🚨 IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | Apply Online for 745 Specialist Officer Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) notification for 745 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies in participating Public Sector Banks. Eligible candidates can apply online from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.

📌 Recruitment Overview

📅 Important Dates

📊 Post-wise Vacancy Details

🎓 Educational Qualification

💻 IT Officer

• Engineering Degree or Postgraduate Degree in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunications/Electronics & Communication/Computer Applications or equivalent.

🌾 Agricultural Field Officer

• 4-Year Degree in Agriculture or related disciplines.

⚖️ Law Officer

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) and enrolled with Bar Council.

📝 Rajbhasha Adhikari

• Postgraduate Degree in Hindi/Sanskrit with English as a subject at graduation level (or vice versa).

👥 HR/Personnel Officer

• Graduate + Two-year Full-time PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/HR/Industrial Relations/Labour Welfare.

🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years

• Maximum Age: 30 Years

✅ Age relaxation applicable as per Government/IBPS rules.

💰 Application Fee

📊 IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy Details (Total: 745 Posts)

💻 IT Officer (Scale-I) – 301 Posts

🌾 Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) – 190 Posts

⚖️ Law Officer (Scale-I) – 105 Posts

📝 Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) – 89 Posts

👥 HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I) – 60 Posts

📢 Marketing Officer (Scale-I)

No vacancy (0 Posts) for the 2026 recruitment cycle.

📝 Selection Process

✅ Online Preliminary Examination

✅ Online Main Examination

✅ Personal Interview

✅ Final Merit List

🧾 Revised Exam Pattern (Prelims)

The Preliminary examination has been revised for the 2026 cycle and now includes Professional Knowledge for relevant posts. Candidates should carefully review the official notification before preparing.

💼 Salary

• Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- per month

• Along with:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)

  • Transport Allowance

  • Medical Benefits

  • Other Bank Perks & Allowances

🏦 Participating Banks

• Bank of Baroda

• Bank of India

• Bank of Maharashtra

• Canara Bank

• Central Bank of India

• Indian Bank

• Indian Overseas Bank

• Punjab National Bank

• Punjab & Sind Bank

• UCO Bank

• Union Bank of India

📄 Required Documents

• Passport Size Photograph

• Signature

• Left Thumb Impression

• Handwritten Declaration

• Educational Certificates

• Valid ID Proof

• Category Certificate (If Applicable)

🖥️ How to Apply?

1️⃣ Visit the official IBPS website https://www.ibps.in.

2️⃣ Click on CRP Specialist Officers (SPL-XVI) 2026.

3️⃣ Complete the registration process.

4️⃣ Fill the online application form carefully.

5️⃣ Upload the required documents.

6️⃣ Pay the application fee.

7️⃣ Submit the application and print the confirmation page.