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IBPS RRB XV 2026: Posts, Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Dates
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Quick answer
IBPS RRB XV (CRP RRBs XV) recruits Office Assistants (Multipurpose) and Officers in Scales I, II and III for Regional Rural Banks. The Office Assistant and Scale I preliminary exam has 80 questions in 45 minutes: Reasoning in 25 minutes and Numerical Ability or Quantitative Aptitude in 20 minutes. Registration ran from 1 to 21 September 2026; prelims are tentatively scheduled for November or December 2026.
Key facts
- Conducting body
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Posts
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose); Officer Scale I, II and III
- Registration and fee payment
- 1–21 September 2026 (closed)
- Age reckoned on
- 1 September 2026
- Prelims (OA and Scale I)
- 80 questions, 80 marks, 45 minutes
- Negative marking
- One quarter of the marks for the question (−0.25 on a one-mark question)
Dates, pattern and eligibility
| Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online registration and fee payment | 1–21 September 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | November / December 2026 (tentative) |
| Main / single examination | December 2026 / February 2027 (tentative) |
| Officer interviews | January / February 2027 (tentative) |
| Provisional allotment | February / March 2027 (tentative) |
| Section | Questions / marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 / 40 | 25 minutes |
| Numerical Ability (OA) / Quantitative Aptitude (Scale I) | 40 / 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 / 80 | 45 minutes |
| Post | Born from | Born through |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant | 2 September 1998 | 1 September 2008 |
| Officer Scale I | 2 September 1996 | 1 September 2008 |
| Officer Scale II | 2 September 1994 | 1 September 2005 |
| Officer Scale III | 2 September 1986 | 1 September 2005 |
| Post | ₹175 | ₹850 |
|---|---|---|
| Officers Scale I, II and III | SC / ST / PwBD | All other candidates |
| Office Assistant | SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM | All other candidates |
- Candidates must qualify in both prelims sections to be shortlisted.
- The Office Assistant and Scale I main examination has 200 questions, 200 marks and 120 minutes, covering Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English or Hindi, and Numerical Ability or Quantitative Aptitude.
- Office Assistant final merit uses main-exam marks. Scale I goes from prelims to mains and interview; Scales II and III take a single online exam followed by interview.
- IBPS lists a corrigendum and updated vacancies dated 9 September 2026. Check the official page before relying on the original vacancy annexure.
Practise for IBPS RRB
Rehearse the timing you will face: Chayantra mock tests apply each exam's sectional timers and negative marking, and you can start with two free guest attempts.
For a full walkthrough of the notification, read IBPS RRB XV 2026: Dates, Eligibility and Exam Pattern Explained.
Common questions
What is the IBPS RRB XV prelims pattern for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I?
80 questions for 80 marks in 45 minutes: Reasoning (40 questions, 25 minutes) and Numerical Ability or Quantitative Aptitude (40 questions, 20 minutes), each with its own timer.
Is there negative marking in IBPS RRB XV?
Yes. A wrong answer in an objective test costs one quarter of the marks for that question, which is −0.25 on a one-mark prelims question. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Can I apply for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale I?
Yes, if you are eligible for each. The applications and fees are separate. Within the Officer cadre you may apply for only one scale.
Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
No. Office Assistant selection uses the prelims and mains, with final merit based on main-exam marks. The interview applies to Officer posts.
Official sources
This page summarises official notices for preparation. It is not an eligibility decision; later official notices and corrigenda take precedence.