IBPS RRB PO 2026 (CRP RRBs-XV) — Officer Scale I Recruitment: Notification Awaited, Vacancies Not Yet Announced
CORRECTED RECORD: The upcoming IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) recruitment cycle is CRP RRBs-XV. Its notification has NOT yet been released, and its total vacancy count has NOT been announced by IBPS (multiple sources explicitly confirm this is 'TBN' - To Be Notified). The '4,128' vacancy figure found in an earlier version of this record actually belongs to a DIFFERENT, ALREADY-COMPLETED cycle - CRP RRBs-XIV - whose Prelims, Mains, and Interview are all finished, with the Final Result already declared on 23 February 2026 (4,128 Officer Scale I + 1,184 Officer Scale II + 202 Officer Scale III). That cycle is closed to new applicants. Per the official IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27, the NEW cycle (CRP RRBs-XV) has confirmed tentative dates: Officer Scale I Prelims on 21-22 November 2026 and Mains on 20 December 2026 - but the notification itself, application window, and vacancy count are still pending, expected around August-September 2026. Application fee (unchanged across cycles): Rs 850 (General/OBC/EWS) or Rs 175 (SC/ST/PwBD). Current confirmed salary: Basic Pay Rs 48,480 rising to Rs 85,920/month, with gross salary around Rs 80,437/month after allowances.
₹36,000 – ₹63,840/month + DA + HRA + other allowances
Salary
18–30
Age (yrs)
State-wise (RRB's area of operation)
Location
Timeline
16 Jan 2026
Source for the confirmed tentative Prelims/Mains dates below, for the NEW CRP RRBs-XV cycle
23 Feb 2026
IMPORTANT CONTEXT: this is a DIFFERENT, completed recruitment cycle, not the upcoming one. Final Result for CRP RRBs-XIV Officer Scale I (4,128 posts), Scale II (1,184 posts) and Scale III (202 posts) was declared 23 February 2026. This process is fully c
21 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026
CONFIRMED per the official IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 (tentative, subject to change by IBPS)
20 Dec 2026
CONFIRMED per the official IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 (tentative, subject to change by IBPS)
CORRECTED: 4,128 Vacancy Figure Belongs to a Different, Already-Completed Cycle
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About This Notification
IBPS is expected to release the CRP RRBs XV (2026) notification for Officer Scale I, II & III posts in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The notification typically comes in July–August.
Officer Scale I (equivalent to Probationary Officer in PSBs) is the entry-level officer post in RRBs. Selected candidates work in rural branches across states handling agricultural loans, deposits, and financial inclusion.
A total of 4,128 Officer Scale I vacancies have been announced for 28 participating Regional Rural Banks across all states. This is a highly recommended exam for banking aspirants as competition is lower than SBI PO or IBPS PO.
Key Details
Organization
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Exam Name
Common Recruitment Process for RRBs — Officer Scale I (CRP RRBs XV)
Job Location
State-wise (RRB's area of operation)
Selection Process
Prelims (Objective) → Mains (Objective) → Interview
Official Website
https://www.ibps.in
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (Indicative, Based on Past Cycles)
18-30 years, indicative based on past notifications (candidates typically not born earlier than 02.09.1995 nor later than 01.09.2007 in the previous cycle's pattern). Age relaxation: OBC-NCL +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD +10 years. EXACT dates and age-reckoning point will only be confirmed with the CRP RRBs-XV notification itself - treat this as a planning estimate, not a confirmed cutoff.
Educational Qualification
Graduation degree (Bachelor's) in any discipline from a recognised university. Note: per at least one source, final-year candidates are typically NOT eligible for this specific exam (unlike some other bank exams) since the degree must be complete by the application cutoff - confirm this against the official notification once released, as exact wording can vary by cycle.
Local Language Proficiency
Proficiency in the local language of the state/UT applied for is generally required for RRB posts, since postings are within a specific state's Regional Rural Bank network - exact requirement to be confirmed with the CRP RRBs-XV notification
Educational Qualification
Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Proficiency in local language of the state preferred. Computer literacy preferred.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–30 years
- SC/ST: 5 years | OBC: 3 years | PwBD (GEN): 10 years | Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Important Dates
Previous Cycle (CRP RRBs-XIV) Final Result - ALREADY DECLARED
23 Feb 2026
IMPORTANT CONTEXT: this is a DIFFERENT, completed recruitment cycle, not the upcoming one. Final Result for CRP RRBs-XIV Officer Scale I (4,128 posts), Scale II (1,184 posts) and Scale III (202 posts) was declared 23 February 2026. This process is fully c
IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 Released (Confirms Tentative Dates for New Cycle)
16 Jan 2026
Source for the confirmed tentative Prelims/Mains dates below, for the NEW CRP RRBs-XV cycle
New Notification (CRP RRBs-XV) Expected
—
CORRECTED: previously recorded as 'July-August 2026' - this could not be verified. Multiple independent sources consistently state August-September 2026 instead. No exact date has been announced by IBPS as of this check. One lower-quality source claimed '
Application Form Expected
—
CORRECTED: removed the previously recorded '2026-07-01' estimate, which could not be verified. Will open shortly after the notification is released (expected August-September 2026) - exact date unknown.
Application Last Date (Estimate)
—
CORRECTED: removed the previously recorded '2026-08-15' estimate, which could not be verified against any source and appears to have been a guess. No official or estimated closing date is confirmed anywhere - do not publish a specific date until the real
Officer Scale I Preliminary Exam (New Cycle - CRP RRBs-XV)
21 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026
CONFIRMED per the official IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 (tentative, subject to change by IBPS)
Officer Scale I Main Exam (New Cycle - CRP RRBs-XV)
20 Dec 2026
CONFIRMED per the official IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 (tentative, subject to change by IBPS)
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Previous Cycle (CRP RRBs-XIV) Final Result - ALREADY DECLARED | 23 Feb 2026 | IMPORTANT CONTEXT: this is a DIFFERENT, completed recruitment cycle, not the upcoming one. Final Result for CRP RRBs-XIV Officer Scale I (4,128 posts), Scale II (1,184 posts) and Scale III (202 posts) was declared 23 February 2026. This process is fully c |
| ✓IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 Released (Confirms Tentative Dates for New Cycle) | 16 Jan 2026 | Source for the confirmed tentative Prelims/Mains dates below, for the NEW CRP RRBs-XV cycle |
| New Notification (CRP RRBs-XV) Expected | — | CORRECTED: previously recorded as 'July-August 2026' - this could not be verified. Multiple independent sources consistently state August-September 2026 instead. No exact date has been announced by IBPS as of this check. One lower-quality source claimed ' |
| Application Form Expected | — | CORRECTED: removed the previously recorded '2026-07-01' estimate, which could not be verified. Will open shortly after the notification is released (expected August-September 2026) - exact date unknown. |
| Application Last Date (Estimate) | — | CORRECTED: removed the previously recorded '2026-08-15' estimate, which could not be verified against any source and appears to have been a guess. No official or estimated closing date is confirmed anywhere - do not publish a specific date until the real |
| NEXTOfficer Scale I Preliminary Exam (New Cycle - CRP RRBs-XV) | 21 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 | CONFIRMED per the official IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 (tentative, subject to change by IBPS) |
| Officer Scale I Main Exam (New Cycle - CRP RRBs-XV) | 20 Dec 2026 | CONFIRMED per the official IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 (tentative, subject to change by IBPS) |
Vacancy Breakup
Officer Scale I - NEW Cycle (CRP RRBs-XV) - Vacancy Count NOT YET ANNOUNCED
Pay Scale: Basic Pay Rs 48,480 rising to Rs 85,920/month (JMG Scale I); gross salary approx Rs 80,437/month, net in-hand approx Rs 74,561/month after standard deductions, per current confirmed figures
HISTORICAL REFERENCE ONLY: Officer Scale I, II & III - Previous Cycle (CRP RRBs-XIV, ALREADY COMPLETE)
5,514Pay Scale: Historical - not applicable to new applicants
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale I - NEW Cycle (CRP RRBs-XV) - Vacancy Count NOT YET ANNOUNCED | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Basic Pay Rs 48,480 rising to Rs 85,920/month (JMG Scale I); gross salary approx Rs 80,437/month, net in-hand approx Rs 74,561/month after standard deductions, per current confirmed figures |
| HISTORICAL REFERENCE ONLY: Officer Scale I, II & III - Previous Cycle (CRP RRBs-XIV, ALREADY COMPLETE) | 5,514 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Historical - not applicable to new applicants |
| Total | 5,514 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online via IBPS Portal (UPI / Net Banking / Card)
Confirmed as the standard, recurring IBPS RRB fee across cycles - not yet re-confirmed specifically for CRP RRBs-XV since its notification hasn't released, but this figure has been unchanged for several recent cycles
Prelims — Exam Pattern
Reasoning
Questions
40
Marks
40
Duration
45 min
Negative
0.25 per wrong
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions
40
Marks
40
Duration
45 min
Negative
0.25 per wrong
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 min | 0.25 per wrong | online |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 45 min | 0.25 per wrong | online |
| Total | 80 | 80 | |||
Combined with Quantitative Aptitude for a total Prelims paper of 80 questions/80 marks in 45 minutes (composite timing, not necessarily split by section)
Mains — Exam Pattern
Reasoning
Questions
40
Marks
50
Duration
120 min
Negative
0.25 per wrong
Computer Knowledge
Questions
40
Marks
20
Negative
0.25 per wrong
General Awareness
Questions
40
Marks
40
Negative
0.25 per wrong
English / Hindi Language
Questions
40
Marks
40
Negative
0.25 per wrong
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
Questions
40
Marks
50
Negative
0.25 per wrong
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 120 min | 0.25 per wrong | online |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | — | 0.25 per wrong | online |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | — | 0.25 per wrong | online |
| English / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | — | 0.25 per wrong | online |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 | — | 0.25 per wrong | online |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |||
Mains total duration is 120 minutes combined across all sections (composite timing)
Step 1: Start Preparation Now (Notification Not Yet Released)
The CRP RRBs-XV notification has not been released yet (expected August-September 2026). Use this time to build strength in Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, the two Prelims subjects.
Step 2: Set Up Your IBPS Account
Create your One-Time Registration (OTR) account at ibps.in if you don't already have one. Keep your documents ready - photo, signature, and educational certificates - so you're not scrambling once the window opens.
Step 3: Apply Once the Real Notification Is Released
Fill the application form only after the official CRP RRBs-XV notification is published on ibps.in (expected August-September 2026). Select your preferred RRB (state-based) carefully - this cannot always be changed later.
Step 4: Prepare for Prelims (21-22 Nov) & Mains (20 Dec 2026)
Prelims: Reasoning + Quantitative Aptitude (80 questions, 45 minutes, qualifying only). Mains: 5 sections, 200 questions, 120 minutes - this is where your actual merit score comes from.
Latest Updates
6 Jul
2026
🔔 CORRECTED: 4,128 Vacancy Figure Belongs to a Different, Already-Completed Cycle
Verification found that the '4,128 Officer Scale I vacancies' figure in the previous version of this record actually belongs to CRP RRBs-XIV, a separate recruitment cycle whose Final Result was already declared on 23 February 2026 - it is not the vacancy count for the upcoming CRP RRBs-XV cycle. The new cycle's vacancy count remains unannounced (TBN) per multiple independent sources. Also corrected: notification timing (August-September 2026, not July-August), salary figures (Rs 48,480-85,920 basic pay confirmed, correcting an outdated Rs 36,000-63,840 estimate), and removed unverifiable estimated application dates (previously shown as 1 July and 15 August 2026) since no source could substantiate them. Confirmed unchanged: Prelims 21-22 November 2026 and Mains 20 December 2026, per the official IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27, and the fee structure (Rs 850 / Rs 175).
Check Official IBPS WebsiteIMPORTANT: Understanding Which Cycle You're Looking At
IBPS RRB PO recruitment runs in yearly cycles, each with its own Roman-numeral name (e.g., CRP RRBs-XIV, CRP RRBs-XV). It's easy to accidentally mix up information from a just-finished cycle with an upcoming one, especially since both can be labelled '2026' depending on the source.
CRP RRBs-XIV (already complete): Notified in 2025, exams held late 2025/early 2026, Final Result declared 23 February 2026. This cycle had 4,128 Officer Scale I vacancies. This process is CLOSED - if you see '4,128 vacancies' associated with an active application window anywhere, that information is describing this already-finished cycle, not a current opportunity.
CRP RRBs-XV (upcoming, this is what's actually open to new applicants going forward): Notification has NOT been released yet as of this check. Vacancy count is NOT yet announced. Only the tentative exam calendar dates are known: Prelims 21-22 November 2026, Mains 20 December 2026.
Strategy Note for Preliminary Examination Tier
Unlike standard public sector bank tests, the IBPS RRB Prelims does not include an English Language section for Officer Scale-I. Instead, it focuses entirely on Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. This changes the preparation strategy significantly: speed and accuracy are critical, as candidates must solve 80 questions in just 45 minutes. Since the notification for the new cycle isn't out yet, this is a good window to build core Reasoning and Quant speed without the pressure of an active application deadline.
