The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released a short notice for CRP RRBs XV on 1 September 2026, announcing the tentative schedule for recruitment of Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). The IBPS RRB XV 2026 notice was published in Employment News, issue dated 5–11 September 2026, on the official website, www.ibps.in. Online registration is set to run from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026.
This short notice does not carry the full detailed notification — it only announces dates. Total vacancies, salary, eligibility and application fee are expected to follow in a separate detailed notification, which IBPS is expected to publish before candidates complete registration. Interested candidates, including those looking at the latest all-India government job updates, should check the official website regularly. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official IBPS short notice published in Employment News, dated 01.09.2026.
Last verified: 31 August 2026.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the schedule for CRP RRBs XV to recruit Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks. Online registration runs from 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 at www.ibps.in. The preliminary examination is tentatively set for November or December 2026, and the detailed notification with vacancy and eligibility details is expected to follow before registration ends.
Quick Summary of IBPS RRB XV 2026
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs XV |
| Posts | Officers (Scale-I, II & III), Office Assistants (Multipurpose) |
| Total Vacancy | Not mentioned in the official notice |
| Salary | Not mentioned in the official notice |
| Application Mode | Online at www.ibps.in |
| Eligibility | Not mentioned in the official notice |
| Selection Process | Preliminary exam, Main/Single exam, Interview (Officer posts only) |
| Place of Posting | Not mentioned in the official notice |
| Registration Closes | 21 September 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | To be specified in the detailed notification |
About the Organisation
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous body set up by the Reserve Bank of India, along with central financial institutions and public sector banks, to conduct recruitment examinations for the banking sector. IBPS runs the annual Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Regional Rural Banks to select Officers and Office Assistants across the country. For candidates tracking bank recruitment updates, CRP RRBs XV is IBPS’s fifteenth edition of this process. Interviews for Officer posts (Scale-I, II & III) will be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.
Local Context
CRP RRBs XV covers Regional Rural Banks operating across several states, including banks serving West Bengal, Sikkim and the North-East. The short notice does not name the specific participating RRBs or the states where vacancies exist — this is expected to appear in the detailed notification. Candidates from Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and elsewhere in North Bengal, Sikkim and the North East who are interested in a Regional Rural Bank career should watch for the detailed notification to see which participating banks operate in their region. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
Important Dates
IBPS has released a tentative schedule covering registration through to the interview stage. Dates for the Main/Single exam and interview are provisional and may shift, as stated in the notice itself.
| Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Online registration & payment of application fee/intimation charges | 1 September 2026 – 21 September 2026 |
| Edit window to modify/correct application form (including online payment for edit) | Opens after registration closes; exact dates to be notified on the official website |
| Conduct of Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary (Officers/Office Assistants) | November/December 2026 |
| Result of Preliminary online exam | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Online Examination – Main/Single (Officers/Office Assistants) | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Interview (Officer Scale-I, II & III only) | Tentatively January/February 2027 |
Vacancy Details and Salary
The short notice does not include the total number of vacancies, the post-wise or discipline-wise break-up, or the salary and pay scale for Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose). These details are expected in the detailed CRP RRBs XV notification, which IBPS is expected to host on its official website before registration closes. Candidates should check the official website for updates.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria — including educational qualification, computer knowledge requirement, and age limit — are not mentioned in this short notice. IBPS generally publishes this information along with the detailed notification. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website. Candidates are advised to check the official website closer to the registration period.
Selection Process
Selection under CRP RRBs XV follows a multi-stage process, as set out in the short notice:
- Preliminary online examination for Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) — tentatively November or December 2026.
- Main/Single online examination — tentatively December 2026 or January 2027.
- Interview, for candidates applying to Officer posts (Scale-I, II & III) only — tentatively January or February 2027, coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with assistance from NABARD and IBPS.
The short notice does not mention a separate interview stage for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) candidates.
Application Fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Check the official website for updates.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website, www.ibps.in.
- Look for the CRP RRBs XV detailed notification and the online registration link once it goes live.
- Complete online registration and pay the application fee/intimation charges between 1 September 2026 and 21 September 2026.
- Use the edit window after registration closes to correct application details, once IBPS notifies the edit window dates on its website.
The exact registration portal steps and application form fields are not mentioned in this short notice; the detailed notification, expected on www.ibps.in, will provide these steps.
Documents to keep ready (added context): a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the specified format, a valid photo ID, and educational certificates are typically required for online bank recruitment applications. Exact requirements will be listed in the detailed notification. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| IBPS official website | Source of this short notice; detailed notification expected here |
| IBPS grievance/query portal (CGRS) | For queries or complaints regarding CRP RRBs XV |
| Government Jobs category | More government recruitment updates on India Job Alerts |
Should You Apply?
IBPS CRP RRBs XV suits candidates who want a banking-sector career through Regional Rural Banks, across both the Officer (managerial) and Office Assistant (clerical) tracks. Officer posts under Scale-I, II and III generally lead to supervisory and managerial roles within RRBs, while Office Assistant (Multipurpose) is an entry-level clerical role assessed through the written exam stages announced so far. Since this is a short notice and not the detailed notification, the exact vacancy count, salary, eligibility and application fee are not yet known — candidates should wait for the full notification, expected before registration closes on 21 September 2026, before making final decisions. Candidates already preparing for competitive bank exams can use the announced dates to plan a study schedule, since IBPS RRB recruitment typically draws applicants from across the country. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
FAQs
When does IBPS CRP RRBs XV registration start?
Online registration for IBPS CRP RRBs XV starts on 1 September 2026 and closes on 21 September 2026, according to the short notice published in Employment News. Candidates can register at the official website, www.ibps.in, during this window.
What posts are covered under IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026?
IBPS CRP RRBs XV covers Officers (Scale-I, II and III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks. The number of vacancies for each post is not mentioned in the short notice and is expected in the detailed notification.
When will the IBPS RRB XV Preliminary exam be held?
The Preliminary online examination for Officers and Office Assistants under CRP RRBs XV is tentatively scheduled for November or December 2026, as per the short notice. The exact exam date will be confirmed later, closer to the exam.
When will the IBPS RRB XV detailed notification be released?
The short notice does not give an exact date for the detailed notification. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official IBPS website, www.ibps.in, for the detailed CRP RRBs XV notification before registration closes on 21 September 2026.
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