IBPS RRB Recruitment 2026: Registration Begins for 13,706 Posts The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has launched the Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs 15) for the recruitment of Group "A" Officers (Scale 1, 2, and 3) and Group "B" Office Assistants (Multipurpose). The registration window opened today and will remain open until September 21, allowing eligible candidates to apply through the official IBPS website. A two-day application correction period will follow the deadline, providing applicants with an opportunity to update their details. The recruitment process includes 13,706 vacancies, distributed across various roles. Office Assistants (Multipurpose) will have 8,183 positions available, while Officer Scale 1 (PO) roles will account for 4,256 vacancies. Additionally, 1,047 positions are allocated for Officer Scale 2 (Manager) and 220 for Officer Scale 3 (Senior Manager). The Pre-Examination Training (PET) will take place in November, with call letters for the online preliminary examination expected to be released between November and December 2026. For Officer Scale 1 and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) roles, the selection process involves two tiers: Preliminary and Main examinations, both conducted online. Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary stage will proceed to the Main examination. Provisional allotment will be based on Main examination scores and the actual vacancies reported by the respective Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) of the State/UT applied for. Officer Scale 1 candidates who clear the Preliminary and Main stages will be invited for a Common Interview coordinated by Nodal Regional Rural Banks, with support from NABARD and IBPS. This interview will be conducted in consultation with the relevant authorities.#rrb #nabard #ibps #common_recruitment_process #regional_rural_banks
Nabard’s Fund Allocation To Vidarbha Region Biased A political dispute has emerged over the allocation of Rs500 crore by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) for rural infrastructure projects, with the Vidarbha Rajya Andolan Samiti (VRAS) accusing the Maharashtra government of favoring western Maharashtra. The group claims the distribution of funds for 148 public works projects reflects a “blatant regional imbalance,” leaving Vidarbha with a “meagre share” despite its historical grievances. The VRAS criticized the state government for failing to secure equitable treatment for its own region, arguing that decision-making remains skewed in favor of western districts. According to data cited by the committee, western Maharashtra’s five districts received Rs237 crore—nearly half of the total allocation. Satara emerged as the largest beneficiary, securing Rs150 crore, or 33% of the funds. Other western districts, including Pune (Rs20.86 crore), Kolhapur (Rs26.19 crore), Sangli (Rs17.21 crore), and Ahilyanagar (Rs23.35 crore), collectively accounted for a significant portion of the allocation. In contrast, Vidarbha’s 11 districts were allotted Rs116 crore, while Marathwada’s eight districts received Rs55 crore. The committee highlighted that an equal distribution would have allocated Rs18.51 crore per district, but only Amravati in Vidarbha surpassed this average, receiving Rs23.18 crore. The VRAS described the allocation pattern as “shocking and unfortunate,” arguing that Vidarbha continues to face systemic neglect. The group accused the ruling alliance of perpetuating the dominance of western Maharashtra, a claim echoed by former MLA Wamanrao Chatap and other signatories of the statement.#maharashtra_government #vidarbha_rajya_andolan_samiti #wamanrao_chatap #nabard #srinivas_khandewale
