IBPS CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officers) Recruitment 2026-27 – Mains Admit Card Out
Post Date : 28 October 2026
Latest update (28 October 2026): Aadhaar consent / Aadhaar number link is open for candidates till 30 October 2026.
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced 1,043 vacancies for Specialist Officer (Scale I) posts of IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR / Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer. Candidates with a relevant degree or postgraduate degree (post-wise) are eligible. The age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026 (up to 35 years with category-wise relaxation). Applications were open online from 01 July 2026 to 26 July 2026 and are now closed. Selection will be through an Online Preliminary Exam, Online Main Exam, Common Interview and Provisional Allotment. The number of vacancies is indicative. All dates, fees, vacancy details and links for the IBPS CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officers) Recruitment 2026-27 are given below.
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR/General | Total |
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 57 | 29 | 104 | 34 | 152 | 376 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 55 | 27 | 100 | 36 | 152 | 370 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 13 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 49 | 102 |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 16 | 7 | 32 | 11 | 59 | 125 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 8 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 28 | 60 |
This recruitment has 4 selection stages, in the order shown below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 min |
- Printout of valid Interview Call Letter and online application form
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC / Std. X certificate with DOB)
- Photo Identity Proof (PAN / Passport / Driving License / Voter ID / Aadhaar etc. — Ration Card and Learner's License NOT accepted)
- Mark sheets / certificates for educational qualifications
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in prescribed format, where applicable
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate, where applicable
- Disability Certificate from District Medical Board, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen: Discharge Book + Pension Payment Order + rank proof
- No Objection Certificate (for candidates in Government/PSU employment)
- Experience certificates, if applicable
- 1Visit official IBPS website www.ibps.in, open the 'CRP SPL' link, then click 'Click Here to Apply Online for CRP-Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)'.
- 2Register with basic details to generate Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- 3Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and SSC/SSLC/10th certificate as per Annexure III specifications.
- 4Pay the application fee / intimation charges online (₹850 for General / EWS / OBC, ₹175 for SC / ST / PwBD).
- 5Submit the form and retain a printout of the application and fee e-receipt.
Q. What is the total number of vacancies in IBPS CRP SPL-XVI?
A. There are 1043 vacancies in total for this recruitment, as per the category-wise breakup given on this page.
Q. When can I apply online for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI?
A. Online registration is open from 01 July 2026.
Q. What is the last date to apply online for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI?
A. The last date to apply online is 26 July 2026 (extended from 21 July 2026).
Q. What is the age limit for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI?
A. Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01 July 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
Q. What is the educational qualification for IBPS Specialist Officer posts?
A. Qualifications vary by post — for example, IT Officer requires a 4-year Engineering degree in a relevant stream, while Law Officer requires an LL.B with Bar Council enrolment.
Q. What is the application fee for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI?
A. The fee is ₹850 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Q. What is the selection process for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI?
A. Selection is through Online Preliminary Exam, Online Main Exam, and Common Interview, followed by provisional allotment.
Q. What is the official website for IBPS CRP SPL-XVI?
A. The official website is www.ibps.in.
- This is an All-India cadre recruitment; provisionally allotted candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
- A reserve list of approximately 20% of category-wise vacancies may be maintained for up to 3-4 additional allotment rounds within the validity period.
- Vacancies are indicative and subject to the actual needs reported by banks for FY 2027-28. IBPS revised them on 20 July and 27 August 2026; Marketing Officer now shows 10 vacancies, all at Indian Bank.
- Candidates can apply for only ONE post; multiple applications will be summarily rejected.
- For posts other than IT Officer, candidates need a certificate / diploma / degree in computer operations, or must have studied Computer / IT as a subject in school or college.
- Weightage of Main Exam : Interview is 80:20. Interview qualifying marks: minimum 40% overall (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
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