IBPS RRB Notification 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS RRB Notification 2026 (CRP RRBs-XV) for the recruitment of Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II, and III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) across participating Regional Rural Banks. A total of 13,706 vacancies have been announced nationwide.

Eligible and interested aspirants can submit their online applications through the official portal at ibps.in from September 1 to September 21, 2026.

Official Notification Link: Candidates can download the official CRP-RRBs-XV recruitment PDF directly from theIBPS Official Website PDF

to verify detailed post-wise breakdowns, exam patterns, and guidelines.

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IBPS RRB 2026 Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: August 31 / September 1, 2026
• Online Application Start Date: September 1, 2026
• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: September 21, 2026
• Officer Scale-I (PO) Prelims Exam: November 21 & 22, 2026
• Office Assistant (Clerk) Prelims Exam: December 6, 12, & 13, 2026
• Officer Scale-II & III Single Examination: December 20, 2026
• Officer Scale-I (PO) Main Exam: December 20, 2026
• Office Assistant (Clerk) Main Exam: January 30, 2027

IBPS RRB 2026 Vacancy – 13,706 Posts Breakdown

The comprehensive vacancy distribution across various cadres includes:

IBPS RRB 2026 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

• Educational Qualifications:
  • Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university, alongside functional proficiency in the official local language of the respective State/UT.
  • Officer Scale-II & III: Requires specialized professional degrees (such as MBA, CA, LLB, or IT qualifications) alongside mandatory post-qualification work experience.
• Age Limits:
  • Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18 to 28 years
  • Officer Scale-I (PO): 18 to 30 years
  • Officer Scale-II (Manager): 21 to 32 years
  • Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): 21 to 40 years
  • Note: Age determination follows the exact guidelines prescribed in the official notification. Standard age relaxations apply to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwBD) as per government regulations.

IBPS RRB 2026 for Jammu & Kashmir Candidates

For aspirants preparing from Jammu and Kashmir, participation is routed through Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank, which features dedicated regional allocations under the current recruitment drive.

• Local Language Requirement: Candidates applying for Office Assistant or Officer Scale-I positions in J&K must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the local/regional language (Urdu/Kashmiri/Dogri as applicable per guidelines).
• Examination Centers: Designated preliminary and main examination centers are established across major cities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
• State-Specific Vacancies: Applicants can check the precise bank-by-bank and category-wise reservation matrix for Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank directly inside the official CRP-RRBs-XV notification PDF.

How to Apply Online for IBPS RRB 2026

1. Visit the official website of IBPS at ibps.in.
2. Click on the notification link for “CRP-RRBs-XV” on the homepage.
3. Select “New Registration” and input basic contact details to generate your provisional registration number and password.
4. Fill out the complete application form with accurate academic, personal, and preference details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per official dimensions.
6. Pay the required application fee online through net banking, credit card, or debit card.
7. Submit the form and download/print a hard copy of the final application receipt for future records.

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