IBPS RRB PO 2026 Application Form Last Date: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the detailed notification for CRP RRBs-XV (IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026), inviting online applications for a total of 13,745 vacancies across Officer Scale I (PO), Officer Scale II, Officer Scale III, and Office Assistant (Clerk) posts in 28 participating Regional Rural Banks across India. Candidates can apply online at the official website ibps.in until 21 September 2026.

IBPS RRB 2026 Notification: Key Highlights

IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Breakup

IBPS revised the vacancy count on 9 September 2026, adding 39 more Office Assistant posts for the Tripura region, taking the total from 13,706 to 13,745.

• Office Assistant (Clerk): 8,222 vacancies — highest in Uttar Pradesh (1,200), followed by Andhra Pradesh (900)
• Officer Scale I (PO): 4,256 vacancies — highest in Gujarat
• Officer Scale II & III: Remaining vacancies across the two officer grades (check the official notification PDF for the exact state-wise and category-wise breakup)

How to Apply for IBPS RRB 2026 (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official IBPS website — ibps.in
2. Click on “CRP-RRBs-XV” under the “Recruitment” section
3. Select the link for the post you want to apply for — Office Assistant, or Officer Scale I/II/III
4. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your provisional registration number and password
5. Fill in personal, academic, and other required details in the application form
6. Upload your photograph, signature, and thumb impression as per the specified format
7. Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, or net banking
8. Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference

Note: A candidate can apply for only one post category (Office Assistant OR Officer cadre) and must apply separately if eligible for more than one exam under the officer category.

IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026

IBPS RRB 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on the notified date):

• Officer Scale I (PO): 18–30 years
• Officer Scale II & III: Higher age limits apply as per post; relevant banking/managerial experience required
• Office Assistant (Clerk): As per notification
• Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years, OBC — 3 years, PwBD — 10 years (as applicable)

Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university; proficiency in the local language of the applied state is mandatory for most posts.

IBPS RRB 2026 Exam Dates (Tentative)

Note: These dates are as per the IBPS 2026-27 calendar and are subject to change. Always cross-check with the official notification on ibps.in.

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