The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is accepting online applications for CRP RRBs XV. This common recruitment process covers Group B Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Group A Officers Scale I, II and III in participating Regional Rural Banks.
The official notice lists 13,706 indicative vacancies. Online registration and fee payment are open from 1 September to 21 September 2026. Vacancies are anticipated figures reported by the participating banks; provisional allotment will use the actual vacancies available later.
IBPS RRB XV Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Officially verified detail |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment process | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs – CRP RRBs XV |
| Posts | Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III |
| Participating employers | 28 Regional Rural Banks |
| Indicative vacancies | 13,706 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Registration period | 1–21 September 2026 |
| Official website | https://www.ibps.in/ |
The notification does not provide a separate advertisement or file number beyond the recruitment identifier CRP RRBs XV. No additional advertisement number has been invented.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Indicative vacancies |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale II – General Banking Officer | 666 |
| Officer Scale II – Information Technology Officer | 182 |
| Officer Scale II – Chartered Accountant | 81 |
| Officer Scale II – Law Officer | 46 |
| Officer Scale II – Treasury Manager | 18 |
| Officer Scale II – Marketing Officer | 14 |
| Officer Scale II – Agricultural Officer | 38 |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
| Total | 13,706 |
For Haryana Gramin Bank, the official annexure shows 211 Office Assistant and 94 Officer Scale I indicative vacancies. Applicants must check the complete bank-, state- and category-wise Annexure I before selecting a State or RRB.
Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative schedule |
|---|---|
| Online registration and fee payment | 1–21 September 2026 |
| Application edit window | Two days after registration closes; exact dates to be announced |
| Pre-examination training | November 2026 |
| Preliminary exam call letters and examination | November / December 2026 |
| Preliminary result | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Main / single exam call letters | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Main / single online examination | December 2026 / February 2027 |
| Officer main / single exam result | January 2027 |
| Officer interviews | January / February 2027 |
| Provisional allotment | February / March 2027 |
The main or single-exam timing differs by post. Candidates should rely on their IBPS call letter and the latest official schedule before making travel arrangements.
Application Fee
| Post and category | Fee inclusive of GST |
|---|---|
| Officers Scale I, II or III – SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| Officers Scale I, II or III – all others | ₹850 |
| Office Assistant – SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM | ₹175 |
| Office Assistant – all others | ₹850 |
Bank transaction charges are extra. An applicant may apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post, but must submit separate forms and pay the applicable fee separately. A candidate may apply for only one post in the Officer cadre.
Qualification and Experience
All required results must have been declared by 21 September 2026. Qualifications must be from a recognized university, institution or regulatory body.
| Post | Minimum qualification and experience |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, required local-language proficiency; computer knowledge is desirable; no experience required |
| Officer Scale I | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, required local-language proficiency; specified subject degrees receive preference; no experience required |
| Scale II General Banking Officer | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate and 2 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
| Scale II IT Officer | Eligible IT / electronics / communication bachelor's degree with at least 50% and 1 year relevant experience |
| Scale II Chartered Accountant | Certified Associate of ICAI and 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Scale II Law Officer | Law degree with at least 50% and 2 years as an advocate or Law Officer in a bank or financial institution |
| Scale II Treasury Manager | CA or MBA in Finance and 1 year relevant experience |
| Scale II Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing and 1 year relevant experience |
| Scale II Agricultural Officer | Eligible agriculture-related bachelor's degree with at least 50% and 2 years relevant experience |
| Officer Scale III | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% and 5 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
For Officer Scale I and Office Assistant, the participating RRB's local language is essential. For Haryana Gramin Bank, the listed local language is Hindi. A selected candidate who did not study the language at Class 8 or above may be allowed up to six months after joining to acquire proficiency under the stated rules.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Age is calculated on 1 September 2026.
| Post | Normal age rule and birth range |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | 18–28 years; born from 2 September 1998 to 1 September 2008 |
| Officer Scale I | Above 18 and below 30 years; born from 2 September 1996 to 1 September 2008 |
| Officer Scale II | Above 21 and below 32 years; born from 2 September 1994 to 1 September 2005 |
| Officer Scale III | Above 21 and below 40 years; born from 2 September 1986 to 1 September 2005 |
| Category | Upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Eligible ex-servicemen commissioned officers applying for Officer posts | 5 years, subject to the notice conditions |
| ESM / DESM applying for Office Assistant | Defence service plus 3 years; specified disabled SC/ST ex-servicemen receive 8 years, subject to a maximum age of 50 |
| Eligible widows, divorced or legally separated women not remarried, for Office Assistant only | Up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST |
Relaxations may combine only as permitted by the notification. OBC candidates must be Non-Creamy Layer; EWS candidates need the certificate valid for 2026–27 based on financial year 2025–26.
Salary
The CRP RRBs XV notification does not publish a uniform salary, pay scale or guaranteed in-hand amount for these posts. Salary and service conditions depend on the allotted Regional Rural Bank and the applicable rules. Candidates should verify the appointment terms with the participating RRB; no salary figure has been assumed here.
Selection Process
| Post | Selection stages |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Preliminary exam → Main exam → provisional allotment; no interview |
| Officer Scale I | Preliminary exam → Main exam → Common Interview → provisional allotment |
| Officer Scale II and III | Single online exam → Common Interview → provisional allotment |
Office Assistant final merit uses Main-exam marks. For Officers, the interview carries 100 marks, and the online Main or Single examination and interview are combined in an 80:20 ratio. Eligibility and original documents are checked before appointment by the allotted RRB.
Exam Pattern
| Examination | Subjects | Questions / marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant Preliminary | Reasoning and Numerical Ability | 80 / 80 | 45 minutes |
| Officer Scale I Preliminary | Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 80 / 80 | 45 minutes |
| Office Assistant Main | Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English or Hindi, Numerical Ability | 200 / 200 | 120 minutes |
| Officer Scale I Main | Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English or Hindi, Quantitative Aptitude | 200 / 200 | 120 minutes |
| Scale II General Banking and Scale III Single exam | Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, English or Hindi, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 200 / 200 | 120 minutes |
| Scale II Specialist Single exam | Professional Knowledge, Reasoning, Financial Awareness, English or Hindi, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 240 questions / 200 marks | 150 minutes |
Every objective examination has negative marking: one-fourth, or 0.25, of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer. There is no penalty for an unanswered question. Candidates must meet the required test-wise cut-offs.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-style photograph and a registration-time webcam or mobile photograph
- Scanned signature
- Left-thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration in the exact prescribed wording
- SSC / SSLC / Class 10 or equivalent certificate
- Graduation and post-graduation marksheets and certificates, as applicable
- Experience certificates for Scale II and III posts
- Valid photo identity proof
- SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, ESM or DESM certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable
- Scribe or disability-related certificate / UDID details, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate for serving government or public-sector employees when requested
- Printed application, fee receipt and call letters for later stages
Upload specifications are detailed in Annexure III. The signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration must belong to the applicant. Do not send documents directly to IBPS unless an official instruction specifically asks for them.
How to Apply Online
- Open https://www.ibps.in/ and select CRP RRBs → Regional Rural Banks XV.
- Read the complete notification and decide between the Office Assistant portal and the Officers portal.
- For an Officer application, select only one of Scale I, Scale II or Scale III.
- Use New Registration and save the provisional registration number and password sent by email and SMS.
- Enter personal, category, education, experience, State / UT and RRB preferences carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and required certificates in the prescribed format.
- Preview and verify every entry before choosing Complete Registration.
- Pay ₹175 or ₹850, as applicable, between 1 and 21 September 2026.
- Save the e-receipt and final application printout.
- Check https://www.ibps.in/index.php/rural-bank-xv/ regularly for the edit window, call letters and later notices.
For Officer Scale I and Office Assistant, the chosen State or Union Territory for provisional allotment becomes irrevocable. Apply early and use only the application portals linked by IBPS.
Official Links
Official CRP RRBs XV notification and updates page: https://www.ibps.in/index.php/rural-bank-xv/
Official Office Assistant application portal: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrboaxvaug26/
Official Officers Scale I, II and III application portal: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrbxvaug26/index.php?stat=0
Official IBPS website: https://www.ibps.in/
Official IBPS candidate grievance system: https://cgrs.ibps.in/
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are listed in IBPS RRB XV?
The published bank-wise tables contain 13,706 indicative vacancies. Actual vacancies used for provisional allotment may differ.
What is the application deadline?
Online registration, editing during the registration period, and fee payment close on 21 September 2026.
Can I apply for both Office Assistant and Officer?
Yes. You may apply separately for Office Assistant and one Officer post, paying a separate fee for each. You cannot apply for more than one Officer Scale.
Can any graduate apply for Office Assistant or Officer Scale I?
A recognized bachelor's degree in any discipline is accepted, but applicants must also meet local-language, age, nationality and other conditions.
Is there an interview for Office Assistant?
No. Office Assistant selection uses the Preliminary and Main examinations, followed by provisional allotment and the RRB's eligibility checks.
What is the application fee?
It is ₹175 for the specified reserved categories and ₹850 for all other applicants. Office Assistant ESM/DESM candidates are included in the ₹175 category; transaction charges are extra.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. A wrong answer loses one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question. Blank answers have no penalty.
What salary will selected candidates receive?
The common notification does not specify a uniform salary figure. Check the appointment terms issued by the allotted Regional Rural Bank.
How many Haryana Gramin Bank vacancies are shown?
Annexure I lists 211 Office Assistant and 94 Officer Scale I indicative vacancies for Haryana Gramin Bank. Other post tables and later revisions should also be checked before applying.
Official-Source Verification Disclaimer
This article was verified on 6 September 2026 against IBPS's official CRP RRBs XV notification page, the official Officer and Office Assistant registration portals, and the detailed 76-page CRP RRBs XV notice. The 13,706 indicative vacancies, dates, fees, age limits, relaxations, qualifications, exam patterns, negative marking, selection stages, upload requirements and official links were checked. The notice does not publish a common salary scale or a separate advertisement number, so neither has been invented. Candidates must read the current IBPS notice, annexures and any later corrigendum before applying.