IBPS RRB 2026 registration begins for over 13,000 Group A Officers, Group B Office Assistant posts; direct link to apply here
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has started the registration process for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP-RRBs) XV. Candidates who want to apply for Group A Officers and Group B Office Assistants can now submit their applications through the official IBPS website, ibps.in.The registration process began on September 1, 2026. The last date to apply and pay the application fee is September 21, 2026.The recruitment drive is being conducted for various posts, including Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy details
According to the recruitment details, vacancies are available for 13,441 posts. The post-wise vacancy details are given below.
| Post | Number of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | 7,993 |
| Officer Scale I | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale II (General Banking) | 666 |
| Officer Scale II (IT) | 79 |
| Officer Scale II (CA) | 99 |
| Officer Scale II (Law) | 48 |
| Officer Scale II (Treasury Manager) | 18 |
| Officer Scale II (Marketing Officer) | 16 |
| Officer Scale II (Agriculture Officer) | 48 |
| Officer Scale III | 220 |
| Total | 13,441 |
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Eligibility and age limit
Candidates applying for the recruitment must meet the prescribed age criteria.For Group B recruitment, candidates should be between 18 and 28 years of age.For Officer Scale I, candidates must be above 18 years and below 30 years of age. For Officer Scale II, the age limit is above 21 years and below 32 years. For Officer Scale III, candidates must be above 21 years and below 40 years of age.Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification for the post-wise educational qualification and other eligibility requirements before applying.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Application fee
Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories will have to pay an application fee of Rs 175.For other candidates, the application fee is Rs 850.The fee can be paid online while submitting the application form.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Important dates
Here’s a look at the key dates:
| Event | Office Assistant (Clerk) | Officer Scale I | Officer Scale II & III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short notification | August 31, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | August 31, 2026 |
| Online registration begins | September 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | September 21, 2026 | September 21, 2026 | September 21, 2026 |
| Application correction window | To be notified | To be notified | To be notified |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 | November 2026 | November 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | December 6, 12 and 13, 2026 | November 21 and 22, 2026 | — |
| Main examination | January 30, 2027 | December 20, 2026 | — |
| Single examination | — | — | December 20, 2026 |
| Interview | — | January 2027 | January 2027 |
| Final result | February-March 2027 | February-March 2027 | February-March 2027 |
How to apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to submit the application form:
- Visit the official IBPS website, ibps.in.
- Open the
CRP RRBs XV recruitment link on the homepage. - Select the relevant application link for Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II or Officer Scale III.
- Click on “New Registration” and enter the required basic details.
- Note down the registration number and password generated after registration.
- Log in and complete the application form.
- Enter personal, educational and other required details carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Preview the application form and check all details before submitting it.
- Pay the applicable application fee or intimation charges through the available online payment options.
- Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
Direct link here.Candidates should read the detailed notification carefully and make sure they meet the eligibility conditions before submitting the form.
