Odisha Grameen Bank Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 13,706 Officer & Office Assistant Posts

Odisha Grameen Bank Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 13,706 Officer & Office Assistant Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) (Odisha Grameen Bank) has released the official notification for IBPS RRB CRP-XV Recruitment 2026 for recruitment to Officer Scale-I, Scale-II, Scale-III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts in Regional Rural Banks across India.

A total of 13,706 indicative vacancies have been announced under the recruitment drive. The online application process started on 01 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 21 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website.

The recruitment covers 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. Graduates can apply for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I posts, while Officer Scale-II and Scale-III posts require specific educational qualifications and relevant work experience.

 

Odisha Grameen Bank Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Organization: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
• Recruitment: CRP RRBs-XV
• Participating Banks: 28 Regional Rural Banks
• In Odisha: Odisha Grameen Bank
• Posts: Office Assistant, Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-II & Officer Scale-III
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 01 September 2026
• Who can apply: Both male & female
• Job Location: All India (Odisha)
• Official Website: ibps.in
• Selection: Preliminary/Main Exam and/or Single Exam + Interview, depending on the post

 

Vacancy – Post-Wise Details

The indicative vacancies are distributed among the different RRB posts as follows:

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose) – 8,183 Posts
• Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) – 4,256 Posts
• Officer Scale-II – 1,047 Posts
• Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) – 220 Posts
• For Odisha – 833 Posts
• Total: 13,706 Posts

 

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed nationality, educational qualification, age and other requirements.

Nationality

Candidates must generally be:

• Citizen of India, or
• Subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 01 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to the required Government of India eligibility certificate.

 

Educational Qualification

Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

Candidates must have:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.

Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager)

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Preference may be given to candidates with degrees in subjects such as:

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Forestry
• Animal Husbandry
• Veterinary Science
• Agricultural Engineering
• Pisciculture
• Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation
• Information Technology
• Management
• Law
• Economics
• Accountancy

Officer Scale-II – General Banking Officer

Candidates need:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks

Officer Scale-II – Information Technology Officer

Candidates need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT or equivalent
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks

Officer Scale-II – Chartered Accountant

Candidates must be:

• Certified Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Experience: At least 1 year as a Chartered Accountant.

Officer Scale-II – Law Officer

Candidates need:

• Degree in Law from a recognised university
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks

Experience: 2 years as an advocate or Law Officer in a bank/financial institution.

Officer Scale-II – Treasury Manager

Candidates need:

• Chartered Accountant, or
• MBA in Finance from a recognised university/institution

Experience: 1 year in the relevant field.

Officer Scale-II – Marketing Officer

Candidates must have:

• MBA in Marketing from a recognised university.

Experience: 1 year in the relevant field.

Officer Scale-II – Agricultural Officer

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in subjects such as:

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Dairy
• Animal Husbandry
• Forestry
• Veterinary Science
• Agricultural Engineering
• Pisciculture

Minimum 50% aggregate marks are required.

Experience: 2 years in the relevant field.

Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager)

Candidates need:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks

Preference is given to specified subject backgrounds.

Experience: Minimum 5 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution.

Candidates having CGPA/OGPA must convert it into percentage according to their university's prescribed conversion rules. The qualifying result must have been declared by 21 September 2026.

 

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 01 September 2026.

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

Applicable relaxation includes:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Additional relaxation for eligible Ex-Servicemen
• Additional relaxation for eligible widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried, specifically for Office Assistant posts.

The applicable relaxation conditions should be checked carefully before applying.

 

Application Fee

The application fee is:

• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 including GST
• Office Assistant eligible ESM/DESM: ₹175 including GST
• All other candidates: ₹850 including GST

The fee is applicable separately for each post being applied for.

For example, candidates applying for both Office Assistant and an Officer post must register and pay the applicable fee separately for each.

 

Salary

The provided recruitment notification does not specify exact salary figures for the posts.

Approx – 50,000/- to 1,00,000/-

However, the posts are banking positions under participating Regional Rural Banks, with salary and allowances governed by the applicable service rules.

Candidates should refer to the official notification and respective RRB service conditions for exact remuneration details.

 

Important Dates 2026

Important dates include:

• Online Registration: 01 September to 21 September 2026
• Online Fee Payment: 01 September to 21 September 2026
• Edit/Correction Window: Two days after registration closes; exact dates to be notified
• Pre-Exam Training: November 2026
• Preliminary Examination: November/December 2026
• Preliminary Result: December 2026/January 2027
• Main/Single Examination: December 2026 to February 2027
• Officer Interview: January/February 2027
• Provisional Allotment: February/March 2027

 

Selection Process

The selection process depends on the post.

Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment

The final allotment is based on Main Examination marks and actual vacancies reported by the participating RRBs.

Officer Scale-I

Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment

Officer Scale-II & III

Single-Level Online Examination → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment

For Officer posts:

• Interview carries 100 marks.
• Minimum qualifying marks are 40%.
• For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, minimum qualifying marks are 35%.
• The relative weightage is 80% online examination and 20% interview.

 

Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026

For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, the preliminary examination consists of:

Reasoning

• Reasoning Ability

Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude

• Numerical Ability or Quantitative Aptitude

The preliminary examination carries:

• Total Marks: 80
• Duration: 45 minutes

Candidates should prepare both sections thoroughly because the preliminary examination is used for shortlisting candidates for the next stage.

 

Main Exam Pattern 2026

For Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I, the Main Examination includes:

• Reasoning
• Computer Knowledge
• General Awareness
• English/Hindi Language
• Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude

The Main Examination carries:

• Total Marks: 200
• Duration: 120 minutes

Scale-III Exam Pattern

Officer Scale-III candidates appear for a single-level examination.

Subjects include:

• Reasoning
• Computer Knowledge
• Financial Awareness
• English/Hindi Language
• Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
• Total Marks: 200
• Duration: 120 minutes

There is a 0.25-mark penalty for each wrong answer in objective tests. Unattempted questions do not attract negative marking.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• System-generated printout of the online application form
• Valid photo identity proof
• Class 10/SSLC certificate showing date of birth
• Qualifying degree certificate and marksheets
• Proof that the qualifying result was declared by 21 September 2026
• Experience certificate, wherever required
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate, if applicable
• EWS Income & Asset Certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate/UDID card, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
• Interview call letter for Officer posts

The required documents should be produced according to the instructions applicable to the particular post and stage.

 Important Links -

• Notification PDF - Click Here
  
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• Official Website - Click Here
• WhatsApp Group - Click Here
• Telegram Group - Click Here

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official IBPS website.
2. Open the CRP for RRBs section.
3. Select the appropriate application link for:
• CRP-RRBs Officers Scale-I, II & III, or
• CRP-RRBs Office Assistants (Multipurpose).
4. Click New Registration.
5. Enter the required basic information.
6. A provisional registration number and password will be generated.
7. Log in using the registration number and password.
8. Complete the remaining application form.
9. Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
10. Upload the Class 10 certificate and applicable category/disability documents.
11. Pay the application fee online.
12. Carefully check all details before final submission.
13. Submit the application.
14. Download and keep a printout of the final application form.

Candidates applying for more than one eligible post must complete the required separate registration and fee payment.

 

Preparation Strategy 2026

1. Start With Reasoning

For both preliminary and main examinations, practise:

• Puzzles
• Seating Arrangement
• Coding-Decoding
• Inequality
• Syllogism
• Blood Relations
• Series
• Logical Reasoning

2. Focus on Quantitative Aptitude

Important areas include:

• Simplification
• Number Series
• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Ratio and Proportion
• Average
• Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Data Interpretation

3. Prepare General Awareness

For the Main Examination, candidates should regularly study:

• Current Affairs
• Banking Awareness
• Financial Awareness
• Government Schemes
• RBI-related developments
• National and international events

4. Improve Computer Knowledge

For the Main Examination, prepare basic topics such as:

• Computer fundamentals
• Operating systems
• Internet
• Networking
• MS Office
• Cybersecurity
• Computer terminology

5. Practise Mock Tests

Regular mock tests are important for improving:

• Speed
• Accuracy
• Time management
• Question selection

Important Instructions

• Apply only through the official IBPS website.
• Complete registration before 21 September 2026.
• Pay the applicable fee within the application period.
• Check the local language requirement of the RRB you are applying for.
• Officer Scale-II and III candidates should carefully verify the required experience.
• Candidates applying for multiple eligible posts must complete separate registration/fee requirements.
• Keep the final application printout safely.
• Regularly check the IBPS website for call letters, examination dates and further updates.

 

FAQs –

How many vacancies are available in IBPS RRB 2026?

There are 13,706 indicative vacancies across the participating Regional Rural Banks.

Which posts are included?

The recruitment includes:

• Office Assistant (Multipurpose)
• Officer Scale-I
• Officer Scale-II
• Officer Scale-III

Can a graduate apply for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?

Yes. A Bachelor's degree in any discipline is required, along with proficiency in the prescribed local language.

What is the age limit for Office Assistant?

The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 01 September 2026.

What is the age limit for Officer Scale-I?

Candidates must be above 18 and below 30 years.

What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹850 for other candidates and ₹175 for eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates and applicable exempted categories, including GST.

Is experience required for Office Assistant?

No, post-qualification experience is not required.

Is experience required for Officer Scale-II?

Yes. Experience requirements vary by specialisation, generally ranging from 1 to 2 years for Scale-II specialist/general banking posts.

What is the selection process for Office Assistant?

Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Provisional Allotment.

What is the selection process for Officer Scale-I?

Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Interview → Provisional Allotment.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online registration is 21 September 2026.