IBPS Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) Recruitment 2026
Posted: 08 Jul 2026 · Updated: 12 Aug 2026
The application window for this recruitment closed on 21 Jul 2026. Kept here for reference — the official notification is still available below.
Latest Updates
- Deadline Revised Application deadline revised from 25 Jul 2026 to 21 Jul 2026 — 20 Jul 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) for the recruitment of 745 Specialist Officers (Scale I) in participating public sector banks. Eligible candidates can apply online from July 1, 2026, to July 21, 2026.
About This Recruitment
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) for recruiting Specialist Officers in various participating public sector banks. The vacancies are for Specialist Officers - Scale I cadre, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. The selection process involves an Online Preliminary Examination, an Online Main Examination, and a Common Interview.
Recruitment Details
Application Fee
| General | ₹850 |
| OBC | ₹850 |
| SC | ₹175 |
| ST | ₹175 |
Eligibility Details
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026): - Minimum: 20 years - Maximum: 30 years - Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive). Upper age relaxation is applicable as per rules. Educational Qualifications (as on 21.07.2026): - IT Officer (Scale I): 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in CS/IT/Electronics/etc., or PG Degree in relevant fields, or Graduate with DOEACC 'B' level. - Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): 4-year Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/etc. - Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): PG Degree in Hindi with English as a subject, or PG Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi. - Law Officer (Scale I): LLB Degree and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council. - HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): Graduate and 2 Years Full-time PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/IR/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law. - Marketing Officer (Scale I): Graduate and 2 Years Full-time MMS/MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with specialization in Marketing.
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Selection Process / Exam Pattern
The examination is conducted in two phases: 1. Preliminary Examination: - For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer: English Language (25 Qs, 25 Marks), Reasoning (25 Qs, 25 Marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs, 25 Marks), Professional Knowledge (25 Qs, 50 Marks). Total: 100 Qs, 125 Marks, 80 minutes. - For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari: English Language (25 Qs, 25 Marks), Reasoning (25 Qs, 25 Marks), General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry (25 Qs, 25 Marks), Professional Knowledge (25 Qs, 50 Marks). Total: 100 Qs, 125 Marks, 80 minutes. 2. Main Examination: - For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer: English Language (30 Qs, 30 Marks), Reasoning (40 Qs, 40 Marks), Quantitative Aptitude (30 Qs, 30 Marks), Professional Knowledge (Objective) (50 Qs, 100 Marks), Descriptive Paper (English) (2 Qs, 25 Marks). Total: 225 Marks, 155 minutes. - For Rajbhasha Adhikari: English Language, Reasoning, General Awareness, Professional Knowledge (Objective & Descriptive). - For Law Officer: English Language, Reasoning, General Awareness, Professional Knowledge (Objective), Descriptive Paper (English). Penalty for Wrong Answers: 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
Syllabus
The syllabus covers topics in English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness (with special reference to the banking industry), and Professional Knowledge specific to the respective Specialist Officer scale-I post (IT, Agriculture, Law, Rajbhasha, HR, or Marketing).
Important Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IBPS Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 21 Jul 2026.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) Recruitment 2026?
There are 745 vacancies in this recruitment.
What is the age limit for IBPS Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age. Age relaxation may apply for reserved categories as per government rules.
What is the application fee for IBPS Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹850 (Gen/OBC) · ₹175 (SC/ST).
What is the eligibility criteria for IBPS Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) Recruitment 2026?
Candidates should have Graduate, Post Graduate, BE/B.Tech as the minimum qualification. Check the official notification for complete eligibility details.
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