IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has announced the recruitment of Specialist Officer SO XVI across various participating banks for a total of 1035 posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1 July 2026 to 26 July 2026. The preliminary examination is scheduled for August 2026, and admit cards are available from 20 August 2026.
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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection — Brief Details
| Total Posts | 1,035 |
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Important Dates
| Application Begin | 01/07/2026 |
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| Last Date for Apply Online | 26/07/2026 |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 26/07/2026 |
| IBPS SO Pre Exam Date | August 2026 |
| Pre Admit Card Available | 20/08/2026 |
| Pre Result Available | September/ October 2026 |
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Date | November 2026 |
| Mains Result Available | November 2026 |
Application Fee
| General/ EWS/ OBC | 850/- |
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| SC/ ST/ PH | 175/- |
| Payment Mode | Online/ Offline Fee Mode Only |
Age Limit as on 01/07/2026
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | Extra as per IBPS Specialist Officer SO 16th Exam Examination Rules |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| IT Officer Scale I | 376 | 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 | 370 | Bachelor Degree in Engineering with Agriculture OR Equivalent Subject. |
| Rajbasha Adhikari | 94 | 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 | 125 | Bachelor Degree in Law 3 Year OR 5 Year and 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 | 10 | Master Degree/ PG Diploma in Marketing/ PGDBA/ PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM. |
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully to check eligibility, age limit, syllabus, and selection procedure.
- Visit the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
- Click on the online application link for IBPS Specialist Officer SO XVI Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload scanned documents as per specifications.
- Pay the required application fee online or through offline fee mode before the last date.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Some Important Links
| IBPS Admit Card 2026 | Click Here |
| IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 | Click Here |
| Download Vacancy Increase Notice | Click Here |
| IBPS SO Notification 2026 | Click Here |
| IBPS Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the IBPS Specialist Officer-XVI Online Application Process Start?
The online application process started on 01 July 2026.
What is the Exam Date for IBPS Specialist Officer-XVI 2026?
The preliminary examination will be conducted in August 2026, and the mains examination in November 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for IBPS Specialist Officer-XVI?
The last date to apply online is 26 July 2026.
What is the last date to pay the application fee?
Candidates can pay the application fee up to 26 July 2026.
Where can I find the syllabus for the IBPS Specialist Officer-XVI Examination?
The detailed syllabus and examination scheme are available in the official notification.