1. Recruitment Overview & Revised Vacancy Corrigendum

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the detailed notification and subsequent vacancy corrigendum for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP RRBs XV) across 28 participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India. Following the latest corrigendum issued on 15 September 2026, the total sanctioned vacancies stand at 13,745 posts for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, Scale-II & Scale-III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose / Clerk).

Important Corrigendum — Revised Vacancy Position & Official Annexures:

As per the latest IBPS update published on 15 September 2026, the Office Assistant cadre has been increased to 8,222 vacancies (+39 posts), bringing the total recruitment figure to 13,745 vacancies across 28 participating rural banks. Candidates seeking opportunities in Latest Bank Jobs can complete their registration and fee payment on ibps.in on or before 21 September 2026.

Exam Conducting Body
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Recruitment Project
CRP RRBs XV (15th Recruitment 2026)
Total Revised Vacancies
13,745 Posts (28 Participating RRBs)
Selection Process
Prelims + Mains (Clerk) / Interview (PO)

2. Official Recruitment Schedule & Deadlines

Event / Timeline Official Schedule
Online Registration & Fee Payment Start Date 01 September 2026
Last Date for Online Application & Fee Submission 21 September 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET) Window November 2026
Age Determination Benchmark Cut-off Date 01 September 2026
Online Preliminary Examination Admit Card To be released on the IBPS portal before the examination
Online Preliminary Exam & Results To be notified on IBPS portal

3. Post-Wise Revised Vacancies Distribution (As on 15.09.2026)

The revised 13,745 vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks are distributed as follows:

Post Designation Cadre Group Revised Vacancies Interview Applicable?
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) — Clerk Group “B” 8,222 No (100% Merit via Mains)
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / PO) Group “A” 4,256 Yes (100 Marks Interview)
Officer Scale-II (GBO & Specialist Officers) Group “A” (Manager) 1,047 Yes
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) Group “A” (Senior Manager) 220 Yes
Total Sanctioned Recruitment Pool 13,745 28 Participating RRBs

4. Eligibility Criteria, Educational Qualification & Local Language Rules

As detailed in Section B (pages 19–20) of the official notification, candidates must fulfill educational qualifications and local language criteria:

A. Office Assistant (Multipurpose) — Clerk

  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
  • Local Language Proficiency Norms: Candidates who have studied the local language of the State in standard VIII or any level above standard VIII in Government recognized Board / School are considered proficient. Where a candidate does not meet this requirement at selection, they are given 6 months from the date of joining to acquire proficiency.
  • Computer Literacy: Desirable working knowledge of computer operations and office automation tools.
  • Experience: Fresh graduates eligible (No experience required).

B. Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / Probationary Officer)

  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Preference will be given to candidates having a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary Science, IT, Management, Law, Economics, or Accountancy.
  • Language & Computer Skills: Proficiency in local language + working knowledge of Computer.

C. Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer & Specialist Officers)

  • GBO: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate + 2 Years Officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Financial Institution.
  • Specialist Officers: Relevant professional degree (IT / CA / Law / Treasury / Marketing / Agriculture) with 1 to 2 years specialized experience.

D. Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)

  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
  • Mandatory Experience: Minimum 5 Years experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.

5. Age Limits, Benchmark Cut-off & Category Relaxations

Candidate age calculation is benchmarked as of 01 September 2026:

  • Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 Years (Born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2008, both dates inclusive).
  • Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): 18 to 30 Years (Born between 03.09.1996 and 31.08.2008, both dates inclusive).
  • Officer Scale-II (Manager): 21 to 32 Years (Born between 03.09.1994 and 31.08.2005, both dates inclusive).
  • Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): 21 to 40 Years (Born between 03.09.1986 and 31.08.2005, both dates inclusive).
Upper Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates: 5 Years | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years | PwBD: 10 Years | Ex-Servicemen: As per standard Government of India norms.

6. Pay Scale Framework & Applicable Allowances

Pay scales and allowances in Regional Rural Banks are governed by the respective participating RRB service regulations following bipartite settlement frameworks:

Cadre / Scale Indicative Basic Pay Scale Allowances & Benefits
Office Assistant (Clerk) ₹19,900 / month DA, HRA, Special Allowance, Medical, and Pension as per respective RRB regulations.
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) ₹36,000 / month DA, HRA, CCA, Special Allowance, Leased Accommodation / perquisites as applicable.
Officer Scale-II (Manager) ₹48,170 / month DA, HRA, Special Allowance, Managerial Benefits as per participating bank norms.
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) ₹63,840 / month DA, HRA, Senior Manager Allowances, Executive Medical Facilities.

*Note: Total remuneration and allowances are governed by the specific participating RRB where the candidate is allotted and are subject to location classification and statutory deductions.

7. Online Examination Structure & Official Sectional Timing Matrix

As prescribed in Section D (pages 20–23) of the official notification, the online examinations feature specific sectional timings and multilingual versions:

A. Preliminary Examination Pattern (Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)

Section / Test Name No. of Questions Maximum Marks Sectional Duration
1. Reasoning 40 40 25 Minutes
2. Numerical Ability (Clerk) / Quantitative Aptitude (PO) 40 40 20 Minutes
Total Prelims Exam 80 80 45 Minutes

B. Main Examination Pattern & Sectional Timings (Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I)

Section Name Questions Max Marks Sectional Timing
1. Reasoning 40 50 30 Minutes
2. Computer Knowledge 40 20 15 Minutes
3. General Awareness 40 40 15 Minutes
4. English Language OR Hindi Language (Optional) 40 40 30 Minutes
5. Numerical Ability (Clerk) / Quantitative Aptitude (PO) 40 50 30 Minutes
Total Mains Examination 200 200 120 Minutes (2 Hours)

🌐 Regional Language Mediums (13 Regional Languages):

As outlined in the notification, tests for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I are provided in English, Hindi, and the respective regional language of the state (including Telugu, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Manipuri, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu, and Bengali).

8. Application Fee & Payment Mode

Candidate Category Application Fee & Intimation Charges Payment Method
General, OBC, EWS ₹850/- (Inclusive of GST) Online Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI)
SC, ST, PwBD, ESM / DESM (Clerk) ₹175/- (Inclusive of GST) Online Gateway

9. Critical Instructions & Mandatory Exam Guidelines

  • Mandatory Preliminary Call Letter Retention: The Call Letter for Preliminary Exam is not collected at the exam venue; it will be authenticated/stamped by the centre staff. Shortlisted candidates must retain this stamped copy safely and bring it to the Main Exam hall along with their Main Call Letter.
  • Additional Photograph Requirement: Candidates must bring one additional passport-size photograph (same as uploaded) along with the call letter and valid photo ID to the exam centre.
  • Handwritten Declaration Format: The declaration must be written in English only in the candidate’s own handwriting. Typed text or text written in capital letters is rejected.
  • Interview Qualifying Standard (Officers Scale I, II, III): Total interview marks are 100 with minimum qualifying marks of 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). The combined exam to interview weighting is 80:20.

10. Verified Official Links & Application Desk

Official Resource Direct Access Link
Online Application Registration Portal (IBPS Online) Apply Online Direct
Download Official Detailed Notification PDF (CRP-RRBs-XV) View Official Notification PDF
IBPS Official Website Homepage Open IBPS Official Portal

11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the revised vacancy count in IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026?

Following the 15 September 2026 corrigendum, the total vacancies stand at 13,745 posts across 28 participating Regional Rural Banks.

What is the local language rule if not studied up to standard VIII?

If a candidate has not studied the local language in standard VIII or above, they are granted 6 months from the date of joining to acquire proficiency as per notification rules.

Do candidates need to retain their Preliminary Exam Call Letter?

Yes. Preliminary call letters are not collected at the exam centre but are stamped. Candidates must retain them safely to produce at the Main Examination.

What are the sectional timings in the IBPS RRB Main Examination?

Reasoning (30 mins), Computer Knowledge (15 mins), General Awareness (15 mins), English/Hindi (30 mins), and Numerical Ability/Quant (30 mins) totaling 120 minutes for 200 questions.

What is the negative marking penalty in IBPS RRB exams?

A penalty of 0.25 (1/4th) of the mark assigned to that question is deducted for every incorrect objective answer.

Disclaimer: This article is compiled directly from the official IBPS CRP RRBs XV notification and corrigenda. Candidates are advised to read the official notification PDF and verify all guidelines on ibps.in. Learn more about our editorial verification standards on our About Us and Editorial Policy pages.