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IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) Recruitment 2026-27

Your complete guide to Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Important Dates.

745

Total Vacancies

Jul 21, 2026

Apply Before

Aug 29, 2026

Online Preliminary Examination

175 - ₹ 850

Application Fee

Exam Schedule

Online Registration & Payment of Application Starts

01 Jul 2026

Ends on 21.07.2026

Payment of Application Fees & Registration Ends

21 Jul 2026

Ends on 21.07.2026

Online Examination – Preliminary

29 Aug 2026

Tentative

Exact dates to be declared in call letters

Online Examination – Main

01 Nov 2026

Tentative

Exact dates to be declared in call letters

Conduct of Interview

15 Nov 2026

Tentative

Tentatively scheduled for November/December 2026

Provisional Allotment

01 Jan 2027

Tentative

Scheduled for January 2027

Exam Pattern

Online Preliminary Examination

Post Group 1
Applicable For:
IT OfficerAgriculture Field OfficerHR/Personnel OfficerMarketing Officer
Section Subject
Qs
Marks
Mins
English Language252520
Reasoning252520
Quantitative Aptitude252520
Professional Knowledge255020
Total10012580
Post Group 2
Applicable For:
Law OfficerRajbhasha Adhikari
Section Subject
Qs
Marks
Mins
English Language252520
Reasoning252520
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry252520
Professional Knowledge255020
Total10012580

Online Main Examination

Post Group 1
Applicable For:
IT OfficerAgriculture Field OfficerHR/Personnel OfficerLaw OfficerMarketing Officer
Section Subject
Qs
Marks
Mins
English Language303025
Reasoning404035
Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness (per post requirements)303025
Professional Knowledge (Objective)5010040
Descriptive Paper (English Language)22530
Total152225155
Post Group 2
Applicable For:
Rajbhasha Adhikari
Section Subject
Qs
Marks
Mins
English Language303025
Reasoning404035
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry303020
Professional Knowledge (Objective)5010045
Professional Knowledge (Descriptive Paper)22530
Total152225155

Common Interview

Total Marks
100
Weightage
80:20 (Main Exam to Interview ratio)

Important Notes

  • Conducted by participating banks and coordinated by Nodal Banks in each State/UT.
  • Scores obtained in the Online Main Exam and Interview are combined to arrive at the final score.

How to Apply

1

Navigate to the official IBPS portal: https://www.ibps.in

2

Click on 'CRP SPL' on the Home Page and select the option 'CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- SPECIALIST OFFICERS (CRP SPL-XVI)'.

3

Click on 'CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION' and submit basic information to receive your Provisional Registration Number and Password.

4

Log in and carefully fill in all necessary details in the application form.

5

Upload scanned copies of required documents: Photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20kb-50kb), Signature (black ink, 10kb-20kb), Left Thumb Impression (20kb-50kb), and Hand-written Declaration (50kb-100kb).

6

Complete the mandatory live photo capture using a webcam or mobile phone scanning option.

7

Pay the applicable fees/intimation charges online using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or UPI.

8

Submit the application and download the generated e-receipt and system-generated application form for your records.

Things to Remember

  • A reserve list to the extent of approximately 20% of the vacancies under each category for each post will be maintained.
  • There is an application edit window of 2 days after registration closes with an applicable fee of Rs. 200/-.
  • Biometric Verification (photograph & right thumb impression) will be conducted at various selection stages.
  • Candidates serving in Government/Quasi Government/Public Sector Undertakings must produce a 'No Objection Certificate' at the time of interview.

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