IBPS RRB PO Notification 2026: CRP RRBs-XV Dates and Key Facts
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
IBPS released the window notification for CRP RRBs-XV on 31 August 2026 and the full notification on 1 September 2026. It covers Officer Scale I, II and III and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in 28 Regional Rural Banks. This page covers Officer Scale I, the post known as RRB PO.
Key dates for Officer Scale I
| Event | Date (as per IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Window notification | 31 August 2026 |
| Detailed notification | 1 September 2026 |
| Online registration and fee | 1 to 21 September 2026 (later extended by corrigendum) |
| Vacancy updates | 9, 15 and 25 September 2026 |
| Prelims call letter | Released 9 November 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training (PET) | November 2026 |
| Prelims exam | November/December 2026 |
| Prelims result | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Mains exam | December 2026/January 2027 |
| Mains result | January 2027 |
| Interview | January/February 2027 |
| Provisional allotment | February/March 2027 |
The dates after the call letter are the tentative schedule printed in the notification. IBPS confirms each one through a notice on its website.
What changed during the cycle
- Vacancies were revised three times. The Officer Scale I figure stayed at 4,256 in every update; the Office Assistant figure rose.
- Registration was extended through a corrigendum dated 21 September 2026.
- The notification lists 28 participating RRBs. Tripura Gramin Bank had not reported vacancies when the notification came out.
Things to know before the exam
- One State only. You apply for RRBs in one State, and allotment is limited to that State.
- Category cannot change after registration.
- The list is valid for one year from provisional allotment, and a reserve list may be used within that year.
- If you already work in government, a public sector undertaking or a bank, bring an original No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the interview. A conditional NOC is not accepted.
Frequently asked questions
When is the IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2026?
IBPS released the Officer Scale I Prelims call letters on 9 November 2026. The notification schedules the Prelims for November/December 2026; the exact date is printed on your call letter.
How many RRB PO vacancies are there in 2026?
4,256 Officer Scale I vacancies, as per the vacancy update of 25 September 2026. See the vacancy page for the State-wise picture.
Read next: eligibility and exam pattern.
Source: IBPS: CRP RRBs-XV notification, corrigenda and vacancy update of 25 September 2026.
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