The IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in participating public sector banks across India. The recruitment drive includes various specialist posts such as IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. Eligible candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions can apply online through the official IBPS portal within the specified application period. The selection process consists of a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test (if applicable), Interview, and Provisional Allotment as per the recruitment guidelines. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before submitting their applications.
| Commission | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
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| Total Vacancy | 745 |
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IBPS SO XVI Recruitment : Vacancy Details
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Toggle| Name Of The Post | Total Vacancies |
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 301 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 190 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 89 |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 105 |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 60 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 0 (Vacancies Not Reported Yet) |
| Total | 745 |
IBPS SO XVI Recruitment : Eligibility
| Post Name | Educational Qualification (As On 21.07.2026) |
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 4 Year Engineering/Technology Degree In Computer Science / IT / Electronics OR Post Graduate Degree In Relevant Field OR DOEACC ‘B’ Level. |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 4 Year Degree (Graduation) In Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science / Dairy Science / Fishery Science / Agri. Marketing / Forestry Etc. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | Post Graduate Degree In Hindi With English As A Subject At Degree Level OR PG Degree In Sanskrit With English And Hindi As Subjects At Degree Level. |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | A Bachelor Degree In Law (LL.B) And Enrolled As An Advocate With Bar Council. |
| HR / Personnel Officer | Graduate And Two Years Full Time Post Graduate Degree Or Diploma In Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / HR / HRD / Social Work / Labour Law. |
| Marketing Officer | Graduate And Two Years Full Time MMS (Marketing) / MBA (Marketing) / PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM With Specialization In Marketing. |
IBPS SO XVI Recruitment : Selection Process
| Stage | Selection Process | Details |
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| Stage 1 | Online Preliminary Examination | This is the first stage of the selection process. It is an online objective-type examination that assesses candidates in subjects such as Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude (the exam pattern may vary depending on the post). Candidates who secure the prescribed cut-off marks qualify for the next stage. |
| Stage 2 | Online Main Examination | Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination appear for the Main Examination. This stage primarily evaluates the candidate’s Professional Knowledge related to the specialist post applied for. For certain posts, the examination may also include a Descriptive Paper. |
| Stage 3 | Common Interview | Candidates shortlisted in the Main Examination are called for a Common Interview conducted by the participating banks. The interview carries 100 marks. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 40% marks to qualify, while the qualifying marks for reserved categories are 35%. |
| Stage 4 | Provisional Allotment | The final merit list is prepared by combining the marks obtained in the Main Examination and the Interview. The Main Examination carries 80% weightage, while the Interview carries 20% weightage. Based on merit, preferences, and available vacancies, candidates are provisionally allotted to participating banks. |
IBPS SO XVI Recruitment : Application Process
Step 1: Visit the official IBPS website.
Step 2: Click on the “CRP Specialist Officers (SO) XVI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online” link available on the homepage.
Step 3: Complete the new registration by providing your basic details such as your name, mobile number, and email ID. A provisional registration number and password will be generated.
Step 4: Log in using your registration credentials and fill out the online application form with your personal, educational, professional, and communication details.
Step 5: Upload the required documents, including your recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and any other documents specified in the official notification.
Step 6: Preview the application form carefully and verify all the information before final submission.
Step 7: Pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment modes, such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Mobile Wallet.
Step 8: Submit the application form and download the confirmation page. Take a printout of the completed application form and payment receipt for future reference.
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