IBPS SO Notification 2026 Out!

Are you struggling to find the official registration link for the IBPS SO 2026 recruitment? You’re not alone. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has just released the CRP SPL-XVI notification for 745 Specialist Officer posts, and the portal is officially active as of today. Don't risk a late application or technical errors—this post gives you the direct link to the IBPS portal, a simplified view of the eligibility criteria for your specific domain, and the exact steps to submit your form before the July 21, 2026 deadline.

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Organisation: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Cadre: Specialist Officer (SO)
Exam Level: National
Mode of Application: Online
Vacancy: 745
Name of posts:

Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)
Marketing Officer
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
IT Officer (Scale I)
Law Officer (Scale I)
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)

IBPS SO 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Citizenship Criteria

A candidate should be
A resident of India
A subject of Nepal
Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1st January 1962 and have planned to settle in India permanently
A subject of Indian Origin migrated from Burma, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uganda, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Namibia, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Vietnam.

Educational Qualification

I.T. Officer (Scale I):
1)Four years engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR
2) Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Application/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication/ Electronics and Instrumentation OR Graduates having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level exam
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I):
4 years graduation degree in agriculture/ Horticulture/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ dairy Science/ Agricultural engineering/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri Marketing and cooperation/ Co-Operation and Banking/ Agro-Forestry
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I):
Post Graduate in Hindi with English as a subject at the graduation or degree level OR Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as a subject at graduation level
Law Office (Scale I): A bachelor’s degree in Law and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I):
Graduate and Full Time Post Graduate Degree or Full time Diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relation/ HR/ HRD/ Social Work/ Labour Law
Marketing Officer (Scale I): Graduate and Full-Time MMS (Marketing)/ MBA (Marketing)/Full time PGDBA/ PGDBM with specialization in Marketing.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)

A candidate must be at least 20 years old to be eligible for the IBPS SO exam. The maximum age limit is 30 years. The Government of India gives candidates belonging to reserved categories age relaxation.

IBPS SO Application Fee

A candidate is required to pay Rs. 850/- (General and OBC) as his/her application fee for the IBPS SO 2026 exam. The same amount is reduced to Rs. 175/- for candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PWD category.

IBPS SO 2026 Selection Process

The IBPS SO Selection Process includes the following stages as mentioned in the table here.

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
Stage 2: Main Examination
Stage 3: Interview
Final Selection

IBPS SO (CRP SPL-XVI) Exam Pattern

For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer
English Language: 25 Questions and 25 Maximum Marks
Reasoning Ability: 25 Questions and 25 Maximum Marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions and 25 Maximum Marks
Professional Knowledge: 25 Questions and 50 Maximum Marks
Total Marks: 125
Time Duration: 80 Minutes
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari
English Language: 25 Questions and 25 Maximum Marks
Reasoning Ability: 25 Questions and 25 Maximum Marks
General Awareness (with Special Reference to Banking Industry): 25 Questions and 25 Maximum Marks
Professional Knowledge: 25 Questions and 50 Maximum Marks
Total Marks: 125
Time Duration: 80 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
Stage 2: Main Examination
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer
English Language: 30 Questions and 30 Maximum Marks
Reasoning Ability: 40 Questions and 40 Maximum Marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions and 30 Maximum Marks
Professional Knowledge (Objective): 50 Questions and 100 Maximum Marks
Descriptive Paper (English): 2 Questions and 25 Maximum Marks
Total Marks: 225
Time Duration: 155 Minutes
For Rajbhasha Adhikari
English Language: 30 Questions and 30 Maximum Marks
Reasoning Ability: 40 Questions and 40 Maximum Marks
General Awareness (with Special Reference to Banking Industry): 30 Questions and 30 Maximum Marks
Professional Knowledge (Objective): 50 Questions and 100 Maximum Marks
Descriptive Paper (English): 2 Questions and 25 Maximum Marks
Total Marks: 225
Time Duration: 155 Minutes
For Law Officer
English Language: 30 Questions and 30 Maximum Marks
Reasoning Ability: 40 Questions and 40 Maximum Marks
General Awareness (with Special Reference to Banking Industry): 30 Questions and 30 Maximum Marks
Professional Knowledge (Objective): 50 Questions and 100 Maximum Marks
Descriptive Paper (English): 2 Questions and 25 Maximum Marks
Total Marks: 225
Time Duration: 155 Minutes

How to Apply for IBPS SO 2026?

Applications for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 can be made online only via the official IBPS site. Before making the online submission of the application form, candidates need to ensure that all the necessary documents are arranged, the registration process is completed, the necessary documents are uploaded and application fees are paid.

Click on the direct link or go to official IBPS website & click on CRP SPL-XVI recruitment link.
Click on “New Registration” and enter details needed.
Note the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated after registration.
Fill in the online application form with personal, educational & communication details.
Upload required documents, including photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration & other applicable certificates.
Check all entries properly before final submission.
Pay the application fee via online payment modes.
Submit IBPS SO application form 2026.
Download and take a print of confirmation page and e-receipt for later.