IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – 745 Specialist Officer Vacancies, Apply Online by 21 July 2026 -

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – 745 Specialist Officer Vacancies, Apply Online Last Date 21 July 2026

Last date to Apply 21 July 2026

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Introduction - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 under CRP SPL-XVI. A total of 745 vacancies are available across public sector banks for IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and HR Officer posts. The recruitment process includes Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. Candidates can apply online from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. This is a golden opportunity for graduates and postgraduates to secure a government banking career with attractive salary and benefits.

The selection process is transparent and merit-based, ensuring equal opportunity for all eligible candidates. With competitive pay, allowances, and career growth prospects, IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 is one of the most sought-after banking exams in India. Interested candidates must carefully read the eligibility criteria, prepare for the exams, and apply within the given timeline.

Job Overview - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Advertisement No.	CRP SPL-XVI
Recruiting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Total Vacancies	745 (IT Officer – 301, Agricultural Field Officer – 190, Law Officer – 105, Rajbhasha Adhikari – 89, HR Officer – 60, Marketing Officer – Nil)
Post	Specialist Officer (Scale I)
Job Type & Location	Full-time, postings across India in participating public sector banks
Application Deadlines	Start: 01 July 2026 \| End: 21 July 2026 \| Correction Window: 2 days after closing
Eligibility	Graduation/Post Graduation in relevant discipline as per post
Age Limit	20–30 years as on 01 July 2026 (with relaxations as per Govt. rules)
Salary Structure	₹48,480 – 85,920 per month plus allowances & perks
Official Website	www.ibps.in
Submission Mode	Online only
Apply Online	Apply Online

Salary Structure - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Component	Details
Basic Pay	₹48,480 per month
Pay Scale	₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920
Allowances	Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, and other perks as per bank rules
Gross Monthly Salary	Approx. ₹65,000 – ₹70,000 (including allowances)
Benefits	Medical facilities, PF, Gratuity, Insurance, Leave benefits, and career growth opportunities

Important Dates - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Activity	Date
Application Start	01 July 2026
Application End	21 July 2026
Preliminary Exam	August 2026
Main Exam	November 2026
Interview	Nov–Dec 2026
Provisional Allotment	January 2027

Vacancy Details - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Post	Vacancies
IT Officer	301
Agricultural Field Officer	190
Law Officer	105
Rajbhasha Adhikari	89
HR/Personnel Officer	60
Marketing Officer	Nil
Total	745

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Application Fee - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

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

Important Links - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification	Download official notification PDF
Apply Online	Submit application form
Official Website	Visit IBPS official site
Join WhatsApp	Get updates via WhatsApp channel
Join Telegram	Get updates via Telegram channel

Eligibility Criteria - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Criteria	Details
Age Limit	20–30 years as on 01 July 2026 (Born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006). Age relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-Servicemen – 5 years.
Educational Qualification	IT Officer: Engineering/PG in IT/Computer Science/Applications. Agricultural Field Officer: Graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science. Law Officer: LLB and enrolled as Advocate. Rajbhasha Adhikari: PG in Hindi with English OR PG in Sanskrit with Hindi/English. HR Officer: Graduation + PG/MBA in HR/Personnel Management.
Nationality	Indian citizen or as per IBPS norms (Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugee before 1962, or PIO migrated from specified countries).

Documents Required - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Photograph & Signature: Recent passport-size photo and scanned signature in prescribed format.
Educational Certificates: Degree/PG certificates and mark sheets.
Category Certificates: Valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate issued by competent authority.
PwBD Certificate: Disability certificate as per RPWD Act, 2016.
Identity Proof: Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Voter ID.
Fee Payment Proof: Online transaction receipt.

How to Apply - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
Click on the “Apply Online” link for CRP SPL-XVI.
Register with valid email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials.
Log in and fill the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
Upload scanned photo, signature, thumb impression, and required certificates.
Pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Take a printout of the final application for future reference.

Selection Procedure - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Preliminary Exam: Online objective test covering reasoning, English, and quantitative aptitude.
Main Exam: Subject-specific online test based on the chosen Specialist Officer post.
Interview: Conducted by participating banks to assess suitability.
Final Merit List: Based on combined performance in Main Exam and Interview.
Provisional Allotment: Candidates allotted to banks as per merit, preference, and vacancies.

Exam Pattern - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Stage	Details
Preliminary Exam	Objective type online test
Main Exam	Subject-specific online test
Interview	Conducted by participating banks

Job Location - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

Selected candidates will be posted across India in participating public sector banks.

FAQs - IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

1. What is the eligibility criteria for IBPS SO 2026?

Graduation/Post Graduation in relevant discipline as per the post. Age between 20–30 years as on 01 July 2026.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the online application is 21 July 2026.

3. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 745 Specialist Officer vacancies across participating public sector banks.

4. What posts are available under IBPS SO 2026?

IT Officer (301), Agricultural Field Officer (190), Law Officer (105), Rajbhasha Adhikari (89), HR Officer (60). Marketing Officer is not recruited this cycle.

5. What is the salary for Specialist Officers?

Basic pay ranges from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 per month plus allowances and perks.

6. How can I apply for IBPS SO 2026?

Applications must be submitted online via the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.

7. What documents are required during application?

Scanned copies of photograph, signature, caste/category certificate (if applicable), and educational qualification certificates.

8. What is the selection procedure?

Selection involves Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview followed by provisional allotment.

9. What is the exam pattern?

The recruitment process includes an Online Preliminary Exam, Online Main Exam, and Interview.

10. Where will the posting location be?