IBPS CRP PO & Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 8,060 Bank Officer Vacancies

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July 13, 2026

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Job Description

If you are preparing for a government banking job, here is a golden opportunity. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS CRP PO/MT & Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 notification. Through this recruitment drive, eligible candidates will be selected for Probationary Officer (PO/Management Trainee) and Specialist Officer (SO) posts in various participating public sector banks across India.

A total of 8,060 vacancies have been announced. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree can apply online. The recruitment process includes online examinations followed by an interview, offering excellent career prospects, attractive salaries, and long-term job security.

Job Overview

Particular	Details
Recruitment Name	IBPS CRP PO/MT & Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
Conducting Authority	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Job Roles	Probationary Officer (PO/MT) & Specialist Officer (SO)
Total Vacancies	8,060 Posts
Job Location	Across India
Salary	₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month (Basic Pay) + Allowances
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree (Post-specific qualification for SO posts)
Experience	Freshers & Eligible Candidates (Post-specific eligibility applies)
Job Type	Full-Time, Permanent Government Bank Job
Application Mode	Online

Job Description

The IBPS Common Recruitment Process (CRP) is one of India’s largest banking recruitment examinations. Through this recruitment, selected candidates will join leading public sector banks as Probationary Officers or Specialist Officers in different professional streams.

POs will be responsible for branch banking operations, customer service, financial management, loan processing, and administrative duties. Specialist Officers will work in their respective technical or professional domains such as IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, or Rajbhasha.

This recruitment provides excellent career growth, structured promotions, attractive salary packages, and various government employee benefits.

About the Organization

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous recruitment body responsible for conducting examinations for Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks in India. Every year, IBPS recruits thousands of banking professionals through transparent and merit-based selection processes.

Working through IBPS offers candidates the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career in India’s banking sector.

Vacancy Details

Probationary Officer (PO/MT)

Category	Vacancies
UR	2,719
OBC	1,816
SC	1,009
EWS	669
ST	502
Total	6,715

Specialist Officer (SO)

Post	Vacancies
IT Officer (Scale-I)	301
Agricultural Field Officer	190
Law Officer	105
Rajbhasha Adhikari	89
HR/Personnel Officer	60
Marketing Officer	0
Total	745

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Probationary Officer (PO/MT)

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India.

Specialist Officer (SO)

The educational qualification varies according to the post.

Post	Required Qualification
IT Officer	B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or related field OR MCA/M.Sc
Agricultural Field Officer	Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy, Fisheries, etc.
Law Officer	LL.B Degree and enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council
Rajbhasha Adhikari	Post Graduation in Hindi with English at graduation level OR equivalent qualification
HR/Personnel Officer	Graduation with Full-Time PG Degree/Diploma in HR, HRD, Personnel Management or Industrial Relations

Age Limit

As on 01 July 2026

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age Relaxation

SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
PwBD: 10 Years
Additional relaxation as per Government rules.

Gender

Both Male and Female candidates are eligible.

Experience Required

Fresh graduates are eligible for Probationary Officer posts.
Specialist Officer posts require educational qualifications specific to the respective discipline. Prior work experience is generally not mandatory unless specified in the official notification.

Job Responsibilities

Probationary Officer (PO)

Handle day-to-day banking operations.
Assist customers with banking services.
Process loans and credit applications.
Perform cash and account management.
Ensure compliance with banking regulations.
Support branch business development.
Prepare financial reports.
Resolve customer queries.

Specialist Officer (SO)

Perform technical and professional duties related to the respective department.
Manage specialized banking operations.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with branch and head office teams.
Prepare reports and documentation.
Provide expert guidance in the assigned domain.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Banking and financial knowledge
Computer proficiency
MS Office
Analytical ability
Data interpretation
Financial awareness
Professional knowledge (SO posts)

Soft Skills

Communication skills
Leadership ability
Customer handling
Decision making
Problem solving
Time management
Teamwork
Attention to detail

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary package.

Basic Pay

₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month

Additional Benefits

Employees are also entitled to:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
Medical Benefits
Leave Benefits
Provident Fund
Pension Benefits (as applicable)
Festival Allowance
Career Promotion Opportunities
Other Bank-specific Perks

How to Apply

Follow these steps to complete your online application:

Visit the official IBPS website.
Open the Recent Updates section.
Click on the relevant IBPS CRP PO/MT or Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 notification.
Select Apply Online.
Register using your mobile number and email ID.
Log in with your registration credentials.
Fill out the online application form carefully.
Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online.
Review all details before final submission.
Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep the following documents ready:

Passport-size Photograph
Signature
Left Thumb Impression
Handwritten Declaration
Graduation Certificates and Mark Sheets
Valid Photo ID Proof
Category Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Educational Certificates for SO Posts

Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC/ST/PwBD	₹175
General/OBC/EWS	₹850

Selection Process

The selection process differs slightly for PO and SO posts.

Probationary Officer (PO)

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	30	20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	40	20 Minutes
Total	100	100	60 Minutes

Stage 2: Main Examination

Subject	Questions	Marks
Reasoning	40	60
General, Economy & Banking Awareness	50	60
English Language	40	20
Data Analysis & Interpretation	40	60
Objective Total	170	200
Descriptive Test	2	25

Stage 3: Interview

Interview Marks: 100
Final Merit Weightage:
- Main Examination: 80%
- Interview: 20%

Specialist Officer (SO)

Selection Stages

Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Personal Interview

The examination pattern varies depending on the Specialist Officer post (IT, Agriculture, Law, Rajbhasha, HR, etc.). Professional knowledge forms the most important component of the selection process.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration Starts	01 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	21 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	21 July 2026
Application Correction Window	Available for 2 Days after Registration Closes