IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Notification Overview

The Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on behalf of eleven Participating Public Sector Banks, including Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India.

The recruitment process for HR/Personnel Officer, like the other specialist posts, involves an Online Preliminary Examination, an Online Main Examination, and a Common Interview, followed by provisional allotment to one of the Participating Banks. Candidates shortlisted at each stage need to qualify before proceeding to the next.

Since Professional Knowledge carries significant weightage at both the Prelims and Mains stage for this post, HR aspirants need a preparation approach built specifically around HR subjects rather than a generic banking exam strategy. Our detailed preparation strategy for IBPS SO HR/Personnel Officer breaks this down week by week depending on how much time you have before the exam.

Important Dates for HR/Personnel Officer

All dates above are tentative and subject to change as per official updates on www.ibps.in. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for the latest information.

HR/Personnel Officer Vacancies (2027-28)

As per Annexure I of the notification, the indicative vacancies for HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) across Participating Banks are as follows:

*NR = Vacancy Not Reported by the bank at the time of notification. Vacancies are indicative and subject to change based on actual requirements reported by the Participating Banks.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)

Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age, i.e. born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation is applicable as follows:

Educational Qualification (as on 21.07.2026)

For the post of HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), candidates must hold a Graduate degree along with a Two Years Full-Time Post Graduate Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in any of the following: Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work, or Labour Law.

Application Fee

Payment can only be made online between 01.07.2026 and 21.07.2026. Bank transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate.

Exam Pattern: Prelims & Mains

For the post of HR/Personnel Officer, the exam pattern for both stages is as follows:

Preliminary Examination

Main Examination

In the Main Examination, all tests except Professional Knowledge are qualifying in nature. Final merit listing is based on the score obtained in the Professional Knowledge test, which makes this section critical for HR/Personnel Officer aspirants. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in the objective tests.

For a complete topic-wise breakdown of what to study under each of these four sections, see our IBPS SO HR/Personnel Officer Prelims syllabus guide.

Selection Process

The selection process for HR/Personnel Officer follows three stages:

1. Online Preliminary Examination – Qualifying stage; candidates need to clear the cut-off in each of the four sections.
2. Online Main Examination – Includes an additional Descriptive Paper in English; merit is based on the Professional Knowledge score.
3. Common Interview – Carries 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates).

The final selection is based on a combined score with a weightage of 80% for the Main Examination and 20% for the Interview. Shortlisted candidates are then provisionally allotted to one of the Participating Banks based on merit-cum-preference.

HR Preparation's Course for This Notification

To help HR aspirants prepare specifically for the IBPS SO HR/Personnel Officer CRP SPL-XVI Preliminary Examination, HR Preparation offers a dedicated IBPS SO HR Prelims Online Course, covering all four sections of the revised exam pattern on a single platform.

Course Highlights

• Topic-wise study materials and test series across English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge
• Dedicated coverage of HRM, HRD, Organizational Behaviour, Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare, Labour Legislations, and New Labour Codes
• 10 Full-Length Model Mock Tests aligned with the latest exam pattern
• Section-wise Previous Year Solved Papers
• 5000+ Practice Questions across 135+ tests and 105+ eBooks
• Detailed explanations, unlimited re-attempts, and a performance tracker
• Self-paced learning, accessible anytime during the course validity

For a week-by-week roadmap on how to use these resources depending on your available time, refer to our IBPS SO HR/Personnel Officer preparation strategy.

Conclusion

The IBPS CRP SPL-XVI notification marks the start of a fresh recruitment cycle for HR/Personnel Officer aspirants, with registration open from 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026 and the Preliminary Examination expected in August 2026. With Professional Knowledge continuing to carry heavy weightage at both Prelims and Mains, aspirants should begin preparing English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge together, rather than treating HR subjects as an afterthought.

Explore our detailed syllabus breakdown and preparation strategy to plan your next steps, or enroll directly in the IBPS SO HR Prelims Online Course to get started right away.

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