IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Qualification: B.Tech/B.E, LLB, M.A, M.Sc., MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma, Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science or other prescribed qualifications according to the post.

IT Officer (Scale I) Four-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation or related discipline. OR Postgraduate Degree in relevant discipline. OR Graduate with DOEACC 'B' Level. Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) Four-year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Science, or allied disciplines. Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) Postgraduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Graduation. OR Postgraduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at Graduation. Law Officer (Scale I) Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council. HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) Graduate and Two-year Full-time Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management, Human Resource, Industrial Relations, Social Work or Labour Law. Marketing Officer (Scale I) Graduate and Two-year Full-time MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing. Additional Requirement: For all posts except IT Officer, candidates should have studied Computer/Information Technology as a subject or possess a certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations.

Minimum Age: 20 Years Maximum Age: 30 Years (Age as on 01-07-2026)

• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Candidate's Signature
• Left Thumb Impression
• Handwritten Declaration
• Live Photograph (Webcam/Mobile Capture)
• SSC/10th Standard Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
• Graduation/Post Graduation/Professional Qualification Certificates
• Mark Sheets of Required Educational Qualification
• Valid Photo Identity Proof
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), if applicable
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
• Computer Qualification Certificate (where applicable)
• Printout of Online Application Form
• Payment Receipt

1. 1Online Preliminary Examination
2. 2Online Main Examination
3. 3Common Interview
4. 4Document Verification
5. 5Provisional Allotment

The IBPS Specialist Officer recruitment process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. The Preliminary Examination serves as a qualifying stage, while the Main Examination and Interview are considered for final merit preparation. A penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for every incorrect answer in the objective tests. No penalty is applicable for unanswered questions.

The syllabus varies according to the Specialist Officer post selected by the candidate. Professional Knowledge forms the most important component of the Main Examination. Candidates should prepare both banking awareness and post-specific technical subjects thoroughly while also strengthening reasoning, aptitude, and English language skills.

Visit the official IBPS website. Click on CRP SPL and select CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026. Click on New Registration and complete the registration process. Log in using the generated Registration Number and Password. Fill in the online application form carefully. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, live photograph, and required documents. Verify all details before final submission. Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes. Submit the application form successfully. Download and print the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Introduction The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has invited online applications for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) to recruit 745 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) posts in participating public sector banks. This recruitment offers excellent career opportunities for candidates possessing professional qualifications in engineering, agriculture, law, human resources, marketing, and language specialization. Vacancy Overview IBPS has announced 745 indicative vacancies for various Specialist Officer posts. The recruitment includes IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. Vacancies are available across participating public sector banks throughout India. Eligibility The educational qualification differs according to the post applied for. Candidates must possess the prescribed degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Law, Hindi, Human Resource Management, Marketing, or other relevant disciplines as specified in the official notification. Candidates applying for posts other than IT Officer must also possess the required computer knowledge as prescribed. Age Limit Applicants should be 20 to 30 years of age as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-Servicemen, and other eligible categories according to Government rules. Salary Selected candidates will be appointed as Specialist Officer (Scale-I). The pay scale is ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920 along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Medical Benefits, and other allowances applicable under participating bank rules. Selection Process The recruitment process includes Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination, Common Interview, Document Verification, and Provisional Allotment. Candidates qualifying at each stage will be shortlisted for the next stage according to IBPS guidelines. Application Process Candidates should visit the official IBPS website and complete the online registration between 01 July 2026 and 21 July 2026. Applicants must fill in all required details, upload the prescribed documents, complete the online fee payment, verify the application carefully, and submit it before the closing date. After successful submission, candidates should download and print the application form and payment receipt for future reference. Important Dates Online registration and application fee payment will remain open from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for August 2026, followed by the Main Examination in November 2026. Interviews are expected during November/December 2026, while provisional allotment is planned for January 2027. Conclusion IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a Specialist Officer career in public sector banks. With 745 indicative vacancies, an attractive salary package, structured career growth, and recruitment through CRP SPL-XVI, eligible candidates should carefully verify their eligibility and submit the online application before 21 July 2026. Timely preparation for the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview will significantly improve the chances of final selection.