IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 notification under CRP SPL-XVI, inviting applications for 745 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies in various participating Public Sector Banks. The recruitment includes posts such as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.
The online application process was conducted from 1 July to 26 July 2026, during which eligible candidates could submit their applications through the official IBPS website. The selection process comprises a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personal Interview, followed by provisional allotment to the participating banks.
Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria, post-wise educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, and participating banks before appearing for the recruitment process. This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals seeking a career as a Specialist Officer in India’s public sector banking system.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Specialist Officer Scale I |
| Total Vacancies | 745 |
| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Qualification | Graduation or postgraduation, depending on the post |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹850 for most candidates |
| Application Start Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 July 2026 |
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
IBPS issued the notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers, known as CRP SPL-XVI. The recruitment covers Scale I Specialist Officer posts in 11 participating public sector banks.
The 745 indicative vacancies are available in six fields:
- IT Officer
- Agricultural Field Officer
- Rajbhasha Adhikari
- Law Officer
- HR/Personnel Officer
- Marketing Officer
Eligible candidates could submit their applications through the official IBPS website before the closing date. The recruitment process includes an online Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Successful candidates are provisionally allotted to a participating bank based on merit and post preference.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Details
Post Names: IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer
Post Level: Scale I
Total Vacancies: 745 indicative posts for the 2027–28 recruitment year
Recruiting Organization: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Recruitment Process: Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers, CRP SPL-XVI
Pay Scale: ₹48,480–2,000/7–₹62,480–2,340/2–₹67,160–2,680/7–₹85,920, along with allowances under the rules of the participating bank
Participating Banks
The following 11 public sector banks are included in the recruitment process:
- 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
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
The vacancy figures below are indicative. Some banks had not submitted vacancy details when the notification was released. The final numbers may change.
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Officer | 46 | 23 | 82 | 28 | 122 | 301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 28 | 13 | 51 | 19 | 79 | 190 |
| Law Officer | 14 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 49 | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 11 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 43 | 89 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 8 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 28 | 60 |
| Marketing Officer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 107 | 51 | 195 | 71 | 321 | 745 |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Applicants must meet one of the following nationality conditions:
- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal
- Subject of Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962
- Person of Indian origin who migrated from a listed country to settle in India permanently
Age Limit
The applicant’s age must be between 20 and 30 years on 1 July 2026.
Candidates must have been born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006. Both dates are included.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC, Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers | 5 years |
Other age relaxations may apply under government rules. Candidates should read the official notification before claiming relaxation.
Educational Qualification
The required qualification must be held on or before 21 July 2026.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | Four-year engineering or technology degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field; or a postgraduate degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or IT; or graduation with a DOEACC ‘B’ level certificate |
| Agricultural Field Officer | Four-year degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, or another related agricultural field |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject during graduation, or postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects during graduation |
| Law Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Law, such as LLB, along with enrolment as an advocate with a Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduation and a two-year full-time postgraduate degree or diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, HR Development, Social Work, or Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer | Graduation and a two-year full-time MMS or MBA in Marketing, or PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM, or PGDM with Marketing as a specialisation |
Candidates applying for posts other than IT Officer must also have computer knowledge. They should hold a certificate, diploma, or degree in computer operations. Candidates who studied Computer or Information Technology as a subject in school or college may also meet this condition.
IBPS and the participating banks will not accept qualifications that are treated as equivalent unless the notification allows them.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175, including GST |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850, including GST |
The fee was payable online through debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, or UPI. Any bank charges related to the transaction had to be paid by the candidate.
IBPS SO Selection Process
The selection process has three stages:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Interview
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are shortlisted for the Main Examination. Those who meet the Main Examination requirements are called for an Interview.
Preliminary Examination marks are not added to the final merit score. Only Main Examination marks are considered for interview shortlisting and final selection.
The Main Examination and Interview carry weight in an 80:20 ratio. Candidates must score at least 40% in the Interview. The minimum Interview score for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates is 35%.
After the Interview, candidates are provisionally allotted to one of the participating banks. Allotment depends on merit, candidate preference, and the number of available vacancies.
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
Candidates could complete the online application by following these steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website and open the Specialist Officer application link.
- Select “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION.”
- Enter the required basic information to create a provisional registration number and password.
- Log in again using the registration details.
- Complete the application form with accurate personal, academic, and other information.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and Class 10 certificate in the required format.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment system.
- Review all details before submitting the form.
- Download the completed application form and payment receipt for future use.
Applicants should check every entry before final submission. Most details cannot be changed after the form is submitted.
Edit Window
IBPS provides a limited correction period after registration closes. A two-day edit window was scheduled for eligible corrections, with a correction charge of ₹200.
The following details cannot be changed:
- Name
- Email address
- Mobile number
- State or Union Territory
- Applied post
- Nationality
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 1 July 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | September or October 2026 |
| Main Exam Call Letter | October 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Exam Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November or December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Important Links of IBPS Recruitment 2026
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |