IBPS SO 2026 Specialist Officer Recruitment (CRP SPL-XVI) — 1,035 Scale-I Vacancies
Recruitment Stages & Upcoming Exam Milestones
Official selection stages and schedule updates as notified by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Online Application Window
Application window closed on 26 Jul 2026
Stage 1: Preliminary Online Examination (150 MCQs for 125 Marks: Reasoning, English, General Awareness/Quant
2 Hours)
Stage 2: Main Online Examination (Professional Knowledge in specific domain stream
60 Marks, 45 Mins)
Stage 3: Common Personal Interview
(100 Marks) conducted by Participating Banks (80:20 Written to Interview Weightage)
Stage 4: Provisional Allotment, Original Document Verificat...
Provisional Allotment, Original Document Verification & Pre-Joining Medical Examination
15-Second Executive Decision Summary
Verified key decision factors extracted directly from official notification
1,035
IT Officer (Scale I), Agricultural Field Officer (AFO Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I)
B TECH BE
Verify My Eligibility20 – 30 Yrs
as on 1 Jul 2026
₹48,480–₹95,000
View In-Hand SimulatorAbout this Recruitment
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the detailed advertisement for CRP SPL-XVI for recruitment of 1,035 Specialist Officers (Scale-I) across 11 participating public sector banks. Professional vacancies include 376 IT Officers, 370 Agricultural Field Officers (AFO), 125 Law Officers, 94 Rajbhasha Adhikari, 60 HR Officers, and 10 Marketing Officers. Eligible candidates holding professional degrees (B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc Agri, LLB, Post Graduate in Hindi/Sanskrit, or MBA/PGDM) can apply online on ibps.in between July 1 and July 26, 2026.
✨ Copilot Highlights
- IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026 for 1,035 Specialist Officer positions.
- Stream breakdown: 376 IT, 370 Agriculture, 125 Law, 94 Rajbhasha, 60 HR, 10 Marketing.
- Scale-I Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (Gross starting package ₹74,000 to ₹95,000/month).
- Open for Engineering, Agriculture, Law, MBA/PGDM, and Hindi Post Graduates.
- Preliminary Online Examination scheduled on August 29 and 30, 2026.
Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator
Minimum Age
20 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years
* Age calculated as on: 1 July 2026
Category-Wise Age Relaxations:
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Important Dates & Timeline
Notification Released
30 June 2026
Application Start Date
1 July 2026
Last Date to Apply
26 July 2026
Exam Date
29 August 2026
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 376 | B TECH BE |
| Agricultural Field Officer (AFO Scale I) | 370 | ANY GRADUATE |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 125 | LLB LLM |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 94 | ANY POST GRADUATE |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 60 | MBA PGDM |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 10 | MBA PGDM |
Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator
Pay Level / Grade: Specialist Officer (Scale-I) Basic Pay starts at ₹48,480 in pay scale ₹48,480 – ₹85,920. Gross starting monthly salary is approx. ₹74,000 to ₹95,000 per month inclusive of DA, HRA, City Compensatory Allowance, and Bank Perks under 12th Bipartite Settlement.
Official Pay Scale
₹48,480 - ₹95,000
₹76,164
/ month (take-home)Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.
Approx Annual Gross (CTC)
₹10.10 LPA
Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer
Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.
Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus
Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker
Stage 1: Online Preliminary Examination (CBT Prelims)
Exam Mode: Online Computer Based Objective Test
| Subject / Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
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0 / 4 doneHow to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide
Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.
Visit the official recruitment portal: https://www.ibps.in
Carefully read the official notification PDF (Advt No: CRP SPL-XVI) to confirm eligibility criteria.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or new user registration on the official portal.
Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category reservation details accurately.
Upload scanned passport-sized photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB) in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable application fee online and download/print the final confirmation page for future reference.
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Application Fee Details
Payment Modes: Online payment using Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI
Selection Process
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total number of vacancies in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI)?
A total of 1,035 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies are announced across 11 participating public sector banks.
What are the posts available under IBPS SO 2026?
The posts include IT Officer (376), Agricultural Field Officer (370), Law Officer (125), Rajbhasha Adhikari (94), HR/Personnel Officer (60), and Marketing Officer (10).
What is the educational qualification for IT Officer (Scale-I)?
Candidates must possess a 4-year Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, Computer Applications, IT, Electronics, or Post Graduation (MCA/M.Sc IT) from a recognized university.
What is the educational qualification for Agricultural Field Officer (AFO)?
Candidates must hold a 4-year Degree (Graduation) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Agricultural Engineering, or Forestry.
What is the salary and pay scale for IBPS Specialist Officers?
Starting Basic Pay is ₹48,480 in Scale-I with gross starting monthly salary ranging between ₹74,000 and ₹95,000 plus allowances and bank perks.
What is the age limit and cut-off date for IBPS SO?
The age limit is 20 to 30 years as of July 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 1996 and July 1, 2006). Standard relaxations of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST apply.
What is the application fee for IBPS SO 2026?
The application fee is ₹850 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹175 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
What is the structure of the IBPS SO examination?
The selection process consists of Prelims Examination (125 marks), Mains Examination focusing entirely on Professional Domain Knowledge (60 marks), and Common Interview (100 marks) with 80:20 final weightage.
Last Date to Apply
26 July 2026
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