The IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 drive is being organised by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) through the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks, referred to as CRP-RRBs XV. The recruitment is for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III positions available in participating Regional Rural Banks across the country. Candidates can complete their applications online through the IBPS website.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Posts Available
A total of 13,715 vacancies are included in this recruitment. These positions are spread across Office Assistant and different Officer categories.
| Position | Vacancies |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II – IT | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | 90 |
| Officer Scale-II – Law | 46 |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | 16 |
| Officer Scale-II – Agriculture Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager | 220 |
| Total | 13,715 |
The recruitment involves various Regional Rural Banks, including Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Kerala Grameena Bank, Karnataka Grameena Bank, Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank, Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Rajasthan Gramin Bank and Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, along with other participating RRBs.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility conditions differ according to the position. Candidates applying for an RRB should also satisfy the prescribed local-language requirement of the concerned bank. Basic computer knowledge is useful for these positions.
For Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer, applicants should have a degree with at least 50% marks and two years of relevant experience.
For the IT Officer position, candidates need a relevant qualification in areas such as computer science, information technology or electronics, with a minimum of 50% marks and one year of relevant experience.
Candidates applying for CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing and Agriculture Officer positions must possess the respective professional qualification and required work experience specified for the post.
For Officer Scale-III, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and a minimum of five years of officer-level experience in a bank or financial institution.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Age Criteria
The age requirement is different for each category of post. Office Assistant applicants should be 18 to 28 years old. For Officer Scale-I, the candidate should be above 18 and below 30 years.
For Officer Scale-II, the prescribed age is above 21 and below 32 years. Candidates applying for Officer Scale-III should be above 21 and below 40 years.
Eligible candidates from reserved categories can receive age relaxation according to the applicable Government of India rules.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Salary
The posts offered through this recruitment are regular positions in participating Regional Rural Banks. The pay scale, allowances and other benefits differ depending on the position and officer level.
Candidates should refer to the official recruitment notification for the exact salary structure and applicable allowances for their selected post.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The examination stages depend on the position selected by the candidate.
For Office Assistant, the recruitment involves a Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Examination. Selection is based on the Main Examination score, subject to meeting the required local-language condition.
For Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III, candidates have to appear for the applicable online examination. The officer-level recruitment also includes an Interview. The examination and interview marks are considered according to the selection rules prescribed for the respective post.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Fee Details
Candidates belonging to the SC, ST and PwBD categories need to pay an application fee of ₹175. For candidates belonging to other categories, the fee is ₹850.
The payment can be completed online using options such as debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Application Steps
1.Candidates can apply by visiting the official IBPS website and accessing the CRP-RRBs XV section.
2.The application process begins with registration using a valid email address and mobile number. Candidates then need to enter their personal details, educational information and other required preferences.
3.The prescribed documents, including the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, must be uploaded in the required format.
4.After entering all details and completing the fee payment, candidates should submit the application. It is advisable to save the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is the CRP-RRBs XV recruitment drive conducted by IBPS for Office Assistant and Officer-level positions in participating Regional Rural Banks.
What qualification is required for Office Assistant?
Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university and must satisfy the local-language requirement of the participating RRB.
Does the Office Assistant post have an interview?
No. The interview stage is applicable to Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III recruitment.
How can candidates apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can submit their applications online through the official IBPS website during the prescribed registration period.
Where can candidates find recruitment updates?
Applicants should follow the official IBPS website and the CRP-RRBs XV recruitment section for notifications, corrigenda, examination updates and changes to vacancy details.
Government job update: jobs.obcrights.org
Official website:https://www.ibps.in