IBPS has opened the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV), covering Officers Scale I, II and III and Office Assistants (Multipurpose). Applications are online from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026. A bachelor's degree in any discipline qualifies, and SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay Rs 175 instead of Rs 850.
IBPS RRB 2026 — Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant Posts (Date Extended)
| Posts | Officer Scale I, II and III; Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs XV |
| Conducted By | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Banks | Regional Rural Banks across India |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 18–28 Office Assistant; 18–30 Scale I; 21–32 Scale II; 21–40 Scale III |
| Application Fee | Rs 850; Rs 175 for SC, ST and PwBD |
| Selection | Preliminary, Main, then Common Interview |
| Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
IBPS RRB 2026 Notification
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has issued the notice for the Common Recruitment Process CRP RRBs XV, for the recruitment of Officers in Scale I, II and III and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks.
Regional Rural Banks operate in rural and semi-urban areas, which makes this recruitment particularly relevant in Assam — postings are within the sponsoring bank's operational area rather than anywhere in the country.
IBPS RRB Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised University or its equivalent. Higher scales require relevant experience and, in some cases, a specific degree — check the notification for the Scale II and Scale III requirements in your stream.
Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)
| Post | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 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
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Officers) | 5 years |
Use our age calculator to check your exact age as on 1 September 2026.
IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026
| Category | Officers | Office Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs 175 | Rs 175 |
| ESM / DESM | — | Rs 175 |
| All others | Rs 850 | Rs 850 |
Note the difference between the two streams: for Office Assistants, ex-servicemen and dependants of ex-servicemen also get the Rs 175 concessional rate, which does not extend to the Officer posts.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 |
| General Awareness | 40 |
| English Language | 40 |
| Hindi Language | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 |
The papers a candidate sits depend on the post and the stage. Note that candidates choose between the English Language and Hindi Language papers — you are not required to sit both.
IBPS RRB Selection Process 2026
- Online Preliminary Examination — the first filter.
- Online Main Examination — for candidates who clear the preliminary.
- Common Interview — for Officer posts.
Office Assistant selection does not include an interview stage; the Officer scales do. Provisional allotment to a participating Regional Rural Bank follows the final merit.
IBPS RRB Documents Required 2026
- Photograph and signature
- Left thumb impression
- Hand written declaration
- SSC, SSLC or Class 10 equivalent certificate
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Income and Asset certificate, for EWS candidates
- Valid disability certificate or UDID card, for PwBD candidates
The left thumb impression and hand written declaration are specific to IBPS and catch out first-time applicants. Both must be scanned to the published specifications, and a wrongly formatted upload is a common cause of rejection at the last stage.
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IBPS RRB How to Apply 2026
- Go to the IBPS online registration portal for CRP RRBs XV.
- Register with a valid email address and mobile number, both of which must stay active through the process.
- Fill in the application, selecting your post and preferred state.
- Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and hand written declaration to the published specifications.
- Pay the fee online — Rs 850, or Rs 175 if you qualify for the concession.
- Submit before 21 September 2026 and keep a printout.
IBPS RRB Important Dates 2026
| Application start date | 1 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application last date | 21 September 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | To be announced |
| Main examination | To be announced |
IBPS RRB 2026 — What Assam Candidates Should Know
Regional Rural Banks are the most locally rooted of the banking recruitments. Postings are within the sponsoring bank's area, which for an Assam candidate generally means working in Assam rather than being transferred across India — a real difference from a PO posting with a national bank.
The qualification bar is a degree in any discipline, so the field is wide, and the Office Assistant stream is open to candidates from 18. For a graduate in Assam looking at banking, this and the Bank of Baroda LBO recruitment are the two live options this September, though the latter needs a year of prior bank officer experience.
Choose your language paper deliberately. The option between English and Hindi is a genuine choice, and picking the one you are stronger in is worth several marks.
For more banking and government openings see our Job section. Admit Card carries call letters as they are released and Result tracks each stage.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | |
| Officer Scale I Preliminary Exam | 21 and 22 November 2026 |
| Office Assistant Preliminary Exam | 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale I Main Exam | |
| Office Assistant Main Exam |
Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here to open Official Notification |
|---|---|
| Online Apply (Officer) | Click Here to open Online Apply (Officer) |
| Online Apply (Office Assistant) | Click Here to open Online Apply (Office Assistant) |
| Date Extended | Click Here to open Date Extended |
| Official Website | Click Here to open Official Website |
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
21 September 2026. Applications opened on 1 September 2026.
What is the qualification for IBPS RRB 2026?
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised University or its equivalent. Officer Scale II and III posts additionally require relevant experience.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB 2026?
As on 1 September 2026: 18 to 28 years for Office Assistant, 18 to 30 for Officer Scale I, 21 to 32 for Officer Scale II and 21 to 40 for Officer Scale III.
What is the application fee for IBPS RRB 2026?
Rs 850 for general candidates and Rs 175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. For Office Assistant posts, ex-servicemen and dependants also pay Rs 175.
What is the selection process for IBPS RRB?
An online preliminary examination, then an online main examination, then a common interview for the Officer posts. Office Assistant selection has no interview.
Do I have to write both English and Hindi papers?
No. Candidates choose between the English Language and Hindi Language papers.
What is the exam pattern for IBPS RRB 2026?
Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language and Hindi Language carry 40 marks each, and Computer Knowledge carries 20, with the papers depending on the post and stage.
Where will an IBPS RRB selected candidate be posted?
Within the operational area of the sponsoring Regional Rural Bank, which is generally rural and semi-urban and within the state applied for.