The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS SO Jobs 2026 Notification under CRP SPL-XVI for the recruitment of 745 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies in participating Public Sector Banks. Candidates aspiring to build a career in India’s banking sector can apply online through the official IBPS website from July 1, 2026, to July 21, 2026.
The recruitment includes vacancies for IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. The recruitment process will consist of the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview before final allotment in participating banks.
Candidates should remember the following schedule before submitting the online application.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 01 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Application Edit Window | 2 Days After Registration Closes |
| Preliminary Admit Card | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | September/October 2026 |
| Main Admit Card | October 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Final Allotment | January 2027 |
IBPS has announced 745 indicative vacancies for six Specialist Officer posts across participating Public Sector Banks.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 190 |
| Law Officer | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 60 |
| Marketing Officer | 0* |
| Total | 745 |
Note: No vacancies have been reported for the Marketing Officer post at present. These vacancies are indicative and may change depending on the participating banks’ requirements.
The recruitment will be conducted for the following Public Sector Banks:
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| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
Candidates should have been born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive).
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 Years |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 |
The fee can be paid online using:
Online Application Direct Link
IBPS SO Official Notification PDF Download
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