IBPS RRB XV 2026 – Officers & Office Assistant Recruitment
CRP RRBs-XV • detailed notification released • online registration 1–21 September 2026 • vacancy annexure updated 15 September
| Recruitment Cycle | CRP RRBs-XV |
| Posts Covered | Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III |
| Detailed Notification | Released on the official IBPS RRB XV page |
| Total Vacancies | 13,745 vacancies in the latest 15 September 2026 vacancy update |
| Category-wise Vacancies | SC 2,057 • ST 1,176 • OBC-NCL 3,367 • EWS 1,337 • UR 5,808 |
| Application Dates | 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 |
| Official Exam Calendar | Available; the recruitment page now also carries the detailed notice and application links |
Fee is inclusive of GST and payable online. Bank transaction charges are extra. A candidate applying for Office Assistant and an Officer post has to submit separate applications and pay the applicable fee for each.The fee includes GST and must be paid online, but bank transfer charges will apply separately. If you're applying for both Office Assistant and Officer positions, you'll need to apply separately and pay separate fees.
The age limit for each post in this bank recruitment notification may vary, so before filling out the form, ensure that your age matches the appropriate age. Also, if you are a former military personnel or fall under the category of women who are eligible for additional age concessions under government regulations, be sure to double-check your eligibility against the rules provided in the notification to avoid rejection.
Officer Recruitment Snapshot: In IBPS RRB exam, for Scale-I post you have to clear two stages- first Preliminary and then Main exam, whereas for Scale-II and Scale-III posts there are no two separate stages but only one Main exam has to be given as per the current schedule.
Office Assistant Snapshot: The Office Assistant Recruitment Exam will be conducted in two phases: the first Preliminary Exam will be held in December 2026, and candidates who qualify in it will get a chance to appear in the Main Examination to be held on January 30, 2027..
| Post | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant | 1,258 | 774 | 1,914 | 806 | 3,470 | 8,222 |
| Officer Scale-I | 627 | 318 | 1,139 | 420 | 1,752 | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II | 143 | 70 | 259 | 94 | 481 | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale-III | 29 | 14 | 55 | 17 | 105 | 220 |
| Total | 2,057 | 1,176 | 3,367 | 1,337 | 5,808 | 13,745 |
| Common Name | Official Post Group | Calendar Stage Confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Clerk | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Preliminary + Main Examination |
| RRB PO | Officer Scale-I | Preliminary + Main Examination |
| Scale-II | Officer Scale-II | Single Examination |
| Scale-III | Officer Scale-III | Single Examination |
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent. Local-language proficiency for the chosen RRB is required; computer knowledge is desirable. |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent. Preference applies to specified agriculture, allied, IT, management, law, economics and accountancy backgrounds; local-language proficiency is required. |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks. |
| Officer Scale-II – IT Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks. |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | Certified Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. |
| Officer Scale-II – Law Officer | Degree in Law or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks. |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognised institution. |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing from a recognised institution. |
| Officer Scale-II – Agriculture Officer | Bachelor’s degree in the prescribed Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering or Pisciculture discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks. |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks; preference applies to specified banking, finance, agriculture, allied, IT, management, law, economics and accountancy backgrounds. |
| Post | Experience |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | No prior experience required. |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | No prior experience required. |
| Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer | 2 years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. |
| Officer Scale-II – IT Officer | 1 year in the relevant field. |
| Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant. |
| Officer Scale-II – Law Officer | 2 years as an Advocate or as a Law Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. |
| Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager | 1 year in the relevant field. |
| Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer | 1 year in the relevant field. |
| Officer Scale-II – Agriculture Officer | 2 years in the relevant field. |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Minimum 5 years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. |
Qualification and post-qualification experience are assessed against the current CRP RRBs-XV cut-off; the qualifying result should be available by the last date of online registration, 21 September 2026.
- Online registration: The official application portal for the Officer and Office Assistant posts has opened, where you can fill the online form from September 1 to September 21, 2026. If you want to apply for these posts, then without waiting for the last date, submit your form before September 21.
- Participating RRBs And Local Language: Which banks are included in this selection or recruitment cycle, which states are it for, and which local language should you know to get a job there? Before filling the form, you will have to look at this list and decide which state and which bank you want to apply for, and whether you know how to speak, write and read the regional language there or not.
What is the last date to submit the IBPS RRB XV application?
Can an applicant choose more than one post in the Officer cadre?
Are the Officer and Office Assistant applications handled through the same form?
What application fee applies in CRP RRBs-XV?
What age ranges are used for the main RRB XV post groups?
Which vacancy figures are used in this post?
Final Check: Before submitting the form, carefully check a few important things: First, ensure that you have selected the correct post (Office Assistant or Officer) according to your eligibility. Carefully match your category certificate and other documents to avoid any confusion later. Open any uploaded files and documents to ensure they are clear and legible. Next, check that your fee payment is showing as 'successful'. Finally, after submitting the form, download or save the final application form, your registration number, and the payment receipt, as these will be needed in the subsequent steps.
