IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Specialist Officer 2026
Domain: Finance & Banking
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Application - Modification Notices
Posted: 27 days ago
Posts: 1043
Location: CENTRAL
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Job Details
Common Recruitment Process conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of Specialist Officers in the officers' cadre against the 2027-28 vacancies of participating banks.
- Level:
- central
- Other Information:
- Place of posting: Anywhere in India, at the discretion of the participating bank to which the candidate is provisionally allotted
- Examination centres: Tentative list annexed to the notification; IBPS may cancel or add centres and may allot a centre other than the one opted for
Job Summary
IBPS conducts the Common Recruitment Process CRP SPL-XVI to select Specialist Officers for the 2027-28 vacancies of participating banks.
Important Dates
Vacancies updated as on
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. SC / ST / PwBD:
- Rs. 175 inclusive of GST
- 2. All other candidates:
- Rs. 850 inclusive of GST
Payment Methods
- 1. Mode:
- Online only, payable from 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026, both dates inclusive
Other Information
- 1. Transaction charges:
- Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate
Eligibility Criteria
1. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | A 4-year Engineering or Technology degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation; OR a Post Graduate degree in Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Applications; OR a graduate who has passed DOEACC 'B' level |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | A 4-year degree (graduation) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agri. Marketing & Cooperation, Co-operation & Banking, Agro-Forestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, B.Tech Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture or Fisheries Engineering |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | A Bachelor degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolment as an advocate with a Bar Council |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | A Post Graduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the graduation level; OR a Post Graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the graduation level |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduation, plus a two-year full-time Post Graduate degree or a two-year full-time Post Graduate diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduation, plus a two-year full-time MMS (Marketing), two-year full-time MBA (Marketing), or two-year full-time PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with specialisation in Marketing |
2. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
3. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 20 - 30 years |
| Age Limit As On | 1 Jul 2026 |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years relaxation under the RPwD Act, 2016 |
| Ex-Servicemen, ECOs and SSCOs | 5 years relaxation subject to the conditions in the notification |
| Applicability | The stated maximum age applies to General and EWS candidates |
4. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer literacy | For posts other than IT Officer Scale I, candidates must hold a certificate, diploma or degree in computer operations or language, or have studied Computer or Information Technology as a subject in high school, college or institute |
| Specialisations | Where a post-graduate degree or diploma carries dual specialisations, one must be in the prescribed field; where there are major and minor specialisations, the major must be in the prescribed stream. Candidates holding a PG degree or diploma with more than two specialisations are not eligible |
| No equivalents | No qualification other than those prescribed will be accepted as equivalent by IBPS or the participating banks |
| Qualification reckoning date | The final result must have been declared on or before 21.07.2026, with documentary proof from the board or university produced at the interview |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 1043
1. Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 55 | N/A |
| ST | 27 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 100 | N/A |
| EWS | 36 | N/A |
| UR | 152 | N/A |
2. HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 8 | N/A |
| ST | 3 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 15 | N/A |
| EWS | 6 | N/A |
| UR | 28 | N/A |
3. IT Officer (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 57 | N/A |
| ST | 29 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 104 | N/A |
| EWS | 34 | N/A |
| UR | 152 | N/A |
4. Law Officer (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 16 | N/A |
| ST | 7 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 32 | N/A |
| EWS | 11 | N/A |
| UR | 59 | N/A |
5. Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 3 | N/A |
| ST | 1 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 1 | N/A |
| EWS | 0 | N/A |
| UR | 5 | N/A |
6. Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 13 | N/A |
| ST | 7 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 24 | N/A |
| EWS | 9 | N/A |
| UR | 49 | N/A |
Additional Information
- Nature of the figures: Indicative indent for 2027-28 as anticipated by the participating banks
- Not Reported: 'NR' means the bank had not reported its vacancies for that post as on this date
- Change from the previous table: Rajbhasha Adhikari 94 to 102; UCO Bank moved from 'Not Reported' to reported figures
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹48,480 - ₹85,920 Monthly
> Allowances: Allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the participating bank in force from time to time
Other Information
- Scale of pay: Specialist Officers Scale I - Basic Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Exam Pattern
- 1. Preliminary - IT, Agricultural Field, HR/Personnel and Marketing Officer:
- 100 questions for 125 marks in 80 minutes, separately timed: English Language 25/25/20 min; Reasoning 25/25/20 min; Quantitative Aptitude 25/25/20 min; Professional Knowledge 25 questions for 50 marks/20 min
- 2. Preliminary - Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
- 100 questions for 125 marks in 80 minutes: English Language 25/25/20 min; Reasoning 25/25/20 min; General Awareness with special reference to the banking industry 25/25/20 min; Professional Knowledge 25 questions for 50 marks/20 min
- 3. Preliminary qualifying:
- Candidates must clear a minimum cut-off in each of the four tests, decided by IBPS; the shortlisted proceed to the Main examination
- 4. Main - IT, Agricultural Field, HR/Personnel and Marketing Officer:
- Objective 150 questions for 200 marks in 125 minutes (English Language 30/30/25 min; Reasoning 40/40/35 min; Quantitative Aptitude 30/30/25 min; Professional Knowledge 50 questions for 100 marks/40 min), plus an English descriptive paper of 2 questions for 25 marks in 30 minutes - 225 marks over 155 minutes
- 5. Main - Rajbhasha Adhikari:
- Objective 150 questions for 200 marks in 125 minutes (English Language 30/30/25 min; Reasoning 40/40/35 min; General Awareness with special reference to the banking industry 30/30/20 min; Professional Knowledge 50 questions for 100 marks/45 min), plus a Professional Knowledge descriptive paper of 2 questions for 25 marks in 30 minutes in English and Hindi - 225 marks over 155 minutes
- 6. Main - Law Officer:
- Objective 150 questions for 200 marks in 125 minutes (English Language 30/30/25 min; Reasoning 40/40/35 min; General Awareness with special reference to the banking industry 30/30/20 min; Professional Knowledge 50 questions for 100 marks/45 min), plus an English descriptive paper of 2 questions for 25 marks in 30 minutes - 225 marks over 155 minutes
- 7. Merit basis in the Main examination:
- All tests except Professional Knowledge are qualifying in nature; the merit list is drawn on the Professional Knowledge score
- 8. Preliminary duration at the venue:
- The examination runs 80 minutes but candidates should expect to be at the venue for about 3 hours or more
- 9. Penalty for wrong answers:
- A penalty applies to wrong answers in the objective tests, as set out in the notification
Selection Process
- 1. Stage 1:
- Online Preliminary examination (objective)
- 2. Stage 2:
- Online Main examination (objective and descriptive)
- 3. Stage 3:
- Interview of 100 marks conducted by the participating banks and coordinated by the nodal bank
- 4. Weightage:
- Online Main examination and interview in the ratio 80:20; the combined final score decides the merit
- 5. Provisional allotment:
- Candidates sufficiently high in the merit are provisionally allotted to a participating bank
Interview Details
- 1. Marks:
- 100
- 2. Minimum qualifying marks:
- Not less than 40%; 35% for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates
- 3. Venue:
- Select centres; the centre, venue address, date and time are given in the call letter. Requests to change the date or centre are not entertained, though IBPS may itself change them or hold a supplementary process
- 4. Non-qualifying candidates:
- The interview score of a candidate who fails to secure the minimum qualifying marks, or is barred from the interview, is not disclosed
Other Information
- 1. Participating 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 and Union Bank of India
- 2. Source date discrepancy:
- The published file is named 'Updated As-on-25.08.2026' but the table itself is headed 'UPDATED VACANCIES AS ON 27.08.2026'. The printed date has been recorded as-is.
- 3. Document type:
- Annexure I (vacancy table) to the CRP SPL-XVI notification; no eligibility, fee or salary terms are stated in this document
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IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Specialist Officer 2026
Domain: Finance & Banking
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Application - Modification Notices
Posted: 27 days ago
Posts: 1043
Location: CENTRAL
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Job Details
Common Recruitment Process conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of Specialist Officers in the officers' cadre against the 2027-28 vacancies of participating banks.
- Level:
- central
- Other Information:
- Place of posting: Anywhere in India, at the discretion of the participating bank to which the candidate is provisionally allotted
- Examination centres: Tentative list annexed to the notification; IBPS may cancel or add centres and may allot a centre other than the one opted for
Job Summary
IBPS conducts the Common Recruitment Process CRP SPL-XVI to select Specialist Officers for the 2027-28 vacancies of participating banks.
Important Dates
Vacancies updated as on
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. SC / ST / PwBD:
- Rs. 175 inclusive of GST
- 2. All other candidates:
- Rs. 850 inclusive of GST
Payment Methods
- 1. Mode:
- Online only, payable from 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026, both dates inclusive
Other Information
- 1. Transaction charges:
- Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate
Eligibility Criteria
1. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | A 4-year Engineering or Technology degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation; OR a Post Graduate degree in Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Applications; OR a graduate who has passed DOEACC 'B' level |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | A 4-year degree (graduation) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agri. Marketing & Cooperation, Co-operation & Banking, Agro-Forestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, B.Tech Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture or Fisheries Engineering |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | A Bachelor degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolment as an advocate with a Bar Council |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | A Post Graduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the graduation level; OR a Post Graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the graduation level |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduation, plus a two-year full-time Post Graduate degree or a two-year full-time Post Graduate diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduation, plus a two-year full-time MMS (Marketing), two-year full-time MBA (Marketing), or two-year full-time PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with specialisation in Marketing |
2. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
3. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 20 - 30 years |
| Age Limit As On | 1 Jul 2026 |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years relaxation under the RPwD Act, 2016 |
| Ex-Servicemen, ECOs and SSCOs | 5 years relaxation subject to the conditions in the notification |
| Applicability | The stated maximum age applies to General and EWS candidates |
4. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer literacy | For posts other than IT Officer Scale I, candidates must hold a certificate, diploma or degree in computer operations or language, or have studied Computer or Information Technology as a subject in high school, college or institute |
| Specialisations | Where a post-graduate degree or diploma carries dual specialisations, one must be in the prescribed field; where there are major and minor specialisations, the major must be in the prescribed stream. Candidates holding a PG degree or diploma with more than two specialisations are not eligible |
| No equivalents | No qualification other than those prescribed will be accepted as equivalent by IBPS or the participating banks |
| Qualification reckoning date | The final result must have been declared on or before 21.07.2026, with documentary proof from the board or university produced at the interview |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 1043
1. Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 55 | N/A |
| ST | 27 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 100 | N/A |
| EWS | 36 | N/A |
| UR | 152 | N/A |
2. HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 8 | N/A |
| ST | 3 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 15 | N/A |
| EWS | 6 | N/A |
| UR | 28 | N/A |
3. IT Officer (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 57 | N/A |
| ST | 29 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 104 | N/A |
| EWS | 34 | N/A |
| UR | 152 | N/A |
4. Law Officer (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 16 | N/A |
| ST | 7 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 32 | N/A |
| EWS | 11 | N/A |
| UR | 59 | N/A |
5. Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 3 | N/A |
| ST | 1 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 1 | N/A |
| EWS | 0 | N/A |
| UR | 5 | N/A |
6. Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Reserved Seats | Other Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 13 | N/A |
| ST | 7 | N/A |
| OBC (NCL) | 24 | N/A |
| EWS | 9 | N/A |
| UR | 49 | N/A |
Additional Information
- Nature of the figures: Indicative indent for 2027-28 as anticipated by the participating banks
- Not Reported: 'NR' means the bank had not reported its vacancies for that post as on this date
- Change from the previous table: Rajbhasha Adhikari 94 to 102; UCO Bank moved from 'Not Reported' to reported figures
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹48,480 - ₹85,920 Monthly
> Allowances: Allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the participating bank in force from time to time
Other Information
- Scale of pay: Specialist Officers Scale I - Basic Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Exam Pattern
- 1. Preliminary - IT, Agricultural Field, HR/Personnel and Marketing Officer:
- 100 questions for 125 marks in 80 minutes, separately timed: English Language 25/25/20 min; Reasoning 25/25/20 min; Quantitative Aptitude 25/25/20 min; Professional Knowledge 25 questions for 50 marks/20 min
- 2. Preliminary - Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari:
- 100 questions for 125 marks in 80 minutes: English Language 25/25/20 min; Reasoning 25/25/20 min; General Awareness with special reference to the banking industry 25/25/20 min; Professional Knowledge 25 questions for 50 marks/20 min
- 3. Preliminary qualifying:
- Candidates must clear a minimum cut-off in each of the four tests, decided by IBPS; the shortlisted proceed to the Main examination
- 4. Main - IT, Agricultural Field, HR/Personnel and Marketing Officer:
- Objective 150 questions for 200 marks in 125 minutes (English Language 30/30/25 min; Reasoning 40/40/35 min; Quantitative Aptitude 30/30/25 min; Professional Knowledge 50 questions for 100 marks/40 min), plus an English descriptive paper of 2 questions for 25 marks in 30 minutes - 225 marks over 155 minutes
- 5. Main - Rajbhasha Adhikari:
- Objective 150 questions for 200 marks in 125 minutes (English Language 30/30/25 min; Reasoning 40/40/35 min; General Awareness with special reference to the banking industry 30/30/20 min; Professional Knowledge 50 questions for 100 marks/45 min), plus a Professional Knowledge descriptive paper of 2 questions for 25 marks in 30 minutes in English and Hindi - 225 marks over 155 minutes
- 6. Main - Law Officer:
- Objective 150 questions for 200 marks in 125 minutes (English Language 30/30/25 min; Reasoning 40/40/35 min; General Awareness with special reference to the banking industry 30/30/20 min; Professional Knowledge 50 questions for 100 marks/45 min), plus an English descriptive paper of 2 questions for 25 marks in 30 minutes - 225 marks over 155 minutes
- 7. Merit basis in the Main examination:
- All tests except Professional Knowledge are qualifying in nature; the merit list is drawn on the Professional Knowledge score
- 8. Preliminary duration at the venue:
- The examination runs 80 minutes but candidates should expect to be at the venue for about 3 hours or more
- 9. Penalty for wrong answers:
- A penalty applies to wrong answers in the objective tests, as set out in the notification
Selection Process
- 1. Stage 1:
- Online Preliminary examination (objective)
- 2. Stage 2:
- Online Main examination (objective and descriptive)
- 3. Stage 3:
- Interview of 100 marks conducted by the participating banks and coordinated by the nodal bank
- 4. Weightage:
- Online Main examination and interview in the ratio 80:20; the combined final score decides the merit
- 5. Provisional allotment:
- Candidates sufficiently high in the merit are provisionally allotted to a participating bank
Interview Details
- 1. Marks:
- 100
- 2. Minimum qualifying marks:
- Not less than 40%; 35% for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates
- 3. Venue:
- Select centres; the centre, venue address, date and time are given in the call letter. Requests to change the date or centre are not entertained, though IBPS may itself change them or hold a supplementary process
- 4. Non-qualifying candidates:
- The interview score of a candidate who fails to secure the minimum qualifying marks, or is barred from the interview, is not disclosed
Other Information
- 1. Participating 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 and Union Bank of India
- 2. Source date discrepancy:
- The published file is named 'Updated As-on-25.08.2026' but the table itself is headed 'UPDATED VACANCIES AS ON 27.08.2026'. The printed date has been recorded as-is.
- 3. Document type:
- Annexure I (vacancy table) to the CRP SPL-XVI notification; no eligibility, fee or salary terms are stated in this document
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