The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) notification for recruitment in participating public sector banks. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
This recruitment is conducted for Specialist Officer Scale-I posts including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. Candidates will be selected through a Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Interview.
Candidates interested in banking jobs should carefully read the eligibility criteria and submit the online application before the last date.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 703 Posts |
| Qualification | Graduation / Post Graduation as per post requirement |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Revised Extended Last Date to Apply | 26 July 2026 |
Important Dates
Start Date to Apply
01 July 2026
Extended Last Date to Apply
26 July 2026
Preliminary Exam
August 2026
Main Exam
November 2026
Interview
November/December 2026
Provisional Allotment
January 2027
IBPS SO Vacancy 2026
IBPS has announced 703 indicative vacancies for Specialist Officer (Scale-I) posts in participating public sector banks. The highest number of vacancies is available for IT Officer (301 Posts), followed by Agricultural Field Officer (190 Posts) and Law Officer (105 Posts).
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 190 |
| Law Officer | 105 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 60 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 47 |
| Marketing Officer | 0 |
| Total | 703 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the required qualification for the respective post.
IT Officer
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or related field
- OR Post Graduate Degree in relevant discipline
- OR DOEACC ‘B’ Level
Agricultural Field Officer
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related disciplines.
Rajbhasha Adhikari
Post Graduate Degree in Hindi or Sanskrit with required language subjects.
Law Officer
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled with the Bar Council.
HR/Personnel Officer
Graduate with a two-year full-time PG Degree/Diploma in HR, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Social Work, or HRD.
Marketing Officer
Graduate with MBA/MMS/PGDM/PGDBM/PGPM (Marketing Specialization).
Age Limit & Relaxation (As on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (inclusive).
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Rules
Salary & Perks Scale
Basic Pay Scale:
₹48,480 – ₹85,920
Additional Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Benefits
- Other bank allowances as per rules
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 |
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Allotment
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
For IT Officer, Agriculture Officer, HR Officer & Marketing Officer
- English Language
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Professional Knowledge
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
- English Language
- Reasoning
- General Awareness (Banking)
- Professional Knowledge
Main Examination
Includes:
- English Language
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude/General Awareness
- Professional Knowledge
- Descriptive Paper (for applicable posts)
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Recent Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- Class 10 Certificate
- Graduation/Post Graduation Certificates
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID
How to Apply Online?
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Click on CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI).
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page.
Why Apply for IBPS SO?
Working as an IBPS Specialist Officer offers several benefits:
- Permanent Government Bank Job
- Attractive Salary Package
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Job Security
- Allowances and Benefits
- Posting Across India
Participating Banks
Selected candidates may be allotted to one of the following banks:
- 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
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Extended Notification PDF | View Here |
| Official Notification PDF | View & Download Here |
| Apply Online | ibpsreg.ibps.in |
| Normalisation Formula PDF | Check Here |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The last date to submit the online application is 26 July 2026.
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years as on 01 July 2026.
₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
₹850 for all other candidates
Selection is based on:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Final Merit List
The basic pay ranges from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920, along with applicable allowances.
