Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued a brief notification for the upcoming Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV). The recruitment process will be held for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
As per the notification, the online registration and payment of application fees will start from September 1, 2026 and will end on September 21, 2026. Preliminary examinations are tentatively to be held in November/December 2026 and interviews for Officer posts in January/February 2027.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Organisation: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Recruitment Process: Common Recruitment Process for RRBs
- CRP: RRBs XV
- Posts Covered: Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose)
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: IBPS
Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges | 1 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 |
| Edit Window for Candidates to Modify/Correct Application Form | After closure of registration; dates will be notified on the official IBPS website |
| Conduct of Pre-Exam Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary (Officers/OA) | November/December 2026 |
| Result of Online Examination – Preliminary | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Interviews for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) | January/February 2027 |
The dates above are tentative, as mentioned in the short notification. Candidates should check the official IBPS website for subsequent updates.
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Selection Procedure
The short notification confirms that IBPS will conduct online examinations for the recruitment process. The selection stages indicated in the notification are as follows:
- Pre-Exam Training (PET) – Scheduled for November 2026.
- Preliminary Online Examination – Tentatively scheduled for November/December 2026.
- Preliminary Examination Result – Expected in December 2026/January 2027.
- Further examination stages – Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the complete post-wise examination and selection process.
- Interview for Officers – Interviews for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) are tentatively scheduled for January/February 2027. The interviews will be coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Banks with assistance from NABARD and IBPS, in consultation with the appropriate authority.
How to Apply for IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
Candidates will have to apply online through the official IBPS website.
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official IBPS website. |
| 2 | Look for the CRP RRBs XV recruitment/application link. |
| 3 | Complete the online registration process. |
| 4 | Fill in the required details in the application form. |
| 5 | Upload the documents/details as required in the detailed notification. |
| 6 | Pay the applicable application fee/intimation charges online. |
| 7 | Check the application form carefully before final submission. |
| 8 | Submit the application within the registration period. |
| 9 | Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference. |
As per the short notification, the online registration and payment of application fees/intimation charges will start from 1st September 2026 to 21st September 2026. It also states that an edit window will be provided after the registration closes and the dates will be out on the official website of IBPS.
The notice advises the aspirants in particular to visit the official IBPS website for updates and information regarding the recruitment process.
Important links
| IBPS Official Website | Click here |
| IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 Short Notification PDF | Click here |
FAQs on IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026
What is IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026?
IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026 is the Common Recruitment Process for RRBs XV, through which IBPS will conduct the recruitment process for Group “A” Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Group “B” Office Assistants (Multipurpose).
When will IBPS RRB 2026 registration start?
Online registration starts on 1 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
The last date for online registration and submitting the Application Fees/Intimation Charges is 21 September 2026.
