IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) 2026
Conducted by: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Last Date to Apply: 26 July 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
26 July 2026
Closed
Salary
₹48,480 - ₹85,920
Age limit
20-30 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹850, SC/ST/PwD: ₹175
About This Exam
IBPS Specialist Officer exam for IT, Agriculture, HR, Marketing, Law, and Rajbhasha officers in banks.
Conducting Body
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Total Vacancies
1,035
Available Posts
Important Dates
CRP SPL-XVI Notification
30 June 2026
Application Closes
21 July 2026
Prelims Exam
29 August 2026
Mains Exam
01 November 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Graduation/Post Graduation in relevant specialization
Age limit
20-30 years
20-30 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years
Educational Qualification
Degree in IT/Agriculture/HR/Marketing/Law as applicable
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹850, SC/ST/PwD: ₹175
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Prelims → Mains → Interview → Final Selection
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹48,480 - ₹85,920
Range: ₹48,480 - ₹85,920
Scale I officer pay (12th Bipartite)
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
Medical insurance, LFC, Loans, Accommodation
Job Role & Responsibilities
Specialist Officer (IT/Agriculture/HR/Marketing/Law/Rajbhasha) in PSBs
Career Growth & Promotions
SO → Senior Manager → Chief Manager → AGM → DGM → GM.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹850, SC/ST/PwD: ₹175
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