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CRP RRBs XV registration closed on 27 September 2026 after an extension. Officer Scale I prelims are tentatively scheduled for 21–22 November; Office Assistant prelims for 6, 12 and 13 December. These Regional Rural Bank examinations are separate from Railway Recruitment Board exams.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | CRP RRBs XV |
| Common names | RRB PO: Officer Scale I; RRB Clerk: Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| Registration | Closed on 27 September 2026 after extension |
| Latest vacancy reference | Indicative bank/category table updated 25 September 2026 |
| Selection | Office Assistant: prelims and main; Scale I: prelims, main and interview |
| 2027 connection | Office Assistant main and later stages fall in 2027 under the tentative calendar |
What changed and notification PDF
The 21 September corrigendum extended registration and fee payment from 21 to 27 September. The 25 September vacancy revision supersedes earlier vacancy tables. Vacancies are indicative and may change; provisional allotment depends on vacancies actually reported by participating banks.
The original notification specifies 21 September 2026 for educational qualifications and experience. The registration extension states that other terms remain unchanged. Do not assume it moves every eligibility cut-off to 27 September; obtain IBPS clarification if your eligibility depends on this distinction.
Official reference: Detailed notification.
Official reference: Registration extension.
Important dates
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration and payment | 1–27 September 2026 — closed |
| Officer Scale I prelims | 21–22 November 2026 |
| Officer Scale I main | 20 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale II/III single examination | 20 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant prelims | 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 |
| Office Assistant main | 30 January 2027 |
| Officer interviews | January/February 2027, tentative notification window |
| Provisional allotment | February/March 2027, tentative notification window |
The calendar is tentative. Your call letter supplies the individual date, shift, reporting time and venue. A registration reprint facility does not mean new applications remain open.
Official reference: 2026–27 calendar.
Exam pattern and marking
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| OA: Numerical Ability / Scale I: Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
Both preliminary tests must meet the prescribed cut-offs. Prelims are a screening stage; their marks do not form the final merit score.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English Language OR Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| OA: Numerical Ability / Scale I: Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
The wrong-answer penalty is one-quarter of the marks assigned to that question, not necessarily 0.25 marks in every section. Unanswered questions carry no penalty. Observe the separate test timings; the main examination’s 120 minutes is not freely interchangeable across tests. Scale II/III have separate single-examination structures.
Official reference: Examination structure and penalty clauses.
Selection process, result and cut-off
Office Assistant final merit uses the main examination; there is no interview for this cadre. Scale I uses the main examination followed by interview, with an 80:20 main/interview weight. The interview carries 100 marks and the stated qualifying minimum is 40%, or 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. Meeting a qualifying minimum is not the same as securing allotment.
Cut-offs vary with cadre, stage, state/category and vacancies. A previous-cycle cut-off is a historical benchmark, not the XV threshold. A reserve-list release for CRP RRBs XIV must not be labelled an XV result. Appointment remains subject to the participating bank’s eligibility, documents and service requirements.
Official reference: Interview and provisional-allotment provisions.
How to compare previous cut-offs
Compare the same cadre, state, reservation category, stage and score scale. Preliminary, main and final combined scores are not interchangeable. No invented XV cut-off table is published here: use IBPS scorecards and final cut-off releases for the relevant recruitment when available. A coaching prediction is neither an official threshold nor a guaranteed safe score.
Preparation resources and related guides
Continue with eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, exam dates, application records and call-letter guidance. Keep a previous paper’s actual year and cadre; a 2024 paper does not become a 2026 paper when the article is reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
Are IBPS RRB and Railway RRB the same?
No. IBPS RRB recruits for Regional Rural Banks. Railway Recruitment Boards run separate railway recruitments.
Can I still register for XV?
The extended registration/payment deadline was 27 September 2026 and has passed.
Is Office Assistant main in 2026?
The tentative calendar schedules it for 30 January 2027.
Does Office Assistant have an interview?
No. Its final merit is based on the main examination under the notification rules.
Are the examination dates final?
They are tentative calendar dates. Check later IBPS notices and your individual call letter.
Official sources and review scope
- CRP RRBs XV detailed notification
- 21 September registration extension
- 25 September indicative vacancy table
- IBPS tentative 2026–27 calendar
Read subsequent official amendments and your candidate-specific instructions. A shortlist or provisional allotment does not by itself establish appointment. No unannounced 2027 recruitment facts are inferred.