IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) Notification Out – 745 Specialist Officer Vacancies,
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the CRP SPL-XVI Notification 2026 for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in participating Public Sector Banks for 2027-28 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online through the IBPS website within the prescribed dates.
This recruitment offers opportunities in various specialist posts including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | IBPS |
| Recruitment | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Posts | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 745 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Salary | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 + Allowances |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment | 01 July – 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | September/October 2026 |
| Main Exam | November 2026 |
| Main Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Participating 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
Post-wise Total Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
| IT Officer | 301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 190 |
| Law Officer | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 60 |
| Marketing Officer | 0 |
Grand Total = 745 Vacancies
Detailed Bank-wise Vacancies
1. IT Officer (Scale-I) – 301 Vacancies
| Bank | Vacancies |
| Bank of India | 110 |
| Punjab National Bank | 100 |
| Central Bank of India | 50 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 25 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 16 |
| Others | Vacancy Not Reported / Nil |
Total = 301
2. Agricultural Field Officer – 190 Vacancies
| Bank | Vacancies |
| Bank of Baroda | 100 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 90 |
| Others | Nil / Vacancy Not Reported |
Total = 190
3. Law Officer – 105 Vacancies
| Bank | Vacancies |
| Canara Bank | 30 |
| Central Bank of India | 30 |
| Punjab National Bank | 25 |
| Bank of Baroda | 10 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 10 |
Total = 105
4. Rajbhasha Adhikari – 89 Vacancies
| Bank | Vacancies |
| Central Bank of India | 31 |
| Canara Bank | 20 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 11 |
| Bank of India | 10 |
| Punjab National Bank | 10 |
| Bank of Baroda | 7 |
Total = 89
5. HR/Personnel Officer – 60 Vacancies
| Bank | Vacancies |
| Bank of Baroda | 50 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 10 |
Total = 60
6. Marketing Officer
No vacancies have been reported by participating banks for this recruitment cycle.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Candidates should be born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation is available as per Government rules.
Educational Qualification
IT Officer
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or related disciplines
- OR Postgraduate in relevant subjects
- OR DOEACC ‘B’ Level
Agricultural Field Officer
- Four-year degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Food Technology and allied disciplines
Rajbhasha Adhikari
- Postgraduate in Hindi with English at graduation level
- OR Postgraduate in Sanskrit with Hindi & English
Law Officer
- LLB Degree
- Enrolled with Bar Council
HR/Personnel Officer
- Graduation plus Two-year PG Degree/Diploma in HR, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Law, HRD or Social Work
Marketing Officer
- Graduation plus MBA/MMS/PGDM/PGPM with Marketing specialization
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| Others | ₹850 |
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Interview
- Final Merit List
- Provisional Allotment
Only the Main Examination marks and Interview are considered for final merit. The weightage is 80:20.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive:
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 85,920
- Along with:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Special Allowance
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Other bank allowances
Why Apply for IBPS SO?
- Permanent Government Bank Job
- Attractive Salary Package
- Fast Career Growth
- Posting Across India
- Excellent Promotions
- Pension & Retirement Benefits
- Medical Facilities
- Job Security
Final Words
The IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) offers 745 Specialist Officer vacancies across leading Public Sector Banks. Candidates with professional qualifications in IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, and Languages should not miss this opportunity. Interested applicants should complete the online application before 21 July 2026 and begin their preparation for the Preliminary and Main examinations.
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in/ |
| Apply Link | https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/crpspxvimy26/ |
| Official Notification | Detailed-Notification-CRP-SPL-XVI_Final_V1_30.06.2026.pdf |
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