Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Board (IBPS) is accepting online applications for 13745 vacancies for the Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale 1 (Probationary Officer), Officer Scale 2 and 3 posts through CRP RRBs XV. IBPS released the official notification for the IBPS RRB 2026 Exam, including registration dates and eligibility. Candidates who are interested in joining the Regional Rural Banks (क्षेत्रीय ग्रामीण बैंक) for the post of Multipurpose Office Assistant must submit their application by 21 September 2026.
IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Starts
Candidates willing to appear for the IBPS RRB Exam 2026 for the Clerk, PO, Officer Scale 1 and 2 posts must first register themselves for the exam, for which the online application link is now active. As per the schedule, the IBPS RRB application is active till 21st September 2026, and any applications received after the last date will not be accepted.

IBPS RRB Online Application Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application Process Begins | 1 September 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Apply Online Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| The last date to pay the application fee | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date of Printing Application | 5 October 2026 |
| IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale-I) Prelims Exam | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| IBPS RRB (Office Assistant) Prelims Exam | 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2 & 3 Exam | 20 December 2026 |
IBPS RRB Online Application 2026 Link
The IBPS RRB online application link for all posts is also provided below. A candidate has to apply separately for each exam if he/she wants to appear in more than one exam. All candidates can apply online for the released vacancies for IBPS RRB 2026 Office Assistant (Clerk), PO and Officer Scale & 3 posts before the last date i.e. 21 September 2026.
- To Apply for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Office Assistant (Clerk)- Click Here
- To Apply for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Officer Scale-I (PO), II and III- Click Here
IBPS RRB Application Fee 2026
Candidates can pay the application fee through either Credit Card /Debit Card/Net Banking. Fees once paid will not be refunded in any case. With the application fee, the IBPS RRB Online Form will not be accepted.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PWBD | Rs. 175/- |
| Other Categories | Rs. 850/- |
IBPS RRB Notification 2026 Out for 13745 Posts- Click to Check
How to Apply Online for the IBPS RRB 2026 Exam?
Steps to follow for applying online for IBPS RRB 2026 (CRP RRBs XV) exam:
Step 1: Visit the Official IBPS Website
- Go to the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
- On the homepage, look for the “CRP RRBs-XV” section under the Common Recruitment Process.
- Click on “Apply Online for Common Recruitment Process under CRP-RRBs-XV.”
Step 2: Select the Post You Want to Apply For
- The IBPS RRB recruitment covers different posts under Group A and Group B. Candidates should carefully check their eligibility before selecting the post.
- Depending on their qualification and eligibility, candidates can apply for:
(a) Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
(b) Officer Scale I
(c) Officer Scale II
(d) Officer Scale III
Step 3: Click on “New Registration”
- After opening the application portal, click on “New Registration”.
- The registration page will ask you to enter basic information such as:
(i) Candidate's Name
(ii) Mobile Number
(iii) Email Id
(iv) Date of Birth
(v) Captcha/Security Code - Enter the details carefully and use an active mobile number and email ID because IBPS may use these details for communication during the recruitment process.
- After successful registration, the system generates a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
Step 4: Fill Personal Details
Log in using your Registration Number and Password and start filling out the application form.
Enter the required personal information, including:
- Full name
- Father's/Mother's name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Category
- Nationality
- Marital status, wherever applicable
- PwBD/benchmark disability details, if applicable
- Other required personal information
Step 5: Enter Educational Qualification
Enter your educational details as required for the post selected. Depending on the post, candidates may need to provide information regarding:
- Graduation
- Post-graduation
- Professional/technical qualification
- Percentage/CGPA
- University/Institution
- Year of passing
- Specialisation, wherever applicable
Important: Candidates applying for specialist posts under Officer Scale II should particularly ensure that their educational qualification and experience details match the requirements mentioned in the notification.
Step 6: Select the RRB/State/Office Preference
Candidates must carefully fill in the applicable State/UT, RRB and preference details as prescribed in the notification.
Before selecting preferences, check:
- Which RRBs are participating in your state.
- Whether the post is available in the selected RRB.
- The applicable language requirement.
- The vacancies available for your category.
- The order in which you want to give preferences.
Tip: Do not select preferences randomly. Check the vacancy table and language requirements before finalising your choices.
Step 7: Upload Photograph and Signature
You are now required to upload your photograph, signature and IBPS RRB Hand-written Declaration. The permissible size should be:
- Passport Size Photograph: Dimensions should be 200 x 230 Pixels and file size should be 20 – 50 KBs.
- Signature: Dimensions should be 140 x 60 Pixels and file size should be 10 – 20 KBs.
- Left Thumb Impression: Dimensions should be 240 x 240 Pixels and file size should be 20 – 50 KBs.
- Hand Written Declaration: Dimensions should be 800 x 400 Pixels and file size should be 50 – 100 KBs.
Text for RRB Handwritten Declaration: “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
Step 9: Preview the Application Form
Before submitting the form, use the Preview option to check all the information entered. Do not rush through the preview page. Check every section before proceeding to payment.
Step 10: Pay the Application Fee
After completing the application details, proceed to the online fee payment section. After successful payment, download or save the e-receipt and application form for future reference.
Step 11: Submit the Final Application Form
After successful fee payment, complete the final submission of the application form.
Once submitted, check whether the application status/confirmation indicates successful submission.
Step 12: Download and Save the Application Form
After completing the application process, download the final application form.
Documents/Details Required for IBPS RRB 2026 Application
Candidates should keep the following information and documents ready before starting the application:
| Requirement | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Active mobile number | Registration and communication |
| Active email ID | Registration and updates |
| Recent photograph | Uploading in application |
| Signature | Uploading in application |
| Educational certificates/details | Qualification information |
| Graduation marks/details | Eligibility and application |
| Category certificate, if applicable | Reservation claim |
| PwBD certificate, if applicable | Disability-related benefits |
| Valid ID/details | Candidate verification |
| Banking/payment details | Application fee payment |
Photo Signature Specification
Candidates need to submit their passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration while submitting the IBPS RRB Application Form 2026. Files not uploaded in the prescribed size will result in application rejection.
| Documents | Dimensions | File Size |
| Passport Size Photographs | 200 x 230 pixels | 20-50 KB |
| Signature | 140 x 60 pixels | 10-20 KB |
| Left Thumb Impression | 240 x 240 pixels | 20-50 KB |
| Handwritten Declaration | 800 x 400 pixels | 50-100 KB |
You can also use our IBPS RRB Image Resizer Tool for an easy and quick process.
Who Can Apply for IBPS RRB 2026?
Candidates should check the post-specific eligibility conditions before starting the application.
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.
- Age Limit: 18 to 28 years
- Proficiency in the local language prescribed by the participating RRB.
- Working knowledge of computers is desirable.
- No prior work experience is required.
Officer Scale I
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years
- Working knowledge of computers is desirable.
- Candidates with qualifications in specified disciplines may receive preference as mentioned in the notification.
- No prior experience is required.
Officer Scale II and III: Eligibility differs according to the post.
- For example, Scale-II Specialist Officer posts require the relevant professional qualification and prescribed experience.
- While Scale-II General Banking Officer and Scale-III posts have their own educational and experience requirements.
- Age Limit: 21 to 32 years for Officer Scale-2 and 21 to 40 years for Officer Scale-3.
