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The Institute of Banking Personal Selection (IBPS) has released the admit card for the Officer Scale I preliminary examination under the 15th RRB recruitment drive. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official IBPS portal for the exams scheduled in November and December 2026.
The Institute of Banking Personal Selection (IBPS) has made the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Pre Admit Card 2026 available for candidates appearing in the 15th recruitment cycle. This recruitment drive covers 13,706 vacancies across various posts, including Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II, and III. Candidates should ensure they download their admit cards well in advance of the examination dates, which are scheduled between November and December 2026. Always verify the details printed on your admit card against the official notice to ensure accuracy before heading to the exam center.
IBPS RRB 15th recruitment 2026 important dates
The application process for the IBPS RRB 15th recruitment 2026 began on 01/09/2026 and concluded on 27/09/2026. The correction window was held on 07-08 October 2026. Pre-exam training (PET) is scheduled for November 2026. The preliminary examination is set for November to December 2026, with the Scale I Pre Admit Card available from 09/11/2026. Results are expected between December 2026 and January 2027, followed by the Mains examination in December 2026 to January 2027.
IBPS RRB 15th recruitment 2026 eligibility criteria
Eligibility varies by post. Generally, candidates require a Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university. Specific posts require additional qualifications: Officer Scale II (General Banking) requires 50% marks and 2 years of experience; IT Officer requires a degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT with 50% marks and 1 year of experience; Chartered Accountant requires CA certification and 1 year of experience; Law Officer requires an LLB with 50% marks and 2 years of advocacy experience; Treasury Officer requires CA or MBA Finance with 1 year of experience; Marketing Officer requires an MBA in Marketing with 1 year of experience; Agriculture Officer requires a degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal/Veterinary Science/Engineering with 2 years of experience; and Officer Scale III requires a degree with 50% marks and 5 years of experience. Check subject-wise eligibility in the notice.
IBPS RRB 15th recruitment 2026 age limit
The age limit for the IBPS RRB 15th recruitment 2026 is calculated as of 01/09/2026. For the Office Assistant post, the age limit is 18-28 years. For Officer Scale I, the age limit is 18-30 years. For Senior Manager Officer Scale III, the age limit is 21-40 years. For other posts, the age limit is 21-32 years.
IBPS RRB 15th recruitment 2026 application fee
The application fee for General / OBC candidates is 850/-. The application fee for SC / ST / PH candidates is 175/-. Fees must be paid through online modes including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Mobile Wallet, E-Challan, or Cash Card. The last date to pay the exam fee was 27/09/2026.
How to apply for IBPS RRB 15th recruitment 2026
Candidates should visit the official IBPS website to apply. Ensure you have all necessary documents ready, including scanned copies of your photograph, signature, ID proof, and thumb impression. Carefully review all columns in the application form before submission. If applicable, pay the required application fee to complete the process. Finally, take a printout of the submitted form for your records.
IBPS RRB 15th recruitment 2026 official documents and links
Official website: https://ibps.in/. Download Pre Admit Card (Scale I): https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rrbxvaug26/hoecla_nov26/login.php?appid=dccb033cba50de6c8f5c2e38efe1d985. Download Correction Notice: https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/IMPORTANT-NOTICE_Edit_Window_RRBs.pdf. Always verify these links against the official notice.