IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply for 745 Posts
Posted By: Jiya
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially announced the notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) for the appointment of Specialist Officers in the concerned Public Sector Banks for 2027-28 session. Aspiring Indian citizens who have the required professional qualifications can now apply online from July 01, 2026. The process will comprise a two-tier online examination along with a common interview for filling the different specialized posts in the banking sector. Candidates seeking Bank SO Recruitment 2026 must make sure that they fulfill all criteria as per IBPS SPL-XVI Eligibility Criteria. Government jobs in banking sector provide steady careers for the aspirants aiming to develop their careers in the financial organizations. Participating in this competitive process will help the applicants to contribute towards the strong financial system of the country.
About IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)
IBPS functions as an independent recruitment agency set up by the Reserve Bank of India and other central financial institutions and public sector banks. The main purpose of IBPS is the execution of standard selection procedures based on merit for recruitment of banking staff in India. Common Recruitment Process (CRP) has enabled IBPS to create an efficient and effective method for recruiting employees that takes into account the reservation policy of the government and addresses the changing needs of human resources in Indian public sector banks.
Available Positions for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| 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 Posts | 745 |
Key Dates to Remember
- Online Registration Start Date: July 01, 2026
- Final Date for Online Registration: July 21, 2026
- Application Fee Payment Period: July 01, 2026 to July 21, 2026
- Edit Window for Application Modification: 2 days after closing of registration (dates to be notified on official website)
Eligibility Criteria for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Essential Qualifications |
| IT Officer |
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| Agriculture Field Officer |
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| Rajbhasha Adhikari |
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| Law Officer |
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| HR/Personnel Officer |
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| Marketing Officer |
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Age Limitations
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Calculation Date: July 01, 2026
- Date of Birth Range: July 02, 1996 to July 01, 2006 (both dates inclusive)
Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (with 5 years military service) | 5 Years |
Application Fee Details
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST)
- General / OBC / EWS / All Other Candidates: Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST)
- Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, UPI) •
- Payment Period: July 01, 2026 to July 21, 2026
- Correction Charges (Edit Window): Rs. 200/- (Including GST) – All Categories
Remuneration Details
- Scale of Pay: Rs. 48,480/- to Rs. 85,920/-.
- Structure: Rs. 48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920/-.
- Components: Includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA).
- Perquisites: Officers receive additional allowances and perquisites per participating bank rules.
- Competitiveness: The Public Sector Bank Specialist Officer Salary is highly competitive for entry-level positions.
Recruitment Procedure for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
- Preliminary Test: 100 Objective Questions (125 marks) to be attempted in 80 Minutes; this IBPS Specialist Officer Exam Pattern tests the speed and accuracy of the applicants for Central Government jobs.
- Key Test: 225 marks test consisting of “Professional Knowledge”; Knowledge about the Exam pattern of IBPS Specialist Officer is highly important to secure merit.
- Common Interview: 100 Marks interview for selected candidates; minimum qualifying marks are 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
- Weightage: Selection in the final depends on Weighted aggregate of Main Test (80%) and Interview (20%).
Recommended Study Resources and Books
- English Language: “Objective General English” written by SP Bakshi has many exercises and proves to be extremely useful in dealing with the question patterns that exist in banking entrance exams
- Reasoning Ability: Book by R.S. Aggarwal for Non-Verbal and Verbal Reasoning and Book by M.K. Pandey for Analytical Reasoning.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Book by R.S. Aggarwal for Competitive Examinations and Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra.
- General Awareness: Banking Awareness (Arihant Experts), financial and banking Awareness (Kiran Prakashan) .
- Professional Knowledge: Stream-specific professional books (Technical Books): Computer Science for IT, Bare Acts or Constitution for Law, Marketing Management by Philip Kotler.
Advantages of Practicing Previous Years’ Questions
- Familiarization with Exam Format: Analysis helps to know the marking scheme, importance of the sections and difficulty level.
- Time Management: Practice with IBPS SO Previous Year Papers helps in managing time and enables candidates to answer all sections within the given time frame.
- Identifying Trend: It helps candidates to get familiar with important topics that usually come in IBPS SO Exam and for this, IBPS SO Previous Year Papers are the best source.
- Self-Assessment: This type of practice helps in knowing about the candidate’s strength and weaknesses.
- Building Confidence: Continuous practice eliminates any exam-related tension and helps develop temperament.
Steps for Application for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at www.ibps.in
- Click on Notification for CRP-SPL-XVI.
- Go ahead and finish your “New Registration” to get your provisional registration number and password. The candidates should take time to read the Submission Process to avoid making mistakes.
- Candidates need to upload their passport photo, signature, left-hand thumb impression, Declaration handwritten in English and certificates with the prescribed dimensions and file size as described in the annexures of the official Submission Process.
- Candidate should enter the personal and educational information carefully and use the option of “SAVE AND NEXT” to confirm the correctness of the information as mentioned in the Submission Process.
- Make the online payment and take printouts of the e-receipt and final application form.
- Please note that some important fields like Name, Email, Mobile and Post cannot be changed once the final submission is done.
FAQs
The applicants will be able to apply online for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 from July 01, 2026. This registration process will continue till July 21, 2026. It is suggested that one should make sure to submit their form well before the last minute to avoid any kind of technical issue at the very last moment.
The selection will be done through a two-tier online test as well as an interview. In order to become a specialist officer, one needs to have knowledge in their relevant area, as merit will be judged on the basis of marks scored in the “Professional Knowledge” section of the exam.
Yes, the government offers age relaxation to different categories. For example, an age relaxation of 5 years is offered to SC/ST, whereas an age relaxation of 3 years is provided to OBC (non-cream layer). This makes the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 very inclusive as well.
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
| Apply Online | www.ibpsreg.ibps.in |
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Last date to apply
21 Jul, 2026