🔥 IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026: 13,745 Vacancies, Apply Online for Office Assistant & Officer Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has opened the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks – CRP-RRBs XV for the 2026 recruitment cycle. The recruitment covers Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts in participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).

The initial notification announced 13,706 indicative vacancies, but IBPS subsequently updated the vacancy annexure on 9 September 2026. The Office Assistant vacancies increased from 8,183 to 8,222, taking the current indicative total to 13,745 posts. (ibps.in)

Online registration began on 1 September 2026, and the official IBPS application portals show 21 September 2026 as the last date for registration and fee payment. (ibpsreg.ibps.in)

🏦 IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important: The 13,745 figure is the latest indicative vacancy total after IBPS’s 9 September update. The vacancies are not guaranteed final appointment numbers because actual allotment depends on vacancies reported by participating RRBs. (avsariq.com)

🔢 IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026 – Updated Details

The latest vacancy update increased Office Assistant posts by 39, while the Officer Scale-I, II and III totals remained unchanged. (The Times of India)

📢 What changed?

The original CRP-RRBs XV notification had 13,706 vacancies. IBPS later added 39 Office Assistant vacancies, increasing the latest indicative total to 13,745. The additional Office Assistant vacancies came from the updated reporting for Tripura Gramin Bank, which had previously been marked as not reported. (KollegeApply News)

Therefore, candidates should use the updated 9 September 2026 vacancy annexure while checking current vacancy figures.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Eligibility depends on the post.

👨‍💼 Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

Candidates generally need:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.

• Proficiency in the local language prescribed for the RRB/state applied for.

• Working knowledge of computers is an important requirement/preference as specified in the notification.

👨‍💼 Officer Scale-I

Candidates require a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university/equivalent, along with the prescribed local-language requirement.

Preference may be given to candidates with degrees in areas such as:

• Agriculture

• Horticulture

• Forestry

• Animal Husbandry

• Veterinary Science

• Agricultural Engineering

• Information Technology

• Management

• Law

• Economics

• Accountancy

👨‍💼 Officer Scale-II & III

These posts have post-specific educational and experience requirements.

For example, Scale-II General Banking Officer requires graduation with the prescribed marks and banking/financial institution experience, while specialist positions such as IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing and Agriculture have their own professional qualifications and experience conditions. (Campus Reality)

🎯 IBPS RRB Age Limit 2026

The age requirement varies by post. The age is calculated as prescribed in the notification, with the relevant reference date being 1 September 2026.

Reserved categories receive age relaxation according to the applicable government rules. (jobs.haryanaindia.com)

💳 IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026

The application fee is payable online.

The fee includes GST. Bank transaction charges, where applicable, are payable separately by the candidate. (VacancyPage)

If a candidate applies for both an eligible Office Assistant post and an Officer post, the applicable fee has to be paid separately for the respective applications.

💰 IBPS RRB Salary 2026

IBPS’s CRP notification does not provide one universal in-hand salary figure because employees are appointed to different Regional Rural Banks and allowances can vary.

The commonly applicable basic pay scales under the current banking settlement include:

Allowances such as DA, HRA and other benefits depend on applicable RRB rules, posting and prevailing regulations. Therefore, candidates should not treat unofficial “fixed in-hand salary” figures as an IBPS-guaranteed amount. (Oliveboard)

📝 IBPS RRB XV Selection Process

The selection route depends on the post.

1️⃣ Office Assistant

Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Provisional Allotment

There is no interview for Office Assistant. The Main Examination is important for final merit/allotment. (jobs.haryanaindia.com)

2️⃣ Officer Scale-I

Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment

3️⃣ Officer Scale-II & III

Single Online Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment

For Officer posts, the interview forms part of the final selection process.

📚 IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2026

Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I Prelims

The preliminary examination is a 45-minute test with 80 questions. (CutoffXpert)

Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I Main Exam

The Main Examination contains 200 questions for 200 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes.

Major areas include:

• Reasoning

• Computer Knowledge

• General Awareness

• English/Hindi Language

• Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude

(CutoffXpert)

Negative Marking

A wrong answer attracts a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question. (jobs.haryanaindia.com)

📅 IBPS RRB XV Important Dates 2026

The dates after registration are part of the IBPS recruitment schedule and should be treated according to the latest official notification/update. (SarkariReady)

💻 How to Apply Online for IBPS RRB XV 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. 🌐 Visit the official IBPS website.

2. Open CRP-RRBs XV under the recruitment section.

3. Select the appropriate application link.

4. Choose Office Assistant or the relevant Officer Scale.

5. Complete new registration with your mobile number and email ID.

6. Fill in personal, educational and other required information.

7. Select the appropriate RRB/state/local-language option wherever required.

8. Upload photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.

9. Pay the applicable application fee online.

10. Carefully verify all entered details.

11. Submit the application.

12. Download/print the final application and payment receipt.

The official portals separately handle Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II & III applications. (ibpsreg.ibps.in)

📄 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following ready:

• 📷 Recent passport-size photograph

• ✍️ Signature

• 🪪 Valid photo identity proof

• 🎓 Graduation certificate/marksheets

• 📄 Category certificate, if applicable

• ♿ PwBD certificate, where applicable

• 💼 Experience certificate for posts where experience is mandatory

• 📝 Local-language/other supporting documents where required

• Other documents specified in the official notification

Candidates should ensure that names and other personal details match their official documents.

📊 Previous IBPS RRB Recruitment Data

The previous cycle was CRP-RRBs XIV (2025).

The latest cycle therefore stands 528 posts higher than the 2025 cycle, based on the current indicative totals. (NAUKRIDOOT)

📌 Previous Cut-Off

There is no single IBPS RRB cut-off because cut-offs vary according to state, category, post and examination stage.

For example, reported 2025 Office Assistant Prelims General-category cut-offs included:

For Officer Scale-I Prelims, reported General-category examples included 64.75 for Haryana, 58 for Uttar Pradesh, 63.25 for Punjab and 36 for Karnataka.

⚠️ These figures are previous-cycle reference points only, not the expected 2026 cut-off. (NAUKRIDOOT)

📈 How Many Forms Were Filled Last Year?

IBPS has not published a consolidated official figure for the total number of applications received in CRP-RRBs XIV in the official material reviewed for this article.

Therefore, NaukriDoot is not publishing an estimated number of forms as an official figure. This avoids misleading candidates with unverified “lakhs of applications” claims.

🏆 Why Trust NaukriDoot?

At NaukriDoot, our aim is to make government and banking recruitment information easier to understand while keeping the facts traceable.

For IBPS RRB XV, an important example is the vacancy revision. The recruitment originally showed 13,706 posts, but IBPS subsequently updated the vacancy annexure on 9 September 2026, taking the indicative total to 13,745. We are highlighting this change so candidates do not continue relying on outdated vacancy figures. (ibps.in)

We also avoid presenting:

✅ Unofficial cut-offs as official
✅ Estimated application numbers as confirmed data
✅ Fixed in-hand salaries when the actual amount depends on the RRB/posting
✅ Unconfirmed examination dates
✅ Fake or unverified application links

Candidates should always cross-check the latest IBPS notification, corrigendum and vacancy annexure before submitting their application.

🔗 Important Links

The official IBPS RRB XV page currently lists the 9 September 2026 corrigendum and updated vacancy document along with the original notification and application links. (ibps.in)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are there in IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026?

The latest indicative vacancy count is 13,745. The original notification had 13,706 posts, but Office Assistant vacancies were subsequently increased by 39. (The Times of India)

2. What is the last date for IBPS RRB XV 2026?

The online application and fee-payment deadline is 21 September 2026. (ibpsreg.ibps.in)

3. Can a graduate apply for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?

Yes. A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is the broad educational requirement, along with the prescribed local-language and other conditions.

4. Can I apply for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I?

Yes, candidates may apply for an eligible Office Assistant post and one Officer cadre post, subject to the notification’s conditions. However, a candidate cannot apply for multiple Officer scales. (ibpsreg.ibps.in)

5. Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?

No. Office Assistant selection proceeds through the preliminary and main examinations, followed by provisional allotment/verification. (jobs.haryanaindia.com)

6. What is the IBPS RRB application fee?

The applicable fee is ₹850 for most candidates and ₹175 for specified reserved categories, with ESM/DESM also covered for Office Assistant as prescribed.

7. Has the IBPS RRB 2026 admit card been released?

No. The preliminary examination call letters are scheduled later in the recruitment cycle. Candidates should use only the official IBPS website for the admit-card link.

📌 Conclusion

The IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026 is one of the major banking recruitment opportunities for graduates this year. The original recruitment announced 13,706 vacancies, while the latest IBPS update has increased the indicative figure to 13,745 posts, including 8,222 Office Assistant vacancies. (The Times of India)

The application window remains open until 21 September 2026. Candidates should check the latest vacancy annexure, carefully select the appropriate post and RRB, and submit the form well before the deadline.

For future IBPS RRB admit card, exam date, answer key, result and cut-off updates, keep checking NAUKRIDOOT.COM and the official IBPS portal.