Latest update — 6 October 2026
CRP RRBs XV registration closed on 27 September after extension. Officer Scale I prelims are scheduled tentatively for 21–22 November 2026; Office Assistant prelims for 6, 12 and 13 December, followed by Main on 30 January 2027.
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.
Vacancies and posts
Read the 25 September Annexure I by bank, state, post and reservation category. Office Assistant, Officer Scale I, Scale II general/specialist and Scale III tables are separate. PwBD and ex-servicemen figures shown as “out of which” must not be added again to the main total.
A bank’s reported vacancy does not guarantee selection, a particular branch or a home-district posting. Use your cadre and applicable local-language requirement when comparing banks.
Official reference: Updated bank-wise vacancy table.
Eligibility: age, qualification and local language
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Office Assistant | 18–28; birth dates 2 September 1998–1 September 2008 inclusive |
| Officer Scale I | Above 18 and below 30; 2 September 1996–1 September 2008 inclusive |
| Officer Scale II | Above 21 and below 32; 2 September 1994–1 September 2005 inclusive |
| Officer Scale III | Above 21 and below 40; 2 September 1986–1 September 2005 inclusive |
Prescribed relaxations apply: SC/ST five years, OBC (non-creamy layer) three years and eligible persons with benchmark disabilities ten years, with separate clauses for other eligible groups. Check the notification’s category evidence and combined-relaxation rules.
Office Assistant and Scale I require a recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent and the prescribed local-language proficiency. Computer knowledge is desirable. Neither entry-level cadre requires prior banking experience. The preferred disciplines listed for Scale I do not replace the basic degree requirement.
Scale II General Banking Officer requires a degree with at least 50% aggregate and two years as an officer in a bank or financial institution. Specialist roles have separate degree, professional and experience conditions. Scale III requires at least 50% in the degree and five years as an officer in a bank or financial institution. Do not apply Scale I rules to these cadres.
For local-language proficiency, the notification recognises study of the language at Class VIII or above in a government-recognised school/board or the specified certificate route. Selected candidates who do not yet satisfy the proficiency requirement may receive six months from joining to acquire it, subject to the notification and bank’s permitted extension within probation. Check the language listed for the bank.
Official reference: Eligibility, education and local-language clauses.
Application process and fees
Fresh registration for XV is closed. Candidates could apply for Office Assistant and one officer cadre using separate applications and fees, but could not apply to multiple officer cadres. Retain the submitted form and payment record; use only links reached through the official IBPS RRB XV page.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Officer cadres: SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| Officer cadres: other candidates | ₹850 |
| Office Assistant: SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | ₹175 |
| Office Assistant: other candidates | ₹850 |
Bank transaction charges are additional. Eligibility relaxations and fee concessions are distinct: a category’s age concession does not automatically establish a fee concession. Do not submit payment to an intermediary promising selection.
Official reference: Application and fee instructions.
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.
Syllabus and preparation topics
The official notice identifies the tests in the pattern above. The following study checklist is editorial preparation guidance, not a claimed official chapter-by-chapter syllabus or guaranteed question distribution.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Puzzles, seating, syllogism, inequalities, coding, directions, relationships and series |
| Numerical/Quantitative | Arithmetic, percentages, ratios, interest, time/work, speed/distance, simplification and data interpretation |
| General Awareness | Current affairs with banking/economy context, financial institutions and rural banking developments |
| Computer Knowledge | Hardware/software basics, operating systems, office tools, networks, internet and security |
| English/Hindi | Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and usage in the selected language |
Study one main-exam topic alongside daily preliminary practice. After each timed test, separate conceptual errors from calculation errors and time-management failures. The official notification and your actual test language/section timings take precedence over coaching mock formats.
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.
Salary and service conditions
Use the participating bank’s appointment and service terms for pay, allowances, probation and posting. This guide does not promise a fixed take-home salary or a home-state branch. Allowances and deductions make net pay different from a basic-pay figure.
Preparation resources and previous papers
RRB exam pattern and RRB syllabus support the current session. Match Office Assistant or the exact officer scale before selecting past papers. Retain the paper’s actual year and compare its subjects and timings with XV. Previous cut-offs are benchmarks, not an announced current qualifying score.
Official sources
Checked on 6 October 2026. Later official amendments take precedence. Preparation plans are GovtAdhikari editorial guidance.
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.