The IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 official notification (CRP SPL-XVI) has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Online registrations are open from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. Candidates looking to secure a Specialist Officer role across participating public sector banks can submit their applications via the official IBPS Portal. Eligibility interested candidate reply online read more information.
- Recruitment Board: IBPS CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officers)
- Organization- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Posts -IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer (Scale I)
- Total Vacancies -745 (Indicative)
- Application Start Date: 01 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 21 July 2026
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Official Website www.ibps.in
📊 Vacancy Details (745 Total Posts)
total of 745 vacancies have been announced for scale-I Specialist Officers:
- IT Officer: 301
- Agricultural Field Officer (AFO): 190
- Law Officer: 105
- Rajbhasha Adhikari: 89
- HR/Personnel Officer: 60
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Fees Age Limit:
- The Candidates must be between 20 to 30 years old. Age relaxation rules apply for reserved categories as per guidelines.
Educational Qualification:
Requirements vary heavily by post. For example, IT Officers require a B.E./B.Tech/PG degree in relevant fields, while Law Officers require an LL.B.. All degrees must be finalized by 21 July 2026.
Application Fee:
for General/OBC/EWS :₹850
for SC/ST/PwBD : ₹175
📝 Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam: Objective screening test evaluating basic aptitude (English, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude/General Awareness depending on the post).
- Main Exam: Focused completely on Professional Knowledge relevant to your selected specialization stream.
- Interview: Conducted by the participating banks to finalize the final merit list.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
Apply Online: Click Here
Official Notification PDF: Click Here
Official Website: https://www.ibps.in/