IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 745+ Specialist Officer Posts, Apply Online at IBPS

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Released – Apply Online for Specialist Officer Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has officially released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification (CRP SPL-XVI) for recruitment of Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in participating public sector banks for vacancies of 2027-28. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official IBPS portal from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.

This recruitment drive offers excellent opportunities for candidates seeking careers in the banking sector in specialist domains such as IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Marketing, and Rajbhasha.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization	IBPS
Exam Name	CRP SPL-XVI
Post Name	Specialist Officer (Scale I)
Application Start Date	1 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	21 July 2026
Preliminary Exam	August 2026
Main Exam	November 2026
Interview	Nov-Dec 2026
Final Allotment	January 2027
Official Website	www.ibps.in

Participating Banks

The recruitment will be conducted for the following public sector 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

IBPS SO 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
IT Officer	301
Agricultural Field Officer	190
Law Officer	105
Rajbhasha Adhikari	89
HR/Personnel Officer	60
Marketing Officer	0
Total	745+

Educational Qualification

1. IT Officer

• Engineering Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Computer Applications
  OR

• Post Graduate Degree in relevant field

2. Agricultural Field Officer

• 4 Year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fisheries, Biotechnology and related fields

3. Rajbhasha Adhikari

• Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English at graduation level
  OR

• PG Degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English

4. Law Officer

• Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB)

• Must be enrolled with Bar Council

5. HR/Personnel Officer

• Graduation + 2 Year Full Time PG Degree/Diploma in HR, Personnel Management, Labour Law, Social Work

6. Marketing Officer

• Graduation + MBA/MMS/PGDM with specialization in Marketing

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years

• Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST – 5 Years

• OBC (Non Creamy Layer) – 3 Years

• PwBD – 10 Years

• Ex Servicemen – 5 Years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC/ST/PwBD	₹175
General/OBC/EWS	₹850

Salary

Selected candidates will be appointed as Specialist Officer Scale-I with pay scale:

₹48,480 – ₹85,920

Additional allowances and banking benefits will be applicable as per participating bank rules.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

Preliminary Examination

For IT/Agriculture/HR/Marketing Officer

• English Language – 25 Questions

• Reasoning – 25 Questions

• Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Questions

• Professional Knowledge – 25 Questions

For Law Officer/Rajbhasha Adhikari

• English Language

• Reasoning

• General Awareness (Banking)

• Professional Knowledge

Main Examination

• Objective Test

• Professional Knowledge Test

• Descriptive Paper (for some posts)

Final Stage

• Personal Interview

• Provisional Allotment

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	1 July 2026
Online Application Start	1 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	21 July 2026
Preliminary Exam	August 2026
Preliminary Result	Sept/Oct 2026
Main Exam	November 2026
Interview	Nov-Dec 2026
Final Allotment	January 2027

How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit official website IBPS Official Portal

2. Click on CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment

3. Register with email and mobile number

4. Fill application form carefully

5. Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration

6. Pay application fee online

7. Submit and download final application form

Important Instructions

• Only one application per candidate allowed

• Keep same photograph for entire recruitment process

• Aadhaar verification may be conducted

• No mobile phones or electronic devices allowed in exam center

• Carry authenticated preliminary exam call letter during main exam

Candidates preparing for specialist banking jobs should not miss this opportunity. IBPS Specialist Officer recruitment remains one of the most competitive and prestigious banking examinations in India.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application submission is 21 July 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced in IBPS SO 2026?
A total of 745+ vacancies have been announced across specialist officer posts.

Q3. What is the age limit for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years as on 1 July 2026.

Q4. What is the salary of IBPS Specialist Officer Scale-I?
The pay scale is ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 plus allowances.

Q5. Which posts are available in IBPS SO 2026?
IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and Marketing Officer.

Q6. What is the official website of IBPS?
The official website is IBPS Official Website