IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the CRP SPL-XVI 2026 notification for 745 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies across multiple disciplines including IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. These posts are for placement in participating public sector banks as Specialist Officers for the 2027–28 batch.
The online application window opens on July 1, 2026, and the last date to apply is July 21, 2026 (11:59 PM). The Preliminary examination is scheduled for August 2026, Mains in November 2026, and the Interview in November/December 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates with specialised academic backgrounds to enter the banking sector in a domain-specific officer role.
IBPS SO SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026) |
| Post Names | IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 745 Posts |
| Batch | 2027–28 |
| Job Type | Permanent Bank Officer (Regular) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
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Important Dates – IBPS SO SPL-XVI 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official (Short) Notification Release | June 30, 2026 |
| Full Notification Release | July 1, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | July 21, 2026 (11:59 PM Sharp) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | August 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | November 2026 |
| Interview Date | November / December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment (2027–28) | To be announced |
Application Fee – IBPS SO SPL-XVI 2026
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850/- |
| SC / ST | ₹175/- |
| PwD (Divyang) | ₹175/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI) |
Age Limit – IBPS SO SPL-XVI 2026
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Calculated As On | July 1, 2026 |
| Valid Birth Date Range | July 2, 1996 to July 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive) |
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Post-Wise Vacancies – IBPS SO SPL-XVI 2026
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 301 |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 190 |
| Law Officer | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | 60 |
| Marketing Officer (MO) | Not Reported (NR) |
| Total (Reported) | 745 |
Post-Wise Educational Qualification – IBPS SO 2026
Candidates must fulfill the specific educational qualification for the post they are applying for. Applying for a wrong post will lead to rejection during document verification.
1. IT Officer (301 Posts)
Any one of the following qualifications is required:
- Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ Level certification
- 4-Year B.Tech / BE in: Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, or Electronics & Instrumentation
- PG Degree in: Electronics, Electronics & Tele Communication, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Applications
2. Agriculture Field Officer (190 Posts)
- 4-Year Degree in any of the following: Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agri. Marketing & Cooperation, Co-operation & Banking, Agro Forestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, B.Tech Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture, or Fisheries Engineering
3. Rajbhasha Adhikari (89 Posts)
Any one of the following:
- Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Degree level
- Master’s Degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English as subjects at Degree level
4. Law Officer (105 Posts)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
- Must be enrolled with the Bar Council of the respective state/India
5. HR / Personnel Officer (60 Posts)
- PG Degree or PG Diploma in any of the following: Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work, or Labour Law
6. Marketing Officer – MO (Vacancies Not Reported)
- MMS / MBA / PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with specialization in Marketing from a recognized university / institution
Pay Scale & Salary – IBPS SO SPL-XVI 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480/- per month |
| Gross Monthly Salary (Estimated) | ₹65,000 – ₹75,000/- per month (including DA, HRA, CCA & allowances) |
| Additional Benefits | Medical Benefits, LTC, Pension (NPS), Housing Loan Subsidy, Conveyance Allowance |
Selection Process – IBPS SO SPL-XVI 2026
- Preliminary Written Examination (Prelims) – Online screening test for initial shortlisting. Prelims score is NOT counted in final merit.
- Main Written Examination (Mains) – Professional knowledge paper specific to the applied post. This is the primary merit stage.
- Personal Interview – Candidates shortlisted from Mains are called for interview. Interview score is added to final merit.
- Medical Examination – All provisionally selected candidates undergo a medical fitness check at a bank-designated center.
- Document Verification (DV) – Final scrutiny of original degree certificates, experience letters (if required), Bar Council enrollment (for Law Officer), and category documents.
How to Apply Online – IBPS SO SPL-XVI 2026
- Visit Official Website – Go to ibps.in and navigate to the “CRP SPL-XVI – Specialist Officer Apply Online” link
- Register / Login – Create a new account or log in to your existing IBPS portal with your email ID and mobile number
- Select Your Post – Choose the specific post (IT Officer / Law Officer / Agriculture Field Officer, etc.) you are eligible for based on your qualification
- Fill Application Form – Enter personal details, date of birth, educational qualification, and category details accurately. Ensure the post selection matches your degree/specialization
- Upload Documents – Upload a recent passport-size photograph (light background), digital signature, degree certificates, and category certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed format and file size
- Pay Application Fee – Complete payment of ₹850/- (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹175/- (SC/ST/PwD) online
- Review & Submit – Preview all entries carefully before clicking final submit. Download the confirmation receipt and keep a printed copy for future reference
Important Links – IBPS SO SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Dates | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Online | 01/07/2026 | Apply Now |
| Full Notification PDF | 30/06/2026 | Download |
| Official Website | 30/06/2026 | Visit Now |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – IBPS SO SPL-XVI 2026
Online application submit karne ki last date 21 July 2026 (11:59 PM) hai.
Total 745 posts hain — IT Officer (301), Agriculture Field Officer (190), Law Officer (105), Rajbhasha Adhikari (89), aur HR/Personnel Officer (60). Marketing Officer ki vacancies abhi report nahi hui hain.
B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics) ya PG Degree in Computer Science/IT, ya DOEACC ‘B’ Level certification + Graduate degree chahiye.
LLB Degree aur Bar Council mein enrollment dono zaroori hain. Sirf LLB hona kaafi nahi hai.
Minimum 20 saal aur maximum 30 saal (as on 01/07/2026). SC/ST ko 5 saal, OBC ko 3 saal aur PwD ko 10 saal tak ki relaxation milegi.
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