IBPS Specialist Officer (Scale I) Recruitment 2026 - IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer & Other Posts

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment drive for 745 Specialist Officer (Scale I) positions across 11 public sector banks for FY 2027-28.
- Open to candidates with B.Tech/B.E, LLB, M.A, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, or PG Diploma qualifications.
- Online applications accepted from 01 July 2026 to 26 July 2026 (extended deadline).
- Selection involves preliminary exam, main exam, and interview with provisional allotment in January 2027.
- Posts include IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Age limit: 20 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026 (relaxation for reserved categories: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, Ex-Servicemen 5 years).
- IT Officer: 4-year B.Tech/B.E in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or related field, OR postgraduate in relevant field, OR graduate with DOEACC 'B' level.
- Agricultural Field Officer: 4-year degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science or allied subjects.
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation, OR PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects.
- Law Officer: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council.
- HR/Personnel Officer: Graduate with 2-year full-time PG degree/diploma in Personnel Management/HR/Industrial Relations/Social Work/Labour Law.
- Marketing Officer: Graduate with 2-year full-time MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing.
- For non-IT Officer posts, candidates must have studied Computer/IT as a subject in high school/college or hold a relevant certificate/diploma/degree.

🏆 Selection Process

- Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination (August 2026) – 100 questions, 125 marks, 80 minutes (cut-off required in each section).
- Stage 2: Online Main Examination (November 2026) – 150 objective + 1 descriptive question, 225 marks, 155 minutes (used for interview shortlisting).
- Stage 3: Common Interview (November/December 2026) – 100 marks, minimum 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) required.
- Final merit list based on Main Exam (80%) and Interview (20%) scores.
- Provisional allotment expected in January 2027.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Location / State	All India
Job Location	All India
Category Eligibility	All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD) are eligible with applicable relaxations.
Experience Required	No prior experience required for any post.
Application Start	01 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	26 July 2026

📊 IBPS Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
IT Officer (Scale I)	301
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)	190
Law Officer (Scale I)	105
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)	89
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)	60
Marketing Officer (Scale I)	0
Total	745

📁 Required Documents

- Interview call letter and system-generated application printout.
- Proof of date of birth (SSC/SSLC certificate).
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.).
- Educational mark sheets and certificates (10th, 12th, graduation, postgraduation as applicable).
- Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) in prescribed formats.
- OBC candidates must submit Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on/after 01.04.2026.
- EWS candidates must submit Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

IT Officer (Scale I): 301 vacancies (highest among all posts).
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): 190 vacancies.
Law Officer (Scale I): 105 vacancies.
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): 89 vacancies.
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): 60 vacancies.
Marketing Officer (Scale I): No vacancies reported currently.
Total indicative vacancies: 745 across 11 participating banks.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI 2026?

A. The last date to apply online for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 is 26 July 2026, with registration having opened on 01 July 2026.

Q. How many vacancies are there in IBPS CRP SPL-XVI 2026?

A. There are 745 indicative vacancies across six Specialist Officer posts, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and HR/Personnel Officer.

Q. What is the age limit for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?

A. Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01.07.2026, with age relaxation available for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories.

Q. What is the application fee for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI?

A. The fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for all other candidates, payable online only.

Q. What is the selection process for IBPS Specialist Officer posts?

A. Selection involves an Online Preliminary Examination, an Online Main Examination, and a Common Interview, with the final merit based on Main Exam and Interview scores in an 80:20 ratio.