IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI) to recruit Specialist Officers (SO) in participating Public Sector Banks for the 2027–28 vacancies. As per the Employment News notification, the online registration process will commence on 01 July 2026 and continue until 21 July 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official IBPS website.
The recruitment process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, Document Verification, and Provisional Allotment. The detailed notification containing post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, participating banks, and application fee will be released separately on the official IBPS website.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Vacancy Year | 2027–28 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 01 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 June 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | September / October 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Result | November 2026 |
| Interview | November / December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 850/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs 175/- |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post Name | Vacancy | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Officer (SO) | 1035 (Increased) | Degree in Related Field |
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Age Limit: 20-30 Years as on 01.07.2026
- The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
- Provisional Allotment
How to Apply for IBPS SO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP SPL-XVI Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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| Description | Status |
|---|---|
| IBPS SO Vacancy Increased Notice | Notice |
| IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Official Notification | Notification |
| IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 Short Notification | Notification |
| IBPS Official Website | IBPS |
