West Bengal Gramin Bank – The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP-RRBs-XV Recruitment 2026 notification for recruitment in Regional Rural Banks. A total of 13,706 vacancies have been announced for Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II, and Officer Scale-III posts.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS recruitment portal. The online application process started on 1 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 21 September 2026.
Recruitment Overview
- Organisation: West Bengal Gramin Bank – The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Recruitment: CRP-RRBs-XV
- Post Names: Clerk & Various Office Assistant Posts
- Total Vacancies: 13,706 Posts
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Start Date: 1 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 21 September 2026
- Participating RRBs: 28
- Official Website: IBPS
Vacancy Details
A total of 13,706 vacancies have been announced.
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – 8,183 Posts
- UR – 3,452
- SC – 1,252
- ST – 770
- OBC – 1,914
- EWS – 803
Officer Scale-I – 4,256 Posts
- UR – 1,752
- SC – 627
- ST – 318
- OBC – 1,139
- EWS – 420
Officer Scale-II – 1,047 Posts
The vacancies include:
- General Banking Officer – 666 Posts
- IT Officer – 182 Posts
- Chartered Accountant – 81 Posts
- Law Officer – 46 Posts
- Treasury Manager – 18 Posts
- Marketing Officer – 16 Posts
- Agricultural Officer – 38 Posts
Officer Scale-III – 220 Posts
Total Vacancies: 13,706 Posts
Important Dates
- IBPS RRB Notification: 31 August 2026
- Online Application Starts: 1 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 21 September 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 21 September 2026
- Last Date for Printing Office Assistant Application: 5 October 2026
- Last Date for Printing Officer Application: 6 October 2026
Tentative Examination Dates
- Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam: 21 & 22 November 2026
- Office Assistant Preliminary Exam: 6, 12 & 13 December 2026
- Officer Scale-I Main Exam: 20 December 2026
- Officer Scale-II & III Single Exam: 20 December 2026
- Office Assistant Main Exam: 30 January 2027
Educational Qualification
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent.
Candidates must also have proficiency in the local language prescribed for the participating RRB.
Working knowledge of computers is desirable.
Officer Scale-I
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent.
Preference may be given to candidates having degrees in:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Forestry
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Science
- Agricultural Engineering
- Pisciculture
- Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation
- Information Technology
- Management
- Law
- Economics
- Accountancy
Proficiency in the prescribed local language and working knowledge of computers are also required/desirable as applicable.
Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks.
Preference may be given to candidates having qualifications in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.
Candidates must also have at least 2 years of experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Officer Scale-II – Specialist Officers
Educational qualifications and experience vary by specialist post.
Posts include:
- IT Officer
- Chartered Accountant
- Law Officer
- Treasury Manager
- Marketing Officer
- Agricultural Officer
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed professional qualification and experience requirements for the particular post.
Officer Scale-III
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks.
Preference may be given to candidates with degrees in relevant banking, finance, agriculture, management, law, economics, accountancy and related disciplines.
Candidates must also meet the prescribed experience requirement.
Age Limit
The age limits vary according to the post:
- Office Assistant: 18 to 28 years
- Officer Scale-I: Above 18 years and below 30 years
- Officer Scale-II: Above 21 years and below 32 years
- Officer Scale-III: Above 21 years and below 40 years
Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories according to Government rules.
Generally:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Additional concessions may be available for eligible ex-servicemen, widows, divorced women and other categories as prescribed in the notification.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary according to the applicable pay scale of the respective Regional Rural Bank.
The posts carry banking-sector salary, allowances and other benefits applicable to the respective officer or Office Assistant scale.
Application Fee
Office Assistant
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹175
- All Other Candidates: ₹850
Officer Scale-I, II & III
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
- All Other Candidates: ₹850
The fee includes applicable GST and must be paid online during the application process.
Selection Process
Office Assistant
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Provisional Allotment
There is no interview for the Office Assistant post.
Officer Scale-I
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Common Interview
- Provisional Allotment
Officer Scale-II & III
The selection process consists of:
- Single Online Examination
- Common Interview
- Provisional Allotment
Candidates can apply for Office Assistant and one Officer post. However, within the Officer cadre, a candidate can apply for only one post among Scale-I, Scale-II, or Scale-III.
Examination Pattern
Office Assistant Preliminary Exam
- Reasoning: 40 Questions – 40 Marks
- Numerical Ability: 40 Questions – 40 Marks
- Total: 80 Questions – 80 Marks
- Duration: 45 Minutes
Officer Scale-I Preliminary Exam
- Reasoning: 40 Questions – 40 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 40 Questions – 40 Marks
- Total: 80 Questions – 80 Marks
- Duration: 45 Minutes
The detailed Main/Single Examination pattern varies according to the post and is specified in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP-RRBs-XV recruitment section.
- Select the appropriate application link for Office Assistant or Officer Scale-I, II & III.
- Complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Enter your personal, educational, and other required details carefully.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, and other documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Preview the application form and check all details carefully.
- Submit the application before 21 September 2026.
- Download and retain a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
The official application portals are currently active for both Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, II & III recruitment.
Important Links
- Official Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
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