1. Top Summary

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2. Job Overview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) invites applications from eligible candidates for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV), for recruitment to Group “A” – Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” – Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in 28 Participating Regional Rural Banks across India. A candidate can apply for the post of Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and can also apply for one post in the Officers’ cadre (Scale-I, or Scale-II, or Scale-III) — but not for more than one Officer post. Candidates must apply and pay fees separately for each post.

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Participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

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3. Important Dates

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4. Eligibility Criteria

Nationality/Citizenship

A candidate must be either (i) a Citizen of India, or (ii) a subject of Nepal, or (iii) a subject of Bhutan, or (iv) a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (v) a person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India — categories (ii) to (v) require a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

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Age (as on 01-09-2026)

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The maximum age limit above applies to General and EWS category candidates. Age relaxation for other categories:

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Notes:

• SC/ST/OBC (NCL) age relaxation is allowed cumulatively with only one of the remaining relaxation categories above.
• Relevant certificates must be produced at interview (for Officers) or at document verification/joining (for Office Assistants).
• OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on/after 01-04-2026 and contain the “non-creamy layer” clause, per Govt. of India format.
• EWS certificate must be valid for year 2026-2027 (financial year 2025-26).
• Ex-servicemen who have already secured Group C/D Central Govt. employment get age relaxation for a higher grade, but are not eligible for reservation benefit a second time.

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Educational Qualification & Post-Qualification Experience (as on 21-09-2026)

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Result must be declared on or before 21-09-2026 by a University/Institution/Board recognized by the Government of India. Candidates must indicate graduation percentage (CGPA/OGPA converted to percentage per the University’s own criteria) in the online application, with documentary proof required at document verification.

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5. Application Fee / Intimation Charges

Payable online from 01-09-2026 to 21-09-2026 (both dates inclusive). Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate; fees are non-refundable.

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6. Vacancy Details (Indicative)

Vacancies below are as reported by RRBs at the time of notification; they are indicative and subject to change. NR = Not Reported (Tripura Gramin Bank had not reported its vacancies for any post at the time of this notification).

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Post-wise Total Indicative Vacancies (All States)

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Office Assistants (Multipurpose) — State-wise, Category-wise

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Officer Scale-I — State-wise, Category-wise

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7. Online Examination Structure

IBPS reserves the right to modify the structure (including duration) of any test; any change is intimated via the official IBPS website. Full details are provided in the “Information Handout” downloadable with the call letter.

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Preliminary Examination (Objective) — Office Assistants & Officer Scale-I

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Candidates for both posts must qualify in both tests by securing minimum cutoff marks; adequate candidates per category are then shortlisted for the Main Examination.

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Main Examination (Objective) — Office Assistants & Officer Scale-I

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Candidates opt for either the English or the Hindi Language test (4a or 4b). * indicates a bilingual (Hindi/English or the notified regional language) test as per the state’s medium-of-examination table below.

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Single-Level Examination (Objective) — Officer Scale-II & Scale-III

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Medium of Examination by State (Office Assistants & Officer Scale-I)

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In case of discrepancy between the English version and a translated version, the English version prevails.

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8. Penalty, Cutoff & Scoring

• Penalty for wrong answers: 0.25 (¼) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer; no penalty for unattempted questions.
• Cutoff: Office Assistants and Officer Scale-I candidates must score minimum marks in each test of the Main Examination; Officer Scale-II and III candidates must score minimum marks in each test of the Single Examination — in each case to be shortlisted for the next stage.
• Normalization: Corrected scores across different sessions (if held) are normalized using the equi-percentile method, calculated to two decimal points.
• Merely passing individual tests may not suffice — candidates must also score sufficiently high in total merit order. IBPS’s decision on shortlisting is final.

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9. Examination Centres

Examinations are conducted online at various centres across India (tentative list in Annexure II of the official notification, covering all 28 states). No request for change of examination centre is entertained; IBPS reserves the right to cancel/add centres or allot a candidate to a centre outside the applied-for State/UT.

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10. Pre-Examination Training (PET)

Online Pre-Examination Training may be arranged for a limited number of SC/ST/OBC/Minority Community/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates (Office Assistants) and SC/ST/OBC/Minority Community candidates (Officer Scale-I). Eligible candidates must opt in via the online application. Attending PET does not confer any right to selection.

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11. Interview (Officers Scale I, II & III only)

• Coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Bank with assistance of NABARD and IBPS.
• Total marks for Interview: 100. Minimum qualifying marks: not less than 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
• Weightage of Online Examination : Interview = 80:20 for the Officers’ cadre.
• No request for change of interview date/centre/venue/time is entertained.
• Interview score of candidates failing to secure minimum qualifying marks is not disclosed.

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Documents Required at Interview/Document Verification/Joining

• Printout of the valid Interview Call Letter
• Valid system-generated printout of the online application form
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/Std. X certificate with DOB)
• Photo Identity Proof (as per Identity Verification section below)
• Mark-sheets/certificates for Graduation or equivalent, with result declared on/before 21-09-2026
• Experience Certificates (as on 21-09-2026), where applicable
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in the prescribed format, where applicable
• Income & Asset Certificate (EWS candidates), where applicable
• Valid Disability Certificate/UDID Card (PwBD candidates), where applicable
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates already serving in Govt./Quasi-Govt./PSU/Nationalised Banks)
• Any other relevant document in support of eligibility

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12. Provisional Allotment

• For Officer Scale-I and Office Assistants: allotment is restricted within the RRBs of the State/UT opted for.
• For Officer Scale-II and III: allotment is to one of the Participating RRBs, based on merit-cum-preference.
• In case of a tie in scores, the candidate senior in age (i.e. older) is ranked higher.
• A reserve list is drawn per category; provisional allotment from the reserve list may be made 3–4 times within one year of the original allotment date, subject to RRBs reporting further vacancies.
• Allotment once made is final and binding; no request for change/re-allotment is entertained.
• A candidate who does not avail the offer of appointment forfeits their candidature/chance in the selection process.

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13. Identity Verification

Accepted photo ID (bearing exactly the same name as the call letter): PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving License, Voter’s ID with photo, Bank Passbook with photo, Photo ID issued by a Gazetted Officer/People’s Representative, College/University ID, Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar with photo, Employee ID, or Bar Council ID. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not accepted. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS is not accepted. Biometric (fingerprint) data may be captured/verified at various stages; refusal may lead to cancellation of candidature.

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14. How to Apply

1. Visit the official IBPS website www.ibps.in and open the “CRP for RRBs” link on the Home Page.
2. Click “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-RRBs-OFFICERS (Scale-I, II and III)” or “…OFFICE ASSISTANTS (Multipurpose)” as applicable.
3. Click “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and enter basic details; note the system-generated provisional registration number and password (also sent via Email/SMS).
4. Upload: Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Hand-written Declaration, SSC/SSLC/10th Standard or Equivalent Certificate, and (where applicable) Certificate/UDID card for scribe/PwBD provisions — per Annexure III specifications.
5. Use “SAVE AND NEXT” to verify/modify details before final submission — no change is permitted after clicking COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
6. Select the State/UT opted for provisional allotment (Office Assistants and Officer Scale-I) — this choice is irrevocable.
7. Complete payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallet.
8. On successful payment, an e-receipt is generated; take a printout of the e-receipt and the completed application form for your own records (do not send this to IBPS/RRBs).

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Digi Locker is integrated with the application form; candidates may voluntarily provide access to Aadhaar, educational documents and other credentials through it.

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15. Documents to be Scanned & Uploaded (Annexure III)

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If the left thumb is unavailable, the right thumb, or another finger (starting from the forefinger), or a toe impression may be used — the candidate must specify which. The hand-written declaration must be entirely in the candidate’s own handwriting in English; if written by anyone else or in another language, the application is treated as invalid.

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16. Items Not Allowed Inside the Examination Centre

• Stationery: textual material, bits of paper, geometry/pencil box, calculator, scale/ruler, writing pad, pen drives, log table, electronic pen/scanner
• Communication devices: mobile phones, Bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band
• Other items: goggles, handbags, hair-pin/band, belt, cap
• Ornaments: rings, earrings, nose-pin, chain/necklace, pendants, badge, brooch (thoroughly checked)
• Watches, cameras, devices with screen-freeze or storage facility, metallic items, and opened/packed food items

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17. General Instructions

• Candidates may apply for only one Officer post (Scale-I, II or III); applications for more than one Officer post will be summarily rejected.
• A candidate’s admission to any stage of the process is strictly provisional; IBPS/RRBs may reject an application or cancel candidature at any stage if eligibility norms are not met or if false/incorrect information is furnished — even after appointment (leading to summary termination).
• No document should be sent directly to IBPS/RRBs by candidates before or after the exam/interview.
• The authenticated/stamped Preliminary Exam call letter and ID proof copy (Officer Scale-I & Office Assistants) must be brought to the Main Exam; failure to do so means the candidate will not be allowed to appear.
• Multiple attendance/appearance in the exam and/or interview leads to summary rejection/cancellation of candidature.
• Online applications, once registered, cannot be withdrawn; fees are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam.
• Any resulting dispute is subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts at Mumbai.
• Canvassing or creating undue influence leads to disqualification.
• Requests for change of exam date/time/venue/interview or personal details (address, etc.) will not be entertained.
• Signatures across the call letter, attendance sheet and all correspondence must be identical; CAPITAL LETTER signatures are not accepted.
• Candidates must retain about 8 copies of the uploaded photograph for later selection stages.
• Twin/triplet/quadruplet sibling status must be mandatorily disclosed in the application; non-disclosure is treated as suppression of material information.
• Outstation SC/ST/PwBD candidates called for Officer interview are paid II class to-and-fro rail/bus fare (or actual, whichever is less) by shortest route — not admissible to those already serving in Central/State Govt./PSU/Local Govt./Panchayat bodies.
• IBPS reserves the right to change (cancel/modify/add) any criteria, method of selection or provisional allotment process.
• Intimations are sent only via the email/mobile number registered in the application; IBPS is not responsible for non-receipt due to changed contact details or technical faults.

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18. Action Against Misconduct / Unfair Means

Candidates found using unfair means, impersonation, misbehaviour, leaking/sharing exam content, carrying prohibited devices, obstructing the exam, or furnishing false particulars are liable to: criminal prosecution, disqualification, permanent or specified-period debarment from IBPS exams, and termination of service if already appointed. IBPS also analyses response patterns across candidates to detect shared/copied answers and may cancel candidature without notice if irregularities are found.

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The recruitment process is additionally governed by the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which makes offences such as question-paper leakage, tampering with answer sheets/computer systems, impersonation, and creation of fake websites/admit cards cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable.

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19. Call Letters

Call letters for Preliminary, Main/Single Examinations and Interview must be downloaded from www.ibps.in using Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth — no hard copy is sent by post/courier. Candidates using a scribe must fill the online scribe form and upload the scribe’s educational certificate; the scribe declaration form must be downloaded, and the scribe must bring the original certificate on exam day.

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20. Disclaimer

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Issued by: Director, IBPS. Place: Mumbai. Date: 01.09.2026.

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21. Important Links

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22. FAQs