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IBPS SO 16th Recruitment 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) — 1,035 Posts

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)Posted: 26 Jul 2026

Recruitment Summary

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced recruitment for IBPS SO 16th Recruitment 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) — 1,035 Posts. A total of 1,035 vacancies are available. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications online before the final deadline of 26 Jul 2026.

  • 🎯 Organization:Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
  • 💼 Category:banking
  • 👥 Vacancies:1,035
  • 📅 Last Date:26 Jul 2026
IBPS SO 16th Recruitment 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) : Short DetailsRRBContents.com

Important Dates

Registration Start01 July 2026
Last Date to Apply (Extended)26 July 2026
Fee Payment Last Date26 July 2026
Prelims ExamAugust 2026
Prelims ResultSeptember/October 2026
Mains ExamNovember 2026
InterviewNovember/December 2026
Final ResultJanuary 2027

💰 Application Fee

General, OBC, EWS₹850
SC, ST, PH₹175
Application Correction₹200

Age Limit (as on 26 Jul 2026)

Minimum Age
20 years
Maximum Age
30 years
Age Relaxation
As on 01 July 2026. Category-wise relaxation per IBPS SO 16th recruitment rules — refer to the official notification.

Vacancy Details

Total Post: 1,035
Post NameGeneralEWSOBCSCSTTotal
Specialist Officer (all streams)44295273151741035

Eligibility Criteria

Post NameEligibility Criteria
IT Officer Scale I4-year engineering/technology degree or PG in Computer Science/Computer Application/IT/Electronics streams, or DOEACC 'B' Level
Agricultural Field Officer Scale I4-year graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy Science/Fishery Science or related agri streams
Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale IPG in Hindi with English at graduation; or PG in Sanskrit with English and Hindi at graduation
Law Officer Scale IBachelor's degree in Law (LLB) with enrolment as an advocate with the Bar Council
HR/Personnel Officer Scale IGraduate plus 2-year full-time PG degree/diploma in Personnel Management/IR/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law
Marketing Officer Scale IGraduation plus 2-year full-time MMS/MBA (Marketing)/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with Marketing specialisation

📌 Important Notes

  • CRP SPL-XVI is the specialist-cadre drive (distinct from the generalist PO/Clerk CRP).
  • Vacancies were increased after the original advertisement — check the annexure for the latest count.
  • Selection: Prelims → Mains → Personal Interview → Document Verification → Medical Examination.

📋 Selection Process

Recruitment typically follows these selection stages:

1Preliminary Online Examination
2Main Written/CBT Examination
3Interview / Group Discussion
4Document Verification & LPT

📚 Syllabus Overview

Primary topics for exam preparation:

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
English Language
General, Economy & Banking Awareness

Exam Preparation Hub

Recommended Prep Strategy:

  • Understand Exam Pattern: Study the syllabus topics and stage criteria described above carefully.
  • Solve PYQ Papers: Practicing previous years questions builds critical insights.
  • Take Mock Tests: Attempt free standard online mock exams to check speed and accuracy.
Practice Portal

Practice full-length mock exams and download syllabus notes.

Mocks for IBPS SO

Official Information Source

All details listed on this page are compiled directly from the official notification issued by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). We advise candidates to verify all criteria, dates, and instructions on the official website before submitting their forms.

🔗 Important Links

Apply OnlineClick Here
Download Vacancy Increased NoticeClick Here
Download Notification PDFClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here

⚠️ Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest updates and verify all information before applying. RRBCONTENTS.com is not responsible for any inadvertent errors.

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