IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026-27: Specialist Officers in Public Sector Banks
Apply Online for IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer (Scale-I) Posts – Vacancies for 2027-28
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) in Participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of the year 2027-28. Eligible candidates can apply online from 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026 for six Specialist Officer posts including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. Read the complete article below for eligibility, vacancy details, fee, selection process, and how to apply online.
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📋 IBPS CRP SPL-XVI 2026-27 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | CRP SPL-XVI (Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers) |
| Post Names | IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer (all Scale-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 775 (Indicative, subject to change) |
| Vacancy Year | 2027-28 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Registration Dates | 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026 |
| Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) | 20 to 30 years |
| Selection Process | Online Preliminary Exam → Online Main Exam → Interview → Provisional Allotment |
| Application Fee | Rs. 175/- (SC/ST/PwBD); Rs. 850/- (Others) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Edit (start) | 01.07.2026 |
| Online Registration & Payment (last date) | 21.07.2026 |
| Edit Window for Application Modification | 2 days after registration closes |
| Download Call Letter – Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | September/October 2026 |
| Download Call Letter – Main Exam | October 2026 |
| Online Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Exam Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
🏦 Participating Banks
Candidates selected under CRP SPL-XVI will be provisionally allotted to one of the following 11 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
🧾 IBPS SO Vacancy Details 2026-27 (Indicative)
| Post Code | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | IT Officer (Scale-I) | 301 |
| 02 | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 190 |
| 03 | Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 89 |
| 04 | Law Officer (Scale-I) | 105 |
| 05 | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 60 |
| 06 | Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | 0* |
| Total | 745 | |
*Marketing Officer vacancies not reported by any bank at the time of notification. Vacancies are indicative and subject to change based on actual requirement reported by Participating Banks. Category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) and PwBD (HI/OC/VI/ID) break-up is available in Annexure I of the official notification.
🎂 Eligibility – Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
Minimum Age: 20 years | Maximum Age: 30 years
Candidates must be born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive).
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (ECO/SSCO) | 5 years |
🎓 Eligibility – Educational Qualification (As on 21.07.2026)
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in CS/IT/Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation OR Post Graduate Degree in relevant streams OR Graduate with DOEACC 'B' Level |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4-year Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science/Agri. Marketing/Agricultural Engineering etc. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as subject at degree level OR PG in Sanskrit with English & Hindi as subjects |
| Law Officer | Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate + Two Years Full-time PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate + Two Years Full-time MMS/MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with specialization in Marketing |
Note: No equivalent qualification will be considered eligible. For posts other than IT Officer, candidates must also have a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations or must have studied Computer/IT as a subject in High School/College. Candidates can apply for only ONE post; multiple applications will be summarily rejected.
💰 Application Fee / Intimation Charges
| Category | Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 175/- |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 850/- |
Payment mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallets/UPI). Bank transaction charges shall be borne by the candidate. Correction fee for Edit Window is Rs. 200/-.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection under CRP SPL-XVI comprises three stages: Online Preliminary Examination → Online Main Examination → Interview, followed by Provisional Allotment.
a) Preliminary Exam – IT Officer, Agri Field Officer, HR Officer & Marketing Officer
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 min |
b) Preliminary Exam – Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| General Awareness (Banking) | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 min |
c) Main Exam – IT Officer, Agri Field Officer, HR Officer & Marketing Officer
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 40 min |
| Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
| Total | - | 225 | 155 min |
Note: For Rajbhasha Adhikari, the last section is a Professional Knowledge Descriptive Paper (English & Hindi medium) instead of a general Descriptive Paper. For Law Officer, General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry replaces Quantitative Aptitude in the Main exam structure.
✔ Candidates must qualify each test with minimum cut-off marks decided by IBPS.
✔ Penalty for wrong answers: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer in objective tests. No penalty for unattempted questions.
✔ In the Main Exam, all tests except Professional Knowledge are qualifying in nature; merit list is prepared based on Professional Knowledge score.
✔ Interview: 100 marks; minimum qualifying marks 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
✔ Final Merit: Weightage ratio of Main Exam to Interview is 80:20.
💵 Salary / Pay Scale
Specialist Officers (Scale-I) Basic Pay: ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920
Officials are also eligible for allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the Participating Bank in force from time to time.
📂 Documents Required at Interview / Document Verification
✔ Printout of valid Interview Call Letter
✔ System-generated printout of online application form
✔ Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate/SSLC/Std. X Certificate)
✔ Photo Identity Proof (PAN/Passport/Driving Licence/Voter ID/Aadhaar etc.)
✔ Mark sheets/certificates for educational qualification (result declared on or before 21.07.2026)
✔ Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in prescribed format, if applicable
✔ Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates
✔ Disability Certificate for PwBD category candidates
✔ NOC from employer, if serving in Government/PSU/Bank
✔ Ex-servicemen documents (Discharge Book, PPO), if applicable
✔ Any other relevant document supporting eligibility
🖥️ How to Apply Online
1️⃣ Visit the official IBPS website www.ibps.in and click on "CRP SPL" link.
2️⃣ Click "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-SPECIALIST OFFICERS (CRP SPL-XVI)".
3️⃣ Click "New Registration" and fill in basic details to generate Provisional Registration Number & Password.
4️⃣ Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, hand-written declaration, and 10th standard certificate as per specifications (Annexure III).
5️⃣ Capture a live photograph via webcam or mobile phone.
6️⃣ Fill in the complete application form carefully using "Save and Next" – no changes allowed after final submission (except limited Edit Window).
7️⃣ Pay the applicable Application Fee/Intimation Charges online.
8️⃣ Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page and e-receipt for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Detailed Notification |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
| Grievance/Complaints Portal | cgrs.ibps.in |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is IBPS CRP SPL-XVI?
A. It is the 16th Common Recruitment Process conducted by IBPS to select Specialist Officers for various Participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of 2027-28.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online for IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI?
A. The online application window closes on 21.07.2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI 2026?
A. Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01.07.2026, with age relaxation applicable as per government norms.
Q4. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
A. No. Candidates can apply for only one post under CRP SPL-XVI. Multiple applications will be summarily rejected.
Q5. What is the selection process for IBPS Specialist Officer posts?
A. Selection is done through Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination, and Interview, followed by Provisional Allotment based on merit-cum-preference.
Q6. What is the application fee for IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI?
A. Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and Rs. 850/- for all other candidates (inclusive of GST).
Q7. Is there negative marking in the exam?
A. Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the objective tests of both Preliminary and Main examinations.
Q8. What is the validity of the CRP SPL-XVI process?
A. The validity automatically expires one year after the date of Provisional Allotment or until a fresh provisional allotment is made, whichever is earlier.
⚠️ Important Notice & Disclaimer
⚠️ IBPS never asks candidates to pay any amount to any individual/agent for recruitment. Beware of fraudulent job offers, fake call letters, and unauthorized websites claiming to guarantee selection.
⚠️ Candidates providing incorrect information or violating process rules at any stage will be disqualified — even retrospectively if detected later — and may be barred from future IBPS examinations.
⚠️ Always cross-check official updates only from www.ibps.in. This blog post is prepared for informational purposes based on the official notification dated 01.07.2026; candidates must refer to the original PDF notification on the IBPS website for complete and updated details before applying.
Stay tuned to this blog for the latest updates on IBPS CRP SPL-XVI 2026-27 Specialist Officer recruitment, admit cards, exam dates, and results.
