Post Date: 12 July 2026
Short Information
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026 to recruit Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in participating Public Sector Banks. Eligible candidates can apply online from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting the online application.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
| Total Posts | 745 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | IBPS |
Important Dates & Application Fee
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Notification Released : 30 June 2026 | General / OBC / EWS : ₹850/- |
| Application Start : 01 July 2026 | SC / ST / PwBD : ₹175/- |
| Last Date to Apply : 21 July 2026 | Payment Mode : Online |
| Last Date for Fee Payment : 21 July 2026 | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI |
| Last Date for Printing Form : 05 August 2026 | — |
| Preliminary Exam : 29 August 2026 | — |
| Main Exam : 01 November 2026 | — |
| Admit Card : Before Exam | — |
| Result : Will Update Soon | — |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As Per IBPS Rules |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Total Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | As Per Notification | Engineering / Computer Science / IT or equivalent qualification |
| Agricultural Field Officer | As Per Notification | Degree in Agriculture or related discipline |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | As Per Notification | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject or equivalent |
| Law Officer | As Per Notification | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) |
| HR / Personnel Officer | As Per Notification | Graduate + MBA / PGDM in HR / Personnel |
| Marketing Officer | As Per Notification | Graduate + MBA / PGDM in Marketing |
| Total | 745 | Candidates should check the official notification for post-wise eligibility. |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Final Merit List
Important Instructions
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria.
- Fill in the application form with correct details.
- Upload all required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee before the last date.
- Keep your Registration Number and Password safe for future use.
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 745 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the application start date?
Ans: The online application starts on 01 July 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 21 July 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for IBPS SO 2026?
Ans: Candidates must be 20 to 30 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable as per IBPS rules.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Ans: Selection will be based on the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, and Final Merit List.