RRB Clerk 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has opened online registration for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post under CRP RRBs-XV, commonly known as RRB Clerk, in Regional Rural Banks. The short notification was released on 31 August, and applications can be submitted from 1 September to 21 September 2026 through the official IBPS website. Candidates should apply well before the deadline and keep a scanned photograph, signature, and other documents ready, since offline or postal applications are not accepted under this recruitment cycle.
Exam Dates to Remember
Alongside Office Assistant posts, IBPS is simultaneously running CRP RRBs-XV for Officer Scale-I, II and III. For Office Assistant applicants, the tentative schedule is as follows:
- Online registration window: 1 September – 21 September 2026
- Fee payment window: 1 September – 21 September 2026
- Preliminary exam: expected in November or December 2026
- Mains exam: expected to follow shortly after the prelims result
An edit window to correct submitted application details is usually opened for a short period once registration closes. Exact prelims and mains dates, along with exam city intimation, will be confirmed through individual call letters closer to the exam.
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Clerk 2026
- Age limit: 18 to 28 years, reckoned as on 1 September 2026, with standard government relaxation available for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates
- Educational qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university
- Language requirement: Working knowledge of the official or local language of the state or union territory applied for
Candidates are advised to verify category-wise age relaxation and the local language proficiency rule for their chosen state against the detailed notification before final submission.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 website and open the CRP RRBs-XV Office Assistant application link
- Complete new registration with basic details to generate a provisional registration number and password
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully, then upload photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the applicable application fee online and submit the form before the 21 September deadline
- Save and print the completed form and payment receipt for future reference
