IBPS RRB XV 15th Notification 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

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IBPS RRB XV 15th Notification 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for RRB XV Recruitment 2026. If you're aiming for a job in a regional rural bank, this is your chance. Online applications are open from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 for the posts of Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II, and Officer Scale III. Below you'll find everything you need to know — vacancies, age limit, qualifications, fees, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, and how to apply.

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IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026 Clerk & PO Overview

Recruitment Organization	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post Name	Group A Officers (Scale-I, II, III) & Group B Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
Advt. No.	CRP RRBs XV
Total Vacancies	13688
Notification Date	31 August 2026
Category	IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026 Clerk & PO
Official Website	www.ibps.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	31 August 2026
Online Application Start Date	01.09.2026
Last Date to Apply Online	21.09.2026
Officer Scale-I Prelims Exam	21st and 22nd November 2026
Office Assistant Prelims Exam	6th, 12th, and 13th December 2026
Officer Scale-I, II, III Mains Exam	20 December 2026
Office Assistant Mains Exam	30 January 2027

Application Fees

Category	Fee
UR / Gen / OBC / EWS	Rs. 850/-
SC / ST / PWD	Rs. 175/-
Mode of Payment	Online

Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026 ranges from 18 to 40 Years depending on the specific post. The cut-off date for calculating the age limit is 01.09.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per government rules.

Post	Total Vacancies
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)	8183
Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager)	4256
Officer Scale II – General Banking Officer	666
Officer Scale II – IT Officer	182
Officer Scale II – Chartered Accountant	81
Officer Scale II – Law Officer	46
Officer Scale II – Treasury Manager	0
Officer Scale II – Marketing Officer	16
Officer Scale II – Agricultural Officer	38
Officer Scale II subtotal	1029
Officer Scale III	220
Grand Total (all posts)	13688

Post Name	Vacancy	Qualification
Office Assistants (Multipurpose)	8183	Any Graduate
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)	4256	Any Graduate
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer)	666	Any Graduate (50% Marks) + 2 Yrs Exp
Officer Scale-II (Specialist Officers)	1029	Degree in Relevant Field / CA + Relevant Exp
Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)	220	Any Graduate (50% Marks) + 5 Yrs Exp

IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

Written Exam (Prelims & Mains for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I; Single Level Exam for Officer Scale-II & III)
Interview (Only for Officers Scale-I, II, and III)
Document Verification

IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Pattern

There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response marked by the candidate. The test will be objective in nature.

The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 and 3 exams have only a Single exam and an Interview. The single online exam is nearly the same as the IBPS RRB PO Mains exam.

Clerk and PO Prelims Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	40	40	25 Mins
Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude	40	40	20 Mins
Total	80	80	45 minutes

From 2024 onwards, IBPS has introduced sectional timing in IBPS RRB Prelims Exam for both PO and Clerk. The consolidated duration of 45 mins is now bifurcated into 25 mins and 20 mins as mentioned above.

Clerk and PO Mains Exam Pattern

The mains examination includes 200 questions for 200 marks from five sections, including Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi, and Computer Knowledge. Check the IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains Exam Pattern below.

IBPS RRB Officer (Scale 1) Mains Exam Pattern
Section	Question	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	40	50	30 minutes
General Awareness	40	40	15 minutes
Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude	40	50	30 minutes
English/Hindi Language	40	40	30 minutes
Computer Knowledge	40	20	15 minutes
Total	200	200	2 hours

Note: The Mains exam pattern for Office Assistant and Officer Scale 1 (PO) is the same; however, there is no sectional timing in the IBPS RRB Office Assistant/Mains exam.

IBPS RRB 2026 Syllabus

The IBPS RRB Syllabus is almost the same for IBPS RRB Assistant and IBPS RRB Officer. Apart from the below-mentioned sections, an additional section on professional knowledge is asked for the Specialist Officer Grade-II.

IBPS RRB Syllabus for All Subjects
Section	Topics
Logical Reasoning	Odd Man Out, Analogy, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Alphabet Test, Series Test, Ranking & Time, Causes & Effects, Direction Test, Sitting Arrangements, Decision Making, Statement & Assumption, Figure Series, Assertion & Reason, Statement & Conclusion, Word Formation, Statements & Action Courses, Inequalities, Puzzles
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System, HCF & LCM, Profit & Loss, Decimal Fractions, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Average, Age Problems, Simplification, Partnership, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Data Interpretation, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Quadratic Equations
English Language	Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Rearrangement of Sentences, Cloze Test, Jumbled Words, Idioms, One Word Substitution, Phrase Substitution, Antonyms, Synonyms
Hindi Language	Vyakaran, Error Spotting, Paragraphs, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Antonyms & Synonyms
Computer Knowledge	Computer Fundamentals, Computer Abbreviations, Software & Hardware Fundamentals, Shortcut Keys, Networking, Internet Basics, MS Office, Database, History of Computer, Security Tools, Number System & Conversions, Computer Languages, Input & Output Devices
General Awareness	India & International Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Countries & Currencies, National Parks & Sanctuaries, Banking Terms & Abbreviations, Banking History, RBI, Sports, Finance, Books & Authors, Agriculture, Fiscal Policies, Budget, Government Schemes & Policies
Financial Awareness	Latest Financial News (Monetary Policy), Budget & Economic Survey, Banking Reforms in India, Bank Accounts & Special Individuals, Deposits & Credit,

IBPS RRB 2026 Salary

IBPS RRB Salary for Group A & B posts has been tabulated below. Have a look at the IBPS RRB Salary for different posts.

IBPS RRB Posts	IBPS RRB salary (In-hand Salary)
IBPS RRB Clerk/Assistant	Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 37,000/-
IBPS RRB Officer (Scale I)	Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 77,000/-
Officer Scale-II	Rs 65,000 to Rs 67,000/-
Officer Scale III	Rs 80,000 to Rs 90,000/-

How to Apply for IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for IBPS RRB XV Recruitment 2026:

Go to the official website www.ibps.in and click on the “CRP for RRBs” section.
Select the relevant online registration link for “CRP-RRBs-OFFICERS (Scale-I, II and III)” or “CRP-RRBs- OFFICE ASSISTANTS (Multipurpose)”.
Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to generate your Provisional Registration Number and Password.
Complete the application form and upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and required certificates.
Pay the prescribed application fee using online payment methods like debit cards, credit cards, or net banking.
Verify all details and click on “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” to submit your application form.
Download and print out a copy of the completed online application form and payment receipt for future reference.

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