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 |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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| Preliminary Exam (Online) |
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| Main Exam (Online) |
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| Stage | Details for All Posts |
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| Main Exam (Online) - Rajbhasha Adhikari |
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| 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 |
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| 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
- Go to the official IBPS website.
- Find the "CRP PO/MT" section on the homepage and click on it.
- 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.
- Complete the initial registration by providing your basic information.
- Make sure to save the Provisional Registration Number and Password that the system generates.
- 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.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or any other available method.
- 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 |