The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the CRP SPL-XVI Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill various Specialist Officer positions in public sector banks across India.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
| Posts | IT Officer, AFO, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR Officer, Marketing Officer |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 June 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Main Exam | November 2026 |
| Interview | November / December 2026 |
| Final Allotment | January 2027 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
To apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria specified by IBPS.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Calculation | 01 July 2026 |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
IBPS will recruit Specialist Officers for various posts, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | Computer Science / IT / Electronics Engineering Degree or related PG Degree or DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| Agricultural Field Officer | Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary / Dairy / Fishery / Agricultural Engineering Graduation |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Hindi Post Graduation and English / Sanskrit Post Graduation with Hindi and English |
| Law Officer | LLB Degree and Bar Council Advocate Registration |
| HR / Personnel Officer | Graduation + 2-year Full Time PG Degree / Diploma in HR / Personnel Management / Labour Law / Social Work |
| Marketing Officer | Graduation + MBA (Marketing) / MMS (Marketing) / PGDM / PGPM / PGDBA (Marketing Specialization) |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Online Examination, Main Online Examination, and Interview.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern
The preliminary and main exams will be conducted online. Each incorrect answer will attract a penalty of 0.25 marks.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed on Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) with an initial basic pay of ₹48,480. In addition to the basic pay, they will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Medical Facility, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), NPS, and other banking allowances.
How to Apply Online
- Apply online through the official IBPS website.
- Click on the CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) link.
- Register and log in with the registration number and password.
- Fill in the application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
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Important Links
| Link Name | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
महत्वपूर्ण सूचना (Quick Summary in Hindi)
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