IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 : IBPS has finally announced the notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI). IBPS invites applications through the internet for filling 745 vacancies of Specialist Officers (Scale-I).
Candidates who wish to secure an extremely secured and lucrative career as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer (AFO), Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, or Marketing Officer can register themselves through the official website of ibps.in.
The online registration process will begin on July 1, 2026, and will continue until July 21, 2026. Following is the complete guide containing details regarding the important dates, vacancies post-wise, eligibility criteria, and registration process.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruitment Component | Official Specifications |
| Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) |
| Total Vacancies | 745 Posts |
| Key Roles | IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law, HR, Marketing & Rajbhasha |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Registration Dates | July 1, 2026, to July 21, 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Personal Interview |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS SO 2026 Important Exam Dates
Keep track of the official timeline to avoid missing deadlines:
- Official Notification Release: June 30, 2026
- Commencement of Online Registration & Fee Payment: July 1, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fees: July 21, 2026
- IBPS SO Preliminary Examination: August 29, 2026
- IBPS SO Mains Examination: November 1, 2026
- Personal Interview & Final Allotment: Nov/Dec 2026 (Provisional Allotment by January 2027)
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- IT Officer (Scale I): 301 Posts
- Agricultural Field Officer (AFO Scale I): 190 Posts
- Law Officer (Scale I): 105 Posts
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I): 89 Posts
- HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I): 60 Posts
- Marketing Officer (Scale I): Refer to detailed annexure for specific allocations.
Eligibility Criteria (As of July 1, 2026)
Before clicking the registration link, make sure you strictly satisfy the age and educational limits mandated by IBPS.
1. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- (Candidates must have been born between July 2, 1996, and July 1, 2006, inclusive of both dates).
- Upper Age Relaxation: SC/ST gets 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) gets 3 years, and PwBD candidates receive 10 years of relaxation.
2. Educational Qualification
- IT Officer (Scale I): 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, or an equivalent post-graduate degree / DOEACC ‘B’ Level.
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I): 4-year Degree (Graduation) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, or allied agricultural streams.
IBPS SO 2026 Application Fee
The application fee can only be paid via online modes (Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI):
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹175/-
- General / OBC / EWS and All Others: ₹850/-
Pre-Requisites for Document Upload
Ensure you scan and resize the following documents in JPEG format before starting your application:
- Passport Size Photograph: 200 x 230 pixels (File Size: 20 – 50 KB)
- Signature: 140 x 60 pixels (File Size: 10 – 20 KB, Do not use capital letters)
- Left Thumb Impression: 240 x 240 pixels (File Size: 20 – 50 KB)
- Handwritten Declaration: 800 x 400 pixels (File Size: 50 – 100 KB)
How to Complete the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Process
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Visit the Official Website: Go to ibps.in.
- Navigate to the SO Section: Click on the link flashing “CRP Specialist Officers (CRP-SPL-XVI)” on the homepage.
- New Registration: Click on “Click here for New Registration”. Enter your primary details like Full Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID. A provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and sent via SMS and Email.
- Fill the Application Form: Log back in using your credentials. Carefully fill out your basic, educational, and structural preference details (such as choosing your bank preferences).
- Upload Documents: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression, and the handwritten declaration according to the specified dimensions.
- Preview and Verify: Click on the Preview Tab to review your entire application. Make sure everything is correct, as no modifications are allowed after final submission.
- Pay Application Fee: Choose your preferred payment method and successfully complete the transaction.
- Download Confirmation: Download and print the generated e-receipt and your complete application form for future reference during the exam phases.
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