IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | Apply Online for 1007 Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) Vacancies
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) to recruit Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in Participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of the financial year 2027–28. A total of 1,007 vacancies have been announced for various Specialist Officer posts including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer.
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. The selection process consists of the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview and Provisional Allotment.
Notification: CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officers)
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About IBPS
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous recruitment body that conducts nationwide examinations for Public Sector Banks. Every year, IBPS recruits Specialist Officers for participating banks through the Common Recruitment Process (CRP). Selected candidates are appointed as Scale-I Specialist Officers in various departments.
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Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 310 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 450 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 78 |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | 56 |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 10 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | 103 |
| Total | 1007 |
Participating Public Sector 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
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 30 June 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Application | 05 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Examination | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview | January / February 2027 (Tentative) |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2027 (Tentative) |
Educational Qualification
- IT Officer (Scale-I): Engineering Degree / B.Tech / MCA / Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics or equivalent discipline.
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I): Four-Year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fisheries, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology or equivalent.
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I): Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Degree level OR Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects.
- Law Officer (Scale-I): Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
- HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I): Graduate with Full-Time PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management, Human Resource, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law.
- Marketing Officer (Scale-I): Graduate with Full-Time MBA (Marketing) / MMS / PGDM / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDBA with Marketing specialization.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age : 20 Years
- Maximum Age : 30 Years
- Candidates should have been born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive).
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwBD : ₹175/- (Inclusive of GST)
- General / OBC / EWS : ₹850/- (Inclusive of GST)
- The fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
Job Location
Selected candidates may be posted in any of the participating Public Sector Banks anywhere in India depending upon the bank's requirements and the provisional allotment made by IBPS.
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Nationality
Candidates must satisfy the nationality or citizenship conditions prescribed by IBPS in the official notification.
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Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in the following stages:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Personal Interview
- Provisional Allotment
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How to Apply Online
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Click on the CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) recruitment link.
- Complete the New Registration using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload your Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration in the prescribed format.
- Verify all the information entered in the application form.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the application form successfully.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Documents Required
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Candidate Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- Graduation / Professional Qualification Certificates
- Identity Proof
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Email ID & Mobile Number
Important Instructions
- Applications will be accepted only through online mode.
- Candidates can apply for only one Specialist Officer post.
- Ensure all eligibility conditions are fulfilled before submitting the application.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications are liable to be rejected.
- Candidates should keep their registered Email ID and Mobile Number active throughout the recruitment process.
- All uploaded documents must meet the specifications prescribed by IBPS.
- Candidates should regularly visit the official IBPS website for corrigenda, examination schedules and further announcements.
- The number of vacancies is indicative and may increase or decrease depending upon the requirements of the participating banks.
- IBPS reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel any stage of the recruitment process whenever necessary.
Participating Public Sector 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
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q. How many vacancies are available under IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1,007 Specialist Officer vacancies have been announced. - Q. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the online application is 21 July 2026. - Q. What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years as on 01 July 2026. - Q. Which Specialist Officer posts are available?
IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR / Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer. - Q. Is there any interview?
Yes. Candidates shortlisted after the Main Examination will be called for the Personal Interview. - Q. What is the application fee?
₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for all other candidates. - Q. Can I apply for more than one post?
No. Candidates are permitted to apply for only one Specialist Officer post. - Q. Which banks are participating?
Eleven Public Sector Banks are participating in CRP SPL-XVI. - Q. When will the Preliminary Examination be conducted?
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for August 2026. - Q. Where can I download the official notification?
The official notification can be downloaded from the Important Links section above.
Also ReadIBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI Syllabus 2026 | Preliminary & Main Exam Pattern with Subject-wise Syllabus
Disclaimer: This recruitment information has been prepared for the convenience of candidates based on the official IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Notification for recruitment of Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in Participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of the financial year 2027–28. Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification and verify eligibility, educational qualification, age limit, reservation, examination pattern, important dates and application procedure from the official IBPS website before applying. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by IBPS shall prevail.