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IBPS SO 2026 Notification Out Vacancy Increased : 1035 Specialist Officer Vacancies
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
1,035Vacancies
21 Jul 2026Last Date
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Important Note / महत्वपूर्ण सूचना
Please read the entire job post and official notification carefully for complete details about eligibility and vacancies before applying.
आवेदन करने से पहले पात्रता और रिक्तियों के बारे में संपूर्ण विवरण के लिए पूरी जॉब पोस्ट और आधिकारिक अधिसूचना को ध्यान से पढ़ें।
Graduation/Post-Graduation in the relevant field (post‑wise)
Age Limit: 20 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the highly anticipated IBPS SO 2026 notification for the Common Recruitment Process CRP SPL-XVI. This drive aims to fill 1,035 Specialist Officer (Scale I) posts in participating public sector banks. With a massive increase from the previous 745 vacancies, the roles now span six key domains: IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.
Professional bankers and graduates looking for a prestigious government banking career will find this a golden opportunity. The application window is open from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. In this article, we break down every detail—from post‑wise vacancy counts and eligibility criteria to salary, selection stages, and how to apply online. Keep reading to avoid missing any crucial information.
Recruiting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Posts: Specialist Officer (Scale I) – 6 profiles
Total Vacancies: 1,035 (increased from 745)
Minimum Qualification: Graduation/Post‑Graduation in the relevant field (post‑wise)
Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 per month
Job Location: All India
Application Period: 1 July – 21 July 2026
The revised vacancy notice (as on 20 July 2026) shows a total of 1,035 Specialist Officer positions, distributed across six specialist streams. This represents a significant increase over the earlier 745 posts.
Post Name (Scale I) | Revised Vacancies |
|---|---|
IT Officer | 376 |
Agriculture Field Officer | 370 |
Law Officer | 125 |
Rajbhasha Adhikari | 94 |
HR/Personnel Officer | 60 |
Marketing Officer | 10 |
The additional slots are due to growing demand from banks like UCO Bank and Union Bank of India, whose exact numbers are still pending and may further increase the total.
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 1 July 2026. In other words, date of birth should fall between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxations are provided as per government rules:
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC: +3 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 years
IT Officer: 4‑year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, IT, or Electronics; OR a Post‑Graduate degree in these subjects.
Agriculture Field Officer: 4‑year degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy, Fishery, or a related agricultural field.
Rajbhasha Adhikari: Post‑Graduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at degree level (or PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi).
Law Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with enrollment as an advocate with the Bar Council.
HR/Personnel Officer: Graduation plus a 2‑year full‑time Post‑Graduate degree/diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work, or Labour Law.
Marketing Officer: Graduation plus a 2‑year full‑time MBA/PGDBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing.
Having a post‑graduate qualification strongly favours Rajbhasha, HR, and Marketing profiles.
Specialist Officers are recruited in Scale I (Junior Management Grade). The pay matrix is as follows:
Pay Scale (Basic) | Amount |
|---|---|
Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480 |
Maximum Basic Pay | ₹85,920 |
Besides the basic pay, officers receive:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Special Allowance
Other bank‑specific allowances
These add‑ons push the approximate in‑hand salary to ₹65,000 – ₹70,000 per month, depending on the city and the employing bank. The package also includes job security, medical benefits, pension schemes, and a clear promotion pathway to higher officer grades.
The selection consists of three stages. You must clear each stage to proceed to the next.
An objective online test.
For IT, Agriculture, HR, and Marketing Officers: English Language, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari: English Language, Reasoning, and General Awareness with special reference to the Banking industry.
A Professional Knowledge test designed specifically for each specialization. This stage carries the most weightage for the final merit list.
Shortlisted candidates from the Main exam appear for an interview of 100 marks, coordinated by the nodal bank. The interview evaluates domain expertise and interpersonal skills.
Negative marking applies for wrong answers in the objective tests, so attempt questions carefully.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Online registration & fee payment starts | 1 July 2026 |
Last date to apply & pay fee | 21 July 2026 |
Preliminary exam (tentative) | August 2026 |
Main exam (tentative) | November 2026 |
Category | Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
SC / ST / PwBD | ₹ 175 |
General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 850 |
Payment must be completed online using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Offline payment is not allowed.
Visit the official IBPS application portal (link provided in essential links section).
Click on the CRP Specialist Officers (SPL-XVI) link.
Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to receive login credentials.
Log in and fill in personal, educational, and post‑related details accurately.
Upload the required documents: recent passport‑size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee using any of the accepted online methods.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Keep all scanned documents ready before starting the process to avoid last‑minute errors.
Recent passport‑size photograph
Signature
Left thumb impression
Handwritten declaration (prescribed format)
Matriculation, graduation, and post‑graduation certificates as per the chosen post
Valid category certificate (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwBD) if applicable
Valid email ID and mobile number
The final day to submit the online application and pay the fee is 21 July 2026. Candidates are advised not to delay submission.
Age must be between 20 and 30 years as on 1 July 2026. Candidates must possess a graduation or post‑graduation degree in the field specific to the post they are applying for, as detailed in the post‑wise qualification list.
Visit the IBPS official portal, click on CRP SPL-XVI, register with email and mobile, fill in personal and educational details, upload photographs and signatures, pay the fee, and finally submit the form to receive a confirmation page.
IBPS SO 2026 is a golden window for domain experts seeking a stable, prestigious officer role in India’s public sector banking landscape. With over 1,000 vacancies, attractive pay ranging from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920, and comprehensive benefits, this recruitment offers a solid career trajectory.
Apply now and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Officer in a leading public sector bank!
Use the links below to apply online or download the official notification. Clicking these links will securely redirect you to the official recruitment website.
नीचे दिए गए लिंक का उपयोग करके ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें या आधिकारिक अधिसूचना डाउनलोड करें। इन लिंक पर क्लिक करने से आप आधिकारिक भर्ती वेबसाइट पर सुरक्षित रूप से पुनः निर्देशित होंगे।
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