IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a short notice inviting applications for the recruitment of Officers in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) under Scale-I, II, and III posts for the year 2026. Interested candidates can apply online starting from 1 September 2026 until 21 September 2026 through the official IBPS website.
This recruitment drive offers more than 10,000 vacancies across various posts, providing significant opportunities for banking aspirants.
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: 1 September 2026
- Last Date to Register: 21 September 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 21 September 2026
- Preliminary Exam Date: To be notified
- Preliminary Exam Admit Card: To be notified
- Preliminary Exam Result: To be notified
- Pre-Exam Training (PET) Date: To be notified
Application Fees
Applicants must pay the examination fee online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available payment methods. The fee structure is as follows:
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 850/-
- SC, ST: Rs. 175/-
- Persons with Disabilities (PH): Rs. 175/-
Age Eligibility Criteria (As on 1 September 2026)
- Office Assistant: 18 to 28 years
- Officer Scale-I: 18 to 30 years
- Officer Scale-II: 21 to 32 years
- Officer Scale-III: 21 to 40 years
Age relaxation will be provided as per IBPS recruitment rules.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes over 10,000 posts across various categories and scales. The detailed category-wise and post-wise vacancy information will be available on the official website.
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | — |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | — |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | — |
| Officer Scale-II (CA) | — |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | — |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing) | — |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | — |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture) | — |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | — |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | — |
For detailed category-wise vacancy, candidates can check the official notification.
Educational Qualifications
Eligibility varies by post. Key requirements include:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, proficiency in local language, and preferably computer knowledge.
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Graduation in any discipline; preference for degrees in Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics, Accountancy, etc.; proficiency in local language; computer knowledge desirable.
- Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): Graduation with minimum 50% marks; preference for degrees in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics, Accountancy; minimum 2 years banking/financial institution officer experience.
- Officer Scale-II (CA): Passed CA exam from ICAI with 1 year of experience as a Chartered Accountant.
- Officer Scale-II (Law): Degree in Law with minimum 50% marks; 2 years experience as advocate or law officer in banks/financial institutions.
- Officer Scale-II (Marketing): MBA in Marketing with 1 year relevant experience.
- Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager): CA or MBA in Finance with 1 year relevant experience.
- Officer Scale-II (Agriculture): Graduation in Agriculture or related fields with 2 years relevant experience.
- Officer Scale-II (IT): Graduation in Electronics, Communications, Computer Science, or IT with minimum 50% marks; relevant certifications and 1 year experience preferred.
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Graduation with minimum 50% marks; preference for degrees/diplomas in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics, Accountancy; minimum 5 years officer experience in banks/financial institutions.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted through multiple stages:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website starting 1 September 2026. The application window will close on 21 September 2026. It is advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
Applications must be submitted via https://www.ibps.in/.
Important Links
- Official IBPS Website: https://www.ibps.in/
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the application process start? 1 September 2026.
- What is the last date to apply? 21 September 2026.
- What is the age limit? Varies by post, detailed in the official notification.
- What qualifications are required? Graduation is mandatory; specific posts require additional qualifications and experience.
- How to apply? Through the official IBPS website only.
- How to check results? Results will be available online; candidates can download them using registration number and date of birth.
- Where is the official notification? Available on the IBPS website.
Candidates are advised to review the official notification thoroughly before applying to ensure eligibility and understand the application process.
