IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026

Published: 20 Jul 2026 · Updated: 20 Jul 2026

745 Total Vacancies

Short Information: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has invited online applications for the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) to fill 745 posts across six Specialist Officer categories in participating public sector banks. Eligible candidates can apply on the official IBPS website from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. Selected candidates will go through Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination before final appointment.

Important Dates

Admit CardReleased before each exam stage
Application End21 Jul 2026
Mains Exam Date01 Nov 2026
Application Start01 Jul 2026
Prelims Exam Date29 Aug 2026
Age Reckoning Date01 Jul 2026
Fee Payment Last Date21 Jul 2026

Application Fee

Sc St PwbdRs. 175/-
General Obc EwsRs. 850/-
Payment ModeOnline — Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card/Mobile Wallet

Vacancy Details

Post NameTotalGenOBCEWSSCST
IT 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
Marketing Officer (Scale I)0

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official IBPS website (ibps.in) or the CRP SPL-XVI registration portal.
  2. Complete new registration with your name, mobile number and email ID to generate a provisional registration number and password.
  3. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and post-preference details.
  4. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the specifications given in the official notification.
  5. Pay the applicable application fee online using debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS or a mobile wallet.
  6. Submit the form before the last date and save/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Selection Process

  • Preliminary Written Exam
  • Mains Written Exam
  • Interview
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

Post-wise Eligibility

Post NameTotal PostsEducational Qualification
IT Officer (Scale-I)3014-year Engineering/Technology degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, or Electronics & Instrumentation; OR a Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline; OR passed DOEACC 'B' Level examination.
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)1904-year Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation, Cooperation & Banking, Agro-Forestry, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, B.Tech. Biotechnology, Food Science, Agriculture Business Management, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture, or Fisheries Engineering.
Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)89Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level, OR Postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with both Hindi and English as subjects at graduation level.
Law Officer (Scale I)105Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)60Graduation degree with a full-time 2-year Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work, or Labour Law.
Marketing Officer (Scale I)0Graduation degree with a full-time 2-year MMS (Marketing), MBA (Marketing), or PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with specialization in Marketing.

Exam Schedule

Preliminary Exam29 August 2026
Mains Exam01 November 2026

Prelims and Mains dates are as per the official IBPS CRP SPL-XVI calendar; confirm on the admit card.

Important Note

Candidates are advised to read the official IBPS notification carefully — particularly the last date, age limit and educational qualification for their chosen post — before submitting the application form.

Important Links

Apply OnlineApply Online
Download Official Notification (PDF)Click Here
Official WebsiteClick Here

Important Questions

Q. How to apply for IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026?

Ans. Use the official link in the Important Links section on this page, or apply through the official website of Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) before the last date.

Q. What is the official website of Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)?

Ans. The official website link is provided in the Important Links section above.

Disclaimer: SarkariPitara is not an official government website. The information above is aggregated from the official notification for quick reference. Candidates must read the official notification carefully and verify all details from the official website before applying.