The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification under CRP SPL-XVI for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in participating public sector banks for the vacancies of 2027-28. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official IBPS website.
The recruitment drive offers opportunities for candidates aspiring to work as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer in leading public sector banks across India.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
IBPS has invited applications for the following Specialist Officer 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)
The IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 notification has announced a total of 745 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies across various disciplines in participating Public Sector Banks. Candidates can check the post-wise vacancy distribution below before submitting their online application.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) | 190 |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 89 |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 60 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | 0 |
| Total | 745 |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Applicants must be:
- Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugee meeting Government norms, or
- Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with a government eligibility certificate.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Relaxation As per Government Rules
Candidates should have been born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (inclusive).
Educational Qualification
IT Officer
- BE/B.Tech in relevant Computer/IT/Electronics disciplines
- OR Postgraduate degree in relevant disciplines
- OR DOEACC 'B' Level certification
Agricultural Field Officer
Four-year degree in Agriculture or allied disciplines such as:
- Agriculture/Horticulture/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science/Agricultural Engineering/Biotechnology/Food Technology/Agriculture Business Management and other notified subjects.
Rajbhasha Adhikari
- Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English at graduation level OR
- Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English at graduation level.
Law Officer
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)
- Enrolled with the Bar Council.
HR/Personnel Officer
Graduate with a full-time two-year postgraduate degree/diploma in:
- HR/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HRD/Labour Law/Social Work
Marketing Officer
Graduate with full-time:
- MBA (Marketing)
- MMS (Marketing)
- PGDM/PGPM/PGDBM/PGDBA with Marketing specialization.
The important dates and application fee details for the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) are provided below.
| IBPS SO 2026: Important Dates | IBPS SO 2026: Application Fee |
|---|---|
|
Notification Release: July 2026 Online Application Starts: 01.07.2026 Last Date to Apply Online: 21.07.2026 Last Date for Fee Payment: 21.07.2026 Application Edit Window: For 2 days after registration closes (Dates to be notified) Preliminary Examination: August 2026 Preliminary Result: September / October 2026 Main Examination: November 2026 Main Result: November 2026 Interview: November / December 2026 Provisional Allotment: January 2027 **All information is subject to verification** |
SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175 General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of three stages:
- Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination
- Stage 2: Online Main Examination
- Stage 3: Interview
Candidates qualifying the Preliminary Exam will be shortlisted for the Main Examination. Those clearing the Main Exam will be called for the Interview before provisional allotment. The final merit list will be prepared based on the Main Examination and Interview performance.
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Participating Banks in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
Candidates selected through the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 will be provisionally allotted to one of the participating Public Sector Banks based on their merit, preferences, category, and the availability of vacancies. The recruitment process covers the following banks:
- Bank of Baroda (BOB)
- Bank of India (BOI)
- Bank of Maharashtra (BOM)
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
- Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
Final allotment of candidates will depend on their performance in the selection process, reservation norms, preferred bank choices, and the actual vacancies reported by the participating banks. IBPS reserves the right to allot candidates to any of the above-mentioned banks as per the recruitment guidelines.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will receive the Scale-I pay scale:
₹48,480 – ₹85,920
Apart from the basic pay, candidates will also receive:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Benefits
- Special Allowance
- Travel Allowance
- Other bank perks as applicable.
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Click on CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment.
- Register using your email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review the application form.
- Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Why Apply for IBPS SO?
The IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 presents an excellent opportunity for graduates and professionals looking to build a career in India's public sector banking system. With attractive salary packages, stable employment, and clear career progression, Specialist Officer positions remain among the most sought-after banking jobs. Interested candidates should carefully verify their eligibility, gather the required documents, and complete the online application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
All details provided in this article are based on the official IBPS CRP SPL-XVI notification.