The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the short notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks – CRP RRBs-XV – on 30 August 2026. The recruitment covers Group A Officer posts (Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III) and Group B Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts in participating Regional Rural Banks across India. Online applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 21 September 2026 at the official IBPS careers portal at ibps.in. The detailed notification with post-wise and bank-wise vacancy counts will be published separately on ibps.in; only the short notice has been released at this time.
Important – Read Before You Apply: Two things to act on before the portal opens tomorrow. First, the detailed notification with total vacancy count, bank-wise vacancy distribution and complete eligibility conditions has not yet been released – the short notice confirms exam dates, application window and general eligibility; do not apply without reading the detailed notification which will appear on ibps.in on or before 1 September 2026. Second, local language proficiency in the language of the participating RRB’s State is mandatory for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I – candidates who do not speak, read and write the local language of the RRB they are applying to are not eligible; check the participating RRB list and the associated local language in the detailed notification before selecting your bank.
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks – CRP RRBs-XV |
| Short Notice Date | 30 August 2026 |
| Posts | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – Group B; Officer Scale-I, II and III – Group A |
| Total Vacancies | To be notified in the detailed notification on ibps.in |
| Application Mode | Online only at ibps.in |
| Application Opens | 1 September 2026 |
| Application Closes | 21 September 2026 |
| Edit Window | After closure of registration – date to be notified |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification released | 30 August 2026 |
| Online application opens | 1 September 2026 |
| Online application and fee payment closes | 21 September 2026 |
| Edit Window | To be notified after application closure |
| Pre-Exam Training | November 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam | 21 and 22 November 2026 |
| Office Assistant Preliminary Exam | 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-II and III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant Main Exam | 30 January 2027 |
| Interview for Officer Scale-I, II and III | January/February 2027 |
Posts Covered
| Post | Group | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Group B | – |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Group A | Scale-I |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer (Manager) | Group A | Scale-II |
| Officer Scale-II – Specialist Officer (Manager) | Group A | Scale-II |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Group A | Scale-III |
Post-wise and bank-wise vacancy distribution will be published in the detailed notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent.
- Proficiency in the local language of the State/UT for which the candidate applies.
- Desirable: working knowledge of computers.
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent. Preference for degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing, Cooperation, IT, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.
- Local language proficiency in the applicable State’s language.
- Computer knowledge required.
Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager)
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer (Manager)
- Relevant professional qualification in the concerned specialisation – IT, Chartered Accountancy, Law, Treasury, Marketing or Agriculture – along with prescribed work experience.
- Refer to the detailed notification for specialisation-wise qualification details.
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Age Limit
Age is as prescribed in the detailed notification. The approximate age limits from the short notice are:
| Post | Age |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 years |
| Officer Scale-I | Above 18 and below 30 years |
| Officer Scale-II | Above 21 and below 32 years |
| Officer Scale-III | Above 21 and below 40 years |
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and other categories will be as per Government of India norms and detailed in the full notification.
Selection Process
| Post | Stages |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Preliminary Exam + Main Exam (no interview) |
| Officer Scale-I | Preliminary Exam + Main Exam + Interview |
| Officer Scale-II (General and Specialist) | Single Online Exam + Interview |
| Officer Scale-III | Single Online Exam + Interview |
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in from 1 September 2026.
- Click on the CRP RRBs-XV recruitment notification link.
- Select the appropriate link – Officers or Office Assistant.
- Click New Registration and enter your personal and contact details.
- Fill in the online application form accurately.
- Upload photograph, signature and other prescribed documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee or intimation charges online.
- Review all details and submit. Download and save the submitted application.
Important Instructions
- Applications open on 1 September 2026. The portal is not yet active at the time of this publication.
- The detailed notification with vacancy count, bank list, complete eligibility, fee amount and application instructions will be published on ibps.in on or before 1 September 2026. Read it in full before applying.
- Local language proficiency in the relevant State’s language is mandatory for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I candidates.
- Each candidate may apply for only one post (Officer or Office Assistant). Applying for both is not permitted in the same cycle.
- Age relaxation, fee waiver and other benefits are as per Government rules and will be detailed in the full notification.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions – IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026?
✅ The Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks – CRP RRBs-XV conducted by IBPS for Group A Officer posts (Scale-I, II and III) and Group B Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts in participating Regional Rural Banks across India. Short notice released 30 August 2026.
Q2. When do applications open and what is the last date?
✅ Applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 21 September 2026 at ibps.in. The portal opens tomorrow.
Q3. What is the total vacancy count?
✅ Not published yet. The total vacancy count and bank-wise distribution will be in the detailed notification to be released on ibps.in on or before 1 September 2026.
Q4. What posts are covered?
✅ Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager), Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer and Specialist Officer) and Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) in participating Regional Rural Banks.
Q5. What is the selection process for Office Assistant?
✅ Preliminary Examination (6, 12 and 13 December 2026) followed by Main Examination (30 January 2027). There is no interview for the Office Assistant post.
Q6. When are the Officer Scale-I exams?
✅ Preliminary Examination on 21 and 22 November 2026, Main Examination on 20 December 2026, followed by Interview in January/February 2027.
Q7. Is local language knowledge mandatory?
✅ Yes, for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I posts. Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT where the participating RRB is located.
Q8. Can I apply for both Officer and Office Assistant posts?
✅ No. Each candidate can apply for only one post category (either Officers or Office Assistant) in a single CRP RRBs cycle.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the short notification for IBPS CRP RRBs-XV released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on 30 August 2026. The detailed notification with total vacancy count, bank-wise vacancy distribution, complete eligibility conditions, application fee and other details has not yet been published. Candidates must read the full detailed notification at ibps.in before applying. Applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 21 September 2026. JobShouter.com is not associated with the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection in any manner.
