IBPS RRB XV 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online from 1 September

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notice for the 15th Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs-XV), inviting applications for Officer (Scale I, II and III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts in Regional Rural Banks across the country. The recruitment follows the usual CRP RRB pattern: Office Assistant and Officer Scale I candidates go through Preliminary and Main examinations followed by interview (for Officer posts), while Officer Scale II and III candidates sit a Single (Mains-only) exam followed by interview. Exact vacancy numbers for this cycle will be confirmed participating-bank-wise in the detailed notification. Candidates should hold a graduation degree from a recognised university (specific stream requirements apply for specialist Officer Scale I/II posts such as IT, agriculture, law, marketing, treasury and CA) to be eligible; age and experience criteria vary by post and scale. Given the scale of this recruitment and the compressed application window, aspirants are advised to keep their educational and category certificates ready and complete registration well ahead of the closing date.