IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | Apply Online for Specialist Officer Scale-I Posts

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

ParticularDetails
OrganizationInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam NameCRP SPL-XVI
PostsSpecialist Officer (Scale-I)
Job LocationAll India
Application ModeOnline
Registration Starts01 July 2026
Last Date21 July 2026
Selection ProcessPrelims + Mains + Interview
Official Websitewww.ibps.in

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification ReleaseJune 2026
Online Application Starts01 July 2026
Last Date Apply Online21 July 2026
Fee Payment Last Date21 July 2026
Preliminary ExamAugust 2026
Preliminary ResultSeptember / October 2026
Main ExamNovember 2026
InterviewNov / Dec 2026
Final AllotmentJanuary 2027

IBPS SO 2026 Vacancy Details

Posts Available:

  1. IT Officer
  2. Agricultural Field Officer
  3. Rajbhasha Adhikari
  4. Law Officer
  5. HR / Personnel Officer
  6. 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

CategoryRelaxation
SC/ST5 Years
OBC3 Years
PwBD10 Years
Ex-servicemen5 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

CategoryFee
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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