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POST DETAILS :
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 745 Posts provides the current recruitment details. Recruiting organization: IBPS • Vacancies: 745 • Application deadline: 21 July 2026 • Advertisement: CRP SPL-XVI. Check post-wise eligibility, age limit, fees, selection process and the linked official notification/application source before applying.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – OVERVIEW :
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
IBPS Specialist Officer Exam 2026
CRP SPL-XVI
IMPORTANT DATES
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Edit/Modification | 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee/Intimation Charges | 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026 |
| Edit Window for Application Correction | 2 days after closing of registration (dates to be notified) |
| Download of Call Letter – Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | September/October 2026 |
| Download of Call Letter – Main Exam | October 2026 |
| Online Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Examination Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
| General/EWS/OBC and all others | ₹850/- |
IBPS SO Exam – AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers | 5 years |
POST DETAILS, IBPS SO ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or related field, OR Postgraduate degree in relevant field, OR Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ level |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4-year degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science or allied subjects |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation, OR PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects |
| Law Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduate and 2-year full-time PG degree/diploma in Personnel Management/HR/Industrial Relations/Social Work/Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate and 2-year full-time MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
| Post | Total Indicative Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 190 |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 89 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 60 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 0 (No vacancies reported currently) |
| Total | 745 |
IBPS Specialist Officer Selection Process 2026
- Online Preliminary Examination – Tentatively in August 2026; candidates must clear individual cut-offs in each of four tests.
- Preliminary Result – Declared in September/October 2026.
- Online Main Examination – Tentatively in November 2026; scores from this stage alone are used for interview shortlisting and final merit.
- Main Exam Result – Declared in November 2026.
- Common Interview – Conducted by Participating Banks and coordinated by Nodal Banks in November/December 2026; total 100 marks with minimum qualifying marks of 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
- Provisional Allotment – Expected in January 2027, based on merit-cum-preference with an 80:20 weightage between Main Exam and Interview.
IBPS Specialist Officer Salary and Pay Scale 2026
| Post | Basic Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Specialist Officers – Scale I (all posts) | ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920 |
HOW TO APPLY IBPS CRP SPL-XVI Online 2026
- Visit the official website www.ibps.in and click on the “CRP SPL” link on the homepage.
- Select “Click Here to Apply Online for CRP-Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)” to open the application form.
- Click “Click Here for New Registration” and enter basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Log in again using the provisional credentials to complete the application form.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and SSC/SSLC/10th standard certificate as per specifications.
- Capture and upload a live photograph via webcam or mobile phone.
- Verify all details carefully, since no changes are allowed after clicking “Complete Registration” (except during the 2-day Edit Window).
- Pay the applicable application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Download and print the system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference.
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FAQs :
How many vacancies are there in IBPS CRP SPL-XVI 2026?
There are 745 indicative vacancies across six Specialist Officer posts, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and HR/Personnel Officer.