The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has
released the official notification for the Common Recruitment Process
for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) 2026. This recruitment drive aims to
fill 745 vacancies for Specialist Officer (Scale I) posts
across 11 participating public sector banks .
The online application process has started and will remain
open until 21 July 2026 . Candidates with relevant
qualifications such as B.Tech/B.E, LLB,
M.A, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, or
PG Diploma should apply through the official IBPS website, ibps.in.
📊 IBPS SO Recruitment
2026 – Key Details at a Glance
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Organization |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|
Recruitment Name |
CRP SPL-XVI |
|
Post Names |
IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari,
Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer |
|
Total Vacancies |
745 (Indicative) |
|
Application Mode |
Online only |
|
Application Dates |
01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
|
Age Limit |
20 to 30 Years (as on 01 July 2026) |
|
Educational Qualification |
B.Tech/B.E, LLB,
M.A, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, PG
Diploma (post-wise) |
|
Selection Process |
Prelims → Mains → Interview |
|
Official Website |
ibps.in |
📌 Vacancy Details
(Post-Wise)
|
Post |
Vacancies |
|
IT Officer (Scale I) |
301 |
|
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) |
190 |
|
Law Officer (Scale I) |
105 |
|
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) |
89 |
|
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) |
60 |
|
Marketing Officer (Scale I) |
0 |
|
Total |
745 |
Source: IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Official Notification .
Participating Banks: Bank of Baroda, Bank of
India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank,
Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank,
and Union Bank of India .
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026):
- Minimum
Age: 20 Years
- Maximum
Age: 30 Years (Born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006)
Age Relaxation:
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SC / ST |
5 Years |
|
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
|
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) |
10 Years |
|
Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers |
5 Years |
Educational Qualification (as on 21 July 2026):
|
Post |
Qualification Required |
|
IT Officer |
4-year B.E./B.Tech in
Computer Science/IT/Electronics/ECE, OR Postgraduate in relevant field, OR
DOEACC 'B' level. |
|
Agricultural Field Officer |
4-year degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal
Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy/Fishery Science or allied subjects. |
|
Rajbhasha Adhikari |
Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at
graduation, OR PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects. |
|
Law Officer |
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate
with Bar Council. |
|
HR/Personnel Officer |
Graduate + 2-year full-time PG degree/diploma in Personnel
Management/HR/Industrial Relations/Social Work/Labour Law. |
|
Marketing Officer |
Graduate + 2-year full-time MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDM with
Marketing specialization. |
For posts other than IT Officer, candidates must have
studied Computer/IT at the High School/College level or hold a
certificate/diploma in computer operations .
💰 Application Fee
|
Category |
Fee |
|
SC / ST / PwD |
₹175 |
|
General / EWS / OBC and all others |
₹850 |
Payment can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card,
Net Banking, or UPI .
📅 Important Dates
|
Event |
Tentative Schedule |
|
Online Registration & Fee Payment |
01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
|
Edit Window for Application Correction |
2 days after registration closes |
|
Download of Prelims Call Letter |
August 2026 |
|
Preliminary Examination |
August 2026 |
|
Prelims Result |
September/October 2026 |
|
Download of Mains Call Letter |
October 2026 |
|
Main Examination |
November 2026 |
|
Mains Result |
November 2026 |
|
Interview |
November/December 2026 |
|
Provisional Allotment |
January 2027 |
Dates are tentative as per the official notification .
📝 Selection Process
- Preliminary
Examination – Qualifying in nature with 100 questions for 125
marks .
- Main
Examination – Professional Knowledge focused; scores used for
interview shortlisting and final merit .
- Interview –
Common Interview conducted by participating banks .
Final Merit: Based on an 80:20 weightage
between Main Examination and Interview scores .
📝 Exam Pattern (Revised
for 2026)
Preliminary Exam Pattern (IT, AFO, HR, Marketing
Officer):
|
Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
English Language |
25 |
25 |
80 Minutes |
|
Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
|
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
|
|
Professional Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
|
|
Total |
100 |
125 |
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari, the Prelims
pattern includes General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry
instead of Quantitative Aptitude .
Main Exam Pattern (IT, AFO, HR, Marketing Officer):
|
Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
Professional Knowledge |
150 |
200 |
125 Minutes |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each
wrong answer. No penalty for unattempted questions .
📝 How to Apply
- Visit
the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in .
- Click
on the "CRP SPL" link on the homepage.
- Select "Click
Here to Apply Online for CRP-Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)" .
- Click
on "Click Here for New Registration" and enter
basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password .
- Log
in using the credentials and complete the application form .
- Upload
the following documents as per specifications:
- Photograph
(4.5cm × 3.5cm, 20-50 KB)
- Signature
(10-20 KB)
- Left
Thumb Impression
- Handwritten
Declaration (not in capital letters) .
- Pay
the application fee online.
- Verify
all details carefully before final submission.
- Download
and print the system-generated application form and e-receipt .
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying
for multiple posts: Only one application per candidate is
allowed .
- Uploading
incorrect photo/signature size: Ensure files meet the specified
dimensions and size limits .
- Writing
the declaration in capital letters: The handwritten declaration
must be in the candidate's own handwriting, in English, and NOT in
capital letters .
- Missing
the Edit Window: Most fields cannot be edited after
submission .
- Not
keeping copies of photograph: Keep at least 8 copies of the
uploaded photograph for future use .
🔗 Important Links
|
Description |
Direct Link |
|
📄 Apply Online |
|
|
📄 Official Notification
PDF |
|
|
🌐 Official Website |
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