IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 notification released for 745 Specialist Officer posts. Check eligibility, vacancy details, important dates, exam schedule and apply online.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officer) Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online for 745 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies in various participating public sector banks. The online application process has started from 01 July 2026 and will remain open till 21 July 2026.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Total Vacancies | 745 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 21 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | 29 August 2026 |
| Mains Exam | 01 November 2026 |
| Interview | To be Announced |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 301 |
| Agriculture Field Officer | 190 |
| Law Officer | 105 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | 60 |
| Marketing Officer | 0 |
Total Posts: 745
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the required qualification relevant to the post:
- IT Officer – B.E./B.Tech / MCA
- Agriculture Field Officer – Degree in Agriculture & Allied Subjects
- Law Officer – LLB Degree
- Rajbhasha Adhikari – Post Graduate in Hindi/Sanskrit
- HR/Personnel Officer – MBA/PGDM (HR) or equivalent
Age Limit
As on 01 July 2026
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175 |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply Online
- Visit www.ibps.in
- Click on CRP Specialist Officers (SPL-XVI).
- Complete the registration process.
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Important Links
Apply Online: Active
Official Notification: CRP SPL-XVI
Official Website: https://www.ibps.in