IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI) Recruitment 2026
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), on behalf of 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, II & III posts across 28 Regional Rural Banks. The supplied source reports 13,706 indicative vacancies, with online applications scheduled from 01 September to 21 September 2026.
Information on this page is compiled from the official notification or official recruitment source linked above. Candidates should verify the latest details on the official website before applying.
Information compiled from official recruitment sources.
| Organization Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), on behalf of 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) |
| Examination Name | Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks – CRP RRBs-XV |
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| Total Vacancies | 13,706 Posts |
| Job Type | Bank Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Location | All India |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 September 2026 |
| Edit Window | — |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | 01 November 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination | 21 November 2026 |
| Office Assistant Preliminary Examination | 06 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main Examination | 20 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-II & III Single Examination | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Main Examination | 30 January 2027 |
| Officer Scale-I/II/III Interview | — |
| Provisional Allotment | — |
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
Nationality: A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 01 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India. Certain persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries may also be eligible subject to an eligibility certificate from the Government of India. 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. No post-qualification experience required. Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Preference is given to specified subjects such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, IT, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy. Local language proficiency required. No post-qualification experience required. Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks. 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 relevant experience. 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 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 relevant experience. Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer: MBA in Marketing from a recognised university. 1 year relevant experience. 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 relevant experience. Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks. Preference for specified subject backgrounds. Minimum 5 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution.
18-40 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable rules |
| Office Assistant – eligible widows/divorced women/women legally separated from husband who have not remarried | Additional relaxation as applicable |
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salary / Pay Scale | Not Mentioned |
| Allowances | Not Mentioned |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD and ESM/DESM for Office Assistant | ₹175 (inclusive of GST) |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 (inclusive of GST) |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I Preliminary – Reasoning | Not Mentioned | 40 | 45 Minutes |
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I Preliminary – Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | Not Mentioned | 40 | 45 Minutes |
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I Main – Reasoning | Not Mentioned | 40* | 120 Minutes |
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I Main – Computer Knowledge | Not Mentioned | 40* | 120 Minutes |
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I Main – General Awareness | Not Mentioned | 40* | 120 Minutes |
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I Main – English/Hindi Language | Not Mentioned | 40* | 120 Minutes |
| Office Assistant / Officer Scale-I Main – Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | Not Mentioned | 40* | 120 Minutes |
| Officer Scale-III Single – Reasoning | Not Mentioned | 200* | 120 Minutes |
| Officer Scale-III Single – Computer Knowledge | Not Mentioned | 200* | 120 Minutes |
| Officer Scale-III Single – Financial Awareness | Not Mentioned | 200* | 120 Minutes |
| Officer Scale-III Single – English/Hindi Language | Not Mentioned | 200* | 120 Minutes |
| Officer Scale-III Single – Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | Not Mentioned | 200* | 120 Minutes |
The examination structure differs according to the post. Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I candidates have a preliminary examination followed by the applicable next stage. Officer Scale-II and III candidates appear in a single-level online examination followed by interview.
Visit the official IBPS website and open the CRP for RRBs section. Select the appropriate online application link for CRP-RRBs-Officers or CRP-RRBs-Office Assistants (Multipurpose). Select New Registration and enter the required basic details. Note the provisional registration number and password generated during registration. Log in again using the registration credentials. Complete the personal, educational and other required details. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and Class 10/SSC/SSLC certificate according to the prescribed specifications. Upload applicable category, disability or other supporting certificates where required. Pay the applicable application fee/intimation charges online. Carefully review the complete application before final submission. Candidates applying for both Office Assistant and an Officer post must register and pay the fee separately for each. Submit the application and take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
Apply only through the prescribed online application process. Registration starts on 01-09-2026 and closes on 21-09-2026. The qualifying degree result must have been declared by 21-09-2026. Verify the age requirement applicable to your selected post. Check local-language proficiency requirements for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I. Officer Scale-II and III posts require prescribed post-qualification experience. Upload documents according to the required specifications. Pay the application fee separately when applying for both Office Assistant and an Officer post. Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate. Incorrect or incomplete information may affect candidature. Keep the final submitted application printout safely. The vacancy figure of 13,706 is indicative and excludes the figures marked "NR" for Tripura Gramin Bank in the supplied source. Salary is not specified in the supplied notification excerpt; do not publish an assumed salary figure.
Introduction The IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 is the 15th cycle of the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks. The recruitment is being conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for 28 participating RRBs and includes Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, II and III positions. Vacancy Overview The supplied source reports an indicative total of 13,706 vacancies: Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 8,183 Officer Scale-I: 4,256 Officer Scale-II: 1,047 Officer Scale-III: 220 These totals are computed from RRB-wise tables, and the source notes that Tripura Gramin Bank reported "NR" figures. Eligibility Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I generally require a Bachelor's Degree. Office Assistant also requires proficiency in the prescribed local language, while Officer Scale-I requires local-language proficiency and gives preference to certain educational backgrounds. Officer Scale-II positions have specialised qualifications and experience requirements. Officer Scale-III requires a Bachelor's Degree with minimum 50% marks and at least five years of officer-level experience in a bank or financial institution. The qualifying degree result must be declared by 21 September 2026. Age Limit Age is calculated as on 01 September 2026. The limits are 18–28 years for Office Assistant, above 18 and below 30 for Scale-I, above 21 and below 32 for Scale-II and above 21 and below 40 for Scale-III. Reserved categories receive applicable age relaxation, including 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC non-creamy layer and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Salary The supplied source states that salary is not specified in the notification. No unsupported salary amount has therefore been included. Selection Process Office Assistant selection consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and provisional allotment. Officer Scale-I selection consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Common Interview and provisional allotment. Officer Scale-II and III selection consists of a single-level online examination, Common Interview and provisional allotment. The source states that Officer interviews are of 100 marks, with minimum qualifying marks of 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. Application Process Applicants need to visit the official IBPS website and select the appropriate CRP RRB application link. New users should complete registration, generate their provisional registration number and password, and then log in to complete the form. Candidates must upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and Class 10 certificate, along with applicable certificates. The application fee must then be paid online. Applicants seeking both Office Assistant and an Officer post must submit separate applications and pay separate fees. Important Dates Online Application Start: 01 September 2026 Last Date: 21 September 2026 Officer Scale-I Preliminary: 21 and 22 November 2026 Office Assistant Preliminary: 06, 12 and 13 December 2026 Officer Scale-I Main: 20 December 2026 Officer Scale-II/III Single Examination: 20 December 2026 Office Assistant Main: 30 January 2027 Conclusion IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 is an important banking recruitment drive covering Office Assistant and Officer positions in Regional Rural Banks. The supplied source reports 13,706 indicative vacancies and an online application window from 01 September to 21 September 2026.
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