The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 745 Specialist Officer (SO) Scale-I posts under CRP SPL-XVI in various participating public sector banks across India.
Eligible candidates possessing qualifications in Engineering, Agriculture, Law, HR, Hindi, and other relevant disciplines can apply online through the official IBPS recruitment portal from 1st July 2026 to 21st July 2026.
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
| Total Posts | 745 |
| Job Type | Bank Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 1st July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21st July 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in |
IBPS Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| I.T. 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 |
| Total | 745 |
IBPS SO Salary 2026
The selected candidates will receive the following pay scale:
₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920
Besides the basic pay, candidates will also receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Benefits, Leave Travel Allowance and other admissible allowances as per bank rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age will be calculated as on 1st July 2026.
- Candidates should have been born between 2nd July 1996 and 1st July 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
Educational Qualification
1. I.T. Officer (Scale-I)
- Four-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation.
- OR
- Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication or Electronics & Instrumentation.
- OR
- Graduate with DOEACC 'B' Level qualification.
2. Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)
Four-year Degree in any of the following disciplines:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Science
- Dairy Science
- Fishery Science
- Pisciculture
- Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation
- Co-operation & Banking
- Agro-Forestry
- Forestry
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Food Science
- Agriculture Business Management
- Food Technology
- Dairy Technology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Sericulture
- Fisheries Engineering
3. Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I)
- Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Graduation level.
- OR Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at Graduation level.
4. Law Officer (Scale-I)
- Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB).
- Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
5. HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I)
- Graduate with Two-year Full-Time Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850/- |
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards or Mobile Wallet.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Provisional Allotment
How to Apply for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official IBPS recruitment portal.
- Click on the Online Application Form link.
- Complete the registration using the New Registration option.
- Login with your registration credentials.
- Fill in all personal, educational and communication details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Verify all entered information carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 1st July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21st July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Admit Card | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | September/October 2026 |
| Main Exam Admit Card | October 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Apply Online |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are available under IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are 745 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies.
2. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date for submission of online applications is 21st July 2026.
3. What is the age limit for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years as on 1st July 2026.
4. What is the salary of an IBPS Specialist Officer?
The pay scale is ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 along with admissible allowances.
5. What is the selection process?
The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview and Provisional Allotment.
6. What is the application fee?
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/-
- All Other Candidates: ₹850/-
7. Which posts are available in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment includes I.T. Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer and HR/Personnel Officer posts.