IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 745 Specialist Officer Vacancies

 Name of the Post: IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 745 Specialist Officer Vacancies

Post Date: 01-07-2026

Total Vacancy:745

Brief Information: IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released for 745 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies in participating Public Sector Banks. Eligible candidates can apply online from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. The recruitment includes posts such as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer (AFO), Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.

IBPS Recruitment 2026
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Important Dates	Application Fee
Starting Date for Apply Online: 01-07-2026 Last Date for Apply Online: 21-07-2026 Exam Date 29 August 2026 Main Exam 01 November 2026	SC / ST / PwBD ₹175 General / OBC / EWS ₹850

Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 Years Maximum Age: 30 Years Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

Qualification

IT Officer (Scale-I) Engineering Degree/B.Tech/B.E. in CS/IT/ECE or MCA/M.Tech (Relevant Discipline) Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) 4-Year Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Agricultural Engineering/Fisheries etc. Rajbhasha Adhikari Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English at Graduation or vice versa Law Officer Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled with Bar Council HR / Personnel Officer Graduate + Full-Time PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/HR/Industrial Relations Marketing Officer Graduate + Full-Time MBA/PGDBM/PGDM with Marketing Specialization.

Post Name	Total
IBPS Specialist Officers SO	745

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Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Educational Qualification
IT Officer (Scale-I)	203	B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Instrumentation, MCA, M.Tech or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline.
Agricultural Field Officer (AFO)	310	4-Year Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture, Forestry, or related disciplines.
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I)	78	Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level, or Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English as subjects at graduation level.
Law Officer (Scale-I)	56	Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I)	10	Graduate with Full-Time PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management, HR, Industrial Relations, Social Work, or Labour Law.
Marketing Officer (Scale-I)	88	Graduate with Full-Time MBA/PGDBM/PGDM (2 Years) specializing in Marketing.
Total	745	—

IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 745 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies have been announced.

Q2. What are the online application dates for IBPS SO 2026?
Ans: Candidates can apply online from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.

Q3. What is the age limit for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Applicants must be 20 to 30 years of age as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.

Q4. What is the application fee for IBPS SO 2026?
Ans:

General/OBC/EWS: ₹850

SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175

Q5. Which posts are available under IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The recruitment includes IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer (AFO), Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer posts.

Q6. What is the educational qualification required for IBPS SO 2026?
Ans: The qualification varies by post and includes Engineering, Agriculture, Law, MBA/PGDM, HR, and Postgraduate degrees in relevant disciplines.

Q7. What is the selection process for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The selection process consists of:

Preliminary Examination

Main Examination

Interview

Document Verification

Final Merit List

Q8. What is the salary of an IBPS Specialist Officer?
Ans: The basic pay starts from ₹48,480 along with DA, HRA, Special Allowances, and other benefits as per bank rules.

Q9. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is 21 July 2026.

Q10. Where can I apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website after completing the registration process.