Odisha Grameen Bank Recruitment 2026 (CRP RRBs XV) – 1055 Posts
- Last Date
- 21 Sep 2026 (Expired)
- Total Posts
- 1055
- Apply Mode
- Online
- Job Type
- Regular
Job Overview
Odisha Grameen Bank Recruitment 2026 (CRP RRBs XV) – 1055 Posts
Odisha Grameen Bank, headquartered at Bhubaneswar, is participating in the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP RRBs XV) 2026, with a total of 1055 indicative vacancies across Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale I, II & III posts. This article covers the Odisha Grameen Bank-specific vacancy breakup, eligibility, application fee and how to apply.
Odisha Grameen Bank Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Post-wise Vacancy Details – Odisha Grameen Bank
| Post | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | General | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 96 | 132 | 72 | 60 | 240 | 600 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | 56 | 28 | 101 | 37 | 153 | 375 |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 |
| Officer Scale-II (IT Officer) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 163 | 164 | 193 | 105 | 430 | 1055 |
Note: Vacancies are indicative and may change based on actual business requirements reported by Odisha Grameen Bank to IBPS. PwBD reservation applies as per government guidelines within each category.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University; proficiency in Odia (local language) desirable; working knowledge of computer desirable | Not Required |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; preference for Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/IT/Management/Law/Economics/Accountancy degree holders; proficiency in Odia desirable | Not Required |
| Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks; preference for Banking/Finance/Marketing/Agriculture and allied subjects | 2 years as an officer in a Bank/Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II (IT Officer) | Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/IT with minimum 50% marks | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Chartered Accountant) | Certified Associate of ICAI | 1 year as a Chartered Accountant |
| Officer Scale-II (Law Officer) | Law degree with minimum 50% marks | 2 years as advocate or Law Officer in Bank/Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager) | Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Marketing Officer) | MBA in Marketing | 1 year in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-II (Agriculture Officer) | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Dairy/Animal Husbandry/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Pisciculture with minimum 50% marks | 2 years in relevant field |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks; preference for Banking/Finance and allied fields | Minimum 5 years as an Officer in a Bank/Financial Institution |
Age Limit (As on 01 September 2026)
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwBD, and as per government guidelines for Ex-Servicemen (for Office Assistant posts).
Application Fee
| Category | Officer (Scale I/II/III) | Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD (and ESM/DESM for Office Assistant) | Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) | Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) |
| All Others | Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST) | Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST) |
Bank transaction charges for online fee payment must be borne by the candidate. Fees are payable online between 01 September 2026 and 21 September 2026.
Selection Process
- Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I: Two-tier – Online Preliminary Examination, followed by Online Main Examination for shortlisted candidates. Office Assistant candidates are provisionally allotted based on Main Exam marks and actual vacancies; Officer Scale-I candidates who clear the Main Exam are called for a Common Interview.
- Officer Scale-II (Generalist and Specialist) and Officer Scale-III: Single-level Online Examination, followed by a Common Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Interviews for Officer posts are coordinated by the Nodal Regional Rural Bank with the assistance of NABARD and IBPS, tentatively scheduled for January/February 2027.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website, www.ibps.in.
- Read the detailed CRP RRBs XV Notification carefully to confirm eligibility for the desired post.
- Register online and select Odisha Grameen Bank / Odisha state, as applicable, while filling the application.
- Pay the applicable application fee/intimation charges online.
- Submit the application between 01 September 2026 and 21 September 2026.
Note: A candidate may apply for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and additionally for only one Officer cadre post (Scale-I, or Scale-II, or Scale-III), with separate applications and fee payment required for each post applied for.
Important Terms and Conditions
- Vacancies are indicative and anticipated as communicated by Odisha Grameen Bank; actual provisional allotment will be based on the actual vacancies reported.
- Proficiency in Odia (local language) is prescribed for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I posts at Odisha Grameen Bank; candidates not meeting this at selection time get 6 months from joining to acquire proficiency.
- The validity of CRP RRBs XV will automatically expire one year after the date of Provisional Allotment, or until a fresh provisional allotment is made, whichever is earlier.
- Not more than one application is allowed per cadre (Office Assistant, or one Officer Scale); only the last valid application will be considered in case of multiple submissions for the same cadre.
About Odisha Grameen Bank
Odisha Grameen Bank, headquartered in Bhubaneswar, is one of the Regional Rural Banks participating in this year’s IBPS Common Recruitment Process, with candidates writing exams at centres across Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela and Sambalpur. With 1055 total posts, largely concentrated in Office Assistant (600) and Officer Scale-I (375) categories, this is one of the larger state-wise vacancy allocations under CRP RRBs XV, reflecting Odisha Grameen Bank’s substantial branch network and staffing requirements across the state.
Why Odisha Grameen Bank Stands Out This Year
With 1055 combined vacancies, Odisha Grameen Bank’s allocation under CRP RRBs XV is among the higher state-wise numbers this recruitment cycle, making it a particularly attractive option for Odisha-based candidates fluent in Odia who wish to build a banking career close to home rather than risk provisional allotment to an RRB in another state. Candidates should note that while the Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I exams are common across all participating RRBs, expressing a preference for Odisha/Odisha Grameen Bank during registration, combined with strong performance in the Main Examination, improves the likelihood of provisional allotment specifically to this bank.
Preparing for the CRP RRBs XV Exam Cycle
Based on the tentative schedule released alongside this notification, Pre-Exam Training is expected in November 2026, the Online Preliminary Examination for Officers and Office Assistants in November/December 2026, followed by results in December 2026/January 2027, and the Main/Single Examination in December 2026/January 2027, with interviews for Officer posts tentatively in January/February 2027. Candidates should treat the roughly two-month gap between the application closing date and the preliminary examination as their primary preparation window, and regularly check www.ibps.in for confirmed dates and admit card releases rather than relying solely on this tentative schedule.
A Note on Provisional Allotment Within Odisha
Candidates should understand that clearing the exam does not automatically guarantee posting at Odisha Grameen Bank specifically for Officer Scale-II and III applicants, since provisional allotment for these scales is made to one of the participating RRBs nationally based on merit-cum-preference, while Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I candidates are allotted to the RRB of the State/UT they applied for. This distinction matters for candidates who specifically want to work within Odisha, making Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I the more state-anchored options within this common recruitment process.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many total vacancies does Odisha Grameen Bank have under CRP RRBs XV 2026?
1055 posts, across Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale-I, II and III categories.
2. What is the last date to apply?
21 September 2026, online.
3. How many Office Assistant posts are there at Odisha Grameen Bank?
600 posts.
4. How many Officer Scale-I posts are there at Odisha Grameen Bank?
375 posts.
5. What is the application fee?
Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PwBD (and ESM/DESM for Office Assistant); Rs. 850/- for all other candidates.
6. What is the age limit for Office Assistant?
18 to 28 years, as on 01 September 2026.
7. Is Odia language proficiency required?
Yes, proficiency in Odia is prescribed for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I posts at Odisha Grameen Bank.
8. How should candidates apply?
Online, through www.ibps.in.
9. What is the selection process?
Preliminary + Main Exam for Office Assistant and Officer Scale-I; Single Exam + Interview for Officer Scale-II and III.
10. Which exam centres are available in Odisha?
Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela and Sambalpur.
11. Can a candidate apply for both Office Assistant and Officer posts?
Yes, a candidate can apply for Office Assistant plus one Officer cadre (Scale-I or II or III), with separate fees for each.
12. Which Officer Scale-II specialization has the most vacancies at Odisha Grameen Bank?
General Banking Officer, with 50 posts.
13. Are there any Officer Scale-III vacancies at Odisha Grameen Bank this year?
No, 0 vacancies are indicated for Officer Scale-III at Odisha Grameen Bank in this cycle.
14. Where is Odisha Grameen Bank headquartered?
Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
15. What is the minimum qualification for Office Assistant?
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
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