IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 745 SO Posts

IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of 745 Specialist Officer (SO) Scale-I posts under the Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XVI). These vacancies are available in various participating Public Sector Banks across India.

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This recruitment drive offers excellent career opportunities for candidates with specialized educational qualifications in Information Technology, Agriculture, Law, Human Resources, and Rajbhasha. Selected candidates will be appointed as Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in leading government-owned banks.

Candidates searching for Bank Jobs 2026, IBPS SO Recruitment, Government Banking Jobs, IT Officer Jobs, Law Officer Jobs, Agriculture Officer Jobs, HR Officer Jobs, and Public Sector Bank Jobs should not miss this opportunity. This article provides complete information on eligibility criteria, vacancy details, educational qualifications, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, important dates, and online application procedure.

IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organization	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Recruitment	CRP SPL-XVI
Name of Post	Specialist Officer (Scale-I)
Total Vacancies	745 Posts
Job Type	Government Bank Job
Application Mode	Online
Educational Qualification	Graduate / Post Graduate
Age Limit	20–30 Years
Application Fee	₹850 (₹175 for Reserved Categories)
Online Application Starts	1st July 2026
Last Date to Apply	21st July 2026

IBPS Specialist Officer Vacancy Details 2026

IBPS has announced vacancies for five Specialist Officer posts.

Post Name	Number 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 Posts

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive salary as per the IBPS Specialist Officer Scale-I Pay Matrix.

Particular	Details
Pay Scale	₹48,480 – ₹85,920

Salary Structure

₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920

Apart from the basic pay, candidates will also be entitled to:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Special Allowance
• Medical Benefits
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension Benefits (as applicable)
• Other admissible allowances

Eligibility Criteria for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates must fulfill the prescribed age limit and educational qualification before submitting the online application.

Age Limit

Applicants should be:

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

The 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

Upper age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
PwBD	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years

Educational Qualification

The required educational qualification varies according to the post applied for.

1. I.T. Officer (Scale-I)

Candidates should possess any one of the following qualifications:

• Four-year Engineering Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Applications, etc.

OR

• Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics or related disciplines.

OR

• Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ Level qualification.

2. Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)

Candidates should possess a Four-Year Degree in any one of the following:

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Veterinary Science
• Animal Husbandry
• Dairy Science
• Fishery Science
• Pisciculture
• Forestry
• Agricultural Engineering
• Food Technology
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Sericulture
• Agriculture Business Management
• Dairy Technology
• Related Agriculture disciplines

3. Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I)

Candidates should possess:

• 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.

4. Law Officer (Scale-I)

Candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.)
• Enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council.

5. HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I)

Candidates should possess:

• Graduation

along with

• Two-year Full-Time Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Industrial Relations
  • HRD
  • Labour Law
  • Social Work

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the application fee online.

Category	Fee
SC / ST / PwBD	₹175
All Other Candidates	₹850

Payment Mode

Applicants can pay the application fee through:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• UPI
• Mobile Wallet
• Cash Cards

Selection Process

The IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment selection process consists of the following stages:

Stage	Process
Stage 1	Preliminary Examination
Stage 2	Main Examination
Stage 3	Personal Interview
Stage 4	Provisional Allotment

Final selection will be based on the combined performance in the Main Examination and Interview.

IBPS SO Exam Pattern (Overview)

The recruitment examination generally consists of:

Preliminary Examination

• English Language
• Reasoning Ability
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness (depending on post)

Main Examination

• Professional Knowledge related to the post

Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for the detailed syllabus and exam pattern.

Participating Banks

Selected candidates may be appointed in participating Public Sector Banks such as:

• Bank of Baroda
• Bank of India
• Canara Bank
• Central Bank of India
• Indian Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank
• Punjab National Bank
• Punjab & Sind Bank
• UCO Bank
• Union Bank of India
• Bank of Maharashtra

How to Apply for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official IBPS Recruitment Portal.
2. Click on New Registration.
3. Complete the registration process using a valid mobile number and email ID.
4. Login using the registration credentials.
5. Fill in all personal, educational, and communication details.
6. Upload the required documents including photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Verify all entered information carefully.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• Left Thumb Impression
• Handwritten Declaration
• Educational Certificates
• Graduation/Post Graduation Mark Sheets
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Identity Proof

Important Dates of IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	1st July 2026
Last Date to Apply	21st July 2026
Download Preliminary Admit Card	August 2026
Preliminary Examination	August 2026
Preliminary Result	September/October 2026
Download Main Admit Card	October 2026
Main Examination	November 2026
Main Result	November 2026
Interview	November/December 2026
Provisional Allotment	January 2027

Why Apply for IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment?

An IBPS Specialist Officer position offers an excellent career in the banking sector with several benefits, including:

• Permanent Government Bank Job
• Attractive Salary Package
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Job Security
• Medical Facilities
• Pension and Retirement Benefits
• House Rent Allowance
• Leave Travel Concession
• Professional Development
• Opportunity to work in India’s leading Public Sector Banks

Important Web Links

Particulars	Details
Online Application Form	Click Here
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Official Website	Click Here

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