IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: 13,704 Posts, Apply Online for Office Assistant & Officer Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs-XV Notification 2026 for recruitment to Group “A” Officers Scale-I, II & III and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India.

As per the official notification, the recruitment includes 13,704 indicative vacancies across participating RRBs. The online application process will start on 1 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 21 September 2026. 

IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The vacancy figures are indicative and final provisional allotment will depend on the actual vacancies reported by the participating RRBs. 

Important Dates

The exact edit-window dates will be announced on the official IBPS website. 

Application Fee

The application fee is payable online between 1 September and 21 September 2026.

Applicable bank transaction charges are to be paid by the candidate. 

IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026

The vacancies are distributed among Office Assistants and different Officer cadres.

The detailed state-wise and bank-wise vacancy distribution is given in Annexure-I of the official notification. 

Maharashtra IBPS RRB Vacancies 2026

For Maharashtra, the notification shows:

• Office Assistant: 300
• Officer Scale-I: 150
• Officer Scale-II General Banking: 0
• Officer Scale-II IT: 15
• Officer Scale-II CA: 20
• Officer Scale-II Law: 15
• Officer Scale-II Treasury: 0
• Officer Scale-II Marketing: 0
• Officer Scale-II Agriculture: 0
• Officer Scale-III: 0

The participating RRB for Maharashtra is Maharashtra Gramin Bank, with Marathi prescribed as the local language. 

Posts Available Under IBPS RRB XV

Office Assistant (Multipurpose) –

This is a Group “B” post. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent. Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB is essential, while working knowledge of computers is desirable. 

Officer Scale-I – Assistant Manager –

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent. Preference is given to candidates with degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, IT, Management, Law, Economics, Accountancy and related fields. Local-language proficiency and working computer knowledge are also specified. 

Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer –

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks and 2 years’ experience as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. 

Officer Scale-II – Specialist Posts –

The specialist vacancies include:

• IT Officer
• Chartered Accountant
• Law Officer
• Treasury Manager
• Marketing Officer
• Agricultural Officer

The qualification and experience requirements differ for each post. For example, the IT Officer requires a relevant degree with minimum 50% marks and one year of relevant experience, while the Agricultural Officer requires a relevant Agriculture-related degree with minimum 50% marks and two years of relevant experience. 

Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager –

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks and at least 5 years’ experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. 

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 1 September 2026.

For reserved categories, age relaxation is provided according to Government of India rules. SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC-NCL candidates get 3 years and PwBD candidates get 10 years of relaxation, subject to the applicable conditions. 

Special age concessions are also available for eligible Ex-Servicemen and certain widows/divorced women/women legally separated from their husbands for the Office Assistant post. 

Local Language Requirement

For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, proficiency in the prescribed local language of the participating RRB is an essential qualification.

For example:

• Gujarat – Gujarati
• Maharashtra – Marathi
• Rajasthan – Hindi
• Karnataka – Kannada
• Tamil Nadu – Tamil
• Telangana – Telugu/Urdu

The complete state-wise language list is provided in the official notification. 

Candidates who have not already studied the required local language may get six months from joining to acquire the required proficiency, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification. 

Selection Process

The selection process depends on the post.

Office Assistant –

Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment

Candidates shortlisted after the Preliminary Examination will appear for the Main Examination. Final merit for Office Assistants is based on the Main Examination score. 

Officer Scale-I –

Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Interview → Provisional Allotment

Officer Scale-II & III – –

Single Online Examination → Interview → Provisional Allotment

The interview is applicable only to Officer Scale-I, II and III. 

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination –

For both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I:

Candidates have to qualify in both tests to be shortlisted for the next stage. 

Main Exam – Office Assistant –

The Main Examination contains 200 questions for 200 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes. Subjects include Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language and Numerical Ability. 

Main Exam – Officer Scale-I –

Officer Scale-I also has 200 questions for 200 marks and a duration of 120 minutes, covering Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language and Quantitative Aptitude. 

Officer Scale-II & III –

The Single Online Examination contains 200 marks for General Banking Officer and Scale-III. Specialist Officer examinations have a different structure and include Professional Knowledge along with other subjects. 

Negative Marking –

There is a 0.25 mark penalty for every wrong answer in the Preliminary, Main and Single Online Examinations.

No penalty is imposed for questions left unanswered. 

Interview –

The interview is conducted only for Officer Scale-I, II and III candidates.

The interview carries 100 marks, with minimum qualifying marks of 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. The final weightage of Online Examination and Interview is 80:20. 

How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online only through the official IBPS website. 

Step 1: Visit the IBPS Website: https://www.ibps.in

Go to the official IBPS website and open the CRP RRBs section.

Step 2: Select the Correct Application

Choose either:

• CRP-RRBs Office Assistants (Multipurpose), or
• CRP-RRBs Officers Scale-I, II & III

A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and also apply for one Officer post. However, a candidate cannot apply for more than one Officer cadre post. 

Step 3: Complete Registration

Click “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and enter the required basic information. The system will generate a provisional registration number and password. 

Step 4: Upload Documents

Upload the required:

• Photograph
• Signature
• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration
• Class 10 certificate
• Applicable disability documents

The notification also requires candidates to capture and upload a live photograph through a webcam or mobile phone during registration. 

Step 5: Fill Preferences and Check Details

For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, candidates have to select the State/UT for provisional allotment. This choice becomes irrevocable after submission. 

Check every detail carefully before clicking Complete Registration, because several important fields cannot be changed later. 

Step 6: Pay Application Fee

Pay the applicable fee through the online payment gateway and complete the application.

After successful payment, an e-receipt will be generated. Candidates should save/print the e-receipt and completed application form for future use. 

Important Links

Documents Required

Candidates should keep their documents ready for the later stages of recruitment. Important documents include:

• Online application form
• Valid call letter
• Date of birth proof
• Photo identity proof
• Graduation/educational qualification certificates
• Experience certificate, wherever applicable
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate
• EWS Income & Asset Certificate
• PwBD certificate/UDID card, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, wherever applicable
• NOC for eligible candidates working in Government/PSU/financial institutions

Original documents and self-attested copies have to be produced at the relevant stage. 

Important Points for Candidates

• Apply online only through the official IBPS website.
• A candidate can apply for Office Assistant + one Officer post.
• Candidates cannot apply for multiple Officer Scale posts.
• Separate applications and fees are required for each eligible post applied for.
• The vacancies mentioned are indicative and may change.
• For Office Assistant and Scale-I, the State/UT preference is important and cannot be changed after the permitted stage.
• Wrong or incomplete information can lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Keep the registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process. 

Conclusion

The IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for graduates looking for jobs in Regional Rural Banks. With 13,704 indicative vacancies across Office Assistant, Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Manager and specialist posts, candidates should first check the eligibility and local-language requirement for their preferred RRB.

The application window is from 1 September to 21 September 2026, so eligible candidates should complete registration and fee payment before the deadline rather than waiting for the last day. The recruitment will then proceed through Preliminary/Main or Single Examination and, wherever applicable, the Interview stage. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
Ans. A total of 13,704 indicative vacancies are announced for Office Assistant and Officers Scale-I, II & III posts.

2. What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The last date to complete the online application and fee payment is 21 September 2026.

3. Can I apply for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I?
Ans. Yes. A candidate can apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post, provided they meet the eligibility conditions. A candidate cannot apply for more than one Officer cadre post.

4. Is knowledge of the local language compulsory?
Ans. Yes. For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, proficiency in the prescribed local language of the participating RRB is an essential qualification.

5. What is the selection process for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
Ans. For Office Assistant, the selection process consists of the Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Examination. There is no interview for the Office Assistant post.