Are you a graduate or postgraduate aiming to work in a reputed public sector bank? The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP SPL-XV Notification for Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment in Canara Bank and other participating banks for the year 2026–27. If you're looking to secure a stable banking career, this is your golden opportunity!

🗓 Important Dates

  • Online Registration: 1st July 2025 – 21st July 2025

  • Preliminary Exam Date: August 2025

  • Main Exam Date: November 2025

  • Interview: December 2025 / January 2026

  • Provisional Allotment: January/February 2026

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📌 Participating Posts

Recruitment is open for the following Scale-I Specialist Officer posts:

  • IT Officer

  • Agricultural Field Officer

  • Rajbhasha Adhikari

  • Law Officer

  • HR/Personnel Officer

  • Marketing Officer

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Nationality
Applicants must be:

  • Indian Citizens or

  • Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan or

  • PIOs who have migrated from specific countries (as per IBPS norms).

Age Limit (As on 01.07.2025)

  • Minimum: 20 years

  • Maximum: 30 years

  • Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines."

Educational Qualifications (Post-Wise)

  • IT Officer: B.E./B.Tech in IT/CS or related fields, or PG in similar disciplines, or DOEACC 'B' level

  • Agricultural Field Officer: A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied disciplines such as Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Forestry, Agri Marketing, or Sericulture.

  • Rajbhasha Adhikari: PG in Hindi/Sanskrit with English as a subject

  • Law Officer: LLB Degree with Bar Council registration

  • HR Officer: Graduate + 2-Year PG in HRM/Labour Law/Personnel Management

  • Marketing Officer: Graduate + 2-Year PG in Marketing or related streams

👉 Ensure your final results are declared on or before 21.07.2025.

💳 Application Fees

  • ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates

  • ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates
    Payment methods: Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets.

📝 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

  • For IT, AFO, HR, Marketing Officers:

    • English: 50 Qs – 25 Marks

    • Reasoning: 50 Qs – 50 Marks

    • Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Qs – 50 Marks

  • For Law & Rajbhasha Officers:

    • English: 50 Qs – 25 Marks

    • Reasoning: 50 Qs – 50 Marks

    • General Awareness (Banking): 50 Qs – 50 Marks

Main Exam

  • Professional Knowledge: 60 Qs – 60 Marks – 45 Minutes

  • Rajbhasha Adhikari includes a Descriptive Test

Mode: Online | Duration: 2 Hours

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🎯 Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Exam

  2. Main Exam

  3. The interview carries a total of 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 40% for General category candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.

  4. Final Selection: Main (80%) + Interview (20%)

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📄 Documents Required at Interview

  • Valid Photo ID

  • Qualification Certificates

  • Caste/Disability/EWS Certificate (if applicable)

  • Date of Birth Proof

  • Application Printout

  • Interview Call Letter

💡 Helpful Tips for Applicants

  • Double-check eligibility before applying.

  • Keep scanned copies of all documents ready.

  • Apply early to avoid server issues.

  • Practice using and online mock tests.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I apply for multiple posts?
No. Only one post per candidate is allowed.

Q2: What is the salary for IBPS SO Scale I?
Starting basic pay: ₹48,480 + allowances.

Q3: Is work experience required?
No. Freshers can apply if they meet the criteria.

Q4: Is there negative marking?
Yes, a penalty of 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective test.

📢 Final Words

If you're aiming for a rewarding banking career with a reputed public sector bank like Canara Bank, don’t miss this IBPS SO recruitment drive. Ensure you thoroughly read the official notification and submit your application before the closing date.

🔗 Apply Now at www.ibps.in

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