IBPS SO Notification 2026: 745 Vacancies, Dates, Eligibility, Salary

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the IBPS SO Notification under CRP- SPL-XVI for Specialist Officer Vacancies in participating public sector banks. A total of 745 vacancies are released and the online application starts from 1^st July 2026.

To know more about the vacancy details, read the below article carefully.

IBPS SO 2026: Overview

When Can I Apply for IBPS SO 2026?

How Many Vacancies are there in IBPS SO 2026?

Check out the below table to know the vacancy details:

What Posts are included in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?

• IT Officer
• Agricultural Field Officer (AFO)
• Rajbhasha Adhikari
• Law Officer
• HR/Personnel Officer
• Marketing Officer

What is the Eligibility for IBPS SO 2026?

Age Limit

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 30 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-servicemen: 5 years

Nationality

• Citizen of India, or
• Subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• Tibetan refugee who migrated before 1 January 1962, or
• Personal of Indian origin from specified countries (eligibility certificate required)

What Educational Qualification is required for IBPS SO 2026?

What is the Application Fee for IBPS SO 2026?

What Documents are required for IBPS SO Application?

• Recent passport – size photograph
• Signature
• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration
• Educational Certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Valid photo ID proof

What is the Selection Process for IBPS SO 2026?

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• Preliminary Examination
• Main examination
• Interview
• Final Provisional Allotment based on merit

What is the IBPS SO Exam Pattern 2026?

Prelims – IT officer, AFO, HR/Personnel Office & Marketing Officer

Prelims — Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari

Mains — IT Officer, AFO, HR/Personnel Officer & Marketing Officer

Mains — Law Officer

Mains — Rajbhasha Adhikari

What is the Salary of an IBPS Specialist Officer?

Basic Pay: Rs. 48,480 per month

Along with DA, HRA, Special Allowance, Medical Benefits, Leave Travel Concession, Pension, and Other admissible benefits, appointed as Scale I Officers.

Which Banks Participate in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?

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

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FAQs

Ques: When will IBPS SO 2026 notification be released?

Ans: IBPS SO 2026 notification is now released on 1^st July 2026.

Ques: How many vacancies are released under IBPS SO 2026?

Ans: A total of 745 vacancies are released under IBPS SO 2026 notification.

Ques: When will be the last date for applying IBPS SO 2026?

Ans: The last date to applying for IBPS SO 2026 is 21^st July 2026.

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