IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 745 IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer and More Posts

This section gives a snapshot of the IBPS Specialist Officer recruitment 2026 so candidates can quickly check the key details before reading the full notification breakdown. The table below covers the organization name, total vacancies, application deadline, and mode of application.

Candidates preparing for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 need to track the complete exam calendar, from registration to provisional allotment. All dates listed below are tentative and sourced directly from the official notification dated 01.07.2026.

The IBPS CRP SPL-XVI vacancy 2026 covers six Specialist Officer posts distributed across 11 participating banks, with IT Officer carrying the highest number of openings. These vacancies are indicative and based on the actual requirement reported by each bank for the financial year 2027-28. Participating banks include Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India.

Eligibility for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 depends on the specific post applied for, since each role has a distinct educational qualification requirement. Age limits, however, remain uniform across all six posts, with relaxations available for reserved categories. The minimum age required is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years , meaning candidates must be born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006. For posts other than IT Officer, candidates must also have studied Computer/Information Technology as a subject in High School, College, or Institute, or hold a certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations.

30 years

Educational Qualification (As on 21.07.2026)

The application fee for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 varies by category and must be paid online during the registration window. Bank transaction charges for online payment are borne separately by the candidate. Payment can be made using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets, or UPI.

Selection under IBPS CRP SPL-XVI 2026 follows a three-stage process: Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination, and a Common Interview. Only candidates who clear each stage progress to the next, and the final merit list is based on Main Examination and Interview scores combined. Online Preliminary Examination – Tentatively in August 2026; candidates must clear individual cut-offs in each of four tests. Preliminary Result – Declared in September/October 2026. Online Main Examination – Tentatively in November 2026; scores from this stage alone are used for interview shortlisting and final merit. Main Exam Result – Declared in November 2026. Common Interview – Conducted by Participating Banks and coordinated by Nodal Banks in November/December 2026; total 100 marks with minimum qualifying marks of 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). Provisional Allotment – Expected in January 2027,

Selected candidates under IBPS CRP SPL-XVI will be appointed as Specialist Officers, Scale I, with pay determined by the standard officer pay scale applicable across Participating Banks. Officials are also eligible for allowances and perquisites as per each bank's applicable rules. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now

Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies at the time of interview, failing which their candidature can be cancelled. Required documents include the interview call letter, system-generated application printout, proof of date of birth, photo identity proof, educational mark sheets/certificates, and category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) as applicable, all in prescribed Government of India formats. OBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 , while EWS candidates need an Income & Asset Certificate valid for the year 2026-27 for financial year 2025-26.