IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Notification 2026 for the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI). Eligible candidates can apply online for various Specialist Officer posts in participating Public Sector Banks from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 through the official IBPS website.
The recruitment is conducted to fill Specialist Officer vacancies such as IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. Selection will be based on the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying online.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Recruitment Cycle | 2027-28 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration | 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | September / October 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November / December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175/- |
Mode of Payment: Online
IBPS SO Vacancy 2026
The post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be released in the detailed notification issued by IBPS.
Expected Specialist Officer posts include:
| Post Name |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) |
| Agriculture Field Officer (Scale-I) |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I) |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the educational qualification prescribed for the respective Specialist Officer post.
Expected Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| IT Officer | B.E./B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc (IT/CS) or equivalent |
| Agriculture Field Officer | Degree in Agriculture or related disciplines |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Post Graduation in Hindi with English or vice versa |
| Law Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) |
| HR/Personnel Officer | MBA/PGDM in HR or Personnel Management |
| Marketing Officer | MBA/PGDM in Marketing |
Candidates should verify the post-wise eligibility in the official notification before applying.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age Limit (Expected)
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| 20 Years | 30 Years |
The exact age calculation date will be mentioned in the detailed notification.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government Rules |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2026
Preliminary Examination
For IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR Officer, Marketing Officer
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| English Language | 50 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 125 |
Duration: 2 Hours
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| English Language | 50 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 125 |
Main Examination
The Main Examination consists of Professional Knowledge related to the respective post.
| Subject | Marks |
| Professional Knowledge | 60 |
Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed as Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in participating Public Sector Banks.
Expected Basic Pay
₹48,480/- (JMGS-I)
In addition to basic pay, officers are entitled to:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Provident Fund
- Pension Benefits
- Performance Linked Incentives
- Other Bank Perks
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- Graduation/Post Graduation Certificates
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Click on CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Log in using the registration credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Verify all entered details carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application form for future reference.
Why Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
- Opportunity to work in Public Sector Banks
- Specialist Officer Career Path
- Attractive Salary and Allowances
- Excellent Promotion Opportunities
- All India Recruitment
- Professional Banking Career
- Job Security and Government Benefits
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Description | Status |
| IBPS SO Notification 2026 | Click Here |
| IBPS SO Apply Online | Click Here |
| IBPS Official Website | ibps.in |
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