IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Starts 1 September, Direct Link

01 Sep 2026 Last Updated
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Exam IBPS RRB 2026 (CRP RRBs-XV)
Mode Online Application / Online CBT
Selection Office Assistant: Prelims → Mains | Officer Scale-I: Prelims → Mains → Interview | Officer Scale-II & III: Single Exam → Interview
Source Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Action Apply online for IBPS RRB 2026 from 1 September and check registration dates, documents, fee and exam schedule.
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IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026
IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 registration is open for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II and III posts.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 registration is now open for 13,706 indicative vacancies under CRP RRBs-XV. Eligible candidates can submit the online form for Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II or Officer Scale-III from 1 September to 21 September 2026. Separate official application links are active for Office Assistants and Officers.

Latest Update: The IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 links are ACTIVE. The last date for registration, editing and online fee payment is 21 September 2026.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Direct Link

The IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 direct links are active on the official CRP RRBs-XV registration portals. Choose the correct link according to the post. A candidate may apply for Office Assistant and one Officer-cadre post separately, but may select only one post within the Officer cadre.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026

Registration: 1 September to 21 September 2026

Apply for Office Assistant
Apply for Officers

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks for recruitment to Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II and Officer Scale-III posts. The IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 process will be completed only through online mode.

Candidates should check the post-specific eligibility conditions before registration, keep all required scanned documents ready, use an active email ID and mobile number, and verify every entry before final submission. Submission of an online form does not itself establish eligibility; the candidature remains subject to subsequent verification by IBPS and the participating RRBs.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Overview

Particulars Details
Conducting Body Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name IBPS RRB 2026 / CRP RRBs-XV
Posts Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, II & III
Total Vacancies 13,706 indicative vacancies
Application Mode Online
Registration Start Date 1 September 2026
Last Date to Apply 21 September 2026
Selection Process Prelims, Mains/Single Exam and Interview for applicable Officer posts
Official Website www.ibps.in

IBPS RRB Vacancy 2026

IBPS has announced 13,706 indicative vacancies across Office Assistant and Officer posts. The total is based on the vacancies reported in the notification; figures may change if participating RRBs revise or report additional vacancies.

Post Vacancies
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) 8,183
Officer Scale-I 4,256
Officer Scale-II (all streams) 1,047
Officer Scale-III 220
Total 13,706

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the application schedule and the examination dates announced for CRP RRBs-XV.

Event Date / Status
IBPS RRB Short Notification 2026 31 August 2026 (window notice)
Apply Online Starts 1 September 2026
Last Date to Apply 21 September 2026
Fee Payment Window Along with the registration period
Application Correction Separate 2-day correction window after registration closes; dates to be notified
Officer Scale-I Prelims 21 & 22 November 2026
Officer Scale-I Mains 20 December 2026
Officer Scale-II & III Single Exam 20 December 2026
Office Assistant Prelims 6, 12 & 13 December 2026
Office Assistant Mains 30 January 2027

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Last Date

The IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 last date is 21 September 2026. Registration, editing of application details and online fee payment will close on the same date. The last date to print the submitted application is 5 October 2026 for Office Assistant and 6 October 2026 for Officers.

IBPS RRB Clerk Apply Online 2026 Link

The IBPS RRB Clerk Apply Online 2026 link is for candidates applying to the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post. Click here to open the official Office Assistant application portal.

Office Assistant = RRB Clerk: “RRB Clerk” is the popular name for the official Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post.

IBPS RRB Officer Apply Online 2026 Link

Candidates applying for Officer Scale-I, II or III should use the official Officers application portal. RRB PO is the commonly used name for the official Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) post. A candidate can apply for only one Officer-cadre post: Scale-I, Scale-II or Scale-III.

How to Apply Online for IBPS RRB 2026?

  1. Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
  2. Open the CRP RRBs recruitment section.
  3. Click the CRP RRBs-XV application link for Office Assistants or Officers, as applicable.
  4. Select New Registration.
  5. Enter an active mobile number, email ID and basic personal details.
  6. Note the provisional registration number and password generated by the system.
  7. Complete personal, category, educational, address and language details.
  8. Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration and other documents as instructed.
  9. Preview the application form carefully before final submission.
  10. Pay the applicable fee through the available online payment mode.
  11. Download and save the submitted application form and payment receipt.

Details Required in the IBPS RRB Application Form

Form Section Details to Enter
Basic Information Name as printed on certificates, mobile number, email ID and security code.
Personal Details Date of birth, gender, category, nationality, marital status and disability/ESM details, wherever applicable.
Address Details Permanent and correspondence address, state, district and PIN code.
Educational Details Graduation degree, university, date of passing, marks/CGPA and other post-specific qualifications.
Language Details Prescribed local-language proficiency for the selected state/RRB.
Post and RRB Preference Office Assistant or one Officer-cadre post, along with eligible RRB/state preferences shown in the form.

How to Select State and RRB Preference?

Candidates should select a state and participating Regional Rural Bank only after checking the prescribed local language. Consider the notified vacancies, language eligibility and willingness to work within the concerned RRB’s operational area. Review the preference order carefully before final submission because changes may not be allowed outside the official correction facility.

Officer application rule: A candidate may apply for only one Officer-cadre post—Officer Scale-I, Scale-II or Scale-III. Eligible candidates may submit a separate application for Office Assistant.
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Free IBPS RRB Photo and Signature Resizer

Use the ExamTune quick resizer below to prepare a photograph, signature, left thumb impression or handwritten declaration in the reference pixel dimensions used for the IBPS RRB application. The selected image is processed inside your browser and is not uploaded to ExamTune.






Resizer Note: Always preview the downloaded image and confirm its clarity, dimensions and file size before uploading. If the live IBPS portal displays a different specification, follow the live portal and official notification.

Documents Required for IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026

Keep the scanned files ready before starting registration. The files must be clear, legible and uploaded in the format accepted by the live CRP RRBs-XV portal.

Document Reference Dimensions File Size
Passport Size Photograph 200 × 230 pixels 20-50 KB
Signature 140 × 60 pixels 10-20 KB
Left Thumb Impression 240 × 240 pixels 20-50 KB
Handwritten Declaration 800 × 400 pixels 50-100 KB
Live Photograph Captured during registration using webcam/mobile As instructed on live portal
SSC/SSLC/10th Standard or Equivalent Certificate A4 page, clear and readable PDF up to 500 KB
Applicable Certificate/UDID Document A4 page for eligible candidates PDF up to 500 KB

Important: The uploaded photograph must be a recent colour photograph and clearly visible. The signature should also be clearly visible and should not be in capital letters.

Handwritten Declaration Text

The prescribed IBPS RRB 2026 handwritten declaration text is:

“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.”

Write the declaration clearly in English only, in the candidate’s own handwriting, on white paper using black ink. It must not be written in capital letters. Upload it as a JPG/JPEG file of 50–100 KB in the prescribed dimensions.

Common Mistakes While Filling IBPS RRB Application Form

  • Entering a name or date of birth that does not match the supporting certificates.
  • Selecting the wrong post, category, state, participating RRB or local language.
  • Uploading a blurred photograph, signature, thumb impression or declaration.
  • Writing the signature or handwritten declaration in capital letters.
  • Providing an inactive mobile number or email address.
  • Submitting the form without checking local-language and post-specific eligibility.
  • Waiting until the last day and facing payment or website-traffic issues.
  • Failing to download the final application form and electronic receipt.
Final-submission warning: Use the Preview option and verify every entry. Do not treat successful fee payment alone as confirmation; save the final submitted form and payment receipt.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Application Fee

The category-wise application fee for CRP RRBs-XV is given below:

Sr. No. Category Application Fee Reference
1 SC / ST / PwBD (and ESM/DESM for Office Assistant) ₹175 inclusive of GST
2 General / OBC / EWS ₹850 inclusive of GST

The ESM/DESM concession applies to the Office Assistant post. Bank transaction charges, if applicable, are borne separately by the candidate.

IBPS RRB Application Fee Payment Modes

The fee can be paid through the online options available on the official registration portal, such as debit card, credit card, internet banking, UPI or another supported payment method. Candidates should wait for the transaction result, avoid making repeated payments while the status is processing and save the electronic receipt after successful payment.

IBPS RRB Exam Schedule 2026-27

The official IBPS Calendar 2026-27 provides the following exam dates for Regional Rural Bank recruitment:

Post Examination Date
Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination 21 & 22 November 2026
Main Examination 20 December 2026
Officer Scale-II & III Single Examination 20 December 2026
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Preliminary Examination 6, 12 & 13 December 2026
Main Examination 30 January 2027

How To Retrieve the Password For IBPS RRB?

  1. Open the official CRP RRBs-XV login page.
  2. Click the Forgot Password option.
  3. Enter the registration number and the registered mobile number or email ID.
  4. Submit the requested details.
  5. Follow the password-reset instructions sent to the registered contact details.
  6. Use the updated credentials to log in again.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Helpdesk

If a candidate experiences a technical issue while filling the IBPS RRB application form, the help/contact details shown on the live IBPS application portal should be used. Recruitment pages currently list the following IBPS helpline numbers:

  • 1800 222 366
  • 1800 103 4566

Helpdesk timings currently published on recruitment guidance pages are generally 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. Candidates should verify the current timings on the live portal before calling.

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the post-specific educational qualification, age and other eligibility conditions mentioned in the CRP RRBs-XV notification. Age is calculated as on 1 September 2026, while the required qualification must be possessed by 21 September 2026.

Post Age Limit
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) 18 to 28 years
Officer Scale-I Above 18 and below 30 years
Officer Scale-II Above 21 and below 32 years
Officer Scale-III Above 21 and below 40 years
Post Educational Qualification Experience
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent; proficiency in the prescribed local language; working knowledge of computers desirable. Not Required
Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager / RRB PO) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent. Preference may be given to specified agriculture, management, law, economics, IT and related disciplines under the official rules. Not Required
Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) Bachelor’s degree with the prescribed marks/conditions stated in the detailed notification. 2 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution under the latest reference rules
Officer Scale-III Bachelor’s degree with prescribed marks/conditions. 5 years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution under the latest reference rules

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 Important Links

IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 – Final Checklist

  • Apply only through the official IBPS registration portal.
  • Keep photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration files ready.
  • Check post-wise eligibility before submitting the application.
  • Preview all details carefully before final submission.
  • Save the submitted application form and payment receipt.

The IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 process should be completed before the deadline. Candidates should continue checking ibps.in for CRP RRBs-XV application and notification updates.

Editorial Note: Registration dates and direct links are verified from the official CRP RRBs-XV application portals. Vacancies are indicative and may be revised by the participating Regional Rural Banks.
ExamTune Editorial Team

Written and reviewed by: ExamTune Banking Exams Editorial Team

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026

ExamTune’s editorial team verifies recruitment dates, application links, vacancies, fees and document instructions against official IBPS sources. Candidates should always follow the latest notice and instructions displayed on the official application portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 link active?

Yes, the IBPS RRB Apply Online 2026 links are active from 1 September 2026 for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II and III posts.

What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 2026?

The last date to complete registration, edit application details and pay the application fee is 21 September 2026.

How many vacancies are announced for IBPS RRB 2026?

A total of 13,706 indicative vacancies have been reported, including 8,183 Office Assistant, 4,256 Officer Scale-I, 1,047 Officer Scale-II and 220 Officer Scale-III vacancies.

What is the application fee for IBPS RRB 2026?

The application fee is ₹850 for General, OBC and EWS candidates and ₹175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Eligible ESM and DESM candidates applying for Office Assistant also pay ₹175. Applicable bank transaction charges are additional.

Can I apply for both IBPS RRB Clerk and RRB PO?

Yes, an eligible candidate can apply separately for Office Assistant and one Officer-cadre post. However, only one post can be selected within the Officer cadre—Scale-I, Scale-II or Scale-III.

What is the age limit for IBPS RRB Clerk 2026?

The age limit for Office Assistant (Multipurpose), commonly called RRB Clerk, is 18 to 28 years as on 1 September 2026. Category-wise age relaxation applies according to government rules.

What is the age limit for IBPS RRB PO 2026?

For Officer Scale-I, candidates must be above 18 years and below 30 years as on 1 September 2026. Applicable category-wise age relaxation is provided under the official rules.

What documents are required for the IBPS RRB application form?

Candidates generally need a recent photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and other documents specified on the official application portal. A live photograph may also be captured during registration.

Where can I apply online for IBPS RRB 2026?

Candidates should apply only through the official CRP RRBs-XV application links available on the IBPS website at ibps.in. Separate registration portals are provided for Office Assistants and Officers.

What is the selection process for IBPS RRB 2026?

Office Assistant selection includes Preliminary and Main examinations. Officer Scale-I selection includes Preliminary, Main and Interview stages. Officer Scale-II and III candidates appear for a Single Examination followed by an Interview.

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