The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will permanently close the online application and fee payment window for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (IBPS CRP RRBs-XV) on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Graduates aiming to secure one of the 13,706 vacancies announced for Office Assistants (Clerk) and Officers (Scale I, II, and III) across 43 Gramin Banks must finalize their submissions on the official portal at ibps.in before the deadline expires.
IBPS RRB 2026 Recruitment Highlights & Concluding Calendar
Aspirants must strictly observe the official recruitment timeline issued by IBPS:
- Conducting Organization: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Official Recruitment Portal: ibps.in
- Total Vacancies: 13,706 Posts across 43 Regional Rural Banks
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose / Clerk): 8,183 Vacancies
- Officer Scale I (Assistant Manager / PO): 4,256 Vacancies
- Officer Scale II (General Banking & Specialist Officers): 1,027 Vacancies
- Officer Scale III (Senior Manager): 240 Vacancies
- Online Application & Fee Payment Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Application Extension Status: No deadline extension is expected; server loads peak exponentially over the final 48 hours.
- Preliminary Online Examination (PO & Clerk): November 2026
Critical Last-Minute Registration Checkpoints
Candidates must verify the following essential parameters to prevent application rejections:
- Fee Payment Confirmation: The application is valid only after successful payment (Rs. 850/- for General, OBC, and EWS; Rs. 175/- for SC, ST, and PwBD). Ensure the transaction status reflects 'Successful' and download the e-receipt immediately.
- Document Upload Dimensions:
- Scanned Passport Photograph: 20 KB to 50 KB (clear light/white background).
- Applicant Signature: 10 KB to 20 KB (black ink on white paper; capital letters disallowed).
- Left Thumb Impression (LTI): 20 KB to 50 KB (blue or black ink).
- Hand-Written Declaration: 50 KB to 100 KB (written strictly in English by the candidate in running handwriting).
- State-Wise Local Language Proficiency: Candidates applying for Office Assistant or Officer Scale I must have studied or possess certified proficiency in the official local language of the opted state.
- Dual Post Application Policy: Candidates can apply for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, but must complete separate registrations and pay individual application fees for each post.
Overview of Preliminary Examination Pattern (PO & Clerk)
The Phase 1 preliminary examination consists of 80 objective questions carrying 80 marks over a composite duration of 45 minutes:
- Reasoning Ability: 40 Questions (40 Marks). Covers puzzles, linear/circular seating arrangements, syllogisms, inequalities, coding-decoding, and direction sense.
- Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude: 40 Questions (40 Marks). Evaluates simplification/approximation, data interpretation charts, number series, and arithmetic word problems.
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer; deduction of 0.25 (1/4th) marks for every incorrect response.
- Regional Languages: Question papers are available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional state languages.
Step-by-Step Online Application Guide on IBPS Portal
Follow these instructions to complete your registration before Monday night:
- Visit the official website at ibps.in.
- Click on the flashing banner titled 'Apply Online for CRP RRBs-XV (Officers / Office Assistants)'.
- Click on 'Click here for New Registration' and enter your basic details (Name, Mobile Number, Email ID) to generate your provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Log in and fill in educational qualification details, state preferences, and participating bank choices.
- Upload clear scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration.
- Preview the full application form, verify all entries, and proceed to the integrated payment gateway.
- Pay the fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI, and save the confirmation page PDF.