The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially commenced the registration process for the IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026, announcing 13,706 vacancies across Group 'A' and Group 'B' administrative and managerial cadres. Eligible candidates must complete their online application and fee submission between 01 September 2026 and 21 September 2026. Applicants must review post-specific eligibility, ensure valid reservation certificates, and track the portal for upcoming Preliminary examination dates and Pre-Exam Training (PET) schedules.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026. Candidates can apply online until 21 September 2026. Total Vacancies: 13,706 Posts. Application Fee for General candidates is ₹ 850/-. Eligibility age criteria: 18 to 35 Years. Direct server links to apply, view merit list, and download syllabus PDF are available in the Direct Useful Links table below.
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Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date 01 September 2026
- Online Apply Last Date 21 September 2026
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date 21 September 2026
- PET Exam Date November 2026
- Admit Card Before Exam
- Pre Exam Date Notify Later
- Pre Admit Card Before Exam
- Pre Result Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee & Payment
- General, OBC, EWS ₹ 850/- (Exempted)
- SC, ST, PH ₹ 175/-
Age Limit & Eligibility
- Age Calculated As On As on 01 August 2026
- Upper Age Relaxation As Per Government Norms
Total Vacancy Overview
Salary, Pay Scale & 7th CPC Allowances
Selected candidates for IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026 receive remuneration as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.
- Pay Matrix: As Per 7th Central / State Pay Commission Rules
- Basic Pay: Check official notification for exact basic scale
- Metro (X-City) In-Hand: Standard Government Pay with DA (50%), HRA & TA
- State/Town (Y/Z City): Standard Government Pay with DA (50%), HRA & TA
- Allowances Included: Dearness Allowance (DA 50%), HRA (9%-27%), Transport Allowance (TA), NPS Contribution & Medical
| Post Name / Cadre | Department | Total Posts | Educational Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | General / Respective Cadre | 8183 | |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | General / Respective Cadre | 4256 | |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | General / Respective Cadre | 666 | |
| Officer Scale II (Information Technology Officer) | General / Respective Cadre | 182 | |
| Officer Scale II (Chartered Accountant) | General / Respective Cadre | 81 | |
| Officer Scale II (Law Officer) | General / Respective Cadre | 46 | |
| Officer Scale II (Treasury Manager) | General / Respective Cadre | 18 | |
| Officer Scale II (Marketing Officer) | General / Respective Cadre | 16 | |
| Officer Scale II (Agriculture Officer) | General / Respective Cadre | 38 | |
| Officer Scale III (Senior Manager) | General / Respective Cadre | 220 |
| Candidate Category | Permissible Age Relaxation | Mandatory Document / Verification Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | Must produce valid OBC-NCL certificate issued in prescribed format |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years | Applicable for all central and state reservations |
| PwBD / Divyangjan (General / Unreserved) | 10 Years | Minimum 40% permanent benchmark disability certificate needed |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 3 yrs OBC) |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 5 yrs SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years + Service Rendered | Deduction of military service from actual age |
| Stage / Paper | Subjects & Question Distribution | Total Marks / Questions | Duration & Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-1 (Screening Test) | Mathematics (20), Mental Ability & Reasoning (25), General Science (20), General Awareness (10) | 75 Questions / 75 Marks | 60 Minutes 1/3rd Negative Marking |
| CBT-2: Part A (Merit Ranking) | Maths (25), General Intelligence (25), Basic Science & Engineering (40), General Awareness (10) | 100 Questions / 100 Marks | 90 Minutes 1/3rd Negative Marking |
| CBT-2: Part B (Trade Test) | Relevant Technical Trade Syllabus (ITI / Diploma / Degree standard) | 75 Questions / 75 Marks | 60 Minutes Mandatory 35% Qualifying Mark |
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online
- Visit the Official Portal: Open the authorized website of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and locate the online application link under the recruitment section.
- One-Time Registration (OTR): New applicants must complete registration using an active email address and mobile number. Note down the system-generated Registration ID and Password sent via SMS.
- Fill Personal & Educational Credentials: Log in and carefully enter your Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth (as recorded in Class 10th certificate), Category, Address, and Educational qualifications.
- Upload Scanned Photograph & Signature: Upload recent color passport photograph (Size: 20 KB to 50 KB, JPEG/JPG format, white background, taken within 3 months) and clear running-hand signature (Size: 10 KB to 20 KB, black or blue ink).
- Upload Category / Qualification Certificates: Upload required scanned copies of Caste/EWS certificate, Matriculation certificate, and degree marksheet if prompted by the system (PDF size: 100 KB to 300 KB).
- Pay Application Fee Online: Verify all entered details using the 'Preview Form' button, then proceed to the online payment gateway. Pay via UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Do not refresh or close browser during payment processing.
- Download & Print Confirmation Page: Upon successful transaction, download the final submitted application form and fee receipt. Keep at least 2 printed copies safe for future examination stages and Document Verification (DV).
Required Documents Checklist for Online Application
| 21 September 2026. | Access Official Link |
| Apply Online (Office Assistants Multipurpose) | Apply Online |
| Apply Online (Officer Scale-I,II,III) | Apply Online |
| Check Official Notification | Download PDF |
| IBPS Official Website | Visit Website |
| Official Portal / Organization Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate FAQs)
IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026 — Comprehensive Guide & Key Details
Cadre Scope, Departmental Role & Notification Background
The IBPS RRB 15th Recruitment 2026 notification released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) encompasses a cumulative total of 13,706 vacancies. The recruitment drive is bifurcated across clerical and managerial hierarchies, comprising 8,183 positions for Office Assistant (Multipurpose), 4,256 posts for Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager), and specialized roles across Officer Scale-II (including General Banking, IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing, and Agriculture) alongside 220 Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) posts. Appointees in these cadres form the operational and supervisory backbone, handling core banking operations, branch administration, risk compliance, credit appraisal, and grassroots agricultural financing. Given the wide geographic distribution, selected candidates are posted across regional networks based on state-wise allocations and merit standing.
Examination Scheme, Cutoff Benchmarks & Selection Criteria
The multi-tier selection framework is structured in accordance with the specific operational demands of each post:
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Evaluated via a two-tier screening process comprising an objective Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination. Final seat allotment is determined solely by the aggregate score obtained in the Main Examination, subject to clearing regional language proficiency standards.
- Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): Requires clearing the Preliminary Examination to qualify for the Main Examination. Candidates meeting the category-wise sectional and overall cutoffs in the Main Examination are shortlisted for the final Interview stage, with a standard weightage ratio of 80:20 (Main Exam to Interview).
- Officer Scale-II & Scale-III: Involves a Single Online Examination assessing core professional and domain-specific knowledge, followed by an Interview round.
- Reservation & Normalization: Sectional and overall cutoffs apply across all stages. Standard equipercentile equating and normalization methods are implemented for multi-shift objective tests, with a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response.
Candidate Action Plan & Verification Guidelines
Aspirants must verify critical application parameters prior to the 21 September 2026 deadline. The application fee is set at ₹850/- for General, OBC, and EWS applicants, and ₹175/- for SC, ST, and PwBD categories. Ensure all demographic details, educational qualification documents, and uploaded photographs/signatures strictly adhere to prescribed pixel and format dimensions. Candidates claiming OBC-NCL or EWS reservations must possess certificates issued for the valid financial year. Any discrepancy in candidate identity proofs, educational transcripts, or category validity during Document Verification (DV) will result in immediate cancellation of candidature without provisional extension.