IBPS, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the CRP SPL-XV for recruitment of Specialist Officers across public sector banks for vacancies in 2026–27. Roles include IT Officer, Agricultural Officer, Law Officer, HR Officer, Marketing Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. The selection includes prelims, mains, and interview rounds. Online applications are open from 01 July to 21 July 2025.
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🔍 IBPS Posts Available under CRP SPL-XV
| Code | Name of the Post | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | IT Officer (Scale I) | Scale I |
| 02 | Agricultural Field Officer | Scale I |
| 03 | Rajbhasha Adhikari | Scale I |
| 04 | Law Officer | Scale I |
| 05 | HR/Personnel Officer | Scale I |
| 06 | Marketing Officer | Scale I |
📅 IBPS Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration & Fee Payment | 01 – 21 July 2025 |
| Prelims Call Letter | August 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2025 |
| Result of Prelims | September 2025 |
| Main Exam Call Letter | Sept/Oct 2025 |
| Main Exam | November 2025 |
| Main Exam Result | November 2025 |
| Interviews | December 2025 – Jan 2026 |
| Final Allotment | January–February 2026 |
🧾 IBPS Eligibility Criteria
📌 Nationality
You must be:
- Citizen of India OR
- Subject of Nepal, Bhutan OR
- Tibetan refugee settled in India before Jan 1962 OR
- Person of Indian origin with eligibility certificate from GOI
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
- Minimum: 20 Years
- Maximum: 30 Years
Born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005 (inclusive)
Relaxation:
SC/ST – 5 years | OBC – 3 years | PwBD – 10 years | Ex-Servicemen – up to 5 years
🎓 IBPS Educational Qualifications (as on 21 July 2025)
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | B.E./B.Tech in IT/CS/EC or PG in related fields or DOEACC B level |
| Agri Field Officer | Graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Fisheries etc. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi/Sanskrit with English as a degree subject |
| Law Officer | Bachelor of Law (LLB) and enrolled with Bar Council |
| HR Officer | Graduate + PG/MBA in HR, IR, Social Work or Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate + MBA/MMS/PGDM in Marketing |
💵 Application Fees
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- (incl. GST) |
| Others | ₹850/- (incl. GST) |
💳 Payment Mode: Online only
📘 IBPS Exam Structure
🟦 Preliminary Examination
For IT, Agri, HR, Marketing Officer:
- Reasoning – 50 Qs – 50 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Qs – 50 Marks
- English Language – 50 Qs – 25 Marks
⏱ Duration: 2 Hours
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari:
- Reasoning – 50 Qs – 50 Marks
- General Awareness (Banking) – 50 Qs – 50 Marks
- English Language – 50 Qs – 25 Marks
✅ You must clear the minimum cut-off in each subject.
🟩 Main Examination
- Professional Knowledge – 60 Questions – 60 Marks
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: Includes Objective + Descriptive Sections
⏱ Duration: 45–60 minutes
🟨 Interview
- Total Marks: 100
- Minimum Qualifying: 40% (35% for reserved categories)
- Final Score = 80% from Main + 20% from Interview
📊 Vacancy Snapshot
🔸 Some banks have shared indicative vacancies:
- Punjab National Bank:
- Marketing Officer: 350
- IT Officer: 100
- Agri Officer: 150
- Indian Overseas Bank & Bank of Maharashtra also reporting notable openings
💡 Final vacancies depend on actual reporting by banks before allotment.
🧭 Exam Centers
Available PAN India including:
- Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru
- Plus regional cities like Durgapur, Siliguri, Guwahati, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Udaipur, Ranchi etc.
🧾 IBPS Documents Required at Interview
- Valid Call Letters
- Application printout
- Identity proof (same as on your application)
- Birth certificate / 10th mark sheet
- Degree Certificates & Marksheets
- Caste / PwD / EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience / NOC from current employer (if applicable)
📝 How to Apply Online
Steps:
- Go to ibps.in and click on “CRP SPL-XV”
- Register and upload photo, signature, documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and print confirmation page
📸 You’ll also need to capture your live photo during registration!
🚨 Anti-Cheating & Conduct Guidelines
- Debarment for misconduct, impersonation, cheating
- Aadhaar biometric verification may be conducted
- Thumb impression and photograph matching enforced
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✨ Final Word
IBPS SO opens doors for specialists across tech, law, agriculture, HR, marketing, and languages to join India’s public sector banks. With attractive pay, career growth, and stable employment, this is a golden chance to level up!