At a Glance
- Total Vacancies
- 745
- Post Name
- IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer
- Eligibility
- Post-specific — Bachelor's/Master's Degree (see Eligibility section)
- Age Limit
- 20 to 30 years (as on 1 July 2026)
- Exam / Result Date
- 29 August 2026
- Application Last Date
- 21 July 2026
- Application Start Date
- 1 July 2026
Quick Summary
IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) CRP SPL-XVI 2026 notification has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for 745 vacancies across IT, Law, HR, Agriculture, Marketing, and Rajbhasha streams. Apply online from 1 to 21 July 2026 at ibps.in.
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Overview
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers-XVI (CRP SPL-XVI) 2026 recruitment has been announced by IBPS for 745 vacancies across IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer posts in participating Public Sector Banks. Applications are open from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 at ibps.in. The minimum qualification varies by post — from a Bachelor's Degree with a relevant certification to a Master's Degree in the specialised field. The application fee is ₹850 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PH candidates.
In IBPS SO CRP SPL-XV (2025), 1,007 Specialist Officer vacancies were announced — the 2026 drive shows a decrease of 262 posts, down approximately 26% in total vacancies compared to last year. The IT Officer stream, however, has grown from 170 posts in 2025 to 301 posts in 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers-XVI (CRP SPL-XVI) |
| Post Names | IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 745 |
| Pay Scale / Salary | ₹48,480 Basic Pay (JMG Scale-I); gross emoluments approx. ₹55,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹850 (General/EWS/OBC); ₹175 (SC/ST/PH) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years (as on 1 July 2026) |
| Min. Qualification | Post-specific — Bachelor's/Master's Degree (see Eligibility section) |
| Prelims Exam Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Official Portal | www.ibps.in |
Source: Short Notification for CRP SPL-XVI, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), 30 June 2026 / 1 July 2026. Download PDF
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 June 2026 | Released |
| Application Start Date | 1 July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Application Last Date | 21 July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Pre-Exam Training Intimation | August 2026 (expected) | |
| Prelims Admit Card | To be announced — check ibps.in | |
| Prelims Exam Date | 29 August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Prelims Result | September / October 2026 (expected) | |
| Mains Admit Card | To be announced — check ibps.in | |
| Mains Exam Date | 1 November 2026 | Upcoming |
| Mains Result | November 2026 (expected) | |
| Interview | To be announced — check ibps.in |
Source: IBPS Recruitment Calendar 2026-27 and CRP SPL-XVI Short Notification, IBPS.
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Vacancy Details
IBPS has announced 745 indicative vacancies for Specialist Officer posts under CRP SPL-XVI 2026, distributed across six specialist streams as shown below.
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer Scale I | 301 | Bachelor's Degree with B-Level Certificate, OR Engineering Degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) Scale I | 190 | Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or an equivalent Engineering subject |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 | Master's Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at degree level, OR Master's Degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English as subjects at degree level |
| Law Officer Scale I | 105 | Bachelor's Degree in Law (3-Year or 5-Year), enrolled with the Bar Council |
| HR / Personnel Officer Scale I | 60 | Master's Degree / PG Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / HR / HRD / Social Work / Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer (MO) Scale I | 0 | Master's Degree / PG Diploma in Marketing / PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM |
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy
| Post Name | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Officer | 122 | 82 | 28 | 46 | 23 | 301 |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) | 79 | 51 | 19 | 28 | 13 | 190 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 43 | 21 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 89 |
| Law Officer | 49 | 26 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 105 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | 60 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 60 |
| Marketing Officer (MO) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: CRP SPL-XVI Short Notification, IBPS. The "Total" figure for Law Officer has been corrected from a duplicated cell in the source scrape to 105, matching both the post-wise vacancy table and the sum of its own category columns (49+26+10+14+6=105). For HR/Personnel Officer, the category-wise columns (60+15+6+8+3=92) do not sum to the stated total of 60 in the original notification data — this discrepancy exists in the source itself; candidates should verify the exact category-wise split for this post against the official notification PDF before relying on it.
The chart below visualises the post-wise share of the 745 total posts — IT Officer accounts for the largest single share at 40.4%, followed by Agriculture Field Officer at 25.5%.
The bar chart below compares total Specialist Officer vacancies between the 2025 and 2026 recruitment cycles, showing an overall decline, alongside the IT Officer stream's individual growth over the same period.
Source: CRP SPL-XV (2025) short notification figures reported by banking-exam preparation platforms, cross-checked against the 2026 CRP SPL-XVI notification.
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹175 |
| Payment Mode | Online / Offline (as enabled on the portal) |
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit for IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 20 years | 30 years |
| OBC | 20 years | 33 years (+3 relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 20 years | 35 years (+5 relaxation) |
| PwBD | 20 years | 40 years (+10 relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India rules | |
Age as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxation as per Government of India / IBPS Specialist Officer Examination Rules.
Educational Qualification for IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026
IT Officer Scale I (301 posts): Bachelor's Degree with a B-Level Certificate from DOEACC, OR an Engineering Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, or Electronics & Instrumentation, OR a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
Agriculture Field Officer Scale I (190 posts): Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, or an equivalent Engineering subject related to Agriculture.
Rajbhasha Adhikari (89 posts): Master's Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at degree level, OR a Master's Degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English as subjects at degree level.
Law Officer Scale I (105 posts): Bachelor's Degree in Law (3-Year or 5-Year course), and enrolment with the Bar Council.
HR / Personnel Officer Scale I (60 posts): Master's Degree or PG Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work, or Labour Law.
Marketing Officer Scale I (0 posts this cycle): Master's Degree or PG Diploma in Marketing, PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM, or PGDM.
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Pay Scale & Salary
Specialist Officers selected under IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 join at Junior Management Grade Scale-I with a starting basic pay of ₹48,480 per month — the same entry scale as IBPS PO. Along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other bank-specific benefits, gross monthly emoluments are expected to range between approximately ₹55,000 and ₹65,000, depending on the posting bank and city classification.
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Selection Process
| Stage | Nature |
|---|---|
| 1. Preliminary Examination | Qualifying only — not counted in final merit |
| 2. Main Examination | Professional Knowledge paper specific to the applied post — 80% weightage in final merit |
| 3. Interview | 100 marks — 20% weightage in final merit, conducted by participating banks |
| 4. Provisional Allotment & Document Verification | Based on final merit rank and bank preference |
Candidates must clear the sectional and overall cut-off in Prelims to advance, though Prelims marks are not added to the final score. The final merit list combines Mains and Interview marks in an 80:20 ratio. The minimum qualifying marks for the Interview are 40% for General category candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
How to Fill IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 Online Form – Step by Step
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to www.ibps.in and click on "CRP-Specialist Officers" under the Career section.
- Start New Registration: Select "Click Here for New Registration" and provide your name, mobile number, and email ID.
- Save Credentials: Note the Provisional Registration Number and Password sent via email and SMS for future logins.
- Select Your Post: Log in and choose your preferred Specialist Officer post — IT Officer, Law Officer, AFO, HR, Marketing, or Rajbhasha Adhikari.
- Fill Educational Details: Enter your qualification details as applicable to the post you have selected.
- Upload Documents: Upload your photograph, signature, live photo, handwritten declaration, and left thumb impression in the prescribed format.
- Preview the Application: Recheck every field carefully in the preview screen before final submission.
- Pay the Application Fee: Complete the fee payment of ₹850 (General/EWS/OBC) or ₹175 (SC/ST/PH) through the available online payment mode.
- Submit and Save: Submit the form and download/print the final application copy and fee receipt for future reference.
Application Open: 1 July 2026 | Last Date: 21 July 2026
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 Admit Card – How to Download
IBPS will release the Prelims Admit Card for IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 online at ibps.in shortly before the exam date of 29 August 2026. Candidates will need their registration number/roll number and date of birth or password to log in and download the call letter. The Mains Admit Card will follow the same process once the Prelims result is declared. No admit card will be sent by post — candidates must download it from the portal.
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Exam Syllabus & Paper Pattern
The IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 selection process is conducted in three stages — Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Both Prelims and Mains carry a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer, with no penalty for unattempted questions. The Prelims pattern differs slightly by post group.
IBPS SO 2026 – Prelims Pattern for IT Officer, AFO, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
IBPS SO 2026 – Prelims Pattern for Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness (with special reference to Banking) | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
IBPS SO 2026 – Mains Pattern for IT Officer, AFO, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (post-specific) | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
The Mains exam pattern for Rajbhasha Adhikari differs from the other five posts — it includes both an objective Professional Knowledge (Hindi) test and a descriptive test covering essay, translation, and précis writing in Hindi and English. Exact question/mark distribution for this post-specific paper is confirmed in the Information Handout released along with the Mains admit card.
Source: IBPS SO Exam Pattern (CRP SPL series, carried forward for 2026), IBPS.
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Previous Year Question Papers
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| IBPS SO Previous Year Papers (IT, Law, HR, Marketing, AFO) – Testbook | View (Unofficial) |
| IBPS SO Previous Year Question Papers (Prelims & Mains, Post-wise) – Adda247 | View (Unofficial) |
| IBPS SO Previous Year Papers with Solutions – BankersAdda | View (Unofficial) |
| IBPS SO Previous Year Question Papers (2015–2026) – CareerPower | View (Unofficial) |
| IBPS SO Previous Year Question Paper PDF – PW Live | View (Unofficial) |
These are third-party, memory-based resources only — not official IBPS publications. As per platform policy, unofficial links are excluded from the machine-readable quick-links data and are shown here in the article body only, since no official previous-paper source exists for this exam.
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – What Reddit Users Are Saying
No verifiable Reddit discussion specific to the IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI 2026 notification (745 vacancies) was found at the time of writing — the notification was released only hours before this article, and no community discussion threads on Reddit have been indexed yet. This section will be updated if genuine, attributable community discussion becomes available.
IBPS SO/CRP SPL-XVI 2026 – Official Links & Notification PDF
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Portal |
