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🏭 IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 745 SO Posts (CRP SPL-XVI) | IT, Law, Agriculture, HR, Rajbhasha
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) | CRP SPL-XVI | Public Sector Banks | Apply: 1 Jul – 21 Jul 2026
745
Total Posts
₹850 / ₹175
Application Fee
20–30 Yrs
Age Limit
21 Jul
Last Date
The official IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 notification has been released under CRP SPL-XVI to fill 745 vacancies across participating Public Sector Banks. The recruitment offers regular scale-I positions including 301 I.T. Officers, 190 Agricultural Field Officers, 105 Law Officers, 89 Rajbhasha Adhikaris, and 60 HR/Personnel Officers. Candidates holding specialized Graduate or Post Graduate professional degrees who are between 20 to 30 years old as of 1 July 2026 can apply. The online registration window is open from 1 July 2026 until the final deadline on 21 July 2026, with a processing fee of ₹850 for general applicants and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
🔔 Applications Open! IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI 2026 online applications started from 1 July 2026. Last date: 21 July 2026. 745 vacancies across IT Officer, Law Officer, AFO, HR Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari posts in Public Sector Banks. Apply now at ibps.in!
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details
| Organisation |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| CRP Notification |
CRP SPL-XVI (IBPS SO 2026) |
| Post Name |
Specialist Officer (SO) – Scale I |
| Total Posts |
745 Posts |
| Scale of Pay |
₹48,480 – ₹85,920/- (JMGS-I Scale) |
| Participating Banks |
Various Public Sector Banks (as per notification) |
| Age Limit |
20 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026 (Born: 2 Jul 1996 – 1 Jul 2006) |
| Qualification |
Graduate / Post Graduate (varies by post) |
| Application Fee |
₹850/- (Others) | ₹175/- (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Apply Mode |
Online (ibps.in) |
| Apply Start Date |
1 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
21 July 2026 |
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI 2026 notification for the recruitment of 745 Specialist Officer (SO) posts on a regular basis in various Participating Public Sector Banks across India. Online applications are open from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
The recruitment covers 5 specialist streams: IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer (AFO), Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, and HR/Personnel Officer — all at Scale-I with a pay scale of ₹48,480 – ₹85,920/-. Candidates with the relevant degree/PG qualification in the respective stream can apply online at ibps.in.
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Related: Also check the latest
IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 for Probationary Officer vacancies across the same Public Sector Banks.
Post-wise Vacancy – IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI 2026
| Post Name |
Scale |
Posts |
| I.T. Officer |
Scale-I (JMGS-I) |
301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) |
Scale-I (JMGS-I) |
190 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari |
Scale-I (JMGS-I) |
89 |
| Law Officer |
Scale-I (JMGS-I) |
105 |
| HR / Personnel Officer |
Scale-I (JMGS-I) |
60 |
| Total – All Posts |
745 |
Pay Scale & Salary – IBPS SO 2026
All 5 Posts – JMGS-I (Junior Management Grade Scale-I)
₹48,480 – ₹85,920 / month
Pay Structure: ₹48,480–2000/7–62,480–2340/2–67,160–2680/7–85,920 | Plus DA, HRA, CCA, and other allowances as per bank rules.
Educational Qualification – Post-wise (IBPS SO 2026)
| Post |
Educational Qualification Required |
| I.T. Officer (Scale-I) |
4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / IT / Electronics / Electronics & Telecom / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation OR PG Degree in the above streams OR Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ Level Certificate |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) |
4-year Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science / Dairy Science / Fishery Science / Pisciculture / Agri. Marketing / Agro-Forestry / Forestry / Agricultural Biotechnology / Food Science / Agriculture Business Management / Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Agricultural Engineering / Sericulture / Fisheries Engineering |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) |
PG Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level OR PG Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at graduation level |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) |
Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I) |
Graduate AND 2-year Full-Time PG Degree or 2-year Full-Time PG Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / HR / HRD / Social Work / Labour Law |
Age Limit & Relaxation
| Category |
Age Limit / Relaxation |
| General / UR / EWS |
20 to 30 years (Born: 2 Jul 1996 – 1 Jul 2006) |
| SC / ST |
+5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
+3 Years |
| PwBD |
+10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen |
+5 Years |
Application Fee – IBPS SO 2026
Others (General / OBC / EWS)₹850/-
SC / ST / PwBD₹175/-
Payment ModeDebit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro) / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Cash Cards / Mobile Wallets
⚠ Application fee once paid is non-refundable. Ensure you select the correct post, verify your qualification, and confirm all eligibility criteria before making payment.
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
1
Click the
Online Application Form link in the Important Links section below to visit the official IBPS portal (ibpsreg.ibps.in).
2
Complete the
registration process by clicking
“New User? Register Here” with a valid email ID and mobile number.
3
Login with your credentials and click
“Online Application Form”. Fill in all personal, educational, and post preference details.
4
Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
5
Pay the application fee:
₹850/- (Others) or
₹175/- (SC/ST/PwBD) and submit the form.
6
Take a
printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Dates – IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI 2026
| Event |
Date / Schedule |
| Apply Start Date |
1 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
21 July 2026 |
| Prelims Call Letter Download |
August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date |
August 2026 |
| Prelims Result Declaration |
September / October 2026 |
| Mains Call Letter Download |
October 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date |
November 2026 |
| Mains Result Declaration |
November 2026 |
| Interview |
November / December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment List |
January 2027 |
Important Links – IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
Online Application Form – IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI 2026
Opens 1 July 2026 | Closes 21 July 2026 | 745 Posts
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Detailed Notification PDF – IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI
Full Advertisement | Post-wise Vacancies | Eligibility | Selection Process
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Official Website – IBPS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
QWhat is the starting date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
The starting date to apply online for IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) Recruitment 2026 is 1 July 2026.
QWhat is the last date to apply for IBPS SO 2026?
The last date to apply online is 21 July 2026.
QWhat is the total number of vacancies in IBPS SO 2026?
The total number of vacancies is 745 posts: IT Officer (301), Agricultural Field Officer (190), Law Officer (105), Rajbhasha Adhikari (89), and HR/Personnel Officer (60).
QWhat is the salary for IBPS SO 2026?
The pay scale for all 5 posts is ₹48,480 – ₹85,920/- per month (JMGS-I Scale), plus DA, HRA, CCA, and other bank allowances.
QWhat is the selection process for IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI 2026?
Selection is through: Prelims Exam (August 2026) → Mains Exam (November 2026) → Interview (Nov/Dec 2026) → Provisional Allotment (January 2027).
QWhat is the age limit for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026 (born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006, both inclusive). Age relaxation: SC/ST (+5 years), OBC-NCL (+3 years), PwBD (+10 years), Ex-Servicemen (+5 years).
Apply Online Now – IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 | 745 Posts | CRP SPL-XVI | Last Date: 21 July 2026
Download Official IBPS SO Notification PDF 2026 – CRP SPL-XVI
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 | 745 Posts | CRP SPL-XVI | IT Officer (301) | AFO (190) | Law (105) | Rajbhasha (89) | HR (60) | Last Date: 21 Jul 2026
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