IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued the notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers in participating public sector banks under CRP SPL-XVI. The process is for vacancies of 2027-28 and includes IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer posts.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP SPL-XVI Specialist Officers |
| Posts | Specialist Officers Scale-I |
| Vacancy Status | Indicative vacancies for 2027-28 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview and Provisional Allotment |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Application Editing | 01/07/2026 to 21/07/2026 |
| Online Fee Payment | 01/07/2026 to 21/07/2026 |
| Edit Window | 2 days after the closing of registration; dates to be notified |
| Preliminary Call Letter | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | September/October 2026 |
| Main Examination Call Letter | October 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Examination Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Vacancy Details
The vacancies are indicative and may change according to the actual vacancies reported by participating banks.
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Field Officer Scale-I | 28 | 13 | 51 | 19 | 79 | 190 |
| HR/Personnel Officer Scale-I | 8 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 28 | 60 |
| IT Officer Scale-I | 46 | 23 | 82 | 28 | 122 | 301 |
| Law Officer Scale-I | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 49 | 105 |
| Marketing Officer Scale-I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale-I | 11 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 43 | 89 |
| Total | 107 | 51 | 195 | 71 | 321 | 745 |
Note: NR means vacancy not reported. The vacancy figures may include backlog vacancies and are subject to change.
Participating Banks
The participating banks are 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 and Qualification
The age and educational qualification are calculated as on 21/07/2026.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer Scale-I | Four-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunications, Electronics and Communication or Electronics and Instrumentation; or a postgraduate degree in the specified technical subjects; or graduation with DOEACC B Level. |
| Agricultural Field Officer Scale-I | Four-year degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Cooperation and Banking, Agro-Forestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture or Fisheries Engineering. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale-I | Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level, or postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at graduation level. |
| Law Officer Scale-I | Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) and enrolment as an advocate with the Bar Council. |
| HR/Personnel Officer Scale-I | Graduation and a two-year full-time postgraduate degree or diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law. |
| Marketing Officer Scale-I | Graduation and a two-year full-time MMS or MBA in Marketing, or PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with specialization in Marketing. |
The final result for the qualifying educational examination must have been declared on or before 21/07/2026. Candidates may apply for only one post.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Candidate must have been born between 02/07/1996 and 01/07/2006, both dates inclusive.
Age relaxation is available as follows:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | 10 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen and specified commissioned officers | 5 years, subject to Government guidelines |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| All other candidates | ₹850 |
The fee is inclusive of GST. Bank transaction charges for online payment are payable by the candidate. The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, mobile wallet, cash card or UPI. The correction fee during the edit window is ₹200 for all candidates.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 minutes |
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari, Quantitative Aptitude is replaced by General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. The total remains 100 questions, 125 marks and 80 minutes.
Main Examination
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer:
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge Objective | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes |
| Descriptive Paper in English | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 152 | 225 | 155 minutes |
For Rajbhasha Adhikari, the Main Examination includes English Language, Reasoning, General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry, Professional Knowledge Objective and Professional Knowledge Descriptive Paper. The total is 225 marks in 155 minutes.
For Law Officer, the Main Examination includes English Language, Reasoning, General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry, Professional Knowledge Objective and an English Descriptive Paper. The total is 225 marks in 155 minutes.
In the Main Examination, all tests except Professional Knowledge are qualifying in nature. Merit listing is based on the Professional Knowledge score. A penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is imposed for each wrong answer in objective tests. No penalty is imposed for unanswered questions.
Selection Process
- Online Preliminary Examination.
- Online Main Examination for candidates shortlisted from the Preliminary Examination.
- Common Interview conducted by participating banks and coordinated by the nodal bank.
- Provisional allotment to a participating bank on the basis of merit and preference.
The interview carries 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General category candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. The weightage of the Main Examination and interview is 80:20.
Salary / Pay Scale
Specialist Officers Scale-I will receive the basic pay scale of ₹48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920, along with allowances and perquisites as applicable under the rules of the participating bank.
Result and Examination Information
The Preliminary Examination result is tentatively scheduled for September/October 2026, while the Main Examination result is tentatively scheduled for November 2026. Candidates should regularly visit the official IBPS website for result announcements, call letters, examination information handouts and further updates.
Documents and Examination Instructions
Candidates must carry the valid call letter and original photo identity proof bearing the same name as mentioned in the application or call letter. Accepted identity documents include PAN Card, passport, permanent driving licence, voter identity card, bank passbook with photograph, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar with photograph, employee identity card, Bar Council identity card and specified identity certificates issued by competent authorities. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence are not accepted.
Candidates appearing for the Main Examination must also carry the authenticated or stamped Preliminary Examination call letter and authenticated or stamped photocopy of the identity proof. One additional photograph matching the photograph pasted on the call letter is also required.
Mobile phones, calculators, watches, electronic devices, Bluetooth devices, stationery, bags, ornaments, metallic items, food items and water bottles are not allowed inside the examination centre.
Reservation and Special Facilities
Reservation is available for eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Eligible candidates may receive scribe facility and compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour, subject to the conditions and certificates prescribed in the notification. Candidates using a scribe must indicate this requirement in the online application form and submit the prescribed medical certificate and undertaking.
For EWS reservation, the family’s gross annual income must be below ₹8,00,000 and the prescribed asset conditions must also be satisfied. The EWS certificate must be valid for 2026-27 for the financial year 2025-26. OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificates should be issued on or after 01/04/2026 and remain valid up to the interview date.
Official Updates
All announcements related to CRP SPL-XVI, including examination dates, call letters, results, interviews and provisional allotment, will be published on the official IBPS website.