🏦 IBPS Specialist Officer Update 2026
IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 Out – CRP SPL-XVI, 1,035 Posts
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection • Specialist Officers (Scale I) • CRP SPL-XVI • Vacancies of 2027–28
📌 Latest Update (23 August 2026): IBPS released the Online Preliminary Examination call letter on 20 August 2026 for CRP SPL-XVI. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 29 August 2026. Candidates should download the call letter early and check the allotted post, shift, reporting time, venue and exam-day documents.
⚡ IBPS Specialist Officer CRP SPL-XVI – Quick Answers
| Recruitment | Specialist Officers in Participating Banks |
| Official Reference | CRP SPL-XVI |
| Recruitment Cycle | Vacancies of 2027–28 |
| Revised Vacancies | 1,035 Posts |
| Officer Scale | Junior Management Grade Scale I |
| Age Limit | 20–30 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Application Dates | 1–26 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 20 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 29 August 2026 |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains → Interview → Provisional Allotment |
🧭 IBPS SO – Quick Navigation
📅 IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI – Important Dates
Detailed Notification / Registration Start1 July 2026
Extended Registration & Fee Deadline26 July 2026
Application Edit Window29–30 July 2026
Admit Card OutPrelims Call Letter Released20 August 2026
Online Preliminary Examination29 August 2026
Online Main Examination1 November 2026
💰 Application Fee
SC / ST / PwBD₹175
All Other Candidates₹850
Payment Period1–26 July 2026
👤 Age Limit
Minimum Age20 Years
Maximum Age30 Years
Cut-off Date1 July 2026
General DOB Range2 Jul 1996–1 Jul 2006
IBPS SO Revised Vacancy & Stage Details
Post-wise and participating-bank vacancy position; category breakup is provided separately below
Revised Total1,035
IT Officer376
Agricultural Field Officer370
Other Four SO Posts289
📌 Vacancy Note:HI, OC, VI and ID are horizontal PwBD categories and are not added again to 1,035. UCO Bank and Union Bank of India were marked “NR” in the updated Annexure-I. Provisional allotment will use the actual vacancies eventually reported by participating banks.
📊 IBPS SO Post-wise Category Details
| Specialist Officer Post | Category-wise Vacancy Distribution |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Field Officer | SC55ST27OBC (NCL)100EWS36UR152Total370 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | SC8ST3OBC (NCL)15EWS6UR28Total60 |
| IT Officer | SC57ST29OBC (NCL)104EWS34UR152Total376 |
| Law Officer | SC16ST7OBC (NCL)32EWS11UR59Total125 |
| Marketing Officer | SC3ST1OBC (NCL)1EWS0UR5Total10 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | SC12ST7OBC (NCL)21EWS8UR46Total94 |
Combined Category TotalSC 151 • ST 74 • OBC (NCL) 273 • EWS 95 • UR 442 • Overall 1,035 posts
Important Links
Download IBPS SO Prelims Call LetterOfficial CRP SPL-XVI candidate login
Specialist Officers XVI PageOfficial call letter, handouts and future updates
Detailed CRP SPL-XVI NotificationOfficial eligibility, examination and selection rules
Updated Vacancy Annexure-IOfficial revised 1,035-post notice dated 20 July
CRP SPL-XVI Application PortalOfficial registration record and important dates
IBPS Official WebsiteInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection homepage
IBPS Specialist Officer Eligibility 2026
Post-specific qualification must match the single Specialist Officer post selected in the form
- ✓IT Officer: Prescribed four-year Engineering/Technology degree or postgraduate qualification in Computer, IT, Electronics or related disciplines; the notified graduate plus DOEACC “B” level route is also accepted.
- ✓Agricultural Field Officer: Four-year degree in Agriculture or one of the allied fields specifically listed in the notification, including Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary, Dairy, Fisheries, Food Technology or Agricultural Engineering.
- ✓Rajbhasha Adhikari: Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English at Graduation level, or postgraduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi at Graduation level.
- ✓Law Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in Law and enrolment as an advocate with the Bar Council.
- ✓HR/Personnel Officer: Graduation plus a prescribed two-year full-time postgraduate degree/diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HR, HRD, Social Work or Labour Law.
- ✓Marketing Officer: Graduation plus a prescribed two-year full-time MBA/MMS/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with Marketing specialization.
👥 IBPS SO Age Relaxation Rules
| Category / Rule | Age Treatment |
|---|---|
| General Age Limit | 20–30 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| General Date-of-Birth Range | Born from 2 July 1996 to 1 July 2006, both dates inclusive |
| SC / ST | 5 years upper-age relaxation |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years upper-age relaxation |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years upper-age relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs | 5 years, subject to the notified service conditions |
| Persons Affected by 1984 Riots | 5 years upper-age relaxation |
| Combined Relaxation | Applied only where the notification and Government rules permit combination |
💵 IBPS SO Scale-I Pay & Allowances
The notified Scale-I basic pay structure is ₹48,480–2,000/7–62,480–2,340/2–67,160–2,680/7–85,920. The appointed officer may also receive DA, HRA, CCA and other benefits under the rules of the participating bank. Actual monthly take-home pay varies by posting city, bank benefits and statutory deductions.
⚙️ IBPS SO Selection Process
The recruitment proceeds through Online Preliminary Examination → Online Main Examination → Common Interview → document/eligibility checks → provisional allotment. Preliminary scores are used for shortlisting. Final selection combines Main Examination and Interview performance in the notified 80:20 ratio, subject to qualifying cut-offs, post-wise merit, candidate preference and actual participating-bank vacancies.
📝 IBPS SO Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
| Section / Rule | Questions | Marks | Sectional Time / Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude / Banking Awareness | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes; section depends on post |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 Minutes |
| Preliminary Examination Total | 100 | 125 | 80 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | Wrong answer | 0.25 of assigned marks deducted | No penalty for an unattempted question |
Post-wise Rule:Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari candidates take General Awareness with special reference to the banking industry. IT, AFO, HR and Marketing candidates take Quantitative Aptitude.
📚 Revised Main Examination Pattern
CRP SPL-XVI uses a revised Main pattern. The objective part contains 150 questions for 200 marks with post-specific Quantitative Aptitude or Banking Awareness and a 100-mark Professional Knowledge component. A two-question descriptive paper for 25 marks follows, taking the overall notified duration to 155 minutes. Candidates should use the post-specific scheme in the official PDF and future Main call-letter handout as final.
🕒 Admit Card Release & Exam-Day Update
IBPS activated the CRP SPL-XVI Preliminary call-letter download on 20 August 2026. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 29 August 2026. Candidates need their Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth. The individual call letter is final for post name, shift, reporting time, gate-closing time, venue and required identity documents.
📢 Result & Next Update Status
As of 23 August 2026, the Preliminary Examination had not yet been conducted, so no CRP SPL-XVI Prelims result was due. This same article should be updated when IBPS publishes the Preliminary result, Main call letter, Main result, Interview notice, provisional allotment or reserve-list update for CRP SPL-XVI.
📂 Documents for Examination & Interview
- ✓Printed CRP SPL-XVI Preliminary call letter with the photograph or signature requirement completed as instructed.
- ✓Original valid photo identity proof and its photocopy, matching the name shown on the call letter.
- ✓Application printout, e-receipt and registration credentials for later stages.
- ✓Graduation, postgraduate, professional or technical qualification certificates required for the selected post.
- ✓Bar Council enrolment for Law Officer and relevant professional proof for other posts, wherever prescribed.
- ✓Current SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen or other relaxation certificate in the notified format.
🧭 How to Download IBPS SO Admit Card 2026
- 1Open the official login: use the call-letter button in the Important Links section.
- 2Select the language: choose Hindi or English where the login page provides the option.
- 3Enter registration details: type the Registration Number or Roll Number correctly.
- 4Enter the password: use the Password or Date of Birth in the format shown on the page.
- 5Complete verification: enter the captcha/security code and submit.
- 6Check the selected post: confirm IT, AFO, Law, Rajbhasha, HR or Marketing on the call letter.
- 7Read venue instructions: note reporting time, gate closing, shift and complete centre address.
- 8Save the PDF: retain a digital copy until the recruitment process is completed.
- 9Print clearly: carry the call letter, approved original ID and photocopy required by the handout.
❓ IBPS Specialist Officer CRP SPL-XVI – Frequently Asked Questions
- ?When was the IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 released?
The CRP SPL-XVI Preliminary call letter was released on 20 August 2026. - ?When is the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination?
IBPS has scheduled the online Preliminary Examination for 29 August 2026. - ?How many vacancies are available?
The revised Annexure-I lists 1,035 indicative Specialist Officer vacancies. - ?Why do some older pages show 745 vacancies?
That was the original figure. IBPS increased it to 1,035 through the update dated 20 July 2026. - ?What is the Preliminary exam pattern?
The test contains 100 questions for 125 marks with four separately timed sections and a total duration of 80 minutes. - ?Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer. - ?When is the Main Examination?
The CRP SPL-XVI Main Examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026. - ?Should a separate result article be created?
No. Update this same CRP SPL-XVI post when IBPS publishes the result, Main call letter, interview or allotment notice.
