The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 notification for 1035 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies under CRP SPL-XVI. The online application started on 01 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 26 July 2026 (Extended). Candidates aged 20 to 30 years with the required educational qualification can apply online through the official website.
IBPS SO XVI Recruitment 2026 : Short Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | CRP Specialist Officer (SO) XVI |
| Total Posts | 1035 Posts |
| Application Start | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 26 July 2026 (Extended) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
- Application Start: 01 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 26 July 2026
- Last Date Fee Payment: 26 July 2026
- Preliminary Exam: August 2026
- Admit Card: Before Exam
- Result: Update Soon
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹850/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175/-
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, IMPS.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per IBPS rules.
Total Vacancies
Total Posts: 1035
Post Wise Vacancy
- IT Officer (Scale-I) – 301
- Agricultural Field Officer – 190
- Rajbhasha Adhikari – 89
- Law Officer – 105
- HR/Personnel Officer – 60
- Marketing Officer – 00
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the required qualification according to the post, including Engineering, Agriculture, Law, MBA/HR, Post Graduation, or other relevant degrees from a recognized university. Read the official notification for complete eligibility.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Check Vacancy Increased Notice | Click Here |
| Check Short Notice | Click Here |
| Check IBPS Notification | Click Here |
| IBPS SO 15th Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO XVI Online Form 2026?
Ans: 26 July 2026 (Extended).
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
Ans: 1035 Posts.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Ans: 20 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Ans: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Q5. Who can apply?
Ans: Candidates with the required post-wise qualifications from a recognized university.
