IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1035 Vacancies

IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 Notification (CRP SPL-XVI) for 1,035 Specialist Officer vacancies in participating public sector banks across India. The recruitment drive offers opportunities for candidates in various specialist disciplines, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer.

The online application process has commenced on 1 July 2026 through the official IBPS website. Eligible candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualifications and age criteria can submit their applications online until 26 July 2026. Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification, verify their eligibility, and complete the registration process before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.

The selection process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview, followed by document verification and final allotment. Candidates preparing for a career in the banking sector should not miss this excellent opportunity to secure a Specialist Officer position in leading public sector banks.

1. IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 Overview

2. Vacancy Details for IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026

1. IT Officer (Scale I) – 376 Posts
2. Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) – 370 Posts
3. Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) – 94 Posts
4. Law Officer (Scale I) – 125 Posts
5. HR/Personnel Officer Cadre (Scale I) –  60 Posts
6. Marketing Officer (Scale I) – 10

3. Educational Qualification for IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026

• IT Officer (Scale I) – a) 4 year Engineering/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation OR b) Post Graduate Degree in Computer  Science (CS)/ Information Technology (IT)/ Electronics/ Electronics & Tele Communication/ Electronics & Communication (ECE)/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Applications OR Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level
• Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) – Four years Degree (Graduate) in Agro- Forestry/Forestry/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Co-operation & Banking/ B.Tech Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/ Food Technology/ Sericulture / Fisheries  Engineering
• Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) – Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level OR Post graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level. 
• Law Officer (Scale I) – A Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council
• HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) –  Graduate and Two Years Full time Post Graduate degree or Two Years Full time Post Graduate diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ HR / HRD/ Social Work / Labour Law.
• Marketing Officer (Scale I) – Graduate and Two Years Full time MMS (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time MBA (Marketing)/ Two Years Full time PGDBA / PGDBM/ PGPM/ PGDM with specialization in Marketing

4. Age limit

Age Relaxation: Candidates’ Age Relaxation may be given by As per Govt rules. Kindly check the IBPS recruitment official notification for more details.

The Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC, and 10 Years for Persons with Disabilities (15 years for SC/ST PWDs & 13 years for OBC PWDs) and for Ex-S as per Govt. of India rules. Candidates Relaxation in the Upper Age limit will be provided as per Govt. Rules. Go through IBPS official Notification 2026 for more reference

5. Selection Process

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Interview

Preliminary Examination Centre In Tamilnadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Erode, Karur, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Nagercoil, Perambalur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar 

Main Examination Center: Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli

6. Application Fees

7. Salary Details

• Initial Basic Pay of Rs.48,480 – 85,920/-

8. How to Apply

1. Go to the official IBPS website https://www.ibps.in
2. Search for the Career/ Advertisement menu
3. Search for the Management Trainee, Probationary Officer Job Notification and click on it
4. Download and View the IBPS Management Trainee job notification
5. Verify your eligibility and go further
6. Click on the registration/ Application form
7. Provide all the details correctly and upload the necessary documents
8. Pay the application fees if applicable
9. Take the print out of your application

9. Important Dates

10. Important Links

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