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Banking & FinanceIBPS SO
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Domain
- Banking & Finance
- Level
- National
- Type
- Govt
- Application closes
- To be announced
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Overview
Conducting body
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
What you get
Specialist Officers (IT, HR, Marketing, Law, Agriculture, Rajbhasha) in PSBs
Latest content cycle
2026
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EligibilityPending verification
Age range
20–30 years
Reference date
2026-07-01
Category relaxation
OBC: 3 · SC: 5 · ST: 5 · Pw BD UR EWS: 10 · Ex Serviceman: 5
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee, or a person of Indian origin migrated from the specified countries, in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Exam patternPending verification
Qualification pathway
Clear each applicable stage in order
Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.
Selection sequence
- 1
Online Preliminary Examination
RequiredCandidates have to qualify in each of the four tests by securing minimum cut-off marks decided by IBPS. An adequate number of candidates in each category is then shortlisted for the Online Main Examination. Candidates may need to be at the venue for about 3 hours or more including formalities.
- 2
Online Main Examination
RequiredIn the Main examination all tests except Professional Knowledge are qualifying in nature; merit listing is done on the basis of the candidate's score in the test of Professional Knowledge. Candidates may need to be at the venue for about 4 hours or more including formalities.
- 3
Common Interview
RequiredThe relative weightage (ratio) of the Online Main Examination and the interview is 80:20. The combined final score is arrived at from the Online Main Examination score and the interview score; a candidate must qualify in both.
- 4
Provisional Allotment
RequiredDepending on actual vacancies to be filled during the financial year 2027-28 as reported by the participating banks, shortlisted candidates are provisionally allotted to one participating bank.
Paper and stage details
What each stage contains
Online Preliminary Examination
Online objectiveQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
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Online Main Examination
Online objective plus a descriptive paperQuestions
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Maximum marks
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Duration
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Common Interview
Interview conducted by the Participating Banks and co-ordinated by the Nodal Banks with IBPS's helpQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
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Duration
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Provisional Allotment
Merit-cum-preference allotment to one of the participating banksQuestions
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Maximum marks
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Duration
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SyllabusPending verification
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Professional Knowledge
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English Language
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Reasoning
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Quantitative Aptitude
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Professional Knowledge
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Important datesPending verification
2026 cycle
Latest confirmed cycle has concluded
Registration Closes: 2026-07-21
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Registration Closes
Completed2026-07-21
Corrigendum Date
Completed2026-07-20
Notification Date
Completed2026-07-01
Window Notification Pdf Date
Completed2026-07-01
Registration Starts
Completed2026-07-01
Window Notification Listed On
Completed2026-06-30
Job profile & salaryPending verification
Notes
The notification records the pay scale and the allotment mechanism. It does not describe the day-to-day duties of any of the six specialist posts.
| Post | Pay Scale | Allowances | Posting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Officer - Scale I (Junior Management Grade Scale I) in a participating public sector bank | Basic: Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 | The official will be eligible for allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the participating bank in force from time to time. | Provisional allotment is made to one of the eleven participating banks on a merit-cum-preference basis; the bank decides posting, placement and all service conditions. |
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Previous-year papersPending verification
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Official & trusted free resourcesPending verification
| Title | Url | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| CRP SPL-XVI Detailed Notification (dated 01.07.2026) | Open ↗ | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| CRP SPL-XVI Corrigendum on updated vacancies (dated 20.07.2026) | Open ↗ | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Annexure I - Updated indicative vacancies as on 20.07.2026 | Open ↗ | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| CRP PO/MT-XVI and CRP SPL-XVI combined Window Notification (dated 01.07.2026) | Open ↗ | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| CRP Specialist Officers - cycle listing | Open ↗ | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Specialist Officers XVI - notice listing | Open ↗ | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
How to applyPending verification
- 1Go to the official IBPS website www.ibps.in and open the 'CRP SPL' link on the Home Page.
- 2Click 'CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- SPECIALIST OFFICERS (CRP SPL-XVI)' to open the online application form.
- 3Click 'CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION' and enter your basic information; note down the provisional registration number and password generated by the system (they are also sent by email and SMS).
- 4Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, a hand written declaration, your SSC/SSLC/10th standard or equivalent certificate, and any certificate required under clause I (ix), following the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of documents.
- 5Capture and upload a live photograph through a webcam or mobile phone during the registration process.
- 6Pay the application fee/intimation charges online - Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and Rs. 850 for all others, inclusive of GST.
- 7Applications are accepted online only; no other mode of application is accepted.
FAQsPending verification
Which posts does IBPS SO (CRP SPL-XVI) cover?
Six Scale I specialist posts: IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer, in eleven participating public sector banks.
What is the exam pattern?
Online Preliminary of 100 questions for 125 marks in 80 minutes, then Online Main of 150 objective questions for 200 marks in 125 minutes plus a 2-question descriptive paper of 25 marks in 30 minutes, so 225 marks in 155 minutes. Then a 100-mark interview. Main and interview are weighted 80:20.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One fourth, or 0.25, of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective tests of both the Preliminary and the Main examination. Blank answers are not penalised.
What is the age limit?
As on 01.07.2026, minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years - born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006. Relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10 years for PwBD and 5 years for eligible ex-servicemen.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 175 inclusive of GST for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and Rs. 850 inclusive of GST for all other candidates.
Can I still apply for CRP SPL-XVI?
No. Online registration and fee payment ran from 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026 and has closed. The Preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for August 2026.
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