IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 745 Specialist Officer (IT, AFO, Law, Rajbhasha & HR) Posts
Published: 01 July 2026
Category: Banking Jobs | Government Jobs | IBPS Recruitment
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026 notification for 745 vacancies across participating public sector banks. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
The recruitment includes vacancies for IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer (AFO), Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and HR/Personnel Officer. Candidates interested in building a career in the banking sector should review the eligibility criteria carefully and submit their applications before the deadline.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS CRP Specialist Officer (SO) XVI |
| Total Vacancies | 745 Posts |
| Job Type | Central Government |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Prelims Result | September/October 2026 |
| Mains Exam | November 2026 |
| Mains Result | November 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ?850 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ?175 |
Payment can be made through online payment modes.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India and IBPS recruitment rules.
IBPS SO Vacancy 2026
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 301 |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 190 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| Law Officer | 105 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | 60 |
| Marketing Officer | 0 |
| Total | 745 Posts |
Educational Qualification
IT Officer (Scale I)
Candidates should possess:
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Computer Applications, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation or equivalent
OR
- Bachelor's Degree with DOEACC 'B' Level Certificate
OR
- Relevant Master's Degree
Agriculture Field Officer (Scale I)
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering or equivalent agricultural discipline.
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