The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 notification at its official website. The recruitment drive is for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV), covering Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) across various Regional Rural Banks.
Online applications are being accepted through the IBPS official portal. The application process starts on 1st Sep 2026, while the last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is 21st Sep 2026. Candidates should check the post-wise eligibility, age limit, salary, and selection process before applying.
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 Out
The IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 has been announced for recruitment to Officer (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts across Regional Rural Banks in India. Applications must be submitted online through the IBPS portal.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs XV) |
| Post Names | Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager), Officer Scale-II (Manager), Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager), Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| Job Location | Various Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification (Short) Date | 30th Aug 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 1st Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 21st Sep 2026 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main/Single Exam, and Interview (for Officers only) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
| Query/Complaint Portal | https://cgrs.ibps.in |
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
IBPS has issued the notification for the 15th Common Recruitment Process for RRBs, under which the online examinations will be conducted by IBPS as per a tentative schedule. Candidates should read the notification carefully before submitting the application form.
The notification clarifies that interviews for recruitment to Officer (Scale-I, II & III) posts under this process will be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with the assistance of NABARD and IBPS, in consultation with the appropriate authority, and are tentatively scheduled for January/February 2027. There is no interview for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post.
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The important dates below are tentative and subject to change, as notified on the official IBPS website.
| Activity | Office Assistant (Clerk) | Officer Scale-I | Officer Scale-II & III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification (Short) | 30th Aug 2026 | 30th Aug 2026 | 30th Aug 2026 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 1st Sep 2026 to 21st Sep 2026 | 1st Sep 2026 to 21st Sep 2026 | 1st Sep 2026 to 21st Sep 2026 |
| Edit Window for Application Form | After closure of registration (to be notified) | After closure of registration (to be notified) | After closure of registration (to be notified) |
| Conduct of Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 | November 2026 | — |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 6th, 12th, 13th Dec 2026 | 21st and 22nd Nov 2026 | — |
| Result of Preliminary Exam | Dec 2026/Jan 2027 | Dec 2026/Jan 2027 | — |
| Main/Single Exam Date | 30th Jan 2027 | 20th Dec 2026 | 20th Dec 2026 (Single Examination) |
| Interview | — | January 2027 | January 2027 |
| Final Result | Feb–March 2027 | Feb–March 2027 | Feb–March 2027 |
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the educational qualification prescribed for the respective post.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent; proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB; working knowledge of computers is desirable |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preference for degrees in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, pisciculture, agricultural marketing & cooperation, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy); proficiency in local language; computer knowledge desirable |
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (preference for banking, finance, marketing, agriculture-related and allied disciplines, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy) |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) | Varies by specialisation — IT Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT (min. 50% marks); Chartered Accountant: CA membership; Law Officer: Law degree (min. 50% marks); Treasury Manager: CA or MBA (Finance); Marketing Officer: MBA (Marketing); Agricultural Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Pisciculture (min. 50% marks) |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (preference for Degree/Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture-related and allied disciplines, IT, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy) |
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 Experience Required
| Post Name | Minimum Experience Required |
|---|---|
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | 2 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer – IT/Marketing/Agricultural/Treasury | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer – Chartered Accountant | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officer – Law Officer | 2 years as an Advocate, or working as a Law Officer in a Bank/Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Minimum 5 years’ experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
No prior banking experience is prescribed for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) or Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) posts.
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post Name | Age Limit | Date of Birth Range (both dates inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18–28 years | Not earlier than 02.09.1997 and not later than 01.09.2007 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18 – Below 30 years | Not earlier than 02.09.1995 and not later than 01.09.2007 |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | Above 21 – Below 32 years | Not earlier than 02.09.1993 and not later than 01.09.2004 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Above 21 – Below 40 years | Not earlier than 02.09.1985 and not later than 01.09.2004 |
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Persons with Disability (PWD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen (Office Assistant post only) | Actual period of service in defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
| Widows, Divorced Women and Women Legally Separated from Husband, not remarried (Office Assistant post only) | Age concession up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 Language Proficiency
Candidates applying for the post of Office Assistant in any particular RRB must possess proficiency in the local language of the State/UT in which the RRB is situated, to be eligible for the process. Candidates are advised to check the required language and their own proficiency before submitting the application.
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for CRP RRBs XV comprises the following stages, conducted by IBPS as per the tentative schedule:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Preliminary Examination, followed by a Main Examination. There is no interview for this post.
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Preliminary Examination, followed by a Main Examination and an Interview.
- Officer Scale-II & III (Manager/Senior Manager): A Single Examination (no separate preliminary stage), followed by an Interview.
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