The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP RRBs-XV Recruitment 2026 notification for recruitment to Group A Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group B Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is a big opportunity for new Job seeker.
IBPS RRB Overview 2026
The recruitment is conducted centrally by IBPS on behalf of the participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), with interviews for officer posts coordinated by the Nodal RRBs along with NABARD. A candidate may apply for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) as well as for one officer post (Scale I, II, or III), but separate applications and fees are required for each post.
Candidates interested in IBPS RRB Recruitment can check the complete details including vacancy, eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern and application process below.
| Apply for the post Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of officer ( Scale – I , II) and Office Assistant ( Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRB) https://www.ibps.in/ https://assamjobseeker.com/ | |||
| Important Date | Post Details | ||
| Online Registration – 01 September 2026 Last Date Registration- 21 September 2026 Fee Payment – 1 September- 21 September 2026 Edit Window ( correction) – 2 days after registration closes Pre-Exam Training (PET)- November 2026Preliminary Exam Admit – November/December 2026Preliminary Examination (Officers/OA)- November/December 2026Preliminary Result- December 2026/January 2027 Main Exam Call Letter- December 2026/January 2027 | IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is being conducted for: Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Officer Scale-I – Assistant Manager Officer Scale Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer Officer Scale-II – Specialist Officers Officer Scale-III – Senior Manager | ||
IBPS RRB 2026 Education Details & Age Limit
| Education Details | Age Limit ( Age will be calculated as on 1 September 2026.) |
| Office Assistant – Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent | Office Assistant: 18 to 28 years |
| Officer Scale-I Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Preference may be given to candidates having qualifications in Agriculture, IT, Management, Law, Economics, Accountancy and related fields. | Officer Scale -I Above 18 and Below 30 years |
| Officer Scale-II & III Specific educational qualifications and work experience are required depending on the post. Candidates should check the official notification for post-wise requirements. | Officer Scale-II: Above 21 and Below 32 years. Officer Scale-III: Above 21 and below 40 years |
Standard age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10 years for PwBD candidates, and further relaxation for Ex-Servicemen, as per government norms.
Application Fee for RRB IBPS 2026
| Categories | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD (and ESM/DESM for Office Assistant post) | ₹175 (inclusive of GST) |
| All other candidates | ₹850 (inclusive of GST) |
Salary Details
| The official CRP RRBs-XV notification does not specify the exact salary or basic pay for the posts. Selected candidates will receive salary and applicable allowances as per the rules and pay structure of the respective Regional Rural Bank. |
| Note: Candidates are advised to check the official RRB rules or subsequent official communication for detailed salary and allowance information. |
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The recruitment follows a two-tier examination for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I posts (Preliminary followed by Main), while Officer Scale II and III candidates sit for a Single Level Examination directly.
The IBPS RRB CRP RRBs-XV examination will be conducted in Online Mode (Computer-Based Test – CBT). Candidates will have to appear for the examination at the allotted examination centre and answer the questions using a computer.
| Preliminary Examination (Office Assistant & Officer Scale I): Reasoning and Numerical/Quantitative Ability — 80 questions, 80 marks, 45 minutes |
| Main Examination (Office Assistant & Officer Scale I): Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Numerical/Quantitative Ability — 200 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes |
| Single Level Examination (Officer Scale II & III): Similar structure covering Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Quantitative Aptitude with Data Interpretation |
Negative Marking IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
There will be a penalty for wrong answers
0.25 marks (one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question) will be deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
Local Language
Candidates applying for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I must fulfil the prescribed local-language requirement of the concerned RRB.
For Assam Gramin Bank, the prescribed languages are Assamese, Bengali and Bodo.
For Assam, the exam is available in English, Hindi, and Assamese as the medium of examination. Officer Scale I and II candidates who clear the written exam are called for a common interview coordinated by the Nodal RRB, NABARD, and IBPS.
Assam Gramin Bank Recruitment 2026
For candidates from Assam, Assam Gramin Bank is the participating Regional Rural Bank.
- Head Office: Guwahati, Assam
- Local Languages: Assamese, Bengali and Bodo
- Office Assistant: 181 vacancies
- Officer Scale-I: 169 vacancies
The vacancies are indicative and may change according to the actual vacancies reported by the bank.
Why Assam Candidates Should Apply IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 ?
Assam Gramin Vikash Bank (AGVB) is participating in this recruitment. If you select AGVB as your preference, you will get posting in Assam only. Successful candidates can look forward to a good and attractive salary along with applicable allowances and other benefits, as per the rules and pay structure of the respective Regional Rural Bank (RRB).
Exam Venue-
The CRP RRBs XV exam is conducted fully online (CBT – Computer Based Test), held at various designated centres across India (Assam centres: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur). There’s no offline/pen-paper mode.
How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official IBPS website, www.ibps.in, within the registration window. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full official notification carefully before applying, keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, and category certificates ready, and regularly check the IBPS website for updates on call letters and results.
Important Documents Required for Applying (Before Online Registration)
Before starting the online application, keep the following scanned documents ready — the system will not let you proceed to the next stage without correctly formatted uploads:
| Document | Format & Specification |
| Passport-size photograph (recent, colour) | 4.5cm × 3.5cm, 200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB, light/white background |
| Signature (in black ink on white paper) | 140×60 pixels, 10–20 KB, not in capital letters |
| Left thumb impression (black/blue ink on white paper) | JPG/JPEG, 240×240 pixels (3cm × 3cm), 200 DPI |
| Hand-written declaration (specific text as given in the notification, in own handwriting) | As per prescribed format/specification in the notification |
| SSC/SSLC/10th standard or equivalent certificate (for DOB proof) | Scanned copy |
| Disability Certificate/UDID Card (if applicable, PwBD candidates | Scanned copy |
| Scribe eligibility certificate (if applicable) | Scanned copy |
Also keep ready before applying
- A valid, active email ID and mobile number (for OTP verification, call letters, and all communication)
- Valid Photo Identity Proof details (PAN card/Passport/Driving Licence/Voter’s ID/Aadhaar — must carry the same name used in the application)
- Category/Caste Certificate details (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if claiming reservation
- Educational qualification details (marks, year of passing, university)
- Debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI for online payment of application fee
Photographs must be taken against a plain light background, facing the camera directly, without caps, sunglasses, or filters, as per IBPS specifications — applications with non-compliant photos/signatures get rejected at the registration stage itself.
Important Documents Required at Interview/Joining
Candidates must carry the following original documents (with self-attested photocopies) at the time of interview, document verification, and joining. Missing any relevant document can lead to disqualification from the recruitment process:
- Printout of the valid Interview Call Letter
- System-generated printout of the online application form for CRP RRBs XV
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/Std. X Certificate showing DOB)
- Photo Identity Proof (valid ID bearing exactly the same name as in the application — e.g. PAN card, passport, driving licence, voter’s ID, Aadhaar)
- Mark-sheets/certificates for Graduation or the relevant educational qualification
- Experience Certificates (where applicable, for Officer Scale II & III posts)
- Caste/Category Certificate in the prescribed government format, for SC/ST/OBC candidates (OBC candidates must also submit the non-creamy layer certificate)
- Income and Asset Certificate, for EWS category candidates
- Valid Disability Certificate/UDID Card, for PwBD category candidates
- Scribe eligibility certificate, where applicable, for candidates with benchmark disability
- Ex-servicemen: discharge certificate/pension payment order and proof of rank held (or a certificate of impending release, for those still in service)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, for candidates already working in Government/PSU/Bank jobs
- Any other document relevant to establishing eligibility
Tip: Keep scanned copies (photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration) ready in the correct format before starting the online application itself, since these are uploaded at the registration stage as per IBPS guidelines.
Important Application Rule IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
A candidate may apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post. However, among Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III, a candidate can apply for only one Officer post.
Candidates must provide correct information and valid documents. Any discrepancy or false information may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Official Notification PDF
Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the complete official IBPS CRP RRBs-XV notification PDF before applying online.
Before submitting the application, carefully check the vacancy, eligibility, age limit, educational qualification, local-language requirement, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, documents and other instructions.
If there is any difference between this article and the official notification, the official IBPS notification will prevail.
Apply Online
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website within the prescribed application period.
| Apply for the Multipurpose/ Office Assistant | Apply Here |
| Apply for the Officer Scale I/II/II | Apply Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
| Guidelines Notification for Scribe | Download PDF |
FAQs IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
1. What is IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
Ans- IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is the Common Recruitment Process (CRP RRBs-XV) for recruitment to Office Assistant and Officer posts in Regional Rural Banks.
2. Is Assam Gramin Bank included in IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
Ans- Yes. Assam Gramin Bank is included as the participating RRB for Assam
3. How many Assam Gramin Bank vacancies are available?
Ans- The indicative vacancies include 181 Office Assistant posts and 169 Officer Scale-I posts.
4. What is the application last date?
Ans- The last date for online application is 21 September 2026.
5. Is there negative marking?
Ans- Yes. One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer.
Final Note
This article is prepared on the basis of the official IBPS CRP RRBs-XV Recruitment 2026 notification. Candidates should always verify the latest information from the official notification before applying.