IBPS RRB 2026 (CRP RRBs-XV): 13,745 Bank Vacancies, Last Date 21 September
IBPS RRB CRP RRBs-XV registration closes on 21 September 2026 with 13,745 vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks, including 8,222 Office Assistant posts. Eligibility, fee, selection process, salary and the full exam calendar.
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IBPS RRB 2026: Applications Close Tomorrow
If you have been planning to apply for the IBPS RRB CRP RRBs-XV recruitment, today is effectively your last chance. Registration closes on 21 September 2026, and this is the biggest banking recruitment of the year with 13,745 vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks.
Unlike most bank exams, the Office Assistant post here needs only a graduation degree in any discipline, and there is no interview for that post.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs-XV (Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks) |
| Conducting body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Total vacancies | 13,745 |
| Notification date | 31 August 2026 |
| Application dates | 1 September to 21 September 2026 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree (Scale II and III need experience) |
| Official website | ibps.in |
Post-Wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,222 |
| Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale II (all streams) | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale III | 220 |
| Total | 13,745 |
Note: some websites show the total as 13,706. The post-wise figures published by IBPS add up to 13,745.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 31 August 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 1 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 21 September 2026 |
| Edit window | About 2 days after registration closes |
| Officer Scale I prelims | 21 and 22 November 2026 |
| Office Assistant prelims | 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale I mains and Scale II/III single exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant mains | 30 January 2027 |
The exam dates are already announced, which is unusual and helpful, you can plan preparation from today.
Eligibility
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
- Proficiency in the local language of the state or union territory you apply for, this is checked in a Language Proficiency Test at the end
- Age 18 to 28 years as on 1 September 2026
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager)
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline; preference for agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, pisciculture, agricultural marketing and cooperation, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy
- Age 18 to 30 years as on 1 September 2026
Officer Scale II
- Bachelor's degree with the specialisation required for the stream (general banking officer, IT officer, CA, law officer, treasury manager, marketing officer, agricultural officer)
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience for the general banking post
- Age 21 to 32 years
Officer Scale III
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution
- Age 21 to 40 years
Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, as per rules.
Application Fee
- General, OBC and EWS: ₹850
- SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen: ₹175
Fee must be paid online by 21 September 2026.
Selection Process
Office Assistant: Preliminary exam → Main exam → Language Proficiency Test → provisional allotment. There is no interview for this post.
Officer Scale I: Preliminary exam → Main exam → Interview → provisional allotment.
Officer Scale II and III: Single online examination → Interview → provisional allotment.
Preliminary exams are objective and carry sectional timing. Prelims marks are only for shortlisting; the final merit for Office Assistant comes from the mains, and for Officer Scale I from the mains plus interview.
Salary
- Office Assistant: basic pay around ₹17,900 in the applicable scale, with DA, HRA and other allowances
- Officer Scale I: basic pay ₹48,480 under the revised RRB officer scales, plus allowances
Regional Rural Bank jobs also carry the advantage of local posting, which is why the Office Assistant post sees very heavy competition in states with a large graduate population.
How to Apply Before the Deadline
- Go to ibps.in and open the CRP RRBs-XV link, or go directly to the registration portal.
- Register with a valid email and mobile number and note your registration number and password.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details.
- Choose the state and post carefully, the local language requirement applies to the state you choose.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration in the prescribed formats. This step takes the most time, so keep the files ready.
- Pay the fee online and take a printout of the completed application.
If you are applying today, prepare the four scanned documents first. Every year a large number of candidates fail to complete payment because the upload specifications are rejected close to the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 2026? 21 September 2026, for both registration and fee payment.
Q2. Is there an interview for Office Assistant? No. Office Assistant selection ends with the mains and a Language Proficiency Test.
Q3. Do I need to know the local language? Yes for Office Assistant, where proficiency in the local language of the chosen state is verified.
Q4. Can I apply for more than one state? No. You must choose a single state or union territory for the post you apply to.
Q5. When are the exams? Officer Scale I prelims on 21-22 November 2026, Office Assistant prelims on 6, 12 and 13 December 2026, Officer Scale I mains and Scale II/III exam on 20 December 2026, and Office Assistant mains on 30 January 2027.
Q6. What is the age limit? 18-28 years for Office Assistant and 18-30 years for Officer Scale I, as on 1 September 2026, with category relaxations.
Q7. Is the prelims score counted in the final merit? No. Prelims is only for shortlisting.
Conclusion
With 13,745 vacancies and exam dates already fixed, CRP RRBs-XV is the largest banking opportunity in this cycle, and the window shuts on 21 September 2026. If you are eligible, complete the form today rather than tomorrow, because payment gateways are heavily loaded on the final day.
Disclaimer: Details are based on the CRP RRBs-XV notification and information published as of 20 September 2026. The official notification on ibps.in is final. Confirm the closing date on the portal before you rely on it.