The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 under CRP SO/SPL-XVI for a total of 745 Specialist Officer posts in various banks across India. The online application process started on 01 July 2026 and the last date to apply has been extended to 26 July 2026. Candidates aged between 20 and 30 years as on 01 July 2026 are eligible to apply, with age relaxation provided as per government rules. The selection process includes Prelims Written Exam, Mains Written Exam, Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Educational qualifications vary by post, such as engineering degrees for IT Officer, agriculture-related degrees for Agricultural Field Officer, and LL.B. for Law Officer. Key highlights include online application mode, category-wise vacancies, and exam dates scheduled for August 2026. Interested candidates must check the complete eligibility criteria and vacancy details before applying through the official IBPS website.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Application Start Date |
01 July 2026 |
| Registration Last Date |
26 July 2026 Extended |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date |
26 July 2026 |
| Pre Exam Date |
August 2026 |
| Pre Exam Admit Card |
Before Exam |
| Result |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General, OBC, EWS |
Rs 850/- |
| SC, ST, PH |
Rs 175/- |
| Payment Mode |
Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
20 Years |
| Maximum Age |
30 Years |
| Age as on |
01 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation |
As per IBPS rules |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Post |
| 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) |
00 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Eligibility |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) |
4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or related fields or PG in relevant discipline or DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) |
4-year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science or related fields |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) |
PG in Hindi with English at graduation or PG in Sanskrit with Hindi and English at graduation |
| Law Officer (Scale I) |
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) and enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council |
| HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) |
Graduation with 2-year PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management, HR, Industrial Relations or Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) |
Graduation with 2-year MMS/MBA (Marketing) or PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with Marketing specialization |
Selection Process
| Stage |
| Prelims Written Exam |
| Mains Written Exam |
| Interview |
| Document Verification |
| Medical Examination |
How to Apply
| Step |
Description |
| Step 1 |
Visit the official IBPS website |
| Step 2 |
Click on the apply online link for CRP SO/SPL-XVI |
| Step 3 |
Complete registration and fill the application form |
| Step 4 |
Pay the application fee online |
| Step 5 |
Submit the form before 26 July 2026 |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the online application for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 Start?
A: The online application for this recruitment has started on 01 July 2026.
Q: What is the last date for online application for IBPS SO XVI Online Form 2026?
A: The last date for online application Form is 26 July 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for IBPS SO XVI Bharti 2026?
A: The age limit for IBPS SO XVI Bharti 2026 is as follows: The Minimum age required is 20 & The Maximum Age Is 30 Years (Post Wise) as on 01 July 2026.
Q: What is the eligibility for IBPS SO XVI Vacancy 2026?
A: The eligibility criteria for the IBPS SO XVI Vacancy 2026 are as follows on IBPS rules.
Q: What is the official website for IBPS?
A: The official website for IBPS is https://www.ibps.in/
