The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the detailed notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs-XV).
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs-XV) |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Total Vacancies | ~13,706 (Indicative across 28 RRBs) |
| Posts Offered | Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale-I, Scale-II, & Scale-III |
| Application Dates | September 1, 2026 – September 21, 2026 |
| Selection Mode | Online Exams (Prelims, Mains/Single) & Interview (Officers only) |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Total No. of Posts
This massive recruitment drive aims to fill over 13,700 vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks nationwide for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale I, II, & III positions.
PostWise Vacancy Breakdown
While exact statewise and bankwise seat distributions are outlined in the official notification PDF, the postwise allocation stands as follows:
Post Name & Indicative Posts
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose / Clerk) : 8,183
- Officer ScaleI (Assistant Manager): 4,256
- Officer ScaleII (GBO & Specialist Roles): 1,040+
- Officer ScaleIII (Senior Manager): 220
Educational Qualification & Experience
- Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Proficiency in the local language of the participating RRB and basic computer knowledge are required. No prior experience required.
- Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer): Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks + 2 years officer experience in a Bank or Financial Institution.
- Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officers – IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing, Agriculture): Relevant specialized degree/certification + 1 to 2 years relevant experience.
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks + Minimum 5 years officer experience in a Bank/FI.
Job Location
India.
Application Fee & Payment Mode
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM Candidates: ₹175 (Inclusive of GST)
- All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS): ₹850 (Inclusive of GST)
Fees must be paid online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI during form submission.
Age Limit & Relaxation
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 years (Born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2008)
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): 18 to 30 years (Born between 02.09.1996 and 01.09.2008)
- Officer Scale-II (Manager): 21 to 32 years (Born between 02.09.1994 and 01.09.2005)
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): 21 to 40 years (Born between 02.09.1986 and 01.09.2005)
Upper age relaxations apply per Government norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
How to Apply Online for IBPS RRB CRP-XV 2026
- Visit Official Site: Go to ibps.in and click on “CRP RRBs-XV”.
- Registration: Click “New Registration” and provide basic contact details to generate your Registration ID and Password.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration according to specified dimensions.
- Fill Details: Enter personal info, educational qualification, and RRB preferences.
- Fee Payment & Submission: Pay the fee online, preview all entries, and click Submit. Save a printed copy of the application form for reference.
IBPS RRB CRP-XV Selection Process Overview
| Post Category | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Final Selection |
| Office Assistant (Clerk) | Preliminary Exam (80 Marks) | Main Exam (200 Marks) | None | Based strictly on Mains Exam score |
| Officer Scale-I (PO) | Preliminary Exam (80 Marks) | Main Exam (200 Marks) | Personal Interview (100 Marks) | Combined score of Mains + Interview |
| Officer Scale-II & III | Bypassed | Single-Stage Online Exam (200 Marks) | Personal Interview (100 Marks) | Combined score of Single Exam + Interview |
Detailed Step-by-Step Selection Flow
1. Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Preliminary Exam: 80 Questions | 80 Marks | 45 Minutes (Qualifying Stage)
- Main Exam: 200 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours
- Final Merit List: Merit generated solely from Main Exam marks (No interview conducted).
2. Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)
- Preliminary Exam: 80 Questions | 80 Marks | 45 Minutes (Qualifying Stage)
- Main Exam: 200 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours
- Personal Interview: 100 Marks (Score weighted 80:20 with Mains)
- Final Merit List: Final offer based on combined score of Mains and Interview.
3. Officer Scale-II & Scale-III (Specialist & Senior Roles)
- Single-Stage Examination: 200 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours
- Personal Interview: 100 Marks (Score weighted 80:20 with Single Exam)
- Final Merit List: Final allocation based on combined Single Exam and Interview scores.
Important Dates & Exam Schedule
Candidates should mark their calendars with key deadlines for CRP-XV:
- Online Application & Fee Payment Window: September 01, 2026 to September 21, 2026
- Pre-Exam Training (PET): November 2026
- Officer Scale-I Prelims Exam: November 21 & 22, 2026
- Office Assistant (Clerk) Prelims Exam: December 6, 12, & 13, 2026
- Officer Scale-I Mains & Scale-II/III Single Exam: December 20, 2026
- Office Assistant Mains Exam: January 30, 2027
- Interview (Officer Scale-I, II, III): January / February 2027
- Provisional Allotment: February / March 2027
Salary
Employees in Regional Rural Banks receive competitive pay along with government-standard allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, and Location Allowance.
The post-wise starting basic pay, approximate monthly take-home salary, and estimated Annual CTC are detailed below:
| Post Title | Starting Basic Pay | Approx. Monthly Gross Pay | Approx. In-Hand Salary | Estimated Annual CTC |
| Office Assistant (Clerk) | ₹24,050 | ₹37,440 | ₹34,000 – ₹37,000 | ~₹4.5 Lakhs |
| Officer Scale-I (PO) | ₹48,480 | ₹80,430 | ₹74,000 – ₹76,000 | ~₹9.6 Lakhs |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | ₹64,820 | ₹1,02,000 | ₹92,000 – ₹96,000 | ~₹12.2 Lakhs |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Mgr) | ₹85,920 | ₹1,35,000 | ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,25,000 | ~₹16.0 Lakhs |
*Note: In-hand salary figures are approximate and vary depending on the place of posting (rural, semi-urban, or urban HRA slabs), tax regime, and voluntary NPS/PF contributions.
Key Allowances & Perks
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Linked to Consumer Price Index (CPI) and updated quarterly.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Ranges between 5% to 10% of basic pay based on location. Leased accommodation is also available for Officer cadre.
- Medical Benefits: Annual medical reimbursement for employees and dependents.
- Other Benefits: Newspaper allowance, travel allowances (TA), pension schemes under NPS, and festive advances.
Important Links
- Job Advertisement: Click Here
- Small Notification PDF: Click Here
- Online application for RRBs (CRP RRBs XV) Group “B” – Office Assistants (Multipurpose): Click Here
- Online application for RRBs (CRP-RRBs-XV) Group “A” – Officers (Scale-I, II & III): Click Here
- For more details: Click Here