IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Marketing & Rajbhasha Officer Posts
Looking for a Bank Specialist Officer job in 2026? IBPS has started the CRP SPL-XVI recruitment process for Specialist Officers in 11 participating public sector banks. Check post-wise vacancies, eligibility, important dates, and apply online before the last date.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for CRP SPL-XVI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 for vacancies of 2027-28. Eligible candidates can apply online for various Specialist Officer posts, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. The recruitment process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview, followed by provisional allotment in participating public sector banks. Online applications are being accepted from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
Quick Overview of IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
| Recruiting Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Posts | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
| Vacancy Year | 2027-28 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Main Exam | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
Participating Banks
IBPS will conduct recruitment for the following Public Sector Banks:
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- ndian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 190 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 89 |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | 105 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 60 |
Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation OR Post Graduate Degree in the relevant disciplines OR Graduate with DOEACC 'B' Level qualification. |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agri. Marketing & Cooperation, Cooperation & Banking, Agro-Forestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture, Fisheries Engineering or equivalent disciplines. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Graduation level OR Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English as subjects at 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 a 2-year full-time Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law. |
Age Limit & Date of Birth
- Age Calculation Date - 01 July 2026
- Minimum Age - 20 Years
- Maximum Age - 30 Years
- Candidate must be born between - 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST - 5 Years
- OBC (NCL) - 3 Years
- PwBD - 10Years
- PwBD (OBC) - 13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST) - 15 Years
- Persons affected by 1984 Riots - 5 Years
Salary
- Pay Scale - ₹48,480–2,000/7–62,480–2,340/2–67,160–2,680/7–85,920
- Plus DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances as per bank rules.
Application Fee
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850/- |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Interview
- Provisional Allotment in Participating Banks.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer & HR/Personnel Officer
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 Minutes |
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| General Awareness (Banking) | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 Minutes |
Main Exam Pattern
IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 40Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 125 Minutes |
Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
- Objective Test: 200 Marks
- Professional Knowledge/English Descriptive Paper: 25 Marks
- Grand Total: 225 Marks
- Duration: 155 Minutes
Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment | 01–21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
Required Documents
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- Class 10 Certificate (Proof of DOB)
- Graduation/Post Graduation Certificates & Marksheets
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- NOC (for Government/PSU employees)
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Click on CRP SPL-XVI.
- Register using New Registration.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Web Links To Apply
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Advertisement | Click here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Instructions
- Candidates can apply for only one post.
- Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of earlier applications.
- Ensure eligibility before submitting the application.
- Keep checking the IBPS website for updates.
- Carry the call letter and original photo ID during the examination.
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FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 21 July 2026.
Q2. What is the age limit for IBPS SO 2026?
Answer: Candidates must be 20 to 30 years of age as on 01 July 2026 for unreserve candidates and age relaxation is applicable as per Govt. rule.
Q3. What is the application fee?
Answer: ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for all other candidates.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Answer: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview and Provisional Allotment.
Q5. What is the salary of an IBPS Specialist Officer?
Answer: The basic pay starts from ₹48,480 and the pay scale is ₹48,480–85,920, along with applicable allowances.
