Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for IBPS Regional Rural Bank (Officer Scale + Office Assistant), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection published the official exam calendar on 16 June 2026, confirming IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Prelims on 21-22 November and Clerk Prelims on 6, 12-13 December 2026. Candidates can now plan preparation with confirmed timelines.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The detailed CRP RRBs XV notification for Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant posts is anticipated in September 2026. Last year's cycle announced 13,316 vacancies across participating Regional Rural Banks nationwide.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the official exam calendar at ibps.in, confirming tentative dates for IBPS RRB Prelims and Mains across all posts from November 2026 to January 2027.
Archived 21 Jun 2026
The detailed official notification for IBPS RRB recruitment 2026 (CRP RRBs XV) is anticipated in August-September with vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and application process for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II & III posts across 43 participating Regional Rural Banks.
Archived 21 Jun 2026
IBPS has officially announced the exam calendar for 2026-27. Officer Scale I Prelims are scheduled for 22-23 August 2026, followed by Mains on 4 October 2026. Office Assistant (Clerk) Prelims will be held on 6, 12, and 13 December 2026, with Mains on 1 February 2027.
Archived 14 Jun 2026
IBPS officially released the CRP RRBs-XIV Reserve List on June 1, 2026, providing provisional allotment to candidates from the waiting panel for Officer Scale I (PO), Officer Scale II (GBO & SO), and Officer Scale III posts based on additional vacancies reported by participating RRBs.
Archived 21 Jun 2026
IBPS released the provisional allotment under the reserve list for CRP-RRBs XIV for Officer Scale I, II & III posts on 1 June 2026, offering additional opportunities to qualified candidates from the 2025 cycle.
Archived 14 Jun 2026
IBPS released the first Reserve List on 1 June 2026 for Officer Scale I, II, and III under CRP RRBs-XIV. Candidates from the waiting panel can check provisional allotment status at ibps.in based on additional vacancies reported by participating Regional Rural Banks.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the RRB Clerk Mains Admit Card on 23 January 2026. Candidates who qualified the Prelims exam can download their hall tickets from ibps.in for the Mains exam scheduled on 1 February 2026.
Archived 14 Jun 2026
As per the IBPS official exam calendar, the IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Preliminary examination will be conducted on November 21 and 22, 2026, followed by Mains on December 20, 2026.
Archived 21 Jun 2026
IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims exam will be conducted on 6th, 12th, and 13th December 2026, while the Mains exam is scheduled for 30th January 2027. Selection comprises only Prelims and Mains stages with no interview round for Office Assistant posts.
Archived 31 May 2026
The official notification for CRP RRBs XV is anticipated in August-September 2026 on ibps.in. Last year's cycle announced 13,316 vacancies across Office Assistant and Officer Scale posts. The notification will detail vacancies, eligibility, application dates, and selection process for all posts.
Archived 31 May 2026
The official IBPS RRB 2026 notification (CRP RRBs XV) is expected to be released in September 2026, containing post-wise vacancies for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II & III across 28 participating Regional Rural Banks. Last year, 13,316 total vacancies were announced.
Archived 14 Jun 2026
IBPS issued an advisory on 27 April 2026 alerting applicants to beware of fake websites resembling the official ibps.in portal. Candidates are advised to verify all notifications and application links only through the authentic IBPS website.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Banking aspirants can expect the official IBPS RRB 2026 notification PDF to be released in September-October 2026 at ibps.in, detailing vacancies, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for all Officer and Clerk positions.
Archived 7 Jun 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the official IBPS Calendar 2026-27 on January 16, 2026, confirming exam dates for Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant positions across Regional Rural Banks.
Archived 7 Jun 2026
IBPS has announced that the RRB PO (Officer Scale I) Preliminary exam will be conducted on November 21 and 22, 2026, with the Mains exam scheduled for December 20, 2026.
Archived 7 Jun 2026
The IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Preliminary examination will be held on December 6, 12, and 13, 2026, followed by the Mains exam on January 30, 2027.
Archived 7 Jun 2026
The Institute released the final results for Officer Scale I on February 23, 2026, marking the conclusion of the CRP RRBs XIV recruitment cycle. The notification for CRP RRBs XV (2026-27 cycle) is expected in September 2026.
Archived 7 Jun 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection published the IBPS Calendar 2026–27 on 16th January 2026, confirming exam dates for Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant posts across Regional Rural Banks. Officer Scale I Prelims will be held on 21-22 November 2026, followed by Mains on 20th December 2026.
Archived 31 May 2026
The final result and scorecard for IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) 2025-26 cycle was announced on 23rd February 2026 at ibps.in. Candidates can check their section-wise marks, qualifying status, and provisional allotment details through the official portal.
Archived 31 May 2026
Officer Scale I Interview round (tentative)
Sat, 6 Mar, 2027Interviews typically held 6-8 weeks after Mains result declaration
Archived 31 May 2026
🏦Office Assistant Mains Exam
Mon, 1 Feb, 20271 February 2027 – Final examination stage for Office Assistant; no interview for this cadre
Archived 14 Jun 2026
🏦Office Assistant (Clerk) Mains exam
Sat, 30 Jan, 2027January 30, 2027
Archived 21 Jun 2026
🏦Office Assistant (Clerk) Mains Exam
Sat, 30 Jan, 2027January 30, 2027; final written stage for Office Assistant selection
Archived 7 Jun 2026
🏦Office Assistant Mains exam
Sat, 30 Jan, 202730 January 2027; final stage for Clerk selection (no interview)
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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🏦Office Assistant (Clerk) Mains exam
Clerk Mains on 30 January 2027
Archived 31 May 2026
🏦Officer Scale I Mains & Officer Scale II/III single exam
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026December 20, 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
🏦Officer Scale I (PO) Mains Exam
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026December 20, 2026; also serves as single exam date for Officer Scale II & III
Archived 7 Jun 2026
🏦Officer Scale II & III Single Exam
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026December 20, 2026; single-stage online exam followed by interview
Archived 7 Jun 2026
🏦Officer Scale I Mains exam
Sun, 20 Dec, 202620 December 2026; also the single-level exam date for Officer Scale II & III
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏦Officer Scale II & III single exam
Sun, 20 Dec, 202620 December 2026; combined exam for Specialist Officer posts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏦Officer Scale I, II & III Mains exam
Sat, 19 Dec, 2026Mains on 20 December 2026; single exam for Officer Scale II & III (no Prelims)
Archived 31 May 2026
🏦Office Assistant (Clerk) Preliminary Exam
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026December 6, 12 & 13, 2026; screening test for Mains qualification
Archived 7 Jun 2026
🏦Office Assistant (Clerk) Prelims exam
Sun, 6 Dec, 2026December 6, 12, 13, 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
🏦Office Assistant Prelims Exam (Multi-day)
Sun, 6 Dec, 20266, 12, 13 December 2026 – Prelims examination for Office Assistant (Clerk) posts across multiple shifts
Archived 14 Jun 2026
🏦Office Assistant (Clerk) Prelims exam
Sun, 6 Dec, 20266, 12, 13 December 2026; conducted in multiple sessions
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Office Assistant (Clerk) Prelims admit card release
Sat, 5 Dec, 2026Admit cards available for download before December exam
Archived 7 Jun 2026
🏦Office Assistant (Clerk) Prelims exam
Sat, 5 Dec, 2026Clerk Prelims on 6, 12, 13 December 2026
Archived 31 May 2026
🏦Officer Scale I Prelims exam
Sat, 21 Nov, 2026November 21-22, 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
🏦Officer Scale I (PO) Preliminary Exam
Sat, 21 Nov, 2026Scheduled for November 21-22, 2026; two sections: Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude
Archived 7 Jun 2026
🏦Officer Scale I (PO) Prelims exam
Sat, 21 Nov, 2026Prelims on 21-22 November 2026; conducted in multiple shifts
Archived 31 May 2026
🏦Officer Scale I Prelims exam
Sat, 21 Nov, 202621-22 November 2026; online test for PO posts across multiple shifts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Officer Scale I Prelims admit card release
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026Call letters available for download approximately 7-10 days before exam
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Officer Scale I (PO) Prelims admit card
Fri, 13 Nov, 2026Released 10-15 days before exam
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Officer Scale I Prelims admit card release
Fri, 13 Nov, 2026Admit cards released approximately 7-10 days before exam
Archived 31 May 2026
Application deadline for IBPS RRB 2026
Mon, 5 Oct, 2026Last date to complete online application and fee payment for all posts
Archived 14 Jun 2026
🏦Officer Scale I Mains Exam
Sun, 4 Oct, 20264 October 2026 – Mains examination for shortlisted Officer Scale I candidates
Archived 14 Jun 2026
Last date to apply online
Tue, 29 Sept, 2026Application window usually stays open for 3 weeks
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application deadline
Sat, 26 Sept, 2026Last date to submit online applications; usually 3-4 weeks after registration opens
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Application window closes (expected last date)
Sat, 12 Sept, 2026Online registration typically open for 3-4 weeks after notification
Archived 31 May 2026
Last date for online registration
Tue, 8 Sept, 2026Application window usually spans 3 weeks
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Application window opens for IBPS RRB 2026
Tue, 8 Sept, 2026Online registration begins shortly after notification; typically remains open for 3-4 weeks
Archived 14 Jun 2026
IBPS RRB 2026 Notification release (CRP RRBs XV)
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026Official notification with vacancies, eligibility criteria, and application timeline for Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant posts
Archived 14 Jun 2026
Online registration window opens
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026Application portal typically opens shortly after notification release
Archived 5 Jul 2026
IBPS RRB 2026 notification release (CRP RRBs XV)
Fri, 4 Sept, 2026Expected early September; detailed PDF will include vacancies, eligibility, and application dates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Online application window opens
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Registration for all posts typically opens within 2-3 days of notification release
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Notification release (Officer Scale I, II, III & Office Assistant)
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Expected in early September 2026; official notification PDF with vacancy details and eligibility criteria
Archived 7 Jun 2026
🏦Officer Scale I Prelims Exam (Day 2)
Sun, 23 Aug, 202623 August 2026 – Second day of Prelims examination for Officer Scale I posts
Archived 14 Jun 2026
🏦Officer Scale I Prelims Exam (Day 1)
Sat, 22 Aug, 202622 August 2026 – First day of Prelims examination for Officer Scale I (PO) posts
Archived 14 Jun 2026
Online application window opens
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026Typically opens within 2-3 days of notification
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Official notification release (CRP RRBs XV)
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Expected in mid-August 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
IBPS RRB 2026 official notification release (Officer & Clerk posts)
Thu, 13 Aug, 2026Notification expected in August 2026; application window opens shortly after
Archived 31 May 2026