Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has published recruitment notification for Specialist Officers (Scale-I) (CRP SPL-XVI) for fill up 745+ Vacancies in Participating Public Sector Banks. Eligible Graduate/Post Graduate candidates can apply online for IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer posts. The online registration process has started from 01 July 2026 and eligible candidates can apply until 21 July 2026.
Eligible Candidates must check the complete details regarding Post-wise Vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, selection process and the application process for the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 provided below.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Specialist Officers (Scale-I) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies |
745+ Posts |
| Age Limit |
20 to 30 years (as on 01.07.2026) |
| Pay Scale |
₹48,480 – 85,920 + Allowances |
| Minimum Qualification |
Graduation / Post Graduation as per post requirement |
| Application Fee |
₹850 (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection Process |
Preliminary Exam + Main Exam + Interview |
| Job Location |
Participating Public Sector Banks across India |
| Last Date |
21 July 2026 |
✅ IBPS SO Vacancy 2026 Post-wise Details (Tentative):
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IT Officer (Scale-I): 301 Posts
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Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I): 79 Posts
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Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I): 89 Posts
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Law Officer (Scale-I): 105 Posts
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HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I): 60 Posts
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Marketing Officer (Scale-I): Various Posts
✅ IBPS SO Vacancy 2026 Eligibility Criteria (as on 21.07.2026):
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IT Officer: 4-year Engineering Degree in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or Post Graduate in relevant field or DOEACC ‘B’ Level.
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Agricultural Field Officer: 4-year Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Veterinary Science/Dairy/Fishery/Agri. Engineering etc.
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Rajbhasha Adhikari: Post Graduate in Hindi with English as a subject at Graduation level (or Sanskrit with Hindi & English).
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Law Officer: Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council.
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HR/Personnel Officer: Graduation + 2 years Full-time PG Degree/Diploma in HR/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labour Law.
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Marketing Officer: Graduation + 2 years Full-time MMS/MBA/PGDBM/PGDM with specialization in Marketing.
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Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 30 years (Relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per rules).
✅ IBPS SO Vacancy 2026 Selection Process:
The selection will be done through the following stages:
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Preliminary Examination (Qualifying in nature)
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Main Examination
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Personal Interview
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Provisional Allotment
✅ IBPS SO Vacancy 2026 Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 (inclusive of GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175 (inclusive of GST)
- Fee must be paid online between 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026.
✅ Important Dates:
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Commencement of Online Registration |
01 July 2026 |
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Last Date for Online Registration |
21 July 2026 |
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Online Preliminary Examination |
August 2026 |
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Online Main Examination |
November 2026 |
✅ Important Links:
| IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Apply Online for IBPS Specialist Officer 2026 | Apply Online |
| Official Website of IBPS | Visit Official Website |
| Latest All Banking Jobs 2026 | All Bank Jobs |
| Join Our Free Govt Jobs Alert – Social Media | Join WhatsApp | Join Telegram |
✅ How to Apply IBPS SO Recruitment 2026:
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official IBPS website.
➢ Step 1: Visit www.ibps.in and click on “CRP SPL-XVI” link.
➢ Step 2: Click on “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-SPECIALIST OFFICERS”.
➢ Step 3: Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and complete the registration process.
➢ Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully and upload Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration and required certificates.
➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI.
➢ Step 6: Submit the application form and take a printout of the application for future reference.
✅ IBPS SO Vacancy 2026 Exam Pattern:
Preliminary Examination (Qualifying Nature)
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 80 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness* | 25 | 25 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 125 |
*General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry for Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari posts.
Main Examination
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 40-45 min |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive)* | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
| Total | 152 | 225 | 155 minutes |
*Descriptive paper is applicable for Rajbhasha Adhikari and Law Officer posts.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Approximately 745+ posts for various Specialist Officer posts in Participating Public Sector Banks.
What posts are available in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer (Scale-I).
What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Last date for online registration is 21 July 2026.
What is the selection process for IBPS Specialist Officer posts?
Selection will be done through Preliminary Examination + Main Examination + Personal Interview.
What is the exam pattern for IBPS SO Preliminary Examination?
Prelims consists of 4 sections (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude/General Awareness + Professional Knowledge) with total 100 questions for 125 marks in 80 minutes.
What is the application fee for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
₹850 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.