The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has published the official recruitment notification for Specialist Officers (Scale-I) under CRP SPL-XVI to fill vacancies across participating Public Sector Banks.
In a major update, the overall vacancies have been increased to 1,035 posts across various disciplines. Eligible graduates and postgraduates can apply online for highly coveted roles, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.
Vacancy Overview & Post-Wise Breakdown
The total number of Specialist Officer vacancies has seen a positive revision this year. Here is the detailed breakdown:
| Post Name | Grade | Total Vacancies |
| IT Officer | Scale-I | 376 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | Scale-I | 370 |
| Law Officer | Scale-I | 125 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Scale-I | 94 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | Scale-I | 60 |
| Marketing Officer | Scale-I | 10 |
| Total | 1,035+ Posts |
Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 85,920 + Allowances (as per banking norms).
Eligibility Criteria (As of 21.07.2026)
Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 30 years. (Standard age relaxations apply: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years).
Educational & Professional Qualifications:
- Law Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) and actively enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
- IT Officer: 4-year Engineering Degree in Computer Science/IT/Electronics, OR Post Graduate in the relevant field, OR DOEACC ‘B’ Level.
- Agricultural Field Officer: 4-year Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary Science / Dairy / Fishery / Agri. Engineering, etc.
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: Post Graduate in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level (or Sanskrit with Hindi & English).
- HR/Personnel Officer: Graduation + 2 years Full-time PG Degree/Diploma in HR / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Labour Law.
- Marketing Officer: Graduation + 2 years Full-time MMS / MBA / PGDBM / PGDM with a specialization in Marketing.
Selection Process
The CRP SPL-XVI selection process is highly competitive and is divided into four stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Qualifying in nature)
- Main Examination (Professional Knowledge test)
- Personal Interview
- Provisional Allotment
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 (inclusive of GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175 (inclusive of GST)
- Mode of Payment: Online only (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Internet Banking).
Important Dates (Extended Deadline)
- Commencement of Online Registration: 01 July 2026
- Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment: 26 July 2026 (Extended)
- Online Preliminary Examination: August 2026
- Online Main Examination: November 2026
Important Links
| IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| IBPS SO 2026 Increased Vacancy Notification | Click Here |
| IBPS SO 2026 Last Date Extension Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online for IBPS Specialist Officer 2026 | Apply Online |
| Official Website of IBPS | Visit Official Website |
| JurisLink Whatsapp Group | Click Here |
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website:
www.ibps.in. - Click on the “CRP SPL-XVI” link on the homepage.
- Select “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-SPECIALIST OFFICERS”.
- Initiate a “NEW REGISTRATION” using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Carefully fill out the online application form and upload the mandatory documents:
- Recent Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- Required Educational/Experience Certificates
- Pay the requisite application fee securely through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application and print the confirmation page for future reference.
IBPS SO Vacancy 2026 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination (Qualifying Nature)
(Note: General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry replaces Quantitative Aptitude for Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari posts).
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 80 Minutes (Overall) |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness* | 25 | 25 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 125 |
Main Examination
(Note: The Descriptive paper is only applicable for Rajbhasha Adhikari and Law Officer posts).
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 40-45 min |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)* | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
| Total | 152 | 225 | 155 minutes |
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