Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) 

Recruitment of Specialist Officers – 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) 

Short Details of Notification 

Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 01 July 2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 26 July 2026 upto 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 26 July 2026
  • Preliminary Exam: 29 August 2026
  • Pre Admit Card Available : 20/08/2026
  • Mains Exam Date : November 2026

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS : ₹850/-
  • EWS : ₹850/-
  • SC / ST / PwBD : ₹175/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
  • Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview

Vacancy Details – Total Vacancies – 1035

Post NameTotal VacanciesEligibility/Details
IT Officer (Scale I) 376
  • Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation
  • OR Post Graduate Degree in Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Applications
  • OR Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ Level.
Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) (Scale I) 370
  • 4 year Degree (Graduation) in Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science / Dairy Science / Fishery Science / Pisciculture / Agri. Marketing & Cooperation / Co-operation & Banking / Agro-Forestry / Forestry / Agricultural Biotechnology / Food Science / Agriculture Business Management / Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Agricultural Engineering
Law Officer (Scale I) 125
  • Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) 94
  • Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level OR Post graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) 60
  • Graduate + 2-year Full-Time PG Degree/PG Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / HR / HRD / Social Work / Labour Law.
Marketing Officer (Scale I) 10
  • Graduate and Two Years Full time MMS (Marketing) / Two Years Full time MBA (Marketing) / Two Years Full time PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with specialization in Marketing

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Basic Pay: ₹48,480
  • Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920
  • Approximate Gross Salary: ₹75,000 – ₹90,000 per month (varies by posting location and participating bank)
  • In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Medical Benefits, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Newspaper & Mobile Reimbursement, Performance-linked Incentives, Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, Pension/NPS benefits (as applicable), and other allowances as per the rules of the allotted participating bank.

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer

  • English Language: 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Reasoning: 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Professional Knowledge: 25 Questions | 50 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Total: 100 Questions | 125 Marks | 80 Minutes

For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari

  • English Language: 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Reasoning: 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • General Awareness (Special Reference to Banking Industry): 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Professional Knowledge: 25 Questions | 50 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Total: 100 Questions | 125 Marks | 80 Minutes

Main Examination

For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer

  • English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 25 Minutes
  • Reasoning: 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 35 Minutes
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 25 Minutes
  • Professional Knowledge (Objective): 50 Questions | 100 Marks | 40 Minutes
  • Total: 150 Questions | 200 Marks | 125 Minutes

For Law Officer

  • English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 25 Minutes
  • Reasoning: 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 35 Minutes
  • General Awareness (Special Reference to Banking Industry): 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Professional Knowledge (Objective): 50 Questions | 100 Marks | 45 Minutes
  • Descriptive Paper (English): 2 Questions | 25 Marks | 30 Minutes
  • Total: 152 Questions | 225 Marks | 155 Minutes

For Rajbhasha Adhikari

  • English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 25 Minutes
  • Reasoning: 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 35 Minutes
  • General Awareness (Special Reference to Banking Industry): 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes
  • Professional Knowledge (Objective): 50 Questions | 100 Marks | 45 Minutes
  • Professional Knowledge (Descriptive): 2 Questions | 25 Marks | 30 Minutes
  • Total: 152 Questions | 225 Marks | 155 Minutes

Exam Centers

  • Pan India: Major cities across all states and UTs
  • Center Allocation: Based on preference and availability; candidates can choose 3 preferences
  • Exam conducted in online mode at designated centers

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