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IBPS Specialist Officer SO 16th (CRP SPL-XVI) 2026

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)Posted: 21 Jul 2026

Application Window Closed

The last date to apply for this vacancy was 21 Jul 2026. Online registration is now closed.

Recruitment Summary

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced recruitment for IBPS Specialist Officer SO 16th (CRP SPL-XVI) 2026. A total of 1,035 vacancies are available. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications online before the final deadline of 21 Jul 2026.

  • 🎯 Organization:Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
  • 💼 Category:banking
  • 👥 Vacancies:1,035
  • 📅 Last Date:21 Jul 2026
IBPS Specialist Officer SO 16th (CRP SPL-XVI) 2026 : Short DetailsRRBContents.com

Important Dates

Starting Date01 July 2026
Last Date for Registration21 July 2026
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Pre Admit CardAugust 2026
Pre Exam DateAugust 2026
Pre ResultSeptember/ October 2026
Mains Admit CardOctober 2026
Mains Exam DateNovember 2026
Mains ResultNovember 2026
Interview LetterNovember 2026
Interview DateNovember/ December 2026
Final ResultJanuary 2027

💰 Application Fee

General, OBC, EWSRs. 850/-
SC, STRs. 175/-
PH (Divyang)Rs. 175/-
Application Correction ChargeRs. 200/-
Fee Payment Last Date21 July 2026

💵 Pay Scale / Salary

ScaleScale I (Junior Management Grade)
Basic Pay Range₹48,480 – ₹85,920/month
Approx. In-Hand₹84,000/month (with DA/HRA)

Age Limit (as on 21 Jul 2026)

Minimum Age
20 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable as per IBPS SO 16th Recruitment Rules. Refer to the official notification for category-wise details.

Eligibility Criteria

Post NameEligibility Criteria
IT Officer Scale I4-year Engineering/Technology degree or PG Degree in Computer Science/Computer Application/IT/Electronics/Telecommunication/Instrumentation, or DOEACC "B" Level.
Agricultural Field Officer Scale I4-year Graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Dairy/Fishery Science/Agri. Marketing/Forestry/Food Science/Food or Dairy Technology/Agricultural Engineering.
Rajbhasha Adhikari Scale IPG Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at Graduation, OR PG Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at Graduation.
Law Officer Scale IBachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an Advocate with a Bar Council.
HR/Personnel Officer Scale IGraduate plus 2-year full-time PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law.
Marketing Officer Scale IGraduation plus 2-year full-time MMS/MBA (Marketing) or PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with Marketing specialization.

📌 Important Notes

  • Details are compiled from the official recruitment notification.
  • Candidates are advised to verify all details on the official website before applying.

📋 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

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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.

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