The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced a major recruitment drive for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. A total of 13,706 vacancies are available for Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale-I, Scale-II and Scale-III positions. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can submit their applications online before the deadline of September 21, 2026.
This recruitment provides opportunities for graduates and professionals who are interested in building a career in the banking sector, particularly in Regional Rural Banks.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes vacancies across several positions. The largest number of openings is for Office Assistant (Clerk), with 8,183 posts. Officer Scale-I has 4,256 vacancies, while other specialist and managerial positions also have openings.
The advertised vacancies include 666 posts for Scale-II General Banking Officer, 220 for Scale-III Senior Manager, 182 for IT Officer, 81 for Chartered Accountant, 46 for Law Officer, 38 for Agricultural Officer, 18 for Treasury Manager and 16 for Marketing Officer.
Educational Qualification
The required qualification depends on the position. For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, candidates generally need a degree from a recognized university along with computer knowledge and proficiency in the relevant local language. The source states that no prior experience is required for these two positions.
For Scale-II and Scale-III positions, candidates need relevant educational qualifications and professional experience. Specialist positions such as IT Officer, Law Officer, Agricultural Officer, Treasury Manager and Marketing Officer have specific qualification requirements related to their respective fields.
Age Limit
The age requirement varies according to the post. Office Assistant candidates should generally be between 18 and 28 years, while Officer Scale-I applicants should be between 18 and 30 years. For Scale-II positions, the age range is 21 to 32 years, and Scale-III candidates can be between 21 and 40 years. Applicable age relaxation is available for eligible reserved-category candidates according to government rules.
Application Fee and Documents
Applicants are required to pay the prescribed fee online. According to the supplied recruitment details, the fee is ₹850 for General and OBC candidates and ₹175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
Candidates should keep essential documents ready, including educational certificates, academic marksheets, Aadhaar card, photograph, signature, age proof, caste/income certificate where applicable, residence proof and the required handwritten declaration.
Selection Process
The selection procedure depends on the position. Office Assistant candidates will go through preliminary and main examinations. Officer Scale-I recruitment includes preliminary examination, main examination and interview. Scale-II and Scale-III candidates are selected through written examination followed by an interview.
The preliminary examination is scheduled for 80 marks with 45 minutes, while the main examination carries 200 marks with 120 minutes allotted.
Salary
The salary varies according to the position. Office Assistants can receive up to ₹24,050 per month, while Officer Scale-I positions offer up to ₹48,480. Scale-II positions carry salaries of up to ₹51,490, and Senior Manager Scale-III posts offer up to ₹59,170 per month.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should visit the official IBPS website, access the CRP RRB section, complete registration and fill in their personal, educational and experience details. Applicants must upload the required documents, pay the applicable fee and submit the application after carefully checking all information.
The application process began on September 1, 2026, and the last date to submit applications is September 21, 2026.
Candidates interested in these opportunities should check the official IBPS notification carefully before applying and ensure that they satisfy all post-specific eligibility conditions.
