Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has issued an official recruitment notification for Specialist Officer (Scale-I), announcing a total of 745 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 01 July 2026 and closes on 21 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduate / Post Graduate degree (B.E/B.Tech, LLB, MBA, etc.) depending on the specific post. and be within the prescribed age limit of 20 to 30 years as of 2026-07-01., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 01 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
21 Jul 2026
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| Exam Date | 01 Aug 2026 |
| Interview Date / Walk-in | 01 Nov 2026 |
| Result Date | 01 Jan 2027 |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 745 |
| Qualification | Graduate / Post Graduate degree (B.E/B.Tech, LLB, MBA, etc.) depending on the specific post. |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years as of 2026-07-01. |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: 850 INR; SC/ST/PwBD: 175 INR. |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. |
Prescribed Age: 20–30 Years (As on 21 Jul 2026)
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment process, designated as CRP SPL-XVI. This recruitment drive aims to fill 745 vacancies for Scale-I Specialist Officers across various participating public sector banks in India. Eligible candidates must submit their online applications between July 1, 2026, and July 21, 2026.
Educational qualifications and age limits vary based on the specific post. The critical date for determining eligibility and age is July 21, 2026.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 4-year Engineering Degree (B.E/B.Tech) in CS/IT/Electronics/Telecommunications or PG in relevant field or DOEACC 'B' Level | 20-30 Years |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 4-year Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science, Fisheries, or Food Science | 20-30 Years |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | Post Graduate in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation, or Sanskrit with English and Hindi at graduation | 20-30 Years |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | LLB (Bachelor of Law) and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council | 20-30 Years |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | Graduate with 2-year full-time PG degree or Diploma in PM/IR/HR/HRD/Social Work or Labour Law | 20-30 Years |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | Graduate with 2-year full-time MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDBM in Marketing | 20-30 Years |
Payment must be completed online via Credit/Debit card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet, or UPI.
The selection process comprises three distinct stages:
Note: A penalty of 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both the Preliminary and Main examinations.
No, candidates are allowed to apply for only one post. Multiple applications will lead to the rejection of the candidature.
No, there is no physical endurance or measurement test for the IBPS SO positions. All candidates must only meet the medical and mental fitness standards.
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