IBPS Specialist Officer (Law Officer) Recruitment 2026-27 [Scale I; Public Sector Banks], Apply by July 21

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Vikash Sankhala
Vikash is founder of Lexibal and a TNNLU student focused on legal education, opportunities, CLAT guidance, and legal innovation.
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IBPS has invited online applications for Specialist Officer (Law Officer) Scale I posts in participating public sector banks. Eligible law graduates can apply online by July 21.

About IBPS

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous recruitment body that conducts the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for recruitment to various posts in India’s public sector banks. Through CRP SPL-XV, IBPS is recruiting Specialist Officers, including Law Officers (Scale I), for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle.

About the Opportunity

IBPS is inviting online applications for the post of Law Officer (Scale I) under the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XV). Selected candidates will be appointed in participating public sector banks across India to handle legal matters relating to banking operations, recovery proceedings, compliance, litigation, documentation, and legal advisory work.

Participating Banks

  • 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
  • Union Bank of India

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university.
  • Be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
  • Be between 20 and 30 years of age. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per Government norms.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

  • Preliminary Online Examination
  • Main Online Examination
  • Interview
  • Provisional Allotment

Salary

Selected candidates will be appointed as Specialist Officer (Scale I) with a starting basic pay of ₹48,480, along with DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances as per bank rules.

Application Fee

  • SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
  • All Other Categories: ₹850

Important Dates

  • Online Application Begins: 1 July 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2025
  • Preliminary Examination: August 2025
  • Main Examination: November 2025

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates can apply online through the IBPS Online Recruitment Portal.

Click here to Apply

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Vikash is founder of Lexibal and a TNNLU student focused on legal education, opportunities, CLAT guidance, and legal innovation.

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