regional Rural Banks in India. Eligible candidates can apply online through the IBPS official portal.

Under this CRP, IBPS will conduct the online examinations as per a tentative schedule. Online registration begins on 2026-09-01 and the last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 2026-09-21. The selection process includes examinations for all eligible candidates, and interviews are applicable for Officer posts only (there is no interview for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post). Interviews for Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III are coordinated by the nodal Regional Rural Bank with assistance of NABARD and IBPS, in consultation with the appropriate authority, and are tentatively scheduled for January/February 2027.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification text provided does not mention the total number of vacancies or a post-wise vacancy breakup. Candidates should refer to the detailed official notification and the post-wise eligibility sections on the IBPS website for the exact vacancy numbers for CRP RRBs XV 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Office Assistant (Multipurpose), candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent. Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB is required for eligibility. Working knowledge of computers is desirable.

For Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager), candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. The notification indicates a preference for degrees in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, pisciculture, agricultural marketing & cooperation, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy. Candidates must also have proficiency in the local language, and computer knowledge is desirable.

For Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager), candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. The notification also mentions preferences for degrees in banking, finance, marketing, agriculture-related and allied disciplines, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy.

For Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager), the educational requirement varies by specialisation. For example, the IT Officer role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT with minimum 50% marks. The Chartered Accountant role requires CA membership. The Law Officer role requires a law degree with minimum 50% marks. For Treasury Manager, CA or MBA (Finance) is indicated. For Marketing Officer, MBA (Marketing) is indicated. For Agricultural Officer, the requirement is a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Pisciculture with minimum 50% marks.

For Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager), candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate, with preferences for degrees/diplomas in banking, finance, marketing, agriculture-related and allied disciplines, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy.

Age Limit

The notification provides age limits along with date of birth ranges (both dates inclusive) for each post category.

Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 years. Date of birth should be not earlier than 02.09.1997 and not later than 01.09.2007.

Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Above 18 and below 30 years. Date of birth should be not earlier than 02.09.1995 and not later than 01.09.2007.

Officer Scale-II (Manager): Above 21 and below 32 years. Date of birth should be not earlier than 02.09.1993 and not later than 01.09.2004.

Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Above 21 and below 40 years. Date of birth should be not earlier than 02.09.1985 and not later than 01.09.2004.

Application Fee

The provided notification text does not include the application fee amount or category-wise fee structure. Candidates should check the official IBPS portal and the detailed notification for the exact fee payable for each category and post.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IBPS website for the Regional Rural Bank recruitment section: www.ibps.in.
2. Open the recruitment page for CRP RRBs XV (IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026).
3. Start the online registration and complete the application form during the application window (from 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-21).
4. Enter all required personal details, educational qualification details, and the post selection as applicable.
5. Ensure you meet the local language proficiency requirement for the participating RRB (for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, and as applicable for eligibility as per the notification).
6. Review the application carefully, then submit the form online.
7. Pay the application fee online before the last date (2026-09-21) and keep the payment/registration confirmation for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

The provided notification text does not specify the salary or pay scale figures for Officer Scale-I/II/III or Office Assistant (Multipurpose). Candidates should refer to the detailed official notification on the IBPS website for the exact pay scale and allowances applicable under CRP RRBs XV 2026.

Selection Process

The selection process for CRP RRBs XV includes different stages depending on the post. For Office Assistant (Multipurpose), candidates will first appear for a Preliminary Examination and then a Main Examination; there is no interview for this post. For Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager), the process includes a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and an Interview. For Officer Scale-II & III, the process involves a Single Examination (no separate preliminary stage) followed by an Interview. Interviews for Officer posts are tentatively scheduled for January/February 2027 and are coordinated by the nodal Regional Rural Bank with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.

If you meet the eligibility conditions for the post you are applying for, submit your online application and fee payment before 2026-09-21 to avoid missing the deadline.