IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 for 745 (SO) Scale-I Posts
🔄 Last Updated: 01 July 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) for recruitment of Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in participating Public Sector Banks for the vacancies of 2027-28. The recruitment includes IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer posts. Eligible candidates can submit online applications from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 through the official IBPS website. The recruitment process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview and Provisional Allotment.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links Important Instructions Required Documents FAQs| Recruitment Name | IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026 |
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
| Advertisement | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Posts | IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer |
| Vacancies | 745 |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Interview | November / December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in |
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | Four-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation or related disciplines, OR Post Graduate Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | Four-year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Pisciculture, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology or allied disciplines from a recognized University. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the Degree (Graduation) level, OR Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the Degree (Graduation) level. |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council. |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | Graduate with Two Years Full-time Post Graduate Degree or Two Years Full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Human Resource, Human Resource Development, Social Work or Labour Law. |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | Graduate with Two Years Full-time MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM, PGDM with specialization in Marketing from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Computer Literacy | Working knowledge of computer systems is essential as the online application and examination process are conducted electronically. |
| Nationality | A candidate must be a Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India wherever applicable. |
Candidates possessing the prescribed educational qualification for the respective Specialist Officer post from a recognized University/Institution are eligible to apply for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026.
| Particular | Details |
| Mode of Examination | Online Computer Based Test |
| Preliminary Examination | Online Objective Test |
| Preliminary Examination Sections | English Language, Reasoning Ability and General Awareness |
| Main Examination | Professional Knowledge (Objective Test) for the respective Specialist Officer post |
| Medium of Examination | English and Hindi except English Language paper |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the Objective Tests |
| Interview | Candidates qualifying the Main Examination will be shortlisted for Interview depending on the vacancies declared by participating banks |
| Final Selection | Based on Main Examination, Interview and Provisional Allotment as per IBPS rules |
The selection process consists of Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination, Interview and Provisional Allotment.
| Post | Vacancies |
| HR/PERSONNEL OFFICER (SCALE-I) | 60 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 190 |
| IT OFFICER(SCALE-I) | 301 |
| LAW OFFICER (SCALE-I) | 105 |
| RAJBHASHA ADHIKARI (SCALE-I) | 89 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | Not Reported |
| Grand Total | 745 |
IBPS has released the CRP SPL-XVI notification for recruitment of Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in participating Public Sector Banks. Post-wise and category-wise vacancies are provided in Annexure-I of the official notification.
| Category | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
| SC / ST | 5 Years Relaxation |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years Relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 Years (General), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years Relaxation |
| Persons Affected by 1984 Riots | 5 Years Relaxation |
| Persons Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir during 01 January 1980 to 31 December 1989 | 5 Years Relaxation |
| Stage 1 | Online Preliminary Examination |
| Stage 2 | Online Main Examination (Professional Knowledge) |
| Stage 3 | Interview |
| Stage 4 | Document Verification |
| Stage 5 | Medical Examination (if applicable by the Participating Bank) |
| Stage 6 | Provisional Allotment |
Selection will be based on Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination, Interview and Provisional Allotment.
| Component | Details |
| Post | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
| Basic Pay | ₹48,480 |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As applicable from time to time |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | As per place of posting |
| City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) | Where applicable |
| Special Allowance | As per participating bank rules |
| Medical Benefits | As per bank service regulations |
| Leave Benefits | As per bank service regulations |
| National Pension System (NPS) | Applicable as per Government guidelines |
| Other Benefits | Leave Fare Concession (LFC), Newspaper Allowance, Medical Insurance and other admissible allowances as per participating bank rules |
Selected candidates will receive the revised Scale-I pay scale of ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 along with applicable allowances and benefits.
| Salary Structure, In-Hand Salary & Allowances | Check IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 for 745 (SO) Scale-I Posts Salary Details 2026 |
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 (Inclusive of GST) |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 (Inclusive of GST) |
| Mode of Payment | Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets or other available online payment methods |
| Refund | Application fee/intimation charges once paid shall not be refunded or adjusted against any other recruitment process. |
Application fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for all other candidates.
| Application Mode | Applications will be accepted through online mode only through the official IBPS website. |
| Registration Period | Online registration, application editing and payment of application fee will remain open from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. |
| Edit Window | Application correction/edit window will be available after the closure of online registration. The exact schedule will be notified by IBPS. |
| Email & Mobile Number | Candidates must possess a valid personal email ID and mobile number which should remain active throughout the recruitment process. |
| Upload of Documents | Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration must be uploaded in the prescribed format and size. |
| Identity Verification | Candidates must carry the call letter along with the original photo identity proof and its photocopy to the examination centre. |
| Interview | Only candidates qualifying the Main Examination will be shortlisted for the Interview depending on the vacancies declared by participating banks. |
| Document Verification | Candidates must produce original educational, experience (where applicable), category and other supporting certificates during document verification. |
| Provisional Allotment | Final allotment to participating Public Sector Banks will be made based on merit, preferences and availability of vacancies. |
| Regular Updates | Candidates should regularly visit the official IBPS website for corrigenda, notices and recruitment updates. |
| Final Decision | The decision of IBPS regarding eligibility, examination, interview and provisional allotment shall be final and binding. |
Candidates must complete online registration within the prescribed dates and upload all required documents before the closing date.
| Document | Purpose |
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | Online Application |
| Scanned Signature | Online Application |
| Left Thumb Impression | Online Application |
| Handwritten Declaration | Online Application |
| Educational Qualification Certificates | Verification of Eligibility for the respective Specialist Officer post |
| Valid Photo Identity Proof | Identity Verification |
| Date of Birth Proof (Class X Certificate/Birth Certificate) | Age Verification |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable | Reservation Benefit |
| PwBD Certificate (if applicable) | Reservation Benefit |
| Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable) | Reservation Benefit |
| Printout of Online Application | Document Verification |
| Original Certificates | Verification during Interview/Joining Process |
Recent photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, educational certificates, identity proof and category certificates are required during the online application process.
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| IBPS Official Website | Click Here |
| What is IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026? | IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026 is the Common Recruitment Process conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for recruitment of Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in participating Public Sector Banks. |
| Which Specialist Officer posts are included in IBPS CRP SPL-XVI? | The recruitment includes IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer (Scale-I) posts. |
| What are the online application dates for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026? | Online registration, application editing and payment of application fee can be completed from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. |
| What is the age limit for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026? | Candidates should be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules. |
| What is the educational qualification required for IBPS Specialist Officer posts? | Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification for the respective Specialist Officer post such as Engineering, Agriculture, Law, Hindi/Sanskrit, HR or Marketing from a recognized University or Institution. |
| What is the selection process for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI? | The selection process consists of Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination (Professional Knowledge), Interview, Document Verification and Provisional Allotment. |
| Is there negative marking in the IBPS Specialist Officer Examination? | Yes. One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the Objective Tests. |
| What is the salary of an IBPS Specialist Officer (Scale-I)? | Selected candidates will receive the revised Scale-I pay scale of ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Benefits and other admissible allowances as per participating bank rules. |
| What is the application fee for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026? | The application fee is ₹175 (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 (inclusive of GST) for all other candidates. |
| When will the provisional allotment be announced? | The provisional allotment for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026 is tentatively scheduled for January 2027. |
