- Recruitment for Group 'A' Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group 'B' Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
- Online examinations conducted by IBPS as per the tentative schedule provided in the notification.
- Interviews for Officers (Scale-I, II & III) coordinated by Nodal RRBs with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.
- Provisional allotment based on merit, reservation policy, and actual vacancies reported by RRBs.
- Validity of CRP expires one year after provisional allotment or until fresh allotment, whichever is earlier.
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🎓 Diploma
🎓 Graduate
🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
🎓 Any Graduate
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Common Recruitment Process for Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on behalf of Participating Regional Rural Banks
Job Location
All India (Posting in Regional Rural Banks across 28 states/UTs)
Apply Start
01 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
21 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on behalf of Participating Regional Rural Banks (IBPS) |
| Job Category | Banking |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), Graduate (graduate), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma), Any Graduate (any-graduate), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Not specified in the notification — pay scales vary by post and RRB as per government guidelines. |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Officer Scale-II (Generalist): 2 years' post-qualification experience. - Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officers): Relevant experience as per specialization (e.g., 2 years for IT Officer, 5 years for CA, etc.). - Officer Scale-III: 5 years' post-qualification experience. |
| Application Fee | - Office Assistants (Multipurpose): - General/EWS/OBC: ₹850. - SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹175. - Officers (Scale-I, II & III): - General/EWS/OBC: ₹1000. - SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹175. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be a Citizen of India, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan Refugee, or PIO migrated from specified countries with eligibility certificate.
- Age Limits (as on 01.09.2026):
- Office Assistants (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 years.
- Officer Scale-I: Above 18 to below 30 years.
- Officer Scale-II: Above 21 to below 32 years.
- Officer Scale-III: Above 21 to below 40 years.
- Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years.
- PwBD: 10 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 50 years (with specific conditions).
- Widows/Divorced women: Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) for Office Assistants only.
- Educational Qualifications:
- Office Assistants: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Officer Scale-I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Officer Scale-II: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 2 years' experience (Generalist) or specialized qualifications (Specialist Officers).
- Officer Scale-III: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 5 years' experience.
- Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the RRB they apply to (e.g., Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, etc.).
- Age Limits (as on 01.09.2026):
- Office Assistants (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 years.
- Officer Scale-I: Above 18 to below 30 years.
- Officer Scale-II: Above 21 to below 32 years.
- Officer Scale-III: Above 21 to below 40 years.
- Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years.
- PwBD: 10 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 50 years (with specific conditions).
- Widows/Divorced women: Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) for Office Assistants only.
- Educational Qualifications:
- Office Assistants: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Officer Scale-I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Officer Scale-II: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 2 years' experience (Generalist) or specialized qualifications (Specialist Officers).
- Officer Scale-III: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 5 years' experience.
- Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the RRB they apply to (e.g., Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, etc.).
⚙️ Selection Process
- For Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective).
- Main Examination (Objective).
- Provisional Allotment based on Main Examination marks.
- For Officer Scale-II (Generalist & Specialist) and Scale-III:
- Single Online Examination (Objective).
- Interview (for shortlisted candidates).
- Provisional Allotment based on Main/Single Examination and Interview performance.
- Preliminary Examination (Objective).
- Main Examination (Objective).
- Provisional Allotment based on Main Examination marks.
- For Officer Scale-II (Generalist & Specialist) and Scale-III:
- Single Online Examination (Objective).
- Interview (for shortlisted candidates).
- Provisional Allotment based on Main/Single Examination and Interview performance.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD)
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned copies of photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
- Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) issued by competent authority.
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable).
- Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates) in prescribed format.
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (for EWS category).
- Educational Qualification Certificates (Degree/Diploma).
- Experience Certificates (for Officer Scale-II & III).
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.).
- Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) issued by competent authority.
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable).
- Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates) in prescribed format.
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (for EWS category).
- Educational Qualification Certificates (Degree/Diploma).
- Experience Certificates (for Officer Scale-II & III).
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.).
💳 Application Fee Details
- Office Assistants (Multipurpose):
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹850.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹175.
- Officers (Scale-I, II & III):
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹1000.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹175.
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹850.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹175.
- Officers (Scale-I, II & III):
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹1000.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹175.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the CRP RRBs XV recruitment?
The last date for online registration and payment of application fees is 21.09.2026.
Q.
What is the application fee for General category candidates applying for Officer Scale-I?
The application fee for General/EWS/OBC category candidates applying for Officer Scale-I is ₹1000.
Q.
When will the preliminary examination for Office Assistants be conducted?
The preliminary examination for Office Assistants (Multipurpose) is tentatively scheduled for November/December 2026.
Q.
What is the age limit for Officer Scale-III applicants as of 01.09.2026?
The age limit for Officer Scale-III applicants is above 21 years and below 40 years as of 01.09.2026.
Q.
Where can I find the list of participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for this recruitment?
The list of participating RRBs is provided in Table A of the notification, including their head offices and required local language proficiency.