The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has finally released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification (CRP SPL-XVI) for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (Scale I) in the participating public sector banks. The application process is online and eligible candidates can apply through the official website of IBPS during the application process.
The recruitment process comprises Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview. Candidates qualifying in all the stages will be considered for provisional allotment in participating banks on the basis of merit and preferences.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Posts | Specialist Officer (Scale I) |
| Vacancy number | 745 |
| Vacancy Year | 2027–28 |
| Job Location | Across India |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Posts
| Post Code | Post Name |
| 01 | IT Officer (Scale I) |
| 02 | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) |
| 03 | Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) |
| 04 | Law Officer (Scale I) |
| 05 | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) |
| 06 | 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
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| IT Officer | 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation OR Postgraduate Degree in the relevant disciplines OR Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4-year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, Agro-Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture, Fisheries Engineering and related disciplines |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Postgraduate Degree in Hindi with English at Graduation level OR Postgraduate Degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English at Graduation level |
| Law Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer | Graduation along with a Two-Year Full-Time Postgraduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer | Graduation along with Two-Year Full-Time MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), PGDBA, PGDBM, PGPM or PGDM with specialization in Marketing |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2026 |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Specialist Officer (Scale I) | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 along with applicable allowances and benefits as per participating bank rules |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 |
Important links
| Official website link | Click here |
| Official notification link | Click here |
Important Dates
| Online Registration Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26 July 2026 |
| Edit Window | Two days after registration closes (to be notified by IBPS) |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Provisional Allotment
Note: For detailed information, check its official website.
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to complete the online application:
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP SPL recruitment section.
- Click on Apply Online for CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI).
- Complete the new registration process.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and other prescribed documents.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Documents Required for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- SSC/10th Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Other documents as prescribed in the notification
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Last date for submission of online applications is 26.07.2026.
What is the age limit for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates’ age should be between 20 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules for reserved categories.
What is the application fee for IBPS SO 2026?
The application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates is Rs.175 and for all other candidates it is Rs.850.
What are the stages of the IBPS SO selection process?
The recruitment process comprises Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, Document Verification and Provisional Allotment.
Which banks are participating in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
As many as 11 public sector banks including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank, Bank of India and others are recruiting.
