IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 13,706 Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has started the online application process for IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted for Group A Officers and Group B Office Assistants in Regional Rural Banks across the country.

A total of 13,706 vacancies have been announced under CRP-RRBs-XV. The IBPS RRB 15th online form 2026 was activated on September 1, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until September 21, 2026.

IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026: Key Details

The recruitment covers Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts. Candidates should check the post-wise eligibility criteria before submitting the application.

The key details are given below:

Candidates should complete the application process before the deadline. The official IBPS registration portal also confirms that September 21 is the closing date for registration, application editing and online fee payment.

IBPS RRB 15th Vacancy 2026

The 13,706 vacancies have been distributed across different posts under the IBPS RRB 15th recruitment.

Office Assistant has the highest number of vacancies, followed by Officer Scale-I. The remaining vacancies are distributed among specialist and senior officer positions.

IBPS RRB 15th Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility criteria differ according to the post. Candidates must fulfil the educational qualification, age and experience requirements applicable to the post they select.

• Office Assistant: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or institution. Candidates should also have proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB.
• Officer Scale-I: Graduation in any discipline. Preference may be given to candidates with qualifications in areas such as Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy.
• Officer Scale-II: The qualification and experience requirements vary according to the specialist post. For example, General Banking Officer candidates require graduation with at least 50% marks and relevant banking experience.
• Officer Scale-III: Graduation with at least 50% marks along with the required banking or financial institution experience.

Candidates applying for specialist positions such as IT, Law, Agriculture, Marketing, Treasury Manager and Chartered Accountant must meet the specific qualification and experience requirements prescribed for their respective posts.

IBPS RRB 15th Age Limit 2026

The age limit is different for each post. The age is calculated as on September 1, 2026.

Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates as per IBPS rules.

IBPS RRB 15th Application Fee 2026

Candidates have to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the IBPS RRB 15th online form.

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
• SC/ST/PwD: ₹175

The fee can be paid online through the available payment options during registration.

IBPS RRB 15th Exam Dates 2026

IBPS has released its tentative examination calendar for CRP-RRBs-XV. The Officer Scale-I preliminary examination is scheduled for November 21 and 22, 2026, while the Office Assistant preliminary examination will be conducted on December 6, 12 and 13, 2026.

The main/single examination for Officer Scale-I, II and III is scheduled for December 20, 2026. The Office Assistant main examination is scheduled for January 30, 2027.

How to Apply for IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official IBPS website.
2. Open the CRP-RRBs-XV recruitment section.
3. Select the relevant application link for Office Assistant or Officer Scale-I, II and III.
4. Complete the registration process.
5. Enter personal, educational and other required details.
6. Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Check all details carefully before submitting the form.
9. Download and save the final application form and fee receipt.

Candidates should note that an online application does not automatically confirm eligibility. Applications can be rejected later if the candidate is found ineligible during scrutiny.

IBPS RRB 15th Selection Process 2026

The selection process depends on the post applied for. It generally includes:

• Preliminary examination
• Main examination or single-level examination
• Interview for Officer Scale-I, II and III posts
• Document verification
• Medical examination

Candidates should prepare according to the examination pattern applicable to their selected post.

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