IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) XVI Recruitment 2026
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for Specialist Officer (SO) XVI Recruitment 2026. A total of 745 vacancies have been announced for various posts including IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer. Eligible candidates can submit the online application form from 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before submitting their application to understand the eligibility requirements, educational qualifications, age criteria, selection procedure, examination pattern, syllabus, application fee, and all other important recruitment guidelines.
अध्ययन करें, ताकि पात्रता मानदंड, शैक्षणिक योग्यता, आयु सीमा, चयन प्रक्रिया, परीक्षा पैटर्न, पाठ्यक्रम (सिलेबस), आवेदन शुल्क तथा भर्ती से संबंधित सभी महत्वपूर्ण निर्देशों की पूरी जानकारी प्राप्त हो सके।
📅 Important Dates
- Apply Online Start Date : 01 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 21 July 2026
- Last Date Fee Payment : 21 July 2026
- Pre Exam Date : August 2026
- Pre Admit Card : Before Exam
- Pre Result : September / October 2026
- Mains Exam : November 2026
- Mains Result : November 2026
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS : ₹850/-
- SC / ST / PH : ₹175/-
- Payment Mode: Online / Offline Fee Mode
🎯 Age Limit & Relaxation
- Minimum Age : 20 Years
- Maximum Age : 30 Years
- Age Relaxation as per IBPS SO XVI Recruitment Rules.
| Post Name | Total Post |
|---|---|
| IT Officer Scale I | 301 |
| Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) | 190 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 89 |
| Law Officer Scale I | 105 |
| HR / Personnel Officer Scale I | 60 |
| Marketing Officer Scale I | 0 |
| Total | 745 |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- IT Officer : Engineering Degree / Computer Science / IT / Electronics or Relevant Master's Degree.
- Agriculture Field Officer : Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or Equivalent.
- Rajbhasha Adhikari : Master's Degree in Hindi/Sanskrit with English at Degree Level.
- Law Officer : LLB (3/5 Years) + Enrolled with Bar Council.
- HR / Personnel Officer : Master's Degree / PG Diploma in HR, Personnel Management, Labour Law, Industrial Relations, HRD or Social Work.
- Marketing Officer : Master's Degree / PG Diploma in Marketing / PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM.
- For detailed eligibility, read the official notification.
How to Apply for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026
- Apply online between 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Fill all required details correctly.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Verify all information before final submission.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form.
- Note – आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification जरूर पढ़ें।
🏆 Selection Procedure
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview (Applicable Posts)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
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