IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026: Registration Begins September 1

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has commenced the online registration process for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP-RRBs XV). The registration window, which began on September 1, 2026, will remain open until September 21, 2026, according to reports from The Economic Times and Times Now. Eligible candidates can apply through the official IBPS website, in.

The recruitment drive covers Group A Officer positions in Scale I, II, and III, alongside Group B Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts, commonly referred to as RRB Clerk.

Vacancy Details

IBPS has announced a total of 13,441 vacancies for the CRP-RRBs XV. The post-wise breakdown, as reported by Times Now and The Times of India, is as follows:
  • 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): 46 (Times Now reports 46; The Times of India lists 48)
  • Officer Scale II (Treasury Manager): 18
  • Officer Scale II (Marketing Officer): 16
  • Officer Scale II (Agriculture Officer): 48
  • Officer Scale III: 220

The Economic Times, however, reports a different total of 13,706 vacancies, with a breakdown of 8,183 for Office Assistant, 4,256 for Officer Scale I, 1,047 for Officer Scale II, and 220 for Officer Scale III. This discrepancy remains unresolved as of this report.

Application Process and Fees

Candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website until September 21, 2026. The application fee is Rs 175 for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories, and Rs 850 for all other candidates, as per multiple reports including The Economic Times and Times Now.

According to The Economic Times, candidates can apply for both Office Assistant and one Officer post, but can only select one position within the Officer cadre. The application process involves registration, form filling, fee payment, submission, and saving the confirmation page.

Eligibility and Age Limits

The age limits for different posts, as reported by Times Now and The Times of India, are as follows:
  • Group B (Office Assistant): between 18 and 28 years
  • Officer Scale I: above 18 and below 30 years
  • Officer Scale II: above 21 and below 32 years
  • Officer Scale III: above 21 and below 40 years

For Office Assistant posts, candidates are expected to hold a graduation degree in any discipline, with proficiency in the local language generally required, as noted by The Times of India. Standard age relaxation applies: five years for SC/ST, three years for OBC, and ten years for PwBD candidates, subject to official rules.

Examination Schedule

The examination schedule, as reported by Times Now, includes:
  • Office Assistant Preliminary Examination: December 6, 12, and 13, 2026
  • Office Assistant Main Examination: January 30, 2027
  • Officer Scale I Preliminary Examination: November 21 and 22, 2026
  • Officer Scale I Main Examination: December 20, 2026
  • Officer Scale II & III Single Examination: December 20, 2026
  • Pre-Exam Training (PET): November 2026

Final results for all posts are expected in February-March 2027, according to Times Now. The Times of India adds that the selection for Office Assistant is through preliminary and main exams without an interview, while Officer Scale I and above include an interview stage.

Applicants are advised to check the detailed official notification for complete eligibility and other requirements before applying.