IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) – Scale I (CRP SPL-XV)

Position Overview
We are hiring Specialist Officers (Scale I) through the IBPS Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XV) for participating banks. This role is designed for professionals with domain expertise across key banking specializations including IT, Agriculture, Rajbhasha, Law, HR/Personnel, and Marketing. Selected candidates will support business outcomes, risk and compliance requirements, customer service excellence, and digital/operational transformation within a regulated banking environment.

Available Specializations (Scale I)

• IT Officer (Scale I)
• Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
• Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
• Law Officer (Scale I)
• HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I)
• Marketing Officer (Scale I)

Key Responsibilities

• IT Officer: Support core banking and digital platforms, manage application/infra operations, assist in information security, handle incident/problem management, support audits and compliance, and contribute to technology upgrades and automation initiatives.
• Agricultural Field Officer: Evaluate and support agri/rural lending, conduct field assessments, advise on agri products, monitor portfolio performance, support financial inclusion initiatives, and coordinate with branches for agri business growth.
• Rajbhasha Adhikari: Implement official language policy, translate and review documents, support bilingual communications, conduct workshops/awareness programs, and ensure compliance with statutory language requirements.
• Law Officer: Handle legal documentation, support litigation and recovery matters, review contracts and agreements, ensure regulatory compliance, assist in risk mitigation, and coordinate with external counsel and authorities.
• HR/Personnel Officer: Support HR operations including onboarding, employee relations, performance processes, policy administration, compliance with labor laws, and coordination of training and engagement programs.
• Marketing Officer: Drive acquisition and cross-sell strategies, support product marketing, analyze market/customer insights, coordinate campaigns, manage channel partnerships, and help improve customer experience and brand visibility.

Requirements

• Age Limit (as per notification reference): 20 to 30 years (age relaxation applicable as per applicable rules).
• Education (by specialization):
  • IT Officer: 4-year Engineering/Technology degree or PG degree in Computer Science/Computer Application/IT/Electronics/Telecommunication/Communication/Instrumentation. DOEACC “B” Level also eligible.
  • Agricultural Field Officer: 4-year graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary/Dairy/Fishery/Pisciculture/Agri Marketing & Cooperation/Co-operation & Banking/Agro-Forestry/Forestry/Agricultural Biotechnology/Food Science/Agriculture Business Management/Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Agricultural Engineering.
  • Rajbhasha Adhikari: PG in Hindi with English at graduation level OR PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi at graduation level.
  • Law Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
  • HR/Personnel Officer: Graduate plus 2-year full-time PG degree/diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labor Law.
  • Marketing Officer: Graduation plus 2-year full-time MMS (Marketing) / MBA (Marketing) / PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with specialization in Marketing.
• Strong analytical skills, professional communication, and the ability to work in a regulated, process-driven environment.
• Integrity, customer-centric mindset, and readiness to work across branches/offices as per business requirements.

Selection Process

• Preliminary Written Examination
• Mains Written Examination
• Interview
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Benefits

• Opportunity to build a long-term career in India’s banking sector in a specialist role aligned to your domain expertise.
• Structured learning, exposure to large-scale banking operations, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Competitive compensation and benefits as per participating bank policies for Scale I officers.
• Professional growth pathways through performance-based progression and internal opportunities.

About the Company
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous body that conducts recruitment and assessment for public sector banks and participating financial institutions in India. Through the Specialist Officer (SO) Common Recruitment Process, IBPS helps banks hire domain professionals to strengthen technology, compliance, legal, language, rural/agri banking, HR, and marketing capabilities.

How to Proceed
Candidates shortlisted for the interview can access and download their call letter by logging into the IBPS portal using their registration/enrollment number and password/date of birth, as applicable, and following the instructions provided on the official website.