IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 for 13,706 Office Assistant and Officer Posts
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection โ Regional Rural Banks
๐ Important Dates
| Application Start | 01 Sep 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Exam Date | 01 Nov 2026 |
| Interview Date | 01 Jan 2027 |
๐ Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, II, and III |
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| Total Vacancies | 13706 |
| Qualification | Bachelorโs degree in any discipline for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I; specific experience required for Scale-II and III. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years depending on the post as on 1 September 2026. |
| Salary | As per the rules of the individual Regional Rural Bank (RRB) to which the candidate is allotted. |
| Application Fee | Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM; Rs. 850 for General/EWS/OBC candidates. |
| Selection Process | Based on Online Preliminary, Main/Single Level Examination and Interview for Officers. |
๐ Detailed Notification Information
IBPS RRB 2026 Recruitment Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP RRBs XV). This recruitment drive aims to fill 13,706 vacancies for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, II, and III across 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India. The application window is open from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.
Vacancy Distribution
The total of 13,706 vacancies is distributed across various cadres:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 8,183 posts
- Officer Scale-I: 4,256 posts
- Officer Scale-II & III: 1,267 posts
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. For Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant, proficiency in the local language of the state/UT is mandatory. Candidates must have their final result declared on or before 21 September 2026. Minimum percentage requirements apply for Scale-II and III positions.
Selection Process
The selection process varies by cadre:
- Office Assistant: Preliminary and Main Examination.
- Officer Scale-I: Preliminary, Main, and Interview.
- Officer Scale-II & III: Single Level Examination and Interview.
A negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question applies at every stage.
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