The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks XV (CRP RRBs XV) 2026, inviting online applications for a total of 13,745 vacancies across Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II, and Officer Scale III posts in 28 participating Regional Rural Banks across the country. The online application window is open from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Post
Vacancies
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
8,222
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager)
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 (Senior Manager)
220
Total
13,745
The post-wise figures correctly sum to the officially advertised total of 13,745 posts.
Assam Gramin Bank Allocation
For candidates in Assam, Assam Gramin Bank has a total of 352 vacancies under this cycle, distributed as Office Assistant (181), Officer Scale I (169), Officer Scale II IT (1), and Officer Scale II Treasury Manager (1).
Eligibility Criteria
Post
Qualification
Office Assistant
Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, with proficiency in the local language of the concerned state
Officer Scale I
Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, with proficiency in the local language of the concerned state
Officer Scale II (General Banking)
Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks, along with 2 years of officer-level experience in a bank or financial institution
Officer Scale II (IT)
Degree in CS/IT with 50% marks, along with 1 year of relevant experience
Officer Scale II (Chartered Accountant)
Qualified Chartered Accountant from ICAI, with 1 year of relevant experience
Officer Scale II (Law)
Law degree with 2 years of experience as an advocate or law officer
Officer Scale II (Treasury Manager)
CA or MBA in Finance with 1 year of relevant experience
Officer Scale II (Marketing Officer)
MBA in Marketing with 1 year of relevant experience
Officer Scale II (Agricultural Officer)
Degree in Agriculture or allied subjects with 50% marks, along with 2 years of relevant experience
Officer Scale III
Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks, along with 5 years of officer-level experience
Age Limit
Post
Age Range
Date of Birth Range
Office Assistant
18 to 28 years
2 September 1998 to 1 September 2008
Officer Scale I
18 to 30 years
2 September 1996 to 1 September 2008
Officer Scale II
21 to 32 years
2 September 1994 to 1 September 2005
Officer Scale III
21 to 40 years
2 September 1986 to 1 September 2005
Age relaxation is applicable as 3 years for OBC/MOBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwD candidates.
Pay Scale (Approximate In-Hand Salary)
Post
Approximate In-Hand Salary
Office Assistant
Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 37,000
Officer Scale I
Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 77,000
Officer Scale II
Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 67,000
Officer Scale III
Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 90,000
Application Fee
Category
Fee
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Dependents of Ex-Servicemen
Rs. 175
All Other Categories
Rs. 850
Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Released
1 September 2026
Online Application Start Date
1 September 2026
Online Application Last Date
21 September 2026
Application Form Edit Window
2 days after closure
Officer Scale I Preliminary Exam
21-22 November 2026
Office Assistant Preliminary Exam
6, 12-13 December 2026
Officer Scale I Main Exam
20 December 2026
Officer Scale II/III Single Exam
20 December 2026
Office Assistant Main Exam
30 January 2027
Officer Interviews
January to February 2027
Provisional Allotment
February to March 2027
Selection Process
Post
Selection Stages
Office Assistant
Preliminary Exam, Main Exam (no interview)
Officer Scale I
Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview (80:20 weightage)
Officer Scale II and III
Single Exam, Interview (80:20 weightage)
The interview is conducted for 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying requirement of 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.
How to Apply
Step
Action
1
Visit the official IBPS RRB application portal for the relevant post (Office Assistant or Officer)
2
Register with basic personal details
3
Fill in the online application form with educational and category details
4
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates
5
Pay the applicable application fee online
6
Submit the form and download the confirmation for future reference
How many total vacancies are there in IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026? There are a total of 13,745 vacancies across Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II, and Officer Scale III posts.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment? The online application window closes on 21 September 2026.
How many Regional Rural Banks are participating in this recruitment cycle? A total of 28 Regional Rural Banks are participating in CRP RRBs XV, including Assam Gramin Bank.
When will the Office Assistant preliminary exam be conducted? The Office Assistant preliminary exam will be conducted on 6, 12, and 13 December 2026.
Is there an interview for the Office Assistant post? No, the selection process for Office Assistant consists of only a Preliminary Exam and a Main Exam, with no interview.
What is the application fee for this recruitment? SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates need to pay Rs. 175, while all other categories need to pay Rs. 850.
What is the age limit for the Officer Scale I post? Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age, corresponding to a date of birth between 2 September 1996 and 1 September 2008.
How many vacancies are there for Assam Gramin Bank under this cycle? Assam Gramin Bank has 352 vacancies under this cycle, distributed across Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, and Officer Scale II (IT and Treasury Manager) posts.
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