IBPS Specialist Officers SO XVI Recruitment 2026 for 745 Posts
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has issued the IBPS CRP Specialist Officers SO XVI Recruitment 2026 notification for 745 Scale-I posts. The recruitment covers IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer posts.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. The application mode is online, and candidates should read the official notification before submitting the form.
The stated pay scale is Basic: ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. Job location is mentioned as All Over India.
Application Start
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Last Date To Apply
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Overview
Important Dates
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 850/- |
SC / ST / PH | Rs. 175/- |
Age Limit
Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules mentioned in the official notification.
Post Wise Vacancy and Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
IT Officer (Scale-I) | 301 |
|
Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) (Scale-I) | 190 | Bachelor Degree in Engineering with Agriculture OR equivalent subject. |
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 89 |
|
Law Officer (Scale-I) | 105 |
|
HR / Personnel 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. |
Category Wise Vacancy
| Post Name | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IT Officer (Scale-I) | 122 | 82 | 28 | 46 | 23 | 301 |
Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) (Scale-I) | 79 | 51 | 19 | 28 | 13 | 190 |
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 43 | 21 | 08 | 11 | 06 | 89 |
Law Officer (Scale-I) | 49 | 26 | 10 | 14 | 06 | 105 |
HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 60 | 15 | 06 | 08 | 03 | 60 |
Marketing Officer (MO) (Scale-I) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates can apply online between 01/07/2026 and 21/07/2026.
- Visit the official IBPS recruitment website.
- Open the IBPS Specialist Officers SO XVI apply online link.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login using the registration ID and password.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload scanned documents such as photo, signature and other required files.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page.
- Read the official IBPS SO XVI notification before final submission.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026?
The online application form can be submitted up to 21/07/2026.
When did the IBPS SO XVI 2026 online application start?
The application process started on 01/07/2026.
How many vacancies are notified for IBPS Specialist Officers SO XVI?
The notification mentions 745 total posts for Specialist Officers SO XVI.
What is the application fee for IBPS SO XVI 2026?
The fee is Rs. 850/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PH candidates.
What is the age limit for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026?
As on 01/07/2026, candidates should be between 20 years and 30 years. Relaxation applies as per notification rules.
What is the preliminary exam schedule for IBPS SO XVI 2026?
The preliminary exam is scheduled for August 2026, while the preliminary result is expected in September/October 2026.
Where can candidates apply online for IBPS SO XVI 2026?
Candidates can apply through the IBPS online registration link provided in the Important Links section.