IBPS RRB XV Online Form 2026 — 13,706 Officer Scale I/II/III & Office Assistant Posts
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
- Total Vacancies
- 13,706
- Last Date to Apply
- 21 Sep 2026
- Salary / Pay Range
- ₹35,000 – ₹90,000
- Qualification
- Graduate
Only 18 days left to apply — closes 21 Sep 2026
IBPS RRB XV 2026 (13,706) — Overview
IBPS has released the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs-XV) on 31 August 2026 for 13,706 posts across 43 Regional Rural Banks — Office Assistant (Multipurpose) 8,183, Officer Scale I 4,256, Officer Scale II 1,047 and Officer Scale III 220.
Online registration for all posts runs from 1 to 21 September 2026 on ibps.in. Officers and Office Assistants register through two separate links; a candidate may apply for both an officer post and the Office Assistant post.
Office Assistant and Officer Scale I candidates sit a Preliminary and a Main examination; Scale I officers additionally face an interview. Scale II and III candidates take a single online examination followed by an interview.
The Office Assistant post and Officer Scale I need a bachelor's degree in any discipline; Scale II and III need a degree with at least 50% marks plus one to five years of relevant experience depending on the post. Proficiency in the local language of the RRB applied to is required.
Important Dates
Always reconfirm on the official website before acting on a date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Online application starts | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Last date for fee paymentUsually the same day or the next — confirm in the notification | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Exam schedule | Office Assistant Prelims: 6, 12 & 13 Dec 2026 · Officer Scale I Prelims: 21 & 22 Nov 2026 · Scale II/III single exam and Scale I Mains: 20 Dec 2026 · Office Assistant Mains: 30 Jan 2027 |
Vacancy Details & Salary
Total Posts
13,706
Salary Range
₹35,000 – ₹90,000
Job Location
All India
Office Assistant about ₹35,000–37,000 in hand; Officer Scale I about ₹75,000–77,000; Scale II ₹65,000–67,000; Scale III ₹80,000–90,000 per month (indicative, including allowances)
Post-wise break-up
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8183 | Graduate in any discipline | About ₹35,000–37,000 per month |
| Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) | 4256 | Graduate in any discipline | About ₹75,000–77,000 per month |
| Officer Scale II (Manager — GBO & specialists) | 1047 | Degree with 50% marks + experience | About ₹65,000–67,000 per month |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | 220 | Degree with 50% marks + 5 years' experience | About ₹80,000–90,000 per month |
Application fee
- General / OBC / EWS₹850
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM₹175
Eligibility Criteria
Age limit: Office Assistant 18–28 years; Officer Scale I 18–30; Officer Scale II 21–32; Officer Scale III 21–40. Relaxation: OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD 10 years
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale I: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Officer Scale II (General Banking Officer): degree with at least 50% marks and two years as an officer in a bank or financial institution; specialist Scale II posts need the relevant professional degree plus experience.
- Officer Scale III (Senior Manager): degree with at least 50% marks and a minimum of five years' experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.
- Age as on 1 September 2026: 18–28 (Office Assistant), 18–30 (Scale I), 21–32 (Scale II), 21–40 (Scale III), with the usual category relaxations.
- Proficiency in the local language of the state of the RRB applied to is essential for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I posts.
Selection process
- 1Office Assistant: Preliminary examination → Main examination → provisional allotment
- 2Officer Scale I: Preliminary examination → Main examination → Interview
- 3Officer Scale II and III: Single online examination → Interview
- 4Language proficiency verification and document verification at the allotted RRB
Documents to keep ready
- Matriculation (10th) certificate — for date of birth proof
- All educational marksheets and degree/diploma certificates
- Caste / category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS) in the prescribed central or state format
- Domicile / residence certificate where the post is state-specific
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the notified size
- Aadhaar card or another government photo ID
- PwBD certificate, ex-servicemen discharge book or sports certificate where a relaxation is claimed
- Experience certificate and NOC from the present employer, if in service
Exam Pattern & Question Types
Bank PO — Prelims + Mains + Interview — exactly what each section asks, so you can start with the papers that carry the most marks.
Prelims — English Language
- Reading comprehension
- Cloze test
- Para jumbles
- Error detection
- Fillers & word usage
Prelims — Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification & approximation
- Number series (missing/wrong)
- Quadratic comparison
- Data interpretation
- Arithmetic word problems
Prelims — Reasoning Ability
- Seating arrangement (linear, circular)
- Puzzles (floor, box, month-based)
- Syllogism & inequality
- Coding–decoding
- Blood relations & direction sense
Mains — Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- High-level puzzles
- Input–output
- Data sufficiency
- Critical reasoning
- Computer fundamentals, MS Office, networking, security
Mains — Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Caselet & missing DI
- Bar, line, radar and pie graphs
- Probability & permutation
- Data sufficiency
Mains — General / Economy / Banking Awareness
- Banking & financial awareness
- RBI policy, monetary tools
- Static GK & schemes
- Current affairs (6 months)
Mains — English Language + Descriptive
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary in context
- Sentence rearrangement
- Letter writing
- Essay writing
The pattern above reflects the standard structure of this exam family. The number of questions, marks and negative-marking rule for this specific cycle are fixed by the official notification — check it before you plan your attempt strategy.
How to Apply Online
- 1Open ibps.in › CRP RRBs › CRP RRB-XV and read the detailed notification before registering.
- 2Use the Officers link (ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrbxvaug26) for Scale I/II/III and the Office Assistant link (ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrboaxvaug26) — separate registrations, separate fees.
- 3Keep a scanned photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and hand-written declaration ready in the notified sizes.
- 4Choose the RRB and the state carefully — local language proficiency is tested for that state.
- 5Pay the fee online (₹850 General/OBC/EWS, ₹175 SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) and download the final application for your records; the window closes on 21 September 2026.
Books to Refer for This Exam
Standard titles that cover the syllabus above — pick one per subject rather than collecting many.
Banking AwarenessMCQs on Banking & Banking General AwarenessArihant / DishaView on Amazon 
Computer AwarenessObjective Question Bank of Computer AwarenessArihant ExpertsView on Amazon Current Affairs Yearly / Monthly CompilationCurrent AffairsCurrent Affairs Yearly / Monthly CompilationArihant / Pratiyogita DarpanView on Amazon 
Previous Year PapersPrevious Year Solved Papers & Practice SetsKiran / ArihantView on Amazon These are widely used titles for IBPS-level preparation. Links to Amazon.in are affiliate links — MyInternships.in may earn a small commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Always check that you are buying the latest edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB XV?
The last date to submit the online application is 21 Sep 2026. Apply on ibps.in well before the deadline — government portals are usually overloaded on the final day.
How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
IBPS has notified 13,706 vacancies. The post-wise and category-wise break-up is given in the official notification PDF.
What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates need Graduate from a recognised board or university. Exact subject and percentage requirements per post are listed in the notification.
What is the salary for this post?
₹35,000 – ₹90,000 — Office Assistant about ₹35,000–37,000 in hand; Officer Scale I about ₹75,000–77,000; Scale II ₹65,000–67,000; Scale III ₹80,000–90,000 per month (indicative, including allowances). Allowances such as DA, HRA and TA are payable over and above this as per the applicable rules.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes. This is an all-India recruitment and eligible candidates from any state can apply.
How should I prepare for the exam?
Start with the question-type table on this page to see exactly what each section asks, then work through previous-year papers. Bank PO — Prelims + Mains + Interview rewards consistent practice more than last-minute reading — the recommended books listed above cover the full syllabus.
Disclaimer: MyInternships.in is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with Institute of Banking Personnel Selection or any government body. The details above are reproduced from the official notification for information only. Always verify the current dates, vacancies and eligibility on ibps.in before applying or paying a fee.