The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 notification for Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies under CRP SPL-XVI. Eligible candidates can now submit their online applications for various specialist posts in participating public sector banks across India.
A total of 745 vacancies have been announced for IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer posts. Candidates interested in banking careers should complete the online application process before the closing date.
The online registration process started on 01 July 2026 and will remain open until 21 July 2026. Candidates searching for more latest government jobs can also explore our updated vacancy section. Additionally, banking aspirants can visit our job portal regularly for fresh recruitment notifications.
Brief Information: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) for Specialist Officers in participating public sector banks for the year 2027-28. Selection will be based on Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026CRP SPL-XVI (2027-28) | |
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| Post Wise Vacancy Details | |
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 301 |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 190 |
| Law Officer | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | 60 |
| Marketing Officer | Not Reported (NR) |
| Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process
The IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of multiple stages. Candidates must qualify in every stage to be considered for final appointment.
- Stage 1: Preliminary Online Examination
- Stage 2: Main Online Examination
- Stage 3: Personal Interview
- Stage 4: Document Verification
- Stage 5: Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on the combined performance in the Main Examination and Interview as per IBPS rules.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online for the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 by following the steps below:
- Visit the official IBPS online application portal.
- Complete the registration process using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
- Upload your recent photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and required documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review the complete application form before final submission.
- Submit the application on or before 21 July 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 21 July 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q2. How many vacancies have been announced?
Ans: IBPS has released 745 Specialist Officer vacancies under CRP SPL-XVI.
Q3. What is the age limit for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates should be between 20 and 30 years as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Ans: General, OBC and EWS candidates need to pay Rs. 850/-, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates have to pay Rs. 175/-.
Q5. What are the stages of the selection process?
Ans: Selection includes the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personal Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q6. Which banks are participating in this recruitment?
Ans: The recruitment is being conducted for Specialist Officer posts in participating Public Sector Banks such as Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, and other participating banks.