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| Recruiting authority | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 26 Jul 2026 |
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- The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP SPL-XVI notification 2026 for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (Scale I) across 11 Participating Public Sector Banks. A total of 745 indicative vacancies are available for posts including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. Online registration runs from 01 July 2026 to 26 July 2026, and the recruitment is meant to fill vacancies for the financial year 2027-28.
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IBPS CRP SPL-XVI 2026 - Overview
- This section gives a snapshot of the IBPS Specialist Officer recruitment 2026 so candidates can quickly check the key details before reading the full notification breakdown. The table below covers the organization name, total vacancies, application deadline, and mode of application.
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IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Important Dates 2026
- Candidates preparing for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 need to track the complete exam calendar, from registration to provisional allotment. All dates listed below are tentative and sourced directly from the official notification dated 01.07.2026.
IBPS Specialist Officer Vacancy Details 2026 (Post-wise Breakdown)
- The IBPS CRP SPL-XVI vacancy 2026 covers six Specialist Officer posts distributed across 11 participating banks, with IT Officer carrying the highest number of openings. These vacancies are indicative and based on the actual requirement reported by each bank for the financial year 2027-28.
- Participating banks include 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, and Union Bank of India.
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IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Eligibility for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 depends on the specific post applied for, since each role has a distinct educational qualification requirement. Age limits, however, remain uniform across all six posts, with relaxations available for reserved categories.
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
- The minimum age required is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years, meaning candidates must be born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006.
Educational Qualification (As on 21.07.2026)
- For posts other than IT Officer, candidates must also have studied Computer/Information Technology as a subject in High School, College, or Institute, or hold a certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations.
IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Application Fee 2026
- The application fee for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 varies by category and must be paid online during the registration window. Bank transaction charges for online payment are borne separately by the candidate.
- Payment can be made using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets, or UPI.
IBPS Specialist Officer Selection Process 2026
- Selection under IBPS CRP SPL-XVI 2026 follows a three-stage process: Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination, and a Common Interview. Only candidates who clear each stage progress to the next, and the final merit list is based on Main Examination and Interview scores combined.
- Online Preliminary Examination – Tentatively in August 2026; candidates must clear individual cut-offs in each of four tests.
- Preliminary Result – Declared in September/October 2026.
- Online Main Examination – Tentatively in November 2026; scores from this stage alone are used for interview shortlisting and final merit.
- Main Exam Result – Declared in November 2026.
- Common Interview – Conducted by Participating Banks and coordinated by Nodal Banks in November/December 2026; total 100 marks with minimum qualifying marks of 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
- Provisional Allotment – Expected in January 2027, based on merit-cum-preference with an 80:20 weightage between Main Exam and Interview.
Exam Pattern Overview
- The Preliminary Exam for IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer consists of 100 questions for 125 marks across English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge, to be completed in 80 minutes. The Main Exam for the same posts carries 150 objective questions for 200 marks plus a Descriptive Paper of 25 marks, totaling 225 marks in 155 minutes. Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari have a similar structure but include General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry in place of Quantitative Aptitude.
- There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in objective tests; no penalty applies for unattempted questions.
IBPS Specialist Officer Salary and Pay Scale 2026
- Selected candidates under IBPS CRP SPL-XVI will be appointed as Specialist Officers, Scale I, with pay determined by the standard officer pay scale applicable across Participating Banks. Officials are also eligible for allowances and perquisites as per each bank's applicable rules.
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IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Document Requirements
- Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies at the time of interview, failing which their candidature can be cancelled. Required documents include the interview call letter, system-generated application printout, proof of date of birth, photo identity proof, educational mark sheets/certificates, and category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) as applicable, all in prescribed Government of India formats.
- OBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026, while EWS candidates need an Income & Asset Certificate valid for the year 2026-27 for financial year 2025-26.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in IBPS CRP SPL-XVI 2026?
- There are 745 indicative vacancies across six Specialist Officer posts, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and HR/Personnel Officer.
Q3. What is the age limit for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01.07.2026, with age relaxation available for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories.
Q4. What is the application fee for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI?
- The fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for all other candidates, payable online only.
Q5. What is the selection process for IBPS Specialist Officer posts?
- Selection involves an Online Preliminary Examination, an Online Main Examination, and a Common Interview, with the final merit based on Main Exam and Interview scores in an 80:20 ratio.
Q6. What is the salary for IBPS Specialist Officer Scale I?
- The basic pay scale is ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920, along with allowances and perquisites as per the concerned Participating Bank's rules.
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