The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,035 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies in participating public sector banks. The application process started on 01 July 2026 and, according to your update, candidates can apply online until 26 July 2026 . The vacancies have been revised upward to 1,035 posts .
IBPS SO Recruitment 2026: Overview
Particular Details Organization Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Post Name Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment CRP SPL-XVI Total Vacancies 1,035 Posts (Revised) Application Mode Online Start Date 01 July 2026 Last Date to Apply 26 July 2026 Job Location Across India Official Website www.ibps.in
Important Dates
Event Date Notification Released 30 June / 01 July 2026 Online Application Start 01 July 2026 Last Date to Apply 26 July 2026 Fee Payment Last Date 26 July 2026 Prelims Admit Card August 2026 Preliminary Exam 29 August 2026 Main Exam November 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Vacancies Specialist Officer (SO) 1,035 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria Details Educational Qualification Graduation/Professional Degree in the relevant discipline as per the post Minimum Age 20 Years Maximum Age 30 Years Age Calculation As per IBPS Notification
Application Fee
Category Fee SC / ST / PwBD ₹175/- General / OBC / EWS ₹850/-
Selection Process
Stage Details Stage 1 Preliminary Examination Stage 2 Main Examination Stage 3 Interview Stage 4 Final Merit List & Document Verification
Important Links
Specialist Officer Posts
IT Officer
Agricultural Field Officer
Rajbhasha Adhikari
Law Officer
HR / Personnel Officer
Marketing Officer
How to Apply
Visit the official IBPS website.
Open the IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 application link.
Complete the registration process.
Fill in the application form carefully.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026? Ans: A total of 1,035 revised vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the last date to apply? Ans: As per your update, the last date is 26 July 2026 .
Q3. What is the age limit? Ans: Candidates should be 20 to 30 years (age relaxation as per rules).
Q4. What is the selection process? Ans: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Interview → Final Selection.