IBPS RRB Clerk 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is set to begin online registration for the CRP RRBs-XV recruitment process from September 1, 2026. The recruitment drive covers Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts, commonly referred to as RRB Clerk, along with Officer Scale I, II and III positions in participating Regional Rural Banks.The registration window is expected to remain open until September 21, 2026. Candidates should note that the application schedule, vacancies and recruitment conditions mentioned in the circulated notice remain subject to confirmation through the detailed official notification.IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 exam scheduleThe Office Assistant preliminary examination is scheduled for December 6, 12 and 13, 2026, while the main examination is scheduled for January 30, 2027. Officer Scale I preliminary examinations are scheduled for November 21 and 22, followed by the main examination on December 20. Officer Scale II and III examinations are also scheduled for December 20.
| Activity | Tentative date |
| Registration begins | September 1, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | September 21, 2026 |
| Office Assistant prelims | December 6, 12 and 13, 2026 |
| Office Assistant mains | January 30, 2027 |
| Officer Scale I prelims | November 21 and 22, 2026 |
| Officer Scale I mains | December 2026 |
Eligibility and age limitFor Office Assistant, candidates are expected to be aged between 18 and 28 years and hold a graduation degree in any discipline. Proficiency in the applicable local language is generally required according to the participating RRB and state.The usual age relaxation is five years for SC and ST candidates, three years for OBC candidates and 10 years for PwBD candidates, subject to the official rules.• Direct link to check and download the IBPS RRB Clerk Notification 2026Office Assistant vacancies and selection processThe detailed state-wise and RRB-wise vacancy figures are yet to be released. Based on previous recruitment cycles, the practical expected range for Office Assistant vacancies is around 6,000 to 8,500. This is an estimate and should not be treated as the confirmed CRP RRBs-XV vacancy count.Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar have historically featured among states with substantial vacancy numbers, although the final distribution will be known only after IBPS publishes the notification.Selection for Office Assistant comprises preliminary and main examinations. There is no interview for the post. Preliminary marks are qualifying in nature, while the main examination determines the final merit.Exam pattern and salaryThe preliminary examination carries 80 questions and 80 marks, to be completed in 45 minutes. Reasoning and Numerical Ability contain 40 questions each. A penalty of 0.25 marks applies for every incorrect answer.The main examination carries 200 questions for 200 marks and includes Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English or Hindi and Computer Knowledge. The duration is two hours.The basic pay for Office Assistant is commonly around Rs 19,900, with gross or in-hand earnings varying according to the RRB and posting location. The approximate in-hand range is Rs 28,000 to Rs 30,000.How to applyCandidates should use the official IBPS website to register under CRP RRB. The application requires personal and educational details, document uploads, payment of the prescribed fee and final submission. Applicants should download the completed application after submission for future reference.The indicative application fee is around Rs 175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates and Rs 850 for other categories, subject to confirmation in the detailed notification.
