The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 (CRP SO/SPL-XVI), inviting online applications for 745 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) posts in participating banks. The application window is 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026, and candidates aged 20–30 years are eligible.
IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post | Specialist Officer (Scale-I) – CRP SO/SPL-XVI |
| Total Vacancies | 745 |
| Qualification | Degree in relevant discipline (post-wise) |
| Age Limit | 20–30 years (as on 01 July 2026) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Last Date | 21 July 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply / Pay Fee | 21 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | August 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before the exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹175 |
Fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, or mobile wallet.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post | Vacancies | Eligibility |
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | 301 | 4-year Engineering degree in CS/IT/Electronics or PG in relevant field / DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| Agriculture Field Officer (Scale-I) | 190 | 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary / allied fields |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 89 | PG in Hindi with English at graduation (or PG Sanskrit with Hindi & English) |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | 105 | Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an Advocate |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 60 | Graduate + 2-year full-time PG / diploma in HR / IR / Labour Law |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | — | Graduate + 2-year MBA / PGDM in Marketing |
Selection Process
Selection is through Prelims → Mains → Interview → Document Verification → Medical Examination.
How to Apply for IBPS SO XVI 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
- Open the CRP SO/SPL-XVI 2026 apply-online link.
- Register and log in with your credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational and post-preference details.
- Upload your photo, signature and documents.
- Pay the fee online and submit; keep a printout.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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Disclaimer: The details above are compiled from the official IBPS notification for quick reference. Always read the official notification before applying.