IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

IBPS SO Vacancy 2026

Participating Banks

The recruitment will be conducted for the following Public Sector 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

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the educational qualification prescribed for the respective Specialist Officer post.

For all posts except IT Officer, candidates should possess Computer/IT knowledge through education or certification.

IBPS SO Age Limit 2026

Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026.

Candidates should be born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Payment Mode:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• UPI
• IMPS
• Mobile Wallets

IBPS SO Salary 2026

In addition to the basic pay, candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, Medical Benefits, Leave Travel Concession, and other benefits as per bank rules.

IBPS SO Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

1. Online Preliminary Examination
2. Online Main Examination
3. Personal Interview
4. Document Verification
5. Final Allotment

The final merit list will be prepared by giving 80% weightage to the Main Examination and 20% weightage to the Interview.

IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2026

Preliminary Examination (IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer)

For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari

• Duration: 80 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer

Main Examination

In the Main Examination, all sections except Professional Knowledge are qualifying in nature. Merit is prepared based on Professional Knowledge scores.

How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official IBPS website.
2. Click on CRP SPL-XVI Apply Online.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill the online application form.
5. Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration and live photograph.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Verify all details before final submission.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and print the confirmation page.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• Left Thumb Impression
• Handwritten Declaration
• Class 10 Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
• Educational Certificates
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Photo Identity Proof

Why Choose IBPS Specialist Officer?

The IBPS Specialist Officer recruitment is one of the best opportunities for candidates with professional qualifications in IT, Agriculture, Law, HR, Marketing, and Rajbhasha. Selected candidates are appointed as Scale-I Officers in leading Public Sector Banks with attractive salaries, job security, career growth, and various allowances.

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