IBPS dropped a huge RRB notification this time around, 13,706 vacancies total across the Officer and Office Assistant sides. Office Assistant has the lion's share of seats, Scale III barely has any in comparison. Forms opened on 1 September 2026 and you've got until 21 September 2026 to get it done. Not a lot of time honestly, so don't leave it for the last two days.
At first glance it looks like just 4 cadres but Officer Scale II is actually split into seven specialisations, General Banking, IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing and Agriculture, so really you're looking at 10 different posts here. Each of those specialisations asks for a different degree and a different experience bracket. Read the row meant for you properly, people mix these up more than you'd think.
Important Dates
| Online Apply Start Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 September 2026 |
| Pre-Exam Date | Notify Later |
| Pre-Exam Admit Card | Before Exam |
| PET Exam Date | November 2026 |
| Pre-Exam Result | Will Be Updated Once Announced |
Application Fee
All Posts
- General / OBC / EWS : 850/-
- SC / ST / PH : 175/-
- Payment Accepted via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit as on 1 September 2026
- Office Assistant : 18 to 28 Years
- Officer Scale-I : 18 to 30 Years
- Officer Scale-II : 21 to 32 Years
- Officer Scale-III : 21 to 40 Years
- Age Relaxation Applicable as per IBPS RRB Regulations
Vacancy Details Total : 13,706 Post
| Post Name | Total Post |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 8183 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 4256 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 666 |
| Officer Scale-II (Information Technology Officer) | 182 |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | 81 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | 46 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | 38 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 18 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 16 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 220 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | IBPS RRB 15th Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Graduation in Any Discipline From a Recognised University, Plus Proficiency in the Local Language Set by the Concerned RRB. Basic Computer Knowledge Preferred |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Graduation in Any Discipline. Candidates From Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agri Engineering, Pisciculture, Agri Marketing, IT, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy Backgrounds Get an Edge, Along With Local Language Knowledge |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | Graduation With 50% Marks Minimum, Preferably in Banking, Finance, Marketing or an Allied Agricultural/Technical Field, Plus 2 Years' Experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II (IT Officer) | Graduation in Electronics, Communications, Computer Science or IT (50% Marks), Plus 1 Year Relevant Experience. Certification in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC or OCP Counts as a Plus |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | Cleared CA From ICAI, Plus 1 Year of Practical Experience as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | Law Degree With 50% Aggregate Marks, Plus 2 Years as a Practising Advocate or as a Law Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agri Engineering or Pisciculture, Plus 2 Years' Relevant Field Experience |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | CA Qualification or MBA in Finance, Plus 1 Year of Relevant Work Experience |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | MBA in Marketing From a Recognised University, Plus 1 Year of Relevant Field Experience |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor's Degree in Any Discipline With 50% Aggregate Marks. Preference Goes to Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture-Linked or Technical/Management Backgrounds, Plus Minimum 5 Years as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Written Exam (For All Posts)
- Main Written Exam (Officer Scale-I and Office Assistant)
- Interview (Officer Scale-I, II and III Only)
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
How to Fill IBPS RRB 15th Online Form 2026
Quick heads up before you start, Office Assistant and Officer applications use two totally different links. People have registered on the wrong one before and lost the fee, so double check which link you're on. Also since the Scale II specialist posts each need their own set of documents, keep the notification PDF open in another tab while you fill things in, don't try to do it from memory.
- Read the notification properly at least once, the experience part for Scale II posts trips people up the most.
- Get your degree certificate, mark sheets, experience letters and category proof scanned before you even open the form.
- Photo and signature have to be the exact size the portal is asking for or it just won't upload.
- Use the preview page. Actually read it instead of clicking through.
- Pay the fee same day, form and fee deadline are both 21 September this time, no gap between them.
- Take a screenshot or save the confirmation page once it's submitted.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online (Office Assistant) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Officer Scale I, II, III) | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Signature Resizer, PDF Compress, Age Calculator and More Tools | View Tools |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Note: Candidates are advised to always cross-check dates, fee details, and eligibility criteria from the official IBPS website before applying, as the schedule may change based on official updates.
IBPS RRB 15th Preparation Tips 2026
- Office Assistant and Scale I candidates go through prelims, mains, then interview. Some Scale II and III routes jump straight from prelims to interview though, so check what applies to your post instead of assuming it's always three rounds.
- If you're applying for a Scale II specialist post, spend more time on your core subject first. IT, Law, CA, Agriculture, Marketing, whatever fits your post, because that's usually where marks are won or lost.
- General Banking Officer and Senior Manager candidates, be ready to actually talk through your banking work history in the interview. Just having it on paper isn't enough.
- Don't ignore the local language requirement if you're going for Office Assistant or Scale I. It gets checked properly during document verification later, this isn't something you can just tick and forget.
- Reasoning and basic computer awareness still show up in prelims for every post, so keep that going alongside whatever else you're studying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026?
21 September 2026 - that's both the online form and fee payment deadline.
How many total vacancies are there in IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026?
13,706 in total. That's Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, seven flavours of Officer Scale-II, and Officer Scale-III.
What is the application fee for IBPS RRB 15th 2026?
850 rupees for General, OBC and EWS. SC, ST and PH candidates pay 175.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB 15th posts?
Depends on the post. Office Assistant sits at 18-28 years, Scale-I at 18-30, Scale-II at 21-32, and Scale-III goes up to 21-40, all counted as on 1 September 2026.
Is work experience required for these posts?
Not for Office Assistant or Scale-I. Every Scale-II specialisation and Scale-III does ask for it though, anywhere from 1 to 5 years depending on which post.
What is the selection process for IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026?
Prelims for everyone, mains for Office Assistant and Scale-I, an interview across all Officer grades, and document verification plus a medical check at the end.
Which post has the highest number of vacancies in this recruitment?
Office Assistant, by a good margin, with 8,183 seats. Scale-I comes next at 4,256.