IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) XVI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 745 Posts
Short Information
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 01/07/2026 |
|---|---|
| Pre Result Available | September / October 2026 |
| IBPS SO Pre Exam Date | August 2026 |
| Mains Result Available | November 2026 |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 21/07/2026 |
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Date | November 2026 |
| Pre Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 21/07/2026 |
Application Fee
| SC / ST / PH | 175/- |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | 850/- |
Age Limit
IBPS Specialist Officer XVI Notification 2026 : Age Limit as on 01/07/2026 Minimum Age : 20 Years Maximum Age : 30 Years Age Relaxation Extra as per IBPS Specialist Officer SO 16th Exam Examination Rules.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer Scale I | 301 | Bachelor Degree with B Level Certificate OR Engineering Degree Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications/Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation. OR Master Degree. |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) Scale I | 190 | Bachelor Degree in Engineering with Agriculture OR Equivalent Subject. |
| Rajbasha Adhikari | 89 | Master Degree in Hindi with English as a Subject in Degree Level. OR Master Degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English as a Subject in Degree Level. |
| Law Officer Scale I | 105 | Bachelor Degree in Law 3 Year OR 5 Year. Enrolled with Bar Council. |
| HR / Personal Officer Scale I | 60 | Master Degree / PG Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law. |
| Marketing Officer (MO) Scale I | 0 | Master Degree / PG Diploma in Marketing / PGDBA / PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM |
| IT Officer | 122 | 82 |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) | 79 | 51 |
| Rajbasha Adhikari | 43 | 21 |
| Law Officer | 49 | 26 |
| HR / Personal Officer | 60 | 15 |
| Marketing Officer (MO) | 0 | 0 |
Full Details
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued the 16th Specialist Officer (SO) notification for 2026. A total of 745 vacancies are available in participating banks for various post‑s such as IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer and Rajbasha Adhikari.
Age Limit
As of 1 July 2026, candidates must be at least 20 years old and not more than 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per the IBPS SO 16th Examination Rules for reserved categories.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 01 July 2026
- Online Application End: 21 July 2026
- Last date for fee payment: Same as application end date
Vacancy Details
| Post | Total Vacancies | Eligibility (as mentioned) |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 301 | Bachelor’s degree with B‑Level certificate OR Engineering degree in Computer Science/Applications/IT/Electronics/Telecommunications/Communication/Instrumentation OR Master’s degree. |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) (Scale I) | 190 | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Agriculture) or equivalent. |
| Rajbasha Adhikari | 89 | Master’s in Hindi with English as a subject OR Master’s in Sanskrit with Hindi & English as subjects. |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 105 | LL.B. (3‑year) or integrated 5‑year law degree, enrolled with a State Bar Council. |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 60 | Master’s or PG Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work, Labour Law, etc. |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 0 | Master’s or PG Diploma in Marketing, PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM. |
| IT Officer | 122 | Eligibility details as per above IT Officer criteria. |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) | 79 | Eligibility details as per above AFO criteria. |
| Rajbasha Adhikari | 43 | Eligibility details as per above Rajbasha criteria. |
| Law Officer | 49 | Eligibility details as per above Law Officer criteria. |
| HR / Personnel Officer | 60 | Eligibility details as per above HR criteria. |
| Marketing Officer (MO) | 0 | Eligibility details as per above Marketing criteria. |
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS portal: Apply Online
- Register with a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational and work‑experience details as per the post you are applying for.
- Upload scanned copies of recent passport‑size photograph, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through net banking, credit/debit card or UPI.
- Submit the application and note down the confirmation number for future reference.
Important Links
Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully for complete details on eligibility, selection process, fee structure and other terms before applying.