IIBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Notification: Officer Scale I, II, III & Office Assistant Recruitment – AP & Telangana Vacancies, Eligibility, Fee, Apply Online. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the much-awaited CRP RRBs XV Notification 2026 for recruitment to Officer Scale-I, Scale-II & Scale-III (Group “A”) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) (Group “B”) posts in 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India, including Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank and Telangana Grameena Bank.
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026: Online registration is open from 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 on www.ibps.in. This detailed IBPS RRB CRP-XV 2026 guide covers vacancy details for AP and Telangana, age limit, educational qualification, application fee, exam pattern, selection process, salary, how to apply online, required documents and a complete FAQ section for job seekers preparing for RRB Bank Jobs 2026.
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Overview Summary Table
Before going into the detailed clauses, here is a quick snapshot of the IBPS RRB CRP-XV 2026 recruitment for candidates who want the key facts at a glance.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), on behalf of Regional Rural Banks & NABARD |
| Name of Recruitment | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs – CRP RRBs XV |
| Posts Advertised | Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II (General Banking & Specialist), Officer Scale-III, Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| Total Participating RRBs | 28 RRBs across 28 States/UTs of India |
| Total Vacancies | Total of 13706 in All Categories Across the Country |
| Category of Posts | Permanent Posts in Local Banks of the States |
| Andhra Pradesh Vacancies (Indicative) | 1,300 (900 Office Assistant + 400 Officer Scale-I; Scale-II & III – Nil) |
| Telangana Vacancies (Indicative) | 997 (750 Office Assistant + 160 Officer Scale-I + 75 Officer Scale-II + 12 Officer Scale-III) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Online Registration Dates | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 850/- (General/EWS/OBC) | Rs. 175/- (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) |
| Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026) | 18–40 years (post-wise, varies from 18-28 to 21-40 years) |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains (Officer Scale-I & Office Assistant) | Single Level Exam (Scale-II & III) + Common Interview (Officers only) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |

IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Important Dates
Candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana planning to apply for RRB Officer or Office Assistant posts should note the following tentative schedule carefully, as the registration window is short.
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
| Online Registration Start Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 21.09.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee/Intimation Charges | 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 |
| Edit Window to Modify/Correct Application | For 2 days after closure of registration (to be notified) |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download (Officer/OA) | November/December 2026 |
| Preliminary Online Exam (Officer Scale-I/OA) | November/December 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Main/Single Exam Call Letter Download | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Main/Single Online Exam (Officer/OA) | December 2026/February 2027 |
| Main/Single Exam Result (Officer Scale-I, II, III) | January 2027 |
| Interview Call Letter (Officers Only) | January 2027 |
| Common Interview (Officer Scale-I, II, III) | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | February/March 2027 |
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 All India Vacancies Table
There are total of 13706 Vacancies across all Categories in all States.
| Post | Total Vacancies (All India) |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8,183 |
| Officer Scale-I | 4,256 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking) | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT) | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II (CA) | 81 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law) | 46 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 16 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | 38 |
| Officer Scale-II Subtotal | 1,047 |
| Officer Scale-III | 220 |
| Grand Total (All India, indicative) | 13,706 |
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Vacancy Details – Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
The vacancy details below are compiled from Annexure I of the official notification, organisation-wise and category-wise, specifically for Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank and Telangana Grameena Bank readers of this article. Category codes: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS – Economically Weaker Section.
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Vacancies
| Bank/State | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
| Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | 144 | 63 | 243 | 90 | 360 | 900 |
| Telangana Grameena Bank | 120 | 52 | 202 | 75 | 301 | 750 |
| Combined AP + Telangana | 264 | 115 | 445 | 165 | 661 | 1,650 |
Within the above totals, PwBD (Person with Benchmark Disability) horizontal reservation for Andhra Pradesh is 9 (HI) + 9 (OC) + 9 (VI) with 90 seats for Ex-Servicemen and 41 for Disabled Ex-Servicemen/Dependents (DESM). For Telangana, PwBD reservation is 8 (HI) + 8 (OC) + 7 (VI) with 75 seats for Ex-Servicemen and 33 for DESM.
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) Vacancies
| Bank/State | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
| Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | 60 | 30 | 108 | 40 | 162 | 400 |
| Telangana Grameena Bank | 24 | 12 | 43 | 16 | 65 | 160 |
| Combined AP + Telangana | 84 | 42 | 151 | 56 | 227 | 560 |
Officer Scale-II & Scale-III Vacancies (Telangana)
| Post/Cadre | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 10 | 5 | 19 | 7 | 32 | 73 |
| Officer Scale-II (Information Technology) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Officer Scale-II (CA/Law/Treasury/Marketing/Agriculture) | Nil vacancies for Telangana in this cycle | |||||
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| Total Telangana (Scale-II + III) | 87 | |||||
All-India Participating Regional Rural Banks (28 RRBs)
For candidates open to applying outside AP/Telangana (subject to local language proficiency), here is the full list of RRBs participating in CRP RRBs XV:
| Sr.No. | State/UT | Name of RRB | Head Office | Local Language(s) |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank | Amaravati | Telugu |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank | Naharlagun | English |
| 3 | Assam | Assam Gramin Bank | Guwahati | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo |
| 4 | Bihar | Bihar Gramin Bank | Patna | Hindi |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | Raipur | Hindi |
| 6 | Gujarat | Gujarat Gramin Bank | Vadodara | Gujarati |
| 7 | Haryana | Haryana Gramin Bank | Rohtak | Hindi |
| 8 | Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank | Mandi | Hindi |
| 9 | Jammu & Kashmir | J&K Grameen Bank | Jammu | Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu & others |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Jharkhand Gramin Bank | Ranchi | Hindi |
| 11 | Karnataka | Karnataka Grameena Bank | Ballari | Kannada |
| 12 | Kerala | Kerala Grameena Bank | Malappuram | Malayalam |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank | Indore | Hindi |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Maharashtra Gramin Bank | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Marathi |
| 15 | Manipur | Manipur Rural Bank | Imphal | Manipuri |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Meghalaya Rural Bank | Shillong | Khasi, Garo |
| 17 | Mizoram | Mizoram Rural Bank | Aizawl | Mizo |
| 18 | Nagaland | Nagaland Rural Bank | Kohima | English |
| 19 | Odisha | Odisha Grameen Bank | Bhubaneswar | Odia |
| 20 | Puducherry | Puducherry Grama Bank | Puducherry | Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu |
| 21 | Punjab | Punjab Gramin Bank | Kapurthala | Punjabi |
| 22 | Rajasthan | Rajasthan Gramin Bank | Jaipur | Hindi |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Grama Bank | Salem | Tamil |
| 24 | Telangana | Telangana Grameena Bank | Hyderabad | Telugu, Urdu |
| 25 | Tripura | Tripura Gramin Bank | Agartala | Bengali, Kokborok |
| 26 | Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank | Lucknow | Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit |
| 27 | Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Gramin Bank | Dehradun | Hindi, Sanskrit |
| 28 | West Bengal | West Bengal Gramin Bank | Kolkata | Bengali, Nepali |
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 01.09.2026. The minimum and maximum age varies by post as shown below.
| Post | Age Limit | Date of Birth Range |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 – 28 years | Not earlier than 02.09.1998 & not later than 01.09.2008 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18 – Below 30 years | Not earlier than 02.09.1996 & not later than 01.09.2008 |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | Above 21 – Below 32 years | Not earlier than 02.09.1994 & not later than 01.09.2005 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Above 21 – Below 40 years | Not earlier than 02.09.1986 & not later than 01.09.2005 |
Age Relaxation – Category-wise
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/DESM (for Office Assistant post) | Actual military service + 3 years (8 years for SC/ST Disabled Ex-Servicemen), max age 50 |
| Ex-Servicemen Commissioned Officers (for Officer posts) | 5 years |
| Widows/Divorced/Legally Separated Women (Office Assistant only) | Up to 35 yrs (Gen/EWS), 38 yrs (OBC), 40 yrs (SC/ST) |
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC is cumulative with only one other applicable relaxation category. OBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026. EWS certificates must be valid for FY 2025-26.
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Educational Qualification
Eligibility (as on the last date of registration, 21.09.2026) differs by post, with specialist Officer Scale-II cadres requiring specific professional degrees.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience |
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline + proficiency in local language of the RRB opted | Not required |
| Officer Scale-I | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline + local language proficiency (preference for Agriculture/IT/Management/Law/Economics graduates) | Not required |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | Bachelor’s degree with min. 50% aggregate marks | 2 years as Officer in a Bank/Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II (IT Officer) | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Computer Science/IT, min. 50% marks | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | Associate Member of ICAI | 1 year as CA |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | Law degree, min. 50% marks | 2 years as advocate/Law Officer |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | CA or MBA (Finance) | 1 year relevant experience |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | MBA (Marketing) | 1 year relevant experience |
| Officer Scale-II (Agricultural Officer) | Bachelor’s in Agriculture/Horticulture/Veterinary Science etc., min. 50% marks | 2 years relevant experience |
| Officer Scale-III | Bachelor’s degree, min. 50% aggregate marks | Minimum 5 years as Officer in a Bank/Financial Institution |
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Officer (Scale I, II & III) | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST) | Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST) |
| ESM/DESM | Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST) | Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST) |
| General/EWS/OBC | Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST) | Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST) |
Fee is payable online only, via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or mobile wallets, between 01.09.2026 and 21.09.2026. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate. Candidates applying for both Officer and Office Assistant posts must pay fees separately for each post.
IBPS CRP RRBs XV Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection is a two-tier process for Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant (Preliminary + Main), and a Single Level Exam for Officer Scale-II and III, followed by a Common Interview for all Officer posts.
Preliminary Exam – Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
Main Exam – Office Assistant & Officer Scale-I
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| General/Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English/Hindi Language (opt one) | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Single Level Exam – Officer Scale-II & Scale-III
| Post | Key Tests | Total Marks | Duration |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking) | Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, Language, Quant & DI | 200 | 120 minutes |
| Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre) | Professional Knowledge, Reasoning, Financial Awareness, Language, Computer Knowledge, Quant & DI | 200 | 150 minutes |
| Officer Scale-III | Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Financial Awareness, Language, Quant & DI | 200 | 120 minutes |
Common Interview (Officer Posts Only)
Officer Scale-I, II and III candidates shortlisted in Main/Single Level exam appear for a Common Interview carrying 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). The weightage of Online Exam : Interview is 80:20 for the final merit list. Office Assistant (Multipurpose) selection does not include an interview — provisional allotment is based directly on Main Exam marks.
How to Apply Online for IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026
Candidates must apply separately for Officer and Office Assistant posts using the links below, following these steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website www.ibps.in and click on “CRP for RRBs”.
- Select “Click Here to Apply Online for CRP-RRBs-Officers (Scale I, II and III)” or “…Office Assistants (Multipurpose)” as applicable.
- Click “New Registration” and enter basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number & Password (also sent via SMS/Email).
- Fill in the online application form carefully using “Save and Next”, including choice of State/UT for allotment (this choice is irrevocable).
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and 10th Standard certificate as per Annexure III specifications.
- Pay the applicable Application Fee/Intimation Charges online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS or Mobile Wallet.
- Verify all details before clicking “Complete Registration” — no edits are allowed after final submission except during the Edit Window.
- Download and save the printout of the online application and e-receipt for future reference.
Documents Required for IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Interview/ Verification
- Printout of valid Interview Call Letter (Officers) / registered online application form
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/10th Standard Certificate)
- Valid Photo Identity Proof
- Graduation Mark-sheets/Certificates (result declared on or before 21.09.2026)
- Experience Certificate (as on 21.09.2026), where applicable
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in the Government of India prescribed format
- Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates
- Disability Certificate/UDID card for PwBD candidates
- Ex-Servicemen discharge/service certificates, where applicable
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
The monthly in-hand salary for an IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) ranges from ₹35,000 to ₹37,000, while the in-hand salary for an Officer Scale-I (PO) ranges from ₹60,000 to ₹77,000.
1. IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) Salary
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹24,050 per month
- Pay Scale: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480
- Gross Salary: Approx. ₹37,442 per month
- In-Hand Salary: ₹35,000 to ₹37,000 per month (after deductions)
| Salary Component | Approximate Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹24,050.00 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹3,783.00 |
| Special Allowance | ₹3,263.60 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹2,167.88 |
2. IBPS RRB Officer Scale-I (PO) Salary
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 per month
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
- Gross Salary: Approx. ₹78,000 to ₹80,000+ per month
- In-Hand Salary: ₹60,000 to ₹77,000 per month (varies by location)
| Salary Component | Approximate Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹48,480.00 |
| Special Allowance | ₹15,571.00 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹10,278.00 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹3,878.00 |
3. Higher Officer Scales (Scale II & III)
- Officer Scale-II (Manager): Starting basic pay is ₹48,170. Monthly in-hand salary ranges between ₹65,000 and ₹67,000.
- Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): Monthly in-hand salary ranges between ₹80,000 and ₹90,000.
4. Perks and Allowances
Apart from the core components, employees receive additional benefits:
- Leased Accommodation or bank quarters
- Travelling Allowance (TA) / petrol reimbursement
- Medical Reimbursement
- National Pension System (NPS) contributions
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026?
It is the 15th Common Recruitment Process conducted by IBPS for recruiting Officers (Scale I, II, III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in 28 Regional Rural Banks across India, including Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank and Telangana Grameena Bank.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026?
The online registration and fee payment window closes on 21.09.2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank has an indicative 1,300 vacancies (900 Office Assistant + 400 Officer Scale-I), while Telangana Grameena Bank has an indicative 997 vacancies (750 Office Assistant + 160 Scale-I + 75 Scale-II + 12 Scale-III).
Q4. What is the age limit for IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026?
Age limits vary by post — 18-28 years for Office Assistant, 18-30 for Officer Scale-I, 21-32 for Scale-II, and 21-40 for Scale-III, as on 01.09.2026, with category-wise relaxation applicable.
Q5. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university is the basic requirement for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I; Officer Scale-II and III (and specialist cadres) require additional minimum marks, relevant professional degrees, and post-qualification banking experience.
Q6. What is the application fee for IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026?
Rs. 850/- for General/EWS/OBC candidates and Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PwBD (and additionally ESM/DESM for Office Assistant post), inclusive of GST, payable online only.
Q7. Is there a written examination for this recruitment?
Yes. Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I candidates appear for Preliminary and Main online exams; Officer Scale-II and III candidates appear for a Single Level online exam.
Q8. Is there an interview in CRP RRBs XV?
Yes, but only for Officer posts (Scale I, II, III). A Common Interview of 100 marks is conducted with an 80:20 weightage between the online exam and interview. Office Assistant selection has no interview stage.
Q9. Can a candidate from another state apply for Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank or Telangana Grameena Bank?
Yes, there is no domicile restriction. However, candidates must possess proficiency in the local language (Telugu for AP; Telugu/Urdu for Telangana) or acquire it within 6 months of joining.
Q10. Can a candidate apply for both Officer and Office Assistant posts?
Yes, a candidate can apply for the Office Assistant post and also for one Officer post (Scale I or II or III), but must register and pay fees separately for each post applied.
Q11. What is the exam pattern negative marking rule?
0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the objective tests. There is no penalty for questions left unanswered.
Q12. Where can candidates apply online for IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026?
Applications must be submitted only through the official IBPS website www.ibps.in, using the direct links provided in the Important Links table below.
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
| Apply Online – Officer Scale I/II/III | https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrbxvaug26/ |
| Apply Online – Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrboaxvaug26/ |
| Queries/Complaints Portal | https://cgrs.ibps.in/ |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS CRP RRBs XV 2026 is one of the largest banking recruitment drives for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana job seekers this year, offering a combined 2,297+ indicative vacancies across Office Assistant and Officer cadres in Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank and Telangana Grameena Bank alone. Eligible candidates should complete online registration well before the 21.09.2026 deadline, keep all category and educational certificates ready, and regularly check www.ibps.in for updates on call letters, exam dates and results.