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IBPS RRB CRP XV 2026: 13,706 Office Assistant & Officer Vacancies

ReferenceCRP RRBs XV StatusApplications open
Banking JobsIBPSCRP RRB XVRegional Rural BanksGraduate Jobs
Total vacancies
13,706 indicative posts
Applications
1 to 21 September 2026
Role sections
5 eligibility and exam routes
Recruiting body
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Hiring organizations
Participating Regional Rural Banks

IBPS CRP RRBs XV recruits 13,706 Office Assistants and Officers for participating Regional Rural Banks through five distinct role routes. Compare qualification, age, experience and selection rules on this comprehensive page, then submit the matching official IBPS form by 21 September 2026.

IBPS RRB CRP XV 2026 cover showing 13,706 vacancies and 21 September 2026 application deadline.
IBPS RRB CRP XV 2026 recruitment for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II and III posts. Image credit: GetJobAlert editorial cover based on the official IBPS CRP RRBs XV notification; IBPS logo sourced from ibps.in.

संक्षिप्त हिंदी सार

IBPS RRB भर्ती 2026 के तहत Office Assistant (Clerk) और Officer Scale I, II व III के कुल 13,706 सांकेतिक पद हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 21 सितंबर 2026 है। IBPS RRB Clerk भर्ती 2026, IBPS RRB PO भर्ती 2026 और अन्य ग्रामीण बैंक पदों के लिए नीचे योग्यता, आयु सीमा, फीस, परीक्षा पैटर्न, चयन प्रक्रिया और सही आवेदन पोर्टल देखें।

Role eligibility comparison

CRP RRBs XV role eligibility comparison
RoleVacanciesMinimum qualificationExperienceSelection
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) 8,183 Bachelor's degree; local-language proficiency No experience required Preliminary and main exams; no interview
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) 4,256 Bachelor's degree; local-language proficiency No experience required Preliminary exam, main exam and interview
Officer Scale II GBO (Manager) 666 Bachelor's degree with at least 50% 2 years as an officer in a Bank/FI Single exam and interview
Officer Scale II Specialist 381 Discipline-specific degree or professional qualification 1 or 2 years, depending on discipline Specialist single exam and interview
Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) 220 Bachelor's degree with at least 50% 5 years as an officer in a Bank/FI Single exam and interview

Vacancies are indicative. Use each role section below for the complete official conditions.

Important dates

Important CRP RRBs XV dates
EventDate
Official notification and registration open 1 September 2026
Registration, editing and fee payment close 21 September 2026
Officer Scale I preliminary exam 21 and 22 November 2026
Office Assistant preliminary exam 6, 12 and 13 December 2026
Officer Scale I main and Scale II/III single exams 20 December 2026
Office Assistant main exam 30 January 2027
Officer interviews January or February 2027 (tentative)
Provisional allotment February or March 2027 (tentative)

Exam dates are tentative and should be rechecked on the official IBPS page.

Application fees

Office Assistant: ₹175 including GST for SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM applicants; ₹850 including GST for all others. Officer Scale I, II and III: ₹175 including GST for SC, ST and PwBD applicants; ₹850 including GST for all others. Bank transaction charges are extra, and each separate application needs its own fee.

Choose the correct application portal

Office Assistant and Officer-cadre applications use separate official portals. A candidate may submit one Office Assistant application and one separate Officer-cadre application, paying the applicable fee for each. Within the Officer portal, choose only one of Scale I, Scale II GBO, one Scale II specialist discipline, or Scale III. Read the matching role section on this page before selecting the form.

IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) Recruitment 2026: 8,183 Vacancies

Banking JobsIBPSCRP RRB XVOffice AssistantRRB ClerkGraduateNo Experience
Vacancies
8,183
Apply by
21 September 2026
Age
18 to 28 years
Qualification
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Not required
Selection
Prelims and mains; no interview

IBPS CRP RRBs XV offers 8,183 indicative Office Assistant (Multipurpose) vacancies, commonly searched as RRB Clerk. Graduates aged 18 to 28 who meet the local-language rule can apply by 21 September 2026; selection has preliminary and main exams with no interview.

Who can apply

Graduates in any discipline who are 18 to 28 years old on 1 September 2026 may apply if they satisfy the prescribed local-language rule. Computer knowledge is desirable. Candidates who studied the language at Class VIII or above are accepted; otherwise the selected candidate may receive six months after joining to acquire it under the RRB rules.

Important dates

Office Assistant important dates
EventDate
Applications open 1 September 2026
Last date to register, edit and pay fee 21 September 2026
Preliminary exam 6, 12 and 13 December 2026
Main exam 30 January 2027
Provisional allotment February or March 2027 (tentative)

Role overview

Office Assistant (Multipurpose) is a Group B customer-service and branch-support role commonly searched as RRB Clerk. This page covers the separate Office Assistant application route, its 8,183 indicative vacancies and the two-stage exam without an interview.

Vacancy table

Office Assistant vacancies by participating RRB
Participating RRBVacancies
Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank 900
Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank 26
Assam Gramin Bank 181
Bihar Gramin Bank 500
Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank 296
Gujarat Gramin Bank 510
Haryana Gramin Bank 211
Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank 51
Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank 200
Jharkhand Gramin Bank 285
Karnataka Grameena Bank 279
Kerala Grameena Bank 350
Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank 484
Maharashtra Gramin Bank 300
Manipur Rural Bank 0
Meghalaya Rural Bank 26
Mizoram Rural Bank 45
Nagaland Rural Bank 6
Odisha Grameen Bank 600
Puducherry Grama Bank 11
Punjab Gramin Bank 85
Rajasthan Gramin Bank 225
Tamil Nadu Grama Bank 244
Telangana Grameena Bank 750
Tripura Gramin Bank NR
Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank 1,200
Uttarakhand Gramin Bank 214
West Bengal Gramin Bank 204

The 27 numeric RRB rows total 8,183. Tripura Gramin Bank is marked NR and is excluded from that total. Manipur reports 0.

Qualification

A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent is required. The final result must be declared by 21 September 2026. Prescribed local-language proficiency is essential and computer knowledge is desirable.

Age and date of birth

Age must be 18 to 28 years as on 1 September 2026. The unrelaxed date-of-birth range is 2 September 1998 to 1 September 2008, inclusive. Category and special relaxations apply only as stated in the official notification.

Experience

No prior work or banking experience is required for Office Assistant. Do not add experience that the official notification does not require.

Application fees

SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM applicants pay ₹175 including GST. All other applicants pay ₹850 including GST. Bank transaction charges are extra. A separate fee is payable for a separate Officer application.

Pay and service conditions

The official notification does not state a fixed salary or pay scale. Pay and service conditions depend on the rules of the participating Regional Rural Bank that makes the allotment; no salary figure is inferred here.

Selection process

Selection has a preliminary online examination followed by the main online examination. There is no interview. Final merit uses main-exam marks. A one-fourth penalty applies to wrong answers.

Exam pattern

Office Assistant preliminary and main exam pattern
Stage / sectionQuestionsMarksTime
Preliminary — Reasoning 40 40 25 minutes
Preliminary — Numerical Ability 40 40 20 minutes
Preliminary total 80 80 45 minutes
Main — Reasoning 40 50 30 minutes
Main — Computer Knowledge 40 20 15 minutes
Main — General Awareness 40 40 15 minutes
Main — English or Hindi 40 40 30 minutes
Main — Numerical Ability 40 50 30 minutes
Main total 200 200 120 minutes

Candidates choose either English or Hindi for the language section. Wrong answers attract a one-fourth penalty.

How to apply

  1. Open the Office Assistant application portal and select Office Assistant (Multipurpose); do not use an unofficial form or payment page.
  2. Register with an active mobile number and email address, then retain the generated registration number and password.
  3. Enter personal, category, qualification, local-language and experience details exactly as supported by your documents.
  4. Upload the photograph, live photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and applicable certificates in the specified format.
  5. Preview every field, choose the participating RRB preferences where the form asks for them, and correct errors before final submission.
  6. Pay the applicable fee online by 21 September 2026 and wait for the successful transaction confirmation.
  7. Download the completed form and e-receipt; do not send a printout to IBPS or a participating RRB unless a later official notice asks for it.

Documents required

  • Recent passport-style photograph and the required live photograph capture
  • Signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format
  • Class 10 certificate or marksheet for date-of-birth proof
  • Graduation marksheets and degree or provisional certificate
  • Category, PwBD, EWS, ex-servicemen or scribe documents when applicable
  • Experience certificates showing role, employer and qualifying dates when the selected post requires experience
  • A saved copy of the submitted application and online payment receipt

Key points and warnings

  • A separate Officer-cadre application is allowed, but it needs a separate form and fee.
  • Qualification and required experience must be complete by 21 September 2026.
  • Vacancies are indicative and may change; NR means the RRB did not report a number and it is excluded from the stated total.
  • A one-fourth penalty applies to each wrong objective answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
  • Use only the matching official IBPS application portal and retain the submitted form and payment receipt.

Frequently asked questions

Is Office Assistant the same as RRB Clerk?
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) is the official title. RRB Clerk is the common search name for the same CRP RRBs XV role.
Is experience required for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
No. The official eligibility does not prescribe prior work experience, though the degree and local-language conditions still apply.
Is there an interview for Office Assistant?
No. Selection is based on the preliminary and main online examinations; final merit uses main-exam marks.
Can an Office Assistant applicant also apply for Scale I?
Yes. Submit a separate Officers application and pay its separate fee. Within the Officer application, only one Officer-cadre post may be selected.

Source and verification note

Prepared from the official IBPS CRP RRBs XV recruitment page, the detailed notification and the official 2026–27 examination calendar. Vacancy figures are indicative. IBPS administers the common recruitment process; appointment and service conditions belong to the participating Regional Rural Bank that eventually allots the candidate. No single hiring bank is inferred.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO) Recruitment 2026: 4,256 Vacancies

Banking JobsIBPSCRP RRB XVOfficer Scale IRRB POGraduateNo Experience
Vacancies
4,256
Apply by
21 September 2026
Age
Above 18 and below 30
Qualification
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Not required
Selection
Prelims, mains and interview

IBPS CRP RRBs XV reports 4,256 Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) vacancies, commonly searched as RRB PO. Graduates aged above 18 and below 30 who meet the local-language rule can apply by 21 September 2026; no prior experience is required.

Who can apply

Graduates in any discipline who are above 18 and below 30 on 1 September 2026 can consider Officer Scale I when they also meet the participating RRB's prescribed local-language rule. Computer knowledge is desirable and the qualifying result must be declared by 21 September 2026.

Important dates

Officer Scale I important dates
EventDate
Applications open 1 September 2026
Last date to register, edit and pay fee 21 September 2026
Preliminary exam 21 and 22 November 2026
Main exam 20 December 2026
Interview January or February 2027 (tentative)
Provisional allotment February or March 2027 (tentative)

Role overview

Officer Scale I is the Assistant Manager entry route commonly searched as RRB PO. It has 4,256 indicative vacancies and a three-stage selection path: preliminary exam, main exam and interview.

Vacancy table

Officer Scale I vacancies by participating RRB
Participating RRBVacancies
Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank 400
Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank 15
Assam Gramin Bank 169
Bihar Gramin Bank 394
Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank 99
Gujarat Gramin Bank 600
Haryana Gramin Bank 94
Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank 30
Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank 32
Jharkhand Gramin Bank 80
Karnataka Grameena Bank 300
Kerala Grameena Bank 55
Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank 252
Maharashtra Gramin Bank 150
Manipur Rural Bank 0
Meghalaya Rural Bank 26
Mizoram Rural Bank 25
Nagaland Rural Bank 2
Odisha Grameen Bank 375
Puducherry Grama Bank 9
Punjab Gramin Bank 75
Rajasthan Gramin Bank 250
Tamil Nadu Grama Bank 90
Telangana Grameena Bank 160
Tripura Gramin Bank NR
Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank 425
Uttarakhand Gramin Bank 75
West Bengal Gramin Bank 74

The 27 numeric RRB rows total 4,256. Tripura Gramin Bank is marked NR and excluded; Manipur reports 0.

Qualification

A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent is required. IBPS states preference for agriculture and allied disciplines, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy. Prescribed local-language proficiency is essential.

Age and date of birth

Applicants must be above 18 and below 30 on 1 September 2026. The unrelaxed date-of-birth range is 2 September 1996 to 1 September 2008, inclusive. Apply category relaxations only as described in the notification.

Experience

No post-qualification work experience is required for Officer Scale I. It is the Officer-cadre route for eligible graduates without the two- or five-year officer experience needed for Scale II GBO or Scale III.

Application fees

SC, ST and PwBD applicants pay ₹175 including GST. All other applicants pay ₹850 including GST. Bank transaction charges are extra. A separate Office Assistant application needs a separate fee.

Pay and service conditions

The official notification does not state a fixed salary or pay scale. Pay and service conditions depend on the allotted participating RRB rules, so no salary figure is inferred.

Selection process

Selection has a preliminary exam, main exam and interview. Candidates must clear the required cut-offs. Main-exam marks and interview carry 80:20 weight in final selection. A one-fourth penalty applies to wrong answers.

Exam pattern

Officer Scale I preliminary and main exam pattern
Stage / sectionQuestionsMarksTime
Preliminary — Reasoning 40 40 25 minutes
Preliminary — Quantitative Aptitude 40 40 20 minutes
Preliminary total 80 80 45 minutes
Main — Reasoning 40 50 30 minutes
Main — Computer Knowledge 40 20 15 minutes
Main — General Awareness 40 40 15 minutes
Main — English or Hindi 40 40 30 minutes
Main — Quantitative Aptitude 40 50 30 minutes
Main total 200 200 120 minutes

Candidates choose English or Hindi for the language section. A one-fourth penalty applies to wrong answers.

How to apply

  1. Open the Officers application portal and select Officer Scale I; do not use an unofficial form or payment page.
  2. Register with an active mobile number and email address, then retain the generated registration number and password.
  3. Enter personal, category, qualification, local-language and experience details exactly as supported by your documents.
  4. Upload the photograph, live photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and applicable certificates in the specified format.
  5. Preview every field, choose the participating RRB preferences where the form asks for them, and correct errors before final submission.
  6. Pay the applicable fee online by 21 September 2026 and wait for the successful transaction confirmation.
  7. Download the completed form and e-receipt; do not send a printout to IBPS or a participating RRB unless a later official notice asks for it.

Documents required

  • Recent passport-style photograph and the required live photograph capture
  • Signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format
  • Class 10 certificate or marksheet for date-of-birth proof
  • Graduation marksheets and degree or provisional certificate
  • Category, PwBD, EWS, ex-servicemen or scribe documents when applicable
  • Experience certificates showing role, employer and qualifying dates when the selected post requires experience
  • A saved copy of the submitted application and online payment receipt

Key points and warnings

  • Only one Officer-cadre post may be selected; a separate Office Assistant application is permitted with a separate fee.
  • Qualification and required experience must be complete by 21 September 2026.
  • Vacancies are indicative and may change; NR means the RRB did not report a number and it is excluded from the stated total.
  • A one-fourth penalty applies to each wrong objective answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
  • Use only the matching official IBPS application portal and retain the submitted form and payment receipt.

Frequently asked questions

Is Officer Scale I the same as RRB PO?
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager) is the official post. RRB PO is the common search name for this entry-level officer role.
Does Officer Scale I require experience?
No. Prior work experience is not prescribed, but the degree, age and local-language requirements still apply.
How is final merit calculated?
Candidates first clear prelims and mains. The main examination and interview carry 80:20 weight in final selection.
Can I apply for Scale I and Office Assistant?
Yes, through separate applications and separate fees. You cannot choose Scale I together with another Officer-cadre post.

Source and verification note

Prepared from the official IBPS CRP RRBs XV recruitment page, the detailed notification and the official 2026–27 examination calendar. Vacancy figures are indicative. IBPS administers the common recruitment process; appointment and service conditions belong to the participating Regional Rural Bank that eventually allots the candidate. No single hiring bank is inferred.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale II GBO Recruitment 2026: 666 Vacancies

Banking JobsIBPSCRP RRB XVScale II GBOManagerGraduate 50%2 Years Experience
Vacancies
666
Apply by
21 September 2026
Age
Above 21 and below 32
Qualification
Bachelor's degree with 50%
Experience
2 years as Bank/FI officer
Selection
Single exam and interview

IBPS CRP RRBs XV offers 666 Officer Scale II General Banking Officer (Manager) vacancies. Applicants need at least 50% in graduation and a compulsory two years as an officer in a bank or financial institution; apply by 21 September 2026.

Who can apply

Experienced officers who are above 21 and below 32 on 1 September 2026 can consider Scale II GBO when they have at least 50% in graduation and two completed years as an officer in a bank or financial institution by the closing date.

Important dates

Officer Scale II GBO important dates
EventDate
Applications open 1 September 2026
Last date to register, edit and pay fee 21 September 2026
Single online exam 20 December 2026
Interview January or February 2027 (tentative)
Provisional allotment February or March 2027 (tentative)

Role overview

Scale II General Banking Officer is a Manager-level route for officers with broad banking or financial-institution experience. It has 666 indicative vacancies and no preliminary examination.

Vacancy table

Officer Scale II GBO vacancies by participating RRB
Participating RRBVacancies
Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank 5
Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank 23
Gujarat Gramin Bank 60
Haryana Gramin Bank 30
Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank 4
Jharkhand Gramin Bank 14
Kerala Grameena Bank 12
Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank 60
Meghalaya Rural Bank 19
Mizoram Rural Bank 5
Odisha Grameen Bank 50
Punjab Gramin Bank 18
Rajasthan Gramin Bank 75
Tamil Nadu Grama Bank 49
Telangana Grameena Bank 73
Uttarakhand Gramin Bank 18
West Bengal Gramin Bank 151

The listed RRB rows total 666. Banks not listed report zero; Tripura is NR and excluded.

Qualification

A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks is required. The notification gives preference to banking, finance, marketing, agriculture and allied fields, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy.

Age and date of birth

Applicants must be above 21 and below 32 on 1 September 2026. The unrelaxed date-of-birth range is 2 September 1994 to 1 September 2005, inclusive, subject to official category relaxations.

Experience

A compulsory minimum of two years as an officer in a bank or financial institution must be complete by 21 September 2026. General clerical experience does not replace the stated officer-level requirement.

Application fees

SC, ST and PwBD applicants pay ₹175 including GST. All other applicants pay ₹850 including GST. Bank transaction charges are extra and each separate application needs its own fee.

Pay and service conditions

The official notification does not state a fixed salary or pay scale. Pay and service conditions depend on the allotted participating RRB rules; no salary figure is inferred.

Selection process

There is one online examination followed by interview, with no preliminary exam. The examination and interview carry 80:20 weight. A one-fourth penalty applies to wrong answers.

Exam pattern

Officer Scale II GBO single exam pattern
SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Reasoning 40 50 30 minutes
Computer Knowledge 40 20 15 minutes
Financial Awareness 40 40 15 minutes
English or Hindi 40 40 30 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation 40 50 30 minutes
Total 200 200 120 minutes

The single examination is followed by interview. Wrong answers attract a one-fourth penalty.

How to apply

  1. Open the Officers application portal and select Officer Scale II General Banking Officer; do not use an unofficial form or payment page.
  2. Register with an active mobile number and email address, then retain the generated registration number and password.
  3. Enter personal, category, qualification, local-language and experience details exactly as supported by your documents.
  4. Upload the photograph, live photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and applicable certificates in the specified format.
  5. Preview every field, choose the participating RRB preferences where the form asks for them, and correct errors before final submission.
  6. Pay the applicable fee online by 21 September 2026 and wait for the successful transaction confirmation.
  7. Download the completed form and e-receipt; do not send a printout to IBPS or a participating RRB unless a later official notice asks for it.

Documents required

  • Recent passport-style photograph and the required live photograph capture
  • Signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format
  • Class 10 certificate or marksheet for date-of-birth proof
  • Graduation marksheets and degree or provisional certificate
  • Category, PwBD, EWS, ex-servicemen or scribe documents when applicable
  • Experience certificates showing role, employer and qualifying dates when the selected post requires experience
  • A saved copy of the submitted application and online payment receipt

Key points and warnings

  • Choose only one Officer-cadre post; compare GBO, Specialist and Scale III before submitting.
  • Qualification and required experience must be complete by 21 September 2026.
  • Vacancies are indicative and may change; NR means the RRB did not report a number and it is excluded from the stated total.
  • A one-fourth penalty applies to each wrong objective answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
  • Use only the matching official IBPS application portal and retain the submitted form and payment receipt.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Scale II GBO require?
At least two years as an officer in a bank or financial institution, completed by 21 September 2026.
Is there a preliminary exam for Scale II GBO?
No. Selection uses one online examination followed by interview.
Can Scale II GBO applicants also choose a Specialist discipline?
No. The Officers application permits only one Officer-cadre post or one specialist discipline.
How are exam and interview weighted?
The single online exam and interview carry 80:20 weight in final selection.

Source and verification note

Prepared from the official IBPS CRP RRBs XV recruitment page, the detailed notification and the official 2026–27 examination calendar. Vacancy figures are indicative. IBPS administers the common recruitment process; appointment and service conditions belong to the participating Regional Rural Bank that eventually allots the candidate. No single hiring bank is inferred.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale II Specialist Recruitment 2026: 381 Vacancies

Banking JobsIBPSCRP RRB XVScale II SpecialistManagerProfessional QualificationExperienced Jobs
Vacancies
381
Apply by
21 September 2026
Age
Above 21 and below 32
Disciplines
IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing, Agriculture
Experience
1 or 2 years by discipline
Selection
Specialist exam and interview

IBPS CRP RRBs XV includes 381 Officer Scale II Specialist (Manager) vacancies across IT, Chartered Accountancy, Law, Treasury, Marketing and Agriculture. Choose only the discipline matching both your qualification and required experience, then apply by 21 September 2026.

Who can apply

Applicants above 21 and below 32 on 1 September 2026 may choose one Scale II specialist discipline only when their degree or professional qualification and post-qualification experience match that discipline exactly by 21 September 2026.

Important dates

Officer Scale II Specialist important dates
EventDate
Applications open 1 September 2026
Last date to register, edit and pay fee 21 September 2026
Specialist single online exam 20 December 2026
Interview January or February 2027 (tentative)
Provisional allotment February or March 2027 (tentative)

Role overview

Scale II Specialist is a Manager-level route with 381 vacancies: IT 182, Chartered Accountant 81, Law 46, Treasury 18, Marketing 16 and Agriculture 38. The exam includes Professional Knowledge and is followed by interview.

Vacancy table

Officer Scale II Specialist vacancies by discipline
Specialist disciplineVacancies
Information Technology Officer 182
Chartered Accountant 81
Law Officer 46
Treasury Manager 18
Marketing Officer 16
Agricultural Officer 38

The six discipline rows total 381. Choose only one discipline for which every qualification and experience document is available.

Qualification

IT requires a relevant bachelor’s degree with 50%; CA requires ICAI Certified Associate status; Law requires a law degree with 50%; Treasury accepts CA or MBA Finance; Marketing requires MBA Marketing; Agriculture requires a specified agriculture or allied bachelor’s degree with 50%. Read the official discipline wording before applying.

Age and date of birth

Applicants must be above 21 and below 32 on 1 September 2026. The unrelaxed date-of-birth range is 2 September 1994 to 1 September 2005, inclusive, subject to official relaxations.

Experience

IT, CA, Treasury and Marketing require one year in the relevant field. Law requires two years as an advocate or Law Officer in a bank/FI. Agriculture requires two years in the relevant field. Complete the requirement by 21 September 2026.

Application fees

SC, ST and PwBD applicants pay ₹175 including GST. All other applicants pay ₹850 including GST. Bank transaction charges are extra and each application needs its own fee.

Pay and service conditions

The official notification does not state a fixed salary or pay scale. Pay and service conditions depend on the allotted RRB rules; no salary figure is inferred.

Selection process

Selection uses one specialist online examination followed by interview, with no preliminary exam. The exam and interview carry 80:20 weight. A one-fourth penalty applies to wrong answers.

Exam pattern

Officer Scale II Specialist single exam pattern
SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Professional Knowledge 40 40 30 minutes
Reasoning 40 40 30 minutes
Financial Awareness 40 40 15 minutes
English or Hindi 40 20 30 minutes
Computer Knowledge 40 20 15 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation 40 40 30 minutes
Total 240 200 150 minutes

The specialist examination is followed by interview. Wrong answers attract a one-fourth penalty.

How to apply

  1. Open the Officers application portal and select one Officer Scale II specialist discipline; do not use an unofficial form or payment page.
  2. Register with an active mobile number and email address, then retain the generated registration number and password.
  3. Enter personal, category, qualification, local-language and experience details exactly as supported by your documents.
  4. Upload the photograph, live photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and applicable certificates in the specified format.
  5. Preview every field, choose the participating RRB preferences where the form asks for them, and correct errors before final submission.
  6. Pay the applicable fee online by 21 September 2026 and wait for the successful transaction confirmation.
  7. Download the completed form and e-receipt; do not send a printout to IBPS or a participating RRB unless a later official notice asks for it.

Documents required

  • Recent passport-style photograph and the required live photograph capture
  • Signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format
  • Class 10 certificate or marksheet for date-of-birth proof
  • Graduation marksheets and degree or provisional certificate
  • Category, PwBD, EWS, ex-servicemen or scribe documents when applicable
  • Experience certificates showing role, employer and qualifying dates when the selected post requires experience
  • A saved copy of the submitted application and online payment receipt

Key points and warnings

  • Choose only one specialist discipline or other Officer-cadre post; compare GBO and Scale III before submitting.
  • Qualification and required experience must be complete by 21 September 2026.
  • Vacancies are indicative and may change; NR means the RRB did not report a number and it is excluded from the stated total.
  • A one-fourth penalty applies to each wrong objective answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
  • Use only the matching official IBPS application portal and retain the submitted form and payment receipt.

Frequently asked questions

How many Scale II Specialist vacancies are available?
The notification reports 381 indicative vacancies across IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing and Agriculture.
Can I choose more than one specialist discipline?
No. Choose one discipline and ensure both your qualification and experience match it.
Is there a preliminary exam?
No. There is one specialist online exam followed by interview.
Does every specialist role require the same experience?
No. The required field and duration vary by discipline; use the qualification and experience section before selecting the form.

Source and verification note

Prepared from the official IBPS CRP RRBs XV recruitment page, the detailed notification and the official 2026–27 examination calendar. Vacancy figures are indicative. IBPS administers the common recruitment process; appointment and service conditions belong to the participating Regional Rural Bank that eventually allots the candidate. No single hiring bank is inferred.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale III Recruitment 2026: 220 Senior Manager Vacancies

Banking JobsIBPSCRP RRB XVOfficer Scale IIISenior ManagerGraduate 50%5 Years Experience
Vacancies
220
Apply by
21 September 2026
Age
Above 21 and below 40
Qualification
Bachelor's degree with 50%
Experience
5 years as Bank/FI officer
Selection
Single exam and interview

IBPS RRB Officer Scale III is the Senior Manager route under CRP RRBs XV, with 220 indicative vacancies. Applicants need at least 50% in graduation and a compulsory five years as an officer in a Bank or financial institution; apply by 21 September 2026.

Who can apply

Experienced officers above 21 and below 40 on 1 September 2026 can consider Scale III when they have at least 50% in graduation and five completed years as an officer in a bank or financial institution by 21 September 2026.

Important dates

Officer Scale III important dates
EventDate
Applications open 1 September 2026
Last date to register, edit and pay fee 21 September 2026
Single online exam 20 December 2026
Interview January or February 2027 (tentative)
Provisional allotment February or March 2027 (tentative)

Role overview

Officer Scale III is the Senior Manager route. CRP RRBs XV reports 220 indicative vacancies across 14 RRBs that declared a positive number. It is not the RRB PO or entry-level Scale I post.

Vacancy table

Officer Scale III vacancies across 14 reporting RRBs
Participating RRBVacancies
Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank 2
Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank 13
Gujarat Gramin Bank 50
Haryana Gramin Bank 19
Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank 3
Jharkhand Gramin Bank 5
Kerala Grameena Bank 11
Meghalaya Rural Bank 5
Punjab Gramin Bank 6
Rajasthan Gramin Bank 23
Tamil Nadu Grama Bank 48
Telangana Grameena Bank 12
Uttarakhand Gramin Bank 4
West Bengal Gramin Bank 19

The 14 reporting RRBs total exactly 220 vacancies. Tripura Gramin Bank is marked NR in the official annexure and is excluded from the 220 total; banks not shown report zero.

Qualification

A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks is required. The notification states preference for a degree or diploma in banking, finance, marketing, agriculture and allied fields, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy.

Age and date of birth

Applicants must be above 21 and below 40 on 1 September 2026. The unrelaxed date-of-birth range is 2 September 1986 to 1 September 2005, inclusive. Category relaxations apply only under the official rules.

Experience

A minimum of five years as an officer in a bank or financial institution is compulsory and must be complete by 21 September 2026. Do not count non-officer service toward this requirement.

Application fees

SC, ST and PwBD applicants pay ₹175 including GST. All other applicants pay ₹850 including GST. Bank transaction charges are extra and each separate application needs its own fee.

Pay and service conditions

The official notification does not specify a fixed salary or pay scale for Scale III. Pay and service terms depend on the rules of the participating RRB that makes the allotment, so no salary figure is invented.

Selection process

Selection uses one online examination followed by interview, with no preliminary exam. The examination and interview carry 80:20 weight. A one-fourth penalty applies to each wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.

Exam pattern

Officer Scale III single exam pattern
SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Reasoning 40 50 30 minutes
Computer Knowledge 40 20 15 minutes
Financial Awareness 40 40 15 minutes
English or Hindi 40 40 30 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation 40 50 30 minutes
Total 200 200 120 minutes

The single examination is followed by interview. Exam and interview carry 80:20 weight; wrong answers attract a one-fourth penalty.

How to apply

  1. Open the Officers application portal and select Officer Scale III; do not use an unofficial form or payment page.
  2. Register with an active mobile number and email address, then retain the generated registration number and password.
  3. Enter personal, category, qualification, local-language and experience details exactly as supported by your documents.
  4. Upload the photograph, live photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and applicable certificates in the specified format.
  5. Preview every field, choose the participating RRB preferences where the form asks for them, and correct errors before final submission.
  6. Pay the applicable fee online by 21 September 2026 and wait for the successful transaction confirmation.
  7. Download the completed form and e-receipt; do not send a printout to IBPS or a participating RRB unless a later official notice asks for it.

Documents required

  • Recent passport-style photograph and the required live photograph capture
  • Signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format
  • Class 10 certificate or marksheet for date-of-birth proof
  • Graduation marksheets and degree or provisional certificate
  • Category, PwBD, EWS, ex-servicemen or scribe documents when applicable
  • Experience certificates showing role, employer and qualifying dates when the selected post requires experience
  • A saved copy of the submitted application and online payment receipt

Key points and warnings

  • Choose only one Officer-cadre post; compare Scale II GBO, Scale II Specialist and Scale III before submitting.
  • Qualification and required experience must be complete by 21 September 2026.
  • Vacancies are indicative and may change; NR means the RRB did not report a number and it is excluded from the stated total.
  • A one-fourth penalty applies to each wrong objective answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
  • Use only the matching official IBPS application portal and retain the submitted form and payment receipt.

Frequently asked questions

How many Officer Scale III vacancies are available?
The official annexure reports 220 indicative vacancies across 14 RRBs with positive declared counts. Tripura is marked NR and excluded from that total.
Is Officer Scale III the RRB PO post?
No. Scale III is the experienced Senior Manager route. Officer Scale I is the entry-level role commonly searched as RRB PO.
How much experience is compulsory?
At least five years as an officer in a bank or financial institution, completed by 21 September 2026.
What is the Scale III selection process?
One online examination is followed by interview. Their final weight is 80:20 and wrong answers carry a one-fourth penalty.

Source and verification note

Prepared from the official IBPS CRP RRBs XV recruitment page, the detailed notification and the official 2026–27 examination calendar. Vacancy figures are indicative. IBPS administers the common recruitment process; appointment and service conditions belong to the participating Regional Rural Bank that eventually allots the candidate. No single hiring bank is inferred.

Key points and warnings

  • Only one Officer-cadre post can be selected; Office Assistant is a separate additional application.
  • Application fees and forms are separate when applying for both Office Assistant and an Officer post.
  • Qualification and required experience must be complete by 21 September 2026.
  • Vacancies are indicative and participating RRBs may revise them; NR means not reported and is not counted as a vacancy.
  • Use only the official IBPS page and matching registration portal; never pay through an aggregator.
  • A separate Officer-cadre application is allowed, but it needs a separate form and fee.
  • Vacancies are indicative and may change; NR means the RRB did not report a number and it is excluded from the stated total.
  • A one-fourth penalty applies to each wrong objective answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
  • Use only the matching official IBPS application portal and retain the submitted form and payment receipt.
  • Only one Officer-cadre post may be selected; a separate Office Assistant application is permitted with a separate fee.
  • Choose only one Officer-cadre post; compare GBO, Specialist and Scale III before submitting.
  • Choose only one specialist discipline or other Officer-cadre post; compare GBO and Scale III before submitting.
  • Choose only one Officer-cadre post; compare Scale II GBO, Scale II Specialist and Scale III before submitting.

Source and verification note

Prepared from the official IBPS CRP RRBs XV recruitment page, the detailed notification and the official 2026–27 examination calendar. Vacancy figures are indicative. IBPS administers the common recruitment process; appointment and service conditions belong to the participating Regional Rural Bank that eventually allots the candidate. No single hiring bank is inferred.