The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is recruiting for Specialist Officer positions in Participating Banks for the year 2025-26. These are regular positions across various banks throughout India. This recruitment drive, known as CRP SPL-XIV, offers opportunities in IT, Agriculture, Rajbhasha, Law, HR/Personnel, and Marketing. The detailed notification was published on 01/08/2024. Although the exact number of vacancies isn't specified, aspiring candidates can submit their applications online from 01/08/2024 to 21/08/2024. Selected candidates can expect to be placed anywhere in India, as this is an All India cadre recruitment process.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post Name Specialist Officer (SO)
Advt. No. CRP SPL-XIV
Nature of Job Regular
Vacancies 346
Salary As per Participating Banks' norms
Job Location All India (Candidates may be posted anywhere in India)
Category UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD

Post Details

S.No. Post Code Post Name Vacancies
1 01 IT Officer (Scale I) UR - 72, SC-25, ST - 12, OBC - 45, EWS - 16
2 02 Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) UR - 142, SC-52, ST - 26, OBC - 92, EWS - 34
3 03 Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) UR - 13, SC-3, ST - 1, OBC - 6, EWS - 2
4 04 Law Officer (Scale I) UR - 55, SC-18, ST - 8, OBC - 33, EWS - 11
5 05 HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) UR - 13, SC-3, ST - 1, OBC - 6, EWS - 2
6 06 Marketing Officer (Scale I) UR - 83, SC-31, ST - 15, OBC - 55, EWS - 21

Age Eligibility

Post Name Age Limit (As on 01/08/2024)
IT Officer Minimum: 20 Years
Maximum: 30 Years
Agri. Field Officer
Rajbhasha Adhikari
Law Officer
HR/Personnel Officer
Marketing Officer
Category Relaxation
SC/ST 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years
PwBD 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen 5 Years
1984 Riots Affected 5 Years

Selection Process

Stage Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari Other Posts
Preliminary Exam (Online)
  • English Language (40 mins)
  • Reasoning (40 mins)
  • Gen. Awareness with Special Ref. to Banking Industry (40 mins)
  • Total Duration: 2 Hours
  • English Language (40 mins)
  • Reasoning (40 mins)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (40 mins)
  • Total Duration: 2 Hours
Main Exam (Online)
  • Professional Knowledge (45 mins)
  • Professional Knowledge (45 mins)
Stage Details for All Posts
Main Exam (Online) - Rajbhasha Adhikari
  • Professional Knowledge (Objective) - 30 Minutes
  • Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) - 30 Minutes
Cut-Off Scores Each candidate needs to secure minimum cut-off marks (decided by IBPS) in each stage and overall to be considered for the next step.
Interview
  • Candidates shortlisted from the Main exam will be called for an interview.
  • The interview carries 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying mark of 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
  • The weightage of the Online Main Examination and interview is 80:20, respectively.
Provisional Allotment Based on combined Main Exam and interview scores, IBPS will make provisional allotments to Participating Banks as per merit-cum-preference, government guidelines, and vacancies.

Exam Fee

Category Fees (inclusive of GST)
SC/ST/PwBD Rs. 175/-
All Other Categories Rs. 850/-

How to Apply

  1. Go to the official IBPS website.
  2. Find the "CRP PO/MT" section on the homepage and click on it.
  3. Look for the link that says "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP - SPECIALIST OFFICERS (CRP-SPL-XIV)" and click it to access the application form.
  4. Complete the initial registration by providing your basic information.
  5. Make sure to save the Provisional Registration Number and Password that the system generates.
  6. Use your credentials to log back in. Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, etc.) as per the instructions. Then, fill in all the remaining details in the application form.
  7. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or any other available method.
  8. After successful payment, print a copy of the e-receipt and your completed online application form for your records.

Important Dates

Online Registration Start Date 01/08/2024
Online Registration Last Date 21/08/2024
Payment Date of Application Fees 01/08/2024 to 28/08/2024
Download of Call Letters for Preliminary Exam October 2024
Conduct of Preliminary Exam November 2024
Result of Preliminary Exam November/December 2024
Download of Call Letter for Main Exam December 2024
Conduct of Main Exam December 2024
Declaration of Main Exam Result January/February 2025
Conduct of Interview February/March 2025
Provisional Selection April 2025

Important Links

Apply Online Link Click Here
Notificaton Click Here
IBPS Official Website Click Here