The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026 to recruit Specialist Officers in participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of 2027-28. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
The recruitment process includes:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Provisional Allotment
Interested candidates should carefully read the eligibility criteria before submitting the online application.
Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Posts | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | June 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date Apply Online | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | September / October 2026 |
| Main Exam | November 2026 |
| Interview | Nov / Dec 2026 |
| Final Allotment | January 2027 |
IBPS SO 2026 Vacancy Details
Posts Available:
- IT Officer
- Agricultural Field Officer
- Rajbhasha Adhikari
- Law Officer
- HR / Personnel Officer
- Marketing Officer
Mention:
Detailed category-wise vacancies are available in Annexure-I of the official notification.
Participating Banks
The recruitment will be conducted for:
- 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
- Union Bank of India
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must be:
- Indian Citizen
- Nepal Citizen
- Bhutan Citizen
- Tibetan Refugee (eligible)
- Person of Indian Origin (eligible under prescribed conditions)
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
Minimum Age
20 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-servicemen | 5 Years |
Educational Qualification
IT Officer
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics
- OR PG Degree in relevant discipline
Agricultural Field Officer
Bachelor Degree in Agriculture or allied disciplines
Rajbhasha Adhikari
Post Graduation in Hindi or Sanskrit with English
Law Officer
LLB + Enrolled with Bar Council
HR Officer
Graduate + MBA/PG Diploma in HR/Personnel/Labour Law
Marketing Officer
Graduate + MBA/MMS/PGDM Marketing
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| Others | ₹850 |
Salary
Basic Pay
₹48,480
Pay Scale
₹48,480 – ₹85,920
Along with:
- DA
- HRA
- Special Allowance
- Medical Benefits
- Other Bank Perks
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
For IT/AFO/HR/Marketing
- English Language
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Professional Knowledge
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha
- English
- Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Professional Knowledge
Main Examination
Includes:
- English
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness
- Professional Knowledge
- Descriptive Paper (where applicable)
Required Documents
Candidates should keep ready:
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- 10th Certificate
- Educational Certificates
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid ID Proof
Important Links
Download Official Notification
Apply Online
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