IBPS RRB 2026 Notification Out: 13,706 Vacancies for Clerk, PO & Officer Posts — Apply Online from September 1
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB XV Notification 2026 for recruitment to Regional Rural Banks across India. The recruitment drive covers 13,706 vacancies for Office Assistants (Multipurpose/Clerk), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts.
The official IBPS RRB XV recruitment process has opened for online applications from September 1, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until September 21, 2026. IBPS has also published separate application windows for Office Assistants and Officers on its registration portal.
Official IBPS RRB XV notification page
IBPS RRB 2026: 13,706 Vacancies
The IBPS RRB XV recruitment is being conducted for 28 participating Regional Rural Banks. The vacancies are distributed across clerical and officer-level positions.
Post Vacancies
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – 8,183
Officer Scale-I – 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 – Agricultural Officer 38
Officer Scale-III – 220
Total 13,706
Note: The vacancy figures are indicative and can change depending on vacancies reported by participating RRBs. The notification states that recruitment and provisional allotment are based on actual vacancies reported by the banks.
Karnataka vacancies
For candidates from Karnataka, Karnataka Grameena Bank has reported:
Office Assistant: 279 vacancies
Officer Scale-I: 300 vacancies
For Office Assistant, the Karnataka breakup includes 45 SC, 19 ST, 75 OBC (NCL), 28 EWS and 112 General vacancies. For Officer Scale-I, the reported breakup includes 45 SC, 22 ST, 81 OBC (NCL), 30 EWS and 122 General vacancies.
The local language requirement for Karnataka is Kannada.
IBPS RRB 2026 Important Dates
The registration schedule is now available.
Event Date
Notification August 31, 2026
Application begins September 1, 2026
Last date to apply September 21, 2026
Last date for fee payment September 21, 2026
Office Assistant Prelims December 6, 12 & 13, 2026
Officer Scale-I Prelims November 21 & 22, 2026
Officer Scale-II & III Single Exam December 20, 2026
Office Assistant Mains January 30, 2027
Officer Scale-I Mains December 20, 2026
Interviews January 2027
Expected final result February–March 2027
The official IBPS registration portal confirms that applications and online fee payment are open from September 1 to September 21, 2026.
Who Can Apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
Office Assistant
Candidates applying for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) must generally have:
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.
Proficiency in the local language prescribed for the participating RRB.
Working knowledge of computers is desirable.
The age requirement is 18 to 28 years for Office Assistant, subject to the prescribed cut-off dates and relaxation rules.
Officer Scale-I
Candidates must have:
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.
Local-language proficiency as prescribed.
Computer knowledge is desirable.
Preference may be given to candidates with degrees in areas such as agriculture, horticulture, forestry, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, information technology, management, law, economics and accountancy.
The age limit is above 18 and below 30 years, subject to applicable relaxations.
Officer Scale-II
The qualification and experience requirements depend on the specific specialist position.
For example:
General Banking Officer requires a bachelor’s degree with the prescribed marks and relevant banking/financial-sector experience.
IT Officer requires a relevant IT/computer qualification.
Law Officer requires a law degree.
Treasury Manager requires CA or MBA Finance.
Marketing Officer requires MBA Marketing.
Agricultural Officer requires a relevant agricultural or allied degree.
Experience requirements also vary according to the post.
Officer Scale-III
Officer Scale-III applicants require a bachelor’s degree with the prescribed marks and at least five years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is available according to government rules.
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Other special categories: relaxation as prescribed in the notification.
For Office Assistant, specific relaxation provisions are also available for certain ex-servicemen, widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried.
IBPS RRB 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is:
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
All other categories: ₹850
The fee is payable online during the application process.
IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Pattern
Office Assistant (Clerk)
The selection process consists of:
Prelims → Mains → Provisional Allotment
There is no interview for the Office Assistant post.
Prelims
Section Questions Marks Time
Reasoning 40 40 25 minutes
Numerical Ability 40 40 20 minutes
Total 80 80 45 minutes
There is negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question for an incorrect answer.
Mains
The Office Assistant Mains examination has:
Reasoning – 40 questions, 50 marks
Computer Knowledge – 40 questions, 20 marks
General Awareness – 40 questions, 40 marks
English/Hindi Language – 40 questions, 40 marks
Numerical Ability – 40 questions, 50 marks
The examination carries 200 questions and 200 marks and is conducted for 120 minutes.
IBPS RRB PO Exam Pattern
Officer Scale-I recruitment consists of:
Prelims → Mains → Interview
The Prelims examination consists of:
Reasoning Ability – 40 questions
Numerical Ability – 40 questions
Total – 80 questions
Total marks – 80
Duration – 45 minutes
The Mains examination consists of 200 questions for 200 marks.
Final selection for Officer Scale-I involves the prescribed weightage of the Mains examination and interview.
For Officer Scale-II and Scale-III, IBPS conducts a Single Online Examination followed by an interview, rather than the Prelims-Mains structure used for Scale-I.
IBPS RRB 2026 Local Language Requirement
Local-language proficiency is particularly important for candidates applying for Office Assistant.
For example:
Karnataka – Kannada
Kerala – Malayalam
Tamil Nadu – Tamil
Telangana – Telugu/Urdu
Maharashtra – Marathi
Andhra Pradesh – Telugu
Gujarat – Gujarati
Uttar Pradesh – Hindi/Urdu/Sanskrit
West Bengal – Bengali/Nepali
Candidates should carefully check the prescribed language for the RRB they select before submitting the application.
How to Apply for IBPS RRB 2026
Eligible candidates can complete the application online.
Step 1
Visit the official IBPS website.
Step 2
Open the CRP RRBs-XV recruitment section.
Step 3
Select the appropriate application link for:
Office Assistant (Multipurpose), or
Officer Scale-I, II & III.
Step 4
Register using the required personal details.
Step 5
Fill in educational, communication and other details.
Step 6
Select the applicable RRB/state preferences.
Step 7
Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents according to the prescribed specifications.
Step 8
Pay the application fee.
Step 9
Review all details carefully and submit the application.
Step 10
Download and save the completed application form and payment receipt for future reference.
The official IBPS registration portal currently confirms the September 1–21 application window.
Apply for IBPS RRB Office Assistant
Apply for IBPS RRB Officers Scale I, II & III
IBPS RRB Salary
The salary varies by post, RRB, allowances and other applicable benefits.
Approximate monthly figures commonly associated with these posts are:
Post Approx. Monthly Income
Office Assistant ₹35,000–₹37,000
Officer Scale-I ₹60,000–₹61,000
Officer Scale-II ₹75,000–₹77,000
Officer Scale-III ₹80,000–₹90,000
Actual in-hand salary can vary because of location, allowances, deductions and other service conditions.
Which IBPS RRB Post Should You Choose?
Office Assistant: Suitable for graduates looking for a clerical banking career and those who prefer a recruitment process without an interview.
Officer Scale-I: Suitable for graduates who want to enter banking at the officer level. Fresh graduates can be eligible subject to the notification’s other conditions.
Officer Scale-II: Suitable for candidates with relevant qualifications and professional experience.
Officer Scale-III: Designed for experienced banking professionals seeking senior-management responsibilities.
Candidates should not select a post solely because of salary. Eligibility, age, experience, exam pattern, career progression and preparation time should all be considered.
IBPS RRB 2026: Key Takeaways for Karnataka Candidates
For candidates from Karnataka, the recruitment is particularly important because Karnataka Grameena Bank has reported vacancies for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I.
The key points are:
Office Assistant: 279 vacancies
Officer Scale-I: 300 vacancies
Local language: Kannada
Application window: September 1–21, 2026
Office Assistant Prelims: December 6, 12 and 13
Officer Scale-I Prelims: November 21 and 22
Candidates should complete registration well before the deadline instead of waiting until the final day.
Final Word
The IBPS RRB XV recruitment 2026 provides a major opportunity for graduates and experienced banking professionals, with 13,706 vacancies announced across Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III positions.
With the application window running from September 1 to September 21, 2026, candidates should first verify their age, educational qualification, local-language requirement and, wherever applicable, professional experience.
For Office Assistant aspirants, the absence of an interview makes the recruitment especially attractive, while Officer Scale-I provides an opportunity to enter Regional Rural Banks at the officer level.
Candidates should rely on the official IBPS notification and registration portal for the latest updates because vacancy figures and recruitment details can be subject to change. The official IBPS website lists the CRP-RRB-XV notification and application links.
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in IBPS RRB 2026?
IBPS has announced 13,706 vacancies across Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III posts.
Q2. When does IBPS RRB 2026 registration begin?
Online registration begins on September 1, 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
The last date to apply and pay the online fee is September 21, 2026.
Q4. How many IBPS RRB Clerk vacancies are available?
There are 8,183 Office Assistant (Multipurpose) vacancies in the reported vacancy table.
Q5. Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Clerk?
No. Office Assistant selection is based on the prescribed online examination process and provisional allotment; there is no interview.
Q6. What is the local language for Karnataka RRB?
The prescribed local language for Karnataka is Kannada.
Q7. What is the IBPS RRB application fee?
The fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for other categories.
Q8. When will IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2026 be conducted?
The Office Assistant Prelims are scheduled for December 6, 12 and 13, 2026.
Q9. Can freshers apply for IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I?
Yes, graduates can apply for Officer Scale-I subject to fulfilling all other eligibility conditions.
Q10. Where can I apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
Applications should be submitted through the official IBPS recruitment portal.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Recruitment dates, vacancies, eligibility conditions, examination schedules and other details may be revised by IBPS or participating Regional Rural Banks. Candidates should carefully read the official notification and verify the latest information on the official IBPS website before applying. RoyDailyUpdate does not guarantee selection, employment or examination results.
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