IBPS RRB XV Officer Scale I, II & III 2026: Exam Dates, Vacancies & Latest Updates
IBPS RRB XV Officer Scale I, II & III 2026: Application Closed, Updated Vacancies Issued
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting CRP-RRBs-XV for recruitment of Group “A” Officers — Scale I, Scale II and Scale III in participating Regional Rural Banks. The application stage closed on 27 September 2026. IBPS issued the latest updated vacancy notice on 25 September 2026. Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 21 & 22 November 2026.
IBPS CRP-RRBs-XV is the common recruitment process for officer-level vacancies in Regional Rural Banks. A candidate could apply for only one Officer post — Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II or Officer Scale III. The online registration and fee-payment window ran from 1 September to 27 September 2026.
IBPS RRB XV Officers 2026: Key Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks — CRP-RRBs-XV |
| Cadre | Group “A” Officers |
| Posts | Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III |
| Application Status | Closed |
| Registration Period | 1 September to 27 September 2026 |
| Latest Vacancy Update | Updated vacancies issued by IBPS on 25 September 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Prelims | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Scale-II & III Single Exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS RRB XV Officer Important Dates
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 27 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Edit Application | 27 September 2026 |
| Online Fee Payment | 1–27 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Application | 12 October 2026 |
| Latest Updated Vacancies Notice | 25 September 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Officer Scale-I Main Examination | 20 December 2026 |
| Officer Scale-II & III Single Examination | 20 December 2026 |
Current Recruitment Status
Registration Completed
Online registration, editing and fee payment closed on 27 September 2026.
Vacancies Updated
IBPS published updated CRP-RRBs-XV vacancy information on 25 September 2026.
Scale-I Exam Ahead
Officer Scale-I candidates should now prepare for the Preliminary Examination on 21 and 22 November 2026.
Scale-II & III
Officer Scale-II and Scale-III candidates proceed to the single examination scheduled for 20 December 2026.
Officer Posts Covered under CRP-RRBs-XV
| Post | Level | Exam Route |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale I | Assistant Manager | Prelims → Main → Interview |
| Officer Scale II | Manager | Single Examination → Interview |
| Officer Scale III | Senior Manager | Single Examination → Interview |
IBPS RRB XV Updated Vacancies
IBPS issued multiple vacancy updates during September 2026 and published the latest listed update on 25 September 2026. Candidates should use the latest official vacancy document rather than relying on the vacancy figures in an older coaching or news article.
IBPS RRB Officer Selection Process
Officer Scale I
Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview, subject to the official CRP-RRBs-XV rules.
Officer Scale II
Single online examination followed by Interview for the applicable Scale-II stream.
Officer Scale III
Single online examination followed by Interview.
Final Allotment
Provisional allotment is subject to merit, preferences, vacancies, eligibility and participating RRB requirements.
Officer Scale-I Examination Schedule
| Stage | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 21 & 22 November 2026 | Upcoming |
| Main Examination | 20 December 2026 | Upcoming |
| Interview | To be announced | After Main stage |
Officer Scale-II & III Examination
Officer Scale-II and Scale-III do not have a Preliminary Examination in the IBPS 2026–27 calendar. Their Main / Single Examination is scheduled for 20 December 2026.
| Post | Preliminary Exam | Main / Single Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale I | 21 & 22 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 |
| Officer Scale II | Not applicable | 20 Dec 2026 |
| Officer Scale III | Not applicable | 20 Dec 2026 |
IBPS RRB XV Officer Call Letter
IBPS will publish examination call-letter links on the official CRP-RRBs-XV page. Candidates should use their registration credentials and follow the instructions shown on the official login page.
- Check the exact examination date, reporting time and venue.
- Read the call-letter instructions before exam day.
- Carry the required identity proof and documents.
- Follow IBPS instructions regarding photograph, identification and examination conduct.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Scale-I Candidates
Prioritise Prelims speed, accuracy and timed practice for Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.
Scale-II Candidates
Prepare directly for the applicable single-exam pattern and professional-knowledge requirements of your stream.
Scale-III Candidates
Prepare for the single examination with strong banking, financial and managerial awareness.
All Candidates
Track only the official IBPS RRB XV page for call letters, corrigenda, updated vacancies and exam instructions.
IBPS RRB XV Officer 2026 FAQs
Is IBPS RRB XV Officer registration still open?
No. Registration, editing and fee payment closed on 27 September 2026.
When is the Officer Scale-I Preliminary Examination?
The IBPS tentative calendar schedules Officer Scale-I Prelims for 21 and 22 November 2026.
When is the Officer Scale-I Main Examination?
The Main Examination is scheduled for 20 December 2026.
Do Officer Scale-II and Scale-III have Prelims?
No. The 2026–27 IBPS calendar lists no Preliminary Examination for Officer Scale-II and Scale-III. Their single examination is scheduled for 20 December 2026.
Has IBPS updated the CRP-RRBs-XV vacancies?
Yes. IBPS published multiple updates in September 2026, including an updated vacancies notice dated 25 September 2026.
Can a candidate apply for more than one Officer post?
No. The IBPS officer application portal states that a candidate can apply for only one Officer cadre post: Scale I, Scale II or Scale III.
Where will the call letter be released?
IBPS publishes call-letter and recruitment updates on the official CRP-RRBs-XV page.
