IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 notification released for CRP SPL-XVI Specialist Officer posts. Apply online from 01 July to 21 July 2026 and check eligibility, fee, salary and exam pattern.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 is being conducted through CRP SPL-XVI for Specialist Officer posts in participating public sector banks across India. The online registration and fee payment window is open from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Posts | Specialist Officer Scale I posts |
| Category | Bank Jobs |
| Employment Type | Central Government Job |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration | 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
Specialist Officer Posts
- IT Officer (Scale I)
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
- Law Officer (Scale I)
- HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I)
- Marketing Officer (Scale I)
Participating 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
Important Timeline
| Event | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Online Fee Payment | 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Application Edit Window | 2 days after registration closes |
| Preliminary Admit Card | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | September / October 2026 |
| Main Admit Card | October 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November / December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Vacancy Information
Vacancies are various. Bank-wise and category-wise vacancies are provided in Annexure-I of the official notification.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 4-year Engineering / Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation; or postgraduate degree in Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Applications; or graduate with DOEACC 'B' Level qualification. |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 4-year degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, Co-operation & Banking, Agro-Forestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, B.Tech Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture or Fisheries Engineering. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | Postgraduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Graduation level; or Postgraduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at Graduation level. |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council. |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I) | Graduate plus two-year full-time postgraduate degree or diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Human Resource Development, Social Work or Labour Law. |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | Graduate plus two-year full-time MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with specialization in Marketing. |
The final educational qualification must be completed on or before 21 July 2026.
Age Criteria
Age is calculated as on 01 July 2026. Candidates must be at least 20 years old and not more than 30 years old. Candidates must be born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006, both dates inclusive.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Other categories | As per Government of India rules |
Salary and Benefits
The basic pay is Rs. 48,480. The pay scale is Rs. 48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920. Selected candidates will also receive Dearness Allowance, HRA, Medical Benefits and other admissible allowances as per the rules of the allotted participating bank.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR / Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 125 |
Total duration: 80 minutes.
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 25 | 25 |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 125 |
Total duration: 80 minutes.
Main Examination Pattern
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR / Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 200 |
Total duration: 125 minutes.
For Law Officer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 30 | 30 |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 |
| Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 |
| Total | 225 |
Total duration: 155 minutes.
For Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 30 | 30 |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | 25 |
| Total | 225 |
Total duration: 155 minutes.
Selection Process
The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, Document Verification and Provisional Allotment. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in Objective Tests.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 175 |
| All Others | Rs. 850 |
Important Notes
- Candidates can apply for only one post.
- Multiple applications will be rejected.
- Final educational qualification must be completed on or before 21 July 2026.
Why Apply?
- Recruitment for Specialist Officer posts in leading public sector banks.
- Attractive salary and allowances.
- Excellent promotion opportunities.
- Stable government banking career.
- Opportunity to work in specialized professional roles.
- Nationwide career opportunities.
CareerUdaya Preparation Resources
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