Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) invites applications for CRP Specialist Officer (SO) XI recruitment for various Scale I specialist roles across participating banks in India. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking a specialist career path in the banking sector through a structured selection process comprising online examinations and interview.
Position Summary
IBPS SO CRP XI covers multiple specialist roles including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. Selected candidates will be appointed in Scale I positions as per IBPS/participating bank norms and will support specialized functional needs within banking operations.
Vacancy Details (Total: 1828 Posts)
- IT Officer (Scale I): 220
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): 884
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): 84
- Law Officer (Scale I): 44
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): 61
- Marketing Officer (Scale I): 535
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities vary by specialist role. Typical expectations include:
- IT Officer: Support banking technology platforms, information systems, cybersecurity practices, application support, and technology-enabled service delivery.
- Agricultural Field Officer: Evaluate and support agriculture/rural banking portfolios, assess agri-related credit proposals, and assist in outreach and advisory aligned to bank products.
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: Implement official language policies, translation and drafting, and support Hindi language compliance/documentation in banking operations.
- Law Officer: Handle legal documentation, compliance support, contract review, recovery/legal proceedings support, and advisory related to banking laws and regulations.
- HR/Personnel Officer: Support HR operations including recruitment coordination, employee relations, policy implementation, training coordination, and HR documentation.
- Marketing Officer: Support product marketing, customer acquisition initiatives, market research, campaigns, and cross-functional coordination to drive business growth.
Eligibility & Requirements
Age Limit (as on 01-November-2021)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit):
- SC/ST: up to 35 years
- OBC: up to 33 years
Educational Qualifications (Role-wise)
- IT Officer (Scale I): Engineering Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunications/Electronics & Instrumentation; OR Post Graduation in relevant fields (as per notification); OR DOEACC ‘B’ level certification.
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science/Pisciculture/Agri Marketing & Cooperation/Co-operation Banking/Agro-Forestry/Food Technology.
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): Master’s Degree in Hindi/Sanskrit with English as a subject at the Bachelor level.
- Law Officer (Scale I): Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I): Bachelor’s Degree and two-year full-time Master’s Degree / two-year full-time PG Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law.
- Marketing Officer (Scale I): Bachelor’s Degree and two-year full-time post graduation in MMS (Marketing)/MBA (Marketing)/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM.
Job Location
All India (posting as per participating bank requirements and IBPS/allotment process).
Pay Scale
As per IBPS rules and participating bank norms for Scale I specialist officers.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 03-November-2021
- Last Date for Registration: 23-November-2021
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 23-November-2021
- Preliminary Exam Date: 26-December-2021
- Mains Exam Date: 30-January-2022
Application Fee
- General/OBC: Rs. 850/-
- SC/ST/PwD & Ex-Serviceman: Rs. 175/-
Payment modes include Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/E-Challan (as applicable in the online application flow).
Selection Process
- Online Examination (Preliminary & Mains)
- Interview
Preliminary Exam Pattern (Overview)
- For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari: MCQ-based bilingual papers (total 125 marks; 120 minutes) covering English, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Banking Knowledge.
- For other posts: MCQ-based bilingual papers (total 125 marks; 120 minutes) covering English, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Note: Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed syllabus, marking scheme, and sectional cut-offs (if applicable).
Documents/Uploads Required (Online Application)
- Photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
Benefits
- Opportunity to work as a Scale I Specialist Officer in participating banks through a national-level selection process.
- Role-aligned professional growth in specialist domains (IT, Agriculture, Legal, HR, Marketing, Official Language).
- Compensation and benefits as per IBPS/participating bank rules for Scale I officers.
About the Company
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous body that conducts recruitment examinations for public sector banks and other financial institutions in India. Through Common Recruitment Processes (CRPs), IBPS facilitates transparent and standardized selection for various banking roles, including Specialist Officer positions.
How to Apply
Apply online through the official IBPS application portal as per the notification timelines. Ensure eligibility, keep required documents ready, and complete registration and fee payment before the last date.
Tip: Read the official notification carefully before applying to confirm eligibility, exam pattern, and role-specific requirements.