The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notificatioun for the recruitment of 745 (Tentative) Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies in various participating Public Sector Banks across India. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for candidates possessing specialized qualifications in fields such as IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Marketing, and Rajbhasha.

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The Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) will be conducted through Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Candidates selected through this recruitment will be appointed in participating banks as Specialist Officers with attractive salaries, job security, career growth, allowances, and additional banking benefits.

Interested and eligible candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying online and complete the registration process within the prescribed dates.

Recruitment Details

Particular	Details
Organization	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Recruitment Name	CRP SPL-XVI
Post Name	Specialist Officer (SO)
Total Vacancies	745 (Tentative)
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Interview
Category	Bank Jobs
Official Website	https://www.ibps.in

Vacancies

A total of 745 Tentative vacancies have been announced for various Specialist Officer posts.

The vacancies are distributed among the following 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)

Post-wise vacancy distribution will be available in the detailed official notification issued by IBPS.

Since these vacancies are tentative, the number of posts may increase or decrease depending upon the requirements of participating banks.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions before submitting the application.

1. Nationality

Applicants must be:

Citizen of India
Subject of Nepal
Subject of Bhutan
Tibetan Refugee (before 1 January 1962)
Person of Indian Origin migrated from specified countries with eligibility certificate.

2. Educational Qualification

IT Officer (Scale-I)

Four-Year Engineering Degree
OR B.Tech
OR B.E.
OR MCA
OR M.Tech
OR M.Sc. (IT/Computer Science)

Recognized disciplines include:

Computer Science
Information Technology
Electronics
Electronics & Telecommunications
Electronics & Communication
Software Engineering
Computer Applications

Agricultural Field Officer

Bachelor’s Degree in:

Agriculture
Horticulture
Animal Husbandry
Veterinary Science
Dairy Science
Fisheries
Agricultural Engineering
Food Technology
Forestry
Agricultural Marketing
Cooperation
Sericulture
Agri Business Management

Rajbhasha Adhikari

Master’s Degree in:

Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level

Sanskrit with Hindi and English

Equivalent qualification as specified in notification.

Law Officer

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
Enrolled with Bar Council (where applicable)

HR / Personnel Officer

Graduate along with:

Two-Year Full-Time PG Degree
PG Diploma
MBA
MMS
Specialization in HR/Personnel/Industrial Relations/Labour Welfare

Marketing Officer

Graduate along with:

Full-Time MBA
MMS
PGDM
PGDBA
PGDBM
Marketing specialization

Candidates should possess all educational qualifications from recognized Universities approved by Government authorities.

Age Limits and Relaxations

Minimum Age	Maximum Age
20 Years	30 Years

Candidates should have been born within the dates mentioned in the official notification.

Age Relaxation

Reserved category candidates are eligible for relaxation as per Government rules.

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per Government Rules

Candidates must possess valid certificates supporting their claim for age relaxation.

Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates will be appointed as Scale-I Specialist Officers in participating Public Sector Banks.

Expected Basic Pay

Approximately ₹48,480/- (as per latest bank wage revision)

Gross Monthly Salary

Approximately ₹70,000 to ₹85,000 depending upon:

Posting location
HRA
DA
Special Allowance
CCA
Other benefits

Additional Benefits

Employees receive several attractive benefits including:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Medical Benefits
Leave Travel Concession
Newspaper Allowance
Mobile Allowance
Pension Benefits (as applicable)
Gratuity
Leave Encashment
Performance Incentives
Career Promotions
Job Security

Working in Public Sector Banks also provides excellent long-term career opportunities with promotions to Scale-II, Scale-III, Chief Manager, AGM, DGM, GM, and higher administrative positions.

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of three stages.

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination serves as the qualifying stage.

Sections generally include:

English Language
Reasoning
General Awareness (or Quantitative Aptitude depending on post)

Candidates must secure the required cutoff marks.

Stage 2 – Main Examination

The Main Examination evaluates professional knowledge related to the specific Specialist Officer post.

This examination carries significant weight in the final selection.

Stage 3 – Interview

Candidates shortlisted from the Main Examination will be invited for Interview.

The interview assesses:

Communication Skills
Technical Knowledge
Banking Awareness
Personality
Confidence
Professional Aptitude

Final Merit List

The final merit list is prepared based on:

Main Examination Marks
Interview Marks

Subject to document verification and medical fitness.

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Important Dates for Application Process

Event	Date
Notification Release	30 June 2026
Online Application Starts	01 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	21 July 2026
Last Date for Editing Application	21 July 2026
Online Fee Payment	01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026
Last Date to Print Application	05 August 2026
Pre-Examination Training	August 2026
Preliminary Examination	29 August 2026
Main Examination	01 November 2026
Interview	January/February 2027 (Tentative)
Provisional Allotment	April 2027 (Tentative)

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to submit their applications.

Application Instructions

Eligible candidates should follow the steps below:

Step 1

Visit the official IBPS website.

Step 2

Click on CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026.

Step 3

Mobile Number
Email ID

Step 4

Generate Registration Number and Password.

Step 5

Fill all personal details carefully.

Step 6

Enter educational qualifications.

Step 7

Upload required documents.

Step 8

Upload:

Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Left Thumb Impression
Handwritten Declaration

Step 9

Pay the application fee online.

Step 10

Preview the application carefully.

Step 11

Submit the form.

Step 12

Download and print the final application for future reference.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before applying:

Recent Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Valid Email ID
Active Mobile Number
Graduation Certificate
Post Graduation Certificate (if applicable)
Category Certificate
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Identity Proof
Address Proof

Application Fee

Application fees are payable through online mode only.

Generally:

Category	Fee
SC/ST/PwBD	₹175/-
General/OBC/EWS	₹850/-

Candidates should verify the latest fee structure in the official notification before making payment.

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

Questions are objective in nature.

Subjects include:

English Language
Reasoning Ability
General Awareness / Quantitative Aptitude

Negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers.

Main Examination

The Main Examination consists primarily of:

Professional Knowledge

The syllabus varies according to the Specialist Officer post applied for.

Why Choose an IBPS Specialist Officer Career?

Working as a Specialist Officer offers several advantages:

Government Banking Job
Attractive Salary
Excellent Promotions
Fixed Working Hours
Medical Facilities
Pension Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Nationwide Posting Opportunities
Professional Growth
Job Stability

Specialist Officers are highly respected professionals responsible for managing specialized functions within Public Sector Banks.

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Important Instructions

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Ensure eligibility before filling the application form.
Use a valid mobile number and email ID throughout the recruitment process.
Upload scanned documents in the prescribed format and size.
Verify all entered information before final submission.
Keep a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt.
Apply well before the last date to avoid server issues.
Admit cards will be available only through the official IBPS website.
Regularly check the official website for updates regarding examinations, admit cards, results, and interviews.
Any incorrect or false information may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Preserve your registration number and password until the recruitment process is completed.