Job Description
Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has initiated the recruitment process for Specialist Officers (Scale I) under the CRP SPL-XVI cycle for the 2027-28 financial year. This recruitment drive aims to fill 745 vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks, offering a structured career path for professionals in specialized domains like IT, Agriculture, Law, and HR. The selection process is designed to identify candidates with both technical proficiency and banking aptitude.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing technical infrastructure and software systems for IT Officers.
- Providing agricultural credit support and field-level banking services for Agricultural Field Officers.
- Handling legal documentation, litigation, and compliance matters for Law Officers.
- Managing human resource operations, recruitment, and employee relations for HR/Personnel Officers.
- Developing marketing strategies and business growth plans for Marketing Officers.
- Ensuring adherence to official language policies and translation tasks for Rajbhasha Adhikari.
Why Apply
Joining as a Scale I Specialist Officer provides a stable career in the public banking sector with competitive pay scales and comprehensive allowances. Employees benefit from structured promotion policies, job security, and the opportunity to contribute to the national economy through public sector banking services.
Important Dates
- Application Window: 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
- Preliminary Exam: August 2026
- Main Exam: November 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 745
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 to ₹85,920
- Location: Nationwide
- Category: Bank Jobs
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 745 IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer and More Posts Overview
Registration Date
01 Jul 2026 –
21 Jul 2026
Exam Date
01 Aug 2026
Salary
₹48,480-85,920
Vacancies
745
Eligibility
Graduate/Postgraduate/Engineering/LL.B/MBA
Application Link
Vacancy Details
- IT Officer: 301
- Agricultural Field Officer: 190
- Law Officer: 105
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: 89
- HR/Personnel Officer: 60
- Marketing Officer: 0
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in.
- Click on the CRP SPL-XVI recruitment link.
- Select 'Click Here for New Registration' to generate a provisional registration number and password.
- Log in with these credentials to fill out the detailed application form.
- Upload the required documents, including a photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration, following the specified size and format guidelines.
- Verify all entered information thoroughly, as no changes are permitted after final submission.
- Pay the application fee through the integrated online payment gateway.
- Download and print the final application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Cutoff Marks
Candidates must clear individual cut-offs in each test of the Preliminary Exam and achieve the minimum qualifying marks in the interview (40% for General, 35% for reserved categories).
Application Fee
General/EWS/OBC: ₹850/-. SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/-. Payment must be made online via Debit/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets, or UPI.
Age Limit
20-30 years as on 01.07.2026
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three distinct stages. First, an Online Preliminary Examination is conducted to screen candidates based on English, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude/General Awareness. Second, an Online Main Examination tests professional knowledge relevant to the specific post. Finally, a Common Interview is conducted by participating banks. The final merit list is prepared by combining scores from the Main Examination and the Interview in an 80:20 weightage ratio.
Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Exam includes 100 questions for 125 marks to be completed in 80 minutes. The Main Exam consists of 150 objective questions for 200 marks and a 25-mark descriptive paper, totaling 225 marks in 155 minutes. A penalty of 0.25 marks is applied for every incorrect answer in objective tests.
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Organization
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is a key recruitment body that conducts various examinations for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Public Sector Banks. These include positions such as Assistants, Clerks, Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees (MT), and Specialist Officers. For the 2026-27 banking calendar, IBPS will oversee the recruitment of over 20,000 vacancies.
Frequently Asked Questions
The online application window for the IBPS Specialist Officer recruitment closes on 21 July 2026. It is highly recommended to submit your application well before the deadline to avoid potential server issues on the official portal.
There are a total of 745 indicative vacancies for Specialist Officer (Scale I) posts. This includes 301 for IT Officer, 190 for Agricultural Field Officer, 105 for Law Officer, 89 for Rajbhasha Adhikari, and 60 for HR/Personnel Officer. Please refer to the official notification for the detailed bank-wise breakdown.
Qualifications vary by post: IT Officers need an Engineering degree in CS/IT or equivalent; Agricultural Field Officers need a degree in Agriculture/allied sciences; Law Officers need an LL.B degree; Rajbhasha Adhikari needs a PG in Hindi/Sanskrit; HR/Personnel Officers need a PG degree/diploma in HR; and Marketing Officers need an MBA/PGDM in Marketing.
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as of 01 July 2026. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories, including 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
The application fee is ₹850 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, and ₹175 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Payment must be completed online using methods like Debit/Credit cards, Net Banking, or UPI.
The selection process consists of three stages: an Online Preliminary Examination, an Online Main Examination, and a Common Interview. Final merit is determined by the combined scores of the Main Examination and the Interview, weighted in an 80:20 ratio.
The basic pay scale for Specialist Officers (Scale I) is ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920. In addition to the basic pay, officers are entitled to various allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the participating bank they are allotted to.
You can apply only through the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in. Navigate to the CRP SPL-XVI section, complete the registration process, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee online. Ensure you print the final application form for your records.
