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IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 (CRP RRBs XV): Exam Date, Syllabus & Selection Process for 13,706 Posts

Advt No: CRP-RRBs-XV/2026-27•Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Official Process Flow

Recruitment Stages & Upcoming Exam Milestones

Official selection stages and schedule updates as notified by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

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Online Application Window

Application window closed on 21 Sept 2026

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Stage 1: Preliminary Online Examination (Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

80 MCQs, 80 Marks, 45 Minutes)

Exam: 21 Nov 2026

Stage 2: Main Online Examination (Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language & Numerical Ability

200 Marks) for Office Assistant & Scale-I

Exam: 21 Nov 2026

Stage 3: Single Online Examination for Officer Scale-II

(Specialist/General Banking) & Scale-III (200 Marks)

Exam: 21 Nov 2026

Stage 4: Common Personal Interview & Viva-Voce conducted by...

Common Personal Interview & Viva-Voce conducted by Nodal Regional Rural Banks (for Officer Scale I, II, III only)

Interview

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Total Vacancies

IBPS

13,706

Office Assistant (Multipurpose) — Clerk, Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / PO), Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer - Manager)

Min Qualification

ANY GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 40 Yrs

as on 1 Sept 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹19,900–₹89,890

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About this Recruitment

Online applications for 13,706 Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale I, II, and III vacancies under IBPS CRP-RRBs-XV closed on 21 September 2026. The recruitment has officially entered the examination preparation phase with the Preliminary Online Examination scheduled for 21 November 2026 across 43 participating Regional Rural Banks. Candidates can review the complete stage-wise exam pattern, subjects, marking scheme, and preparation syllabus below.

✨ Copilot Highlights

Massive nationwide banking recruitment for 13,706 vacancies across 43 Regional Rural Banks.
Positions include Office Assistant Clerk (6,850), Officer Scale-I (4,256), Scale-II (2,350), and Scale-III (250).
Any Bachelor's Degree graduate eligible with local language proficiency.
Attractive banking pay scales under 12th Bipartite Settlement with complete allowances.
Online registrations closed on 21 September 2026; Preliminary examination scheduled for 21 November 2026.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 September 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

SC / ST Candidates: +5 Years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: +3 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

Ex-Servicemen / Disabled ESM: +5 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE, B COM, B SC, B A, B TECH BE, MBA PGDM, CA ICWA CS, LLB LLM

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

31 August 2026

Application Start Date

1 September 2026

Last Date to Apply

21 September 2026

Exam Date

21 November 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) — Clerk	6850	ANY GRADUATE
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / PO)	4256	ANY GRADUATE
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer - Manager)	1650	ANY GRADUATE
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officers - IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing, Agriculture)	700	B TECH BE
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)	250	ANY GRADUATE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: 12th Bipartite Settlement Pay Scales: Office Assistant (₹19,900 – ₹47,920, in-hand ~₹36,000/month); Officer Scale-I (₹36,000 – ₹63,840, in-hand ~₹58,000/month); Scale-II (₹48,170 – ₹69,810, in-hand ~₹75,000/month); Scale-III (₹63,840 – ₹89,890, in-hand ~₹95,000/month) plus DA, HRA, Special Allowance & Bank perks.

Official Pay Scale

₹19,900 - ₹89,890

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹36,000

Dearness Allowance (DA)73%

₹26,280

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹6,480

Transport Allowance (TA)₹3,114

Gross Monthly Salary₹71,874

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹6,228

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹6,738

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹65,136

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹8.62 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Preliminary Online Examination (CBT)

Exam Mode: Online Computer Based Test (CBT)

45 Minutes

Total Marks: 80

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
Reasoning Ability (तर्कशक्ति)	40	40
Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability (संख्यात्मक अभियोग्यता)	40	40

Interactive Syllabus & Topic Study Tracker

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the official IBPS portal at https://www.ibps.in and click on the 'CRP-RRBs' link on the homepage.

Select the application link for 'Apply Online for Recruitment of Office Assistants (Multipurpose)' or 'Officers (Scale-I, II and III)'.

Click on 'Click here for New Registration' and enter your Name, Mobile Number, and Email Address.

Log in with the generated Provisional Registration Number and Password to complete basic details and select your preferred Regional Rural Banks.

Upload scanned copies of Passport Photograph (20-50 KB), Signature (10-20 KB), Left Thumb Impression (20-50 KB), and Handwritten Declaration (50-100 KB).

Pay the application fee of ₹850 (₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD) using online Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Submit the application form and download/print the e-receipt and completed application form for future reference.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Photograph

20 KB to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format, white/light background

Scanned Signature of Candidate

10 KB to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format, black ink on white paper

Left Thumb Impression (LTI)

20 KB to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format, blue/black ink on white paper

Handwritten Declaration in English

50 KB to 100 KB, JPG/JPEG format, clearly legible text written by candidate in black ink

Graduation Degree & Marksheets

100 KB to 500 KB, valid PDF format

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Application Fee Details

General / OBC / EWS Candidates (Per Post / Cadre)₹850

SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates₹175

Payment Modes: Online Internet Banking, Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, UPI Gateway

Selection Process

Stage 1: Preliminary Online Examination (Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude — 80 MCQs, 80 Marks, 45 Minutes)

Stage 2: Main Online Examination (Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language & Numerical Ability — 200 Marks) for Office Assistant & Scale-I

Stage 3: Single Online Examination for Officer Scale-II (Specialist/General Banking) & Scale-III (200 Marks)

Stage 4: Common Personal Interview & Viva-Voce conducted by Nodal Regional Rural Banks (for Officer Scale I, II, III only)

Stage 5: Language Proficiency Test (LPT) of the concerned Regional Rural Bank state & Document Verification

Stage 6: Pre-Employment Medical Fitness Examination & Final Provisional Allotment in 43 Participating RRBs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?

A total of 13,706 vacancies have been announced across 43 Regional Rural Banks, including 6,850 Office Assistants (Clerk), 4,256 Officer Scale-I (PO), 2,350 Officer Scale-II, and 250 Officer Scale-III.

What is the educational qualification required for IBPS RRB Clerk & Officer Scale-I?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Proficiency in the local language of the participating state/UT and working knowledge of computers are desirable.

What is the age limit for IBPS RRB 2026 posts?

As of 1 September 2026: Office Assistant (18-28 years), Officer Scale-I (18-30 years), Officer Scale-II (21-32 years), and Officer Scale-III (21-40 years). Standard age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.

Can a candidate apply for both Office Assistant and Officer posts?

Yes, a candidate can apply for both Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer posts (Scale-I or Scale-II or Scale-III). However, within the Officer cadre, a candidate can apply for only ONE scale (either Scale-I, Scale-II, or Scale-III) with separate fees.

What is the selection process for IBPS RRB Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I?

For Office Assistant: Prelims Exam followed by Main Exam (100% merit-based, No Interview). For Officer Scale-I: Prelims Exam, Main Exam, and Personal Interview (80:20 weightage ratio between Main exam and Interview).

What is the exam pattern for the IBPS RRB Prelims Exam?

The Prelims Exam for both Clerk and PO consists of 80 questions (40 Reasoning + 40 Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability) for 80 marks with a composite duration of 45 minutes and 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.

What is the application fee for IBPS RRB 2026?

The application fee is ₹850 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹175 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates per application.

What are the tentative exam dates for IBPS RRB 2026?

Officer Scale-I Prelims exams are scheduled on 21 and 22 November 2026, while Office Assistant Prelims exams are scheduled on 6, 12, and 13 December 2026.