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IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) XVI Recruitment 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for CRP Specialist Officer (SO) XVI Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website before the last date. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting the online application form.

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Recruitment Overview

Organization	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Recruitment Name	CRP Specialist Officer (SO) XVI Recruitment 2026
Post Name	Specialist Officer (SO)
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Category	Bank Jobs
Official Website	https://www.ibps.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	July 2026
Online Application Start	01 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	21 July 2026
Last Date Fee Payment	21 July 2026
Preliminary Exam	August 2026
Main Exam	November 2026
Interview	December 2026 / January 2027

Application Fee

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

Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years
Age Relaxation	As Per IBPS SO XVI Recruitment Rules

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the required educational qualification from a recognized University or Institution. The qualification varies according to the post.

Post	Qualification
IT Officer	B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics or Equivalent
Agricultural Field Officer	Bachelor Degree in Agriculture or Related Discipline
Rajbhasha Adhikari	Master Degree in Hindi with English or Vice Versa
Law Officer	LLB Degree and Enrolled as Advocate
HR / Personnel Officer	MBA / PGDM in HR / Personnel Management
Marketing Officer	MBA / PGDM in Marketing

Vacancy Details

The detailed category-wise vacancy list will be released by IBPS in the official notification. The recruitment will be conducted for the following Specialist Officer posts.

Post Name	Eligibility
IT Officer (Scale-I)	B.E./B.Tech / PG Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or Equivalent.
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)	Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fisheries, Agricultural Engineering or Related Discipline.
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I)	Master Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Degree Level OR Master Degree in English with Hindi as a subject.
Law Officer (Scale-I)	Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council.
HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I)	Graduate with MBA / PGDM in Human Resource / Personnel Management.
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)	Graduate with MBA / PGDM in Marketing.

Selection Process

Selection for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 will be completed through the following stages:

Online Preliminary Examination
Online Main Examination
Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final Merit List

IBPS SO 2026 Exam Pattern

Stage	Mode	Marks
Preliminary Examination	Online	125 Marks
Main Examination	Online	60 Marks
Interview	Offline	100 Marks

Candidates must qualify each stage separately to be considered for final selection.

Salary Details

Post	Monthly Salary
Specialist Officer (Scale-I)	Approx. ₹48,000 – ₹85,000 Per Month (Including Allowances)

Selected candidates will also receive various allowances including:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Medical Benefits
Transport Allowance
Special Allowance
Leave Benefits
Pension Benefits

Required Documents

Recent Passport Size Photograph
Scanned Signature
Left Thumb Impression
Handwritten Declaration
10th Marksheet / Certificate
Graduation Degree / Marksheet
Post-wise Professional Qualification Certificate
Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
EWS Certificate (If Applicable)
PwBD Certificate (If Applicable)
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
Active Mobile Number & Email ID

Important Instructions

Read the official notification carefully before applying online.
Fill all personal and educational details correctly.
Upload documents only in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee before the last date.
Verify all details before final submission.
Keep a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

How to Apply Online

Visit the official website of IBPS.
Click on CRP Specialist Officer (SO) XVI Recruitment 2026.
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Click on Apply Online.
Complete the registration using your Mobile Number and Email ID.
Fill in all personal, educational and communication details carefully.
Upload Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration.
Pay the application fee through Online Mode.
Preview the application form carefully.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the final application form for future reference.

Important Links

Details	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the full form of IBPS SO?

Answer: IBPS SO stands for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officer.

Q2. What is the qualification for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?

Answer: Candidates must possess the required post-wise qualification such as Engineering, Agriculture, Law, MBA, PGDM or Master's Degree from a recognized University.

Q3. What is the age limit?

Answer: Candidates should be between 20 to 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government Rules.

Q4. What is the selection process?

Answer: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

Q5. What is the salary of IBPS Specialist Officer?

Answer: The approximate salary ranges from ₹48,000 to ₹85,000 per month including allowances.

Q6. What is the official website of IBPS?

Answer: https://www.ibps.in

Why Apply for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?

Permanent Government Bank Job
Excellent Salary Package
Job Security
Promotion Opportunities
Medical and Pension Benefits
All India Career Opportunities
Work-Life Balance
Additional Bank Allowances

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification before submitting the online application form. We are not responsible for any changes made by IBPS in the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, examination schedule or vacancy details.

Important Note:

Candidates should regularly visit the official IBPS website for the latest updates regarding admit card, examination date, result, interview schedule and other important announcements.