IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 - CRP SPL-XVI
Brief Information
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) for Specialist Officers (Scale I) posts in 11 participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of 2027-28. Eligible candidates with degrees in IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Marketing, or Hindi/Sanskrit can apply online from 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026. The selection process includes Preliminary and Main online examinations followed by an interview.
Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Process | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Post Name | Specialist Officers (Scale I) - IT, AFO, Rajbhasha, Law, HR, Marketing |
| Vacancies | Indicative (varies by post & bank) - See Annexure I |
| Qualification | Graduate / Post Graduate (Post-specific) |
| Age Limit | 20 - 30 Years (Relaxation as per rules) |
| Apply Start Date | 01.07.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21.07.2026 |
| Application Fees | ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) | ₹850 (All Others) |
| Salary (Scale I) | ₹48,480 - 85,920 (Basic Pay) + Allowances |
| Job Location | All India / Outside India (as per bank discretion) |
| Apply Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
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Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
Minimum: 20 Years — Maximum: 30 Years
Date of Birth Range: Born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years (subject to conditions)
Educational Qualification (As on 21.07.2026)
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 4-year Engineering Degree in CS/IT/Electronics etc. OR PG in relevant field OR DOEACC 'B' level |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4-year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery, Agri. Engineering, etc. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi with English at graduation level OR PG in Sanskrit with English & Hindi at graduation level |
| Law Officer | Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate + 2-year full-time PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/HR/Social Work/Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate + 2-year full-time MMS/MBA/PGDBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing |
Note: For all posts except IT Officer, candidates must have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Computer Operations or studied Computer/IT as a subject in High School/College.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 01.07.2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 01.07.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21.07.2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 21.07.2026 |
| Edit Window | 2 days after closing (dates to be notified) |
| Admit Card (Prelims) | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | September/October 2026 |
| Admit Card (Main) | October 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | November 2026 |
| Main Result Declaration | November 2026 |
| Interview Date | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Vacancy Details (Indicative)
Total Posts across all categories (Approximate): Varies by post. Refer to Annexure I in the notification for bank-wise and category-wise breakdown.
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD (HI/OC/VI/ID) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Officer | 46 | 23 | 82 | 28 | 122 | 301 | 4 (0/1/1/2) |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 28 | 13 | 51 | 19 | 79 | 190 | 2 (2/0/0/1) |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 11 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 43 | 89 | 0 (0/0/0/1) |
| Law Officer | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 49 | 105 | 0 (0/0/0/0) |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 8 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 28 | 60 | 1 (0/0/0/0) |
| Marketing Officer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: Vacancies are indicative and subject to change. Some banks have reported "NR" (Not Reported).
Application Fees & Intimation Charges
| Category | Fees (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175/- |
| All Others (GEN / OBC / EWS) | ₹850/- |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, etc.)
Examination Structure
Preliminary Examination (80 minutes): (Qualifying in nature)
| For IT, AFO, HR, Marketing | For Law & Rajbhasha |
|---|---|
| English (25 Qs, 25 Marks) | English (25 Qs, 25 Marks) |
| Reasoning (25 Qs, 25 Marks) | Reasoning (25 Qs, 25 Marks) |
| Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs, 25 Marks) | General Awareness (25 Qs, 25 Marks) |
| Professional Knowledge (25 Qs, 50 Marks) | Professional Knowledge (25 Qs, 50 Marks) |
| Total: 125 Marks | Total: 125 Marks |
Main Examination (155 minutes):
- Objective Test: 150 Qs, 200 Marks (English, Reasoning, QA/GA, Professional Knowledge)
- Descriptive Test: 2 Questions, 25 Marks (English / Professional Knowledge depending on post)
- Total: 225 Marks
- Final Merit: Based on Professional Knowledge score only in Main Exam.
- Interview: 100 Marks (Qualifying: 40% for GEN/OBC/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Final Selection Weightage: Main (80%) + Interview (20%)
Selection Process
- Online Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
- Online Main Examination (Merit-based)
- Common Interview (Conducted by Participating Banks)
- Provisional Allotment (Merit-cum-Preference)
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How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
- Click on "CRP SPL" and then "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP SPL-XVI"
- Register with basic details to get a Provisional Registration Number and Password
- Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration, 10th Certificate, and other required documents (as per Annexure III)
- Fill in personal, educational, and bank preference details carefully
- Pay the application fees online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
- Verify all details and submit the application form
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference
Important Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF (Available on IBPS Website) |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Here (Link will be active from 01.07.2026) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
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