Short Detail:
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV) for total 13,706 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II, Officer Scale-III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) can submit their online application form from 01/09/2026 to 21/09/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
IBPS Officer & Office Assistant CRP XV Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: CRP RRBs XV
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start Date: 01/09/2026
- Last Date To Apply Online: 21/09/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 21/09/2026
- Form Correction Window: 2 Days After Registration Closes (Exact Date To Be Notified)
- Pre-Exam Training (PET): November 2026
- Preliminary Exam Admit Card: November/December 2026
- Preliminary Exam Date (Officer/OA): November/December 2026
- Preliminary Result Date: December 2026/January 2027
- Main/Single Exam Admit Card: December 2026/January 2027
- Main/Single Exam Date: December 2026/February 2027
- Main/Single Exam Result Date (Officer Scale I, II, III): January 2027
- Interview Call Letter Download: January 2027
- Interview Date (Officer Scale I, II, III): January/February 2027
- Provisional Allotment: February/March 2027
Application Fees
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175/- (Inclusive Of GST)
- General / OBC / EWS (All Others): ₹850/- (Inclusive Of GST)
- Pay The Fee Online Using Debit Card, Credit Card Or Net Banking.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01.09.2026
| Post Name | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 Years | 28 Years |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18 Years | 30 Years |
| Officer Scale-II (GBO & Specialist Cadres) | Above 21 Years | 32 Years |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Above 21 Years | 40 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (Persons With Benchmark Disability) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen (For Office Assistant) | Actual Service Rendered + 3 Years (8 Years For SC/ST DESM), Max Up To 50 Years |
| Commissioned Officers Including ECOs/SSCOs (For Officer Posts) | 5 Years |
| Widows/Divorced/Legally Separated Women, Not Remarried (For Office Assistant Only) | Up To 35 Years (Gen/EWS), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC/ST) |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 13,706
| Category | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| SC | 2,051 |
| ST | 1,164 |
| OBC | 3,367 |
| EWS | 1,334 |
| General/UR | 5,790 |
| Grand Total | 13,706 |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s Degree In Any Discipline From A Recognized University. Knowledge Of Local Language Is Required, Computer Knowledge Is Desirable. | Not Required |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s Degree In Any Discipline. Preference To Agriculture, Horticulture, Management, Law, Economics, IT Etc. Computer Knowledge Preferred. | Not Required |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | Bachelor’s Degree With Minimum 50% Marks, Preference To Banking, Finance, Agriculture, IT, Law. | 2 Years As Officer In A Bank/Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | Bachelor’s Degree In Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT With Minimum 50% Marks. Certification In ASP, PHP, C++, Java Etc. Desirable. | 1 Year In Relevant Field |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | Certified Associate From ICAI | 1 Year As Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | Degree In Law With Minimum 50% Marks | 2 Years As Advocate Or Law Officer In Bank/Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | Chartered Accountant Or MBA In Finance | 1 Year In Relevant Field |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | MBA In Marketing | 1 Year In Relevant Field |
| Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer) | Bachelor’s Degree In Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Pisciculture With Minimum 50% Marks | 2 Years In Relevant Field |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s Degree With Minimum 50% Marks, Preference To Banking, Finance, Agriculture, IT, Law. | Minimum 5 Years As Officer In A Bank/Financial Institution |
Post & Category Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 1,252 | 762 | 1,914 | 803 | 3,452 | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 627 | 318 | 1,139 | 420 | 1,752 | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 96 | 44 | 171 | 63 | 292 | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | 24 | 13 | 48 | 18 | 79 | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II (CA) | 14 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 39 | 81 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | 3 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 28 | 46 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer) | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 38 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 29 | 14 | 55 | 17 | 105 | 220 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Office Assistants ————— Officers (Scale I, II & III) |
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IBPS CRP XV 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
1. Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – Two-Tier Process (No Interview)
Selection is done through a Preliminary Exam followed by a Main Exam. There is no interview for this post – marks scored in the Main Exam decide the final provisional allotment.
Preliminary Exam (45 Minutes)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Main Exam (120 Minutes)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
2. Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) – Three-Tier Process
Selection involves Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and a Common Interview. Main Exam and Interview marks are combined in an 80:20 ratio for the final merit list.
Preliminary Exam (45 Minutes)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Main Exam (120 Minutes)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
3. Officer Scale-II & Scale-III – Single-Level Exam + Interview
Officer Scale-II and Scale-III candidates appear for one single-level online exam followed by a Common Interview, with exam and interview marks combined in an 80:20 ratio.
Officer Scale-II (GBO) & Scale-III (120 Minutes)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre) (150 Minutes)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English/Hindi Language | 40 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 240 | 200 |
Negative Marking, Cutoff & Interview
- Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks Deducted For Every Wrong Answer In All Objective Papers. No Penalty For Blank Answers.
- Cutoff: Candidates Must Clear The Minimum Qualifying Marks In Each Section As Well As The Overall Cutoff To Move Ahead.
- Interview (Officer Scale-I, II, III Only): Conducted For 100 Marks. Minimum Qualifying Marks Are 40% (35% For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
IBPS CRP XV 2026: Important Questions
How many total posts are there in IBPS RRB CRP XV Recruitment 2026?
IBPS has released a total of 13,706 posts for Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III positions under this recruitment drive.
When can candidates apply for the IBPS RRB CRP XV notification?
The online application window is open from 01/09/2026 to 21/09/2026. Applicants must complete registration and fee payment within this period.
What is the application fee for IBPS RRB CRP XV posts?
SC/ST/PwBD candidates need to pay ₹175/-, while candidates from all other categories need to pay ₹850/-, inclusive of GST.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Officer and Office Assistant posts?
Age limit is post-wise: 18-28 years for Office Assistant, above 18-below 30 for Officer Scale-I, above 21-below 32 for Officer Scale-II, and above 21-below 40 for Officer Scale-III, as on 01.09.2026.
Is there an interview round in this recruitment?
There is no interview for Office Assistant posts. For Officer Scale-I, II and III, a Common Interview is held after the written exam, weighted at 20% of the final merit.
What is the minimum qualification required for IBPS RRB CRP XV?
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university is required for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I/II(GBO)/III posts. Specialist Officer posts need field-specific degrees like CA, MBA, Law or Engineering.